This year a portion of the funds will be donated to the New Jersey chapter of the Comfort Zone Camp.

Comfort Zone’s mission is to empower children experiencing grief to fully realize their capacity to heal, grow, and lead more fulfilling lives.  

Comfort Zone Camp serves children who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, primary caregiver, or friend. All programs are offered at no cost to families. CZC provides a safe, nurturing environment where kids can have traditional camp fun, while at the same time acquiring tools to help them cope with their loss.

Since 1999, Comfort Zone Camp has been putting a spotlight on grieving children. Comfort Zone was the first 501c3 bereavement camp in the country. Since its founding, they have helped over 23,000 children.  Their Federal Tax ID # is 54-1916517.  All donations to AFSP are tax-deductible.

HOW OUR DONATION HELPS

$2,500 Supports the cost of training 100 volunteers.

$1,000 Will send 2 children to camp.

$600 Will send 1 child to camp.

$250 Provides art therapy for a camp weekend.

$100 Provides a travel scholarship for 1 child.

$50 Supports supplies for a Healing Circle.

Another portion of the funds will be donated to the New Jersey chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP).  

The New Jersey Chapter is fueled by the mission to save lives by providing education and support to the Garden State.

The grassroots work they do focuses on eliminating the loss of life from suicide by: delivering innovative prevention programs, educating the public about risk factors and warning signs, raising funds for suicide research and programs, and reaching out to those individuals who have lost someone to suicide.

As a part of AFSP’s growing nationwide network of chapters, they bring together people from all backgrounds who want to prevent suicide in our communities. Families and friends who have lost someone to suicide, vulnerable individuals, mental health professionals, clergy, educators, students, community/business leaders, and many others energize this chapter.

AFSP is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization incorporated in the state of Delaware with primary offices in New York City.  All AFSP chapters are considered local offices of the parent organization.

Their Federal Tax ID # is 13-3393329.  AFSP’s Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) number is 10545.  All donations to AFSP are tax-deductible.