Cape May
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Coming Events
Coming Events
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St. Barnabas Cares Food Pantry & Thrift Store
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South Jersey Legal Services
UPCOMING WEBINARS
Presented by:
South Jersey Legal Services, Inc., Private Attorney Involvement Program
For more information – check our webpage at:
https://sjlslaw.org/upcoming-webinars/
Or our Facebook page at:
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Apr 9, 2025 10:00-11:00am
Bankruptcy and Student Loans
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May 6, 2025 10:00-11:00am
Is Bankruptcy Right for Me?
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July 24, 2025 10:00-11:30am
Bankruptcy Basics
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N.A.M.I. Family Support Group
Ongoing 4th Thursday of the month 7-8:30 pm
Cape May Court House public library at 30 Mechanic Street.
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NAMI FSG is well into their second year offering the NAMI Family Support Group in Cape May County for adults who have a loved one with a mental health condition. There is no charge for the group, which we're always looking to expand because we know there is need. (The National Institute of Mental Health estimates one in five people experience a mental health condition every year.)
For Additional Information:
Christopher Florentz, MA
610-357-4569
namiacm.org​​​​​
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Faith-Based Community Resource Advisory Round Table​​
March 26, 2025 6 - 7:30PM Tabernacle United Methodist Church, Erma, in conjunction with the Lower Township Healthy Youth Coalition, will host its next quarterly Faith-Based Community Resource Advisory Round Table (FBCRA) 6PM - 7:30PM on March 26, 2025. Cape May Community Food Closet of Cape May County and The Branches, Rio Grande, will be presenting on programs and partnerships that addresses food insecurity in Cape May County. Round table discussion to follow. The FBCRA is convened quarterly by the Lower Township Healthy Youth Coalition in partnership with Tabernacle UMC church with the purpose of sharing information with the public, identifying trends and needs in the faith-based community resource organizations, and networking through the common goal of supporting vulnerable youth and families living in the greater Lower Township community. Meeting is free and open to the public.
Location Tabernacle UMC, 702 Seashore Rd. (Erma) Cape May, NJ 08204
Faith-based organizations please RSVP to Steve Bistak
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Steve Bistak Jodi Corbett
Tabernacle United Methodist Church Cape Assist
Trustee Lower Township Healthy Youth Coalition Coordinator
President Tabernacle United Methodist Men
702 Seashore Rd. 3819 New Jersey Ave.
Cape May, NJ 08204 Wildwood, NJ 08260
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Future Hope CPC, Inc Launch Dinner
March 26, 2025 6pm
Future Hope is looking for Partners and Sponsors to support us in our Ministry
Your Church or Organization is cordially invited to attend to learn more about Future Hope CPC.
The mission of Future Hope CPC inc. is to bless those who come to us for parental care support of their unborn baby. We promote the dignity of human life through compassionate and confidential coaching so individuals can make fully informed reproductive health decisions. Don't suffer in silence and let fear guide your decisions, our team is here to walk you through your pregnancy journey.
Our agenda will include four areas of our ministry that are helping local moms and young families:
· Butterfly Ministry - Focus on support during a crisis pregnancy
· Little Hope - Support for pregnant moms
· Chapline Denise South - Abortion recovery and trauma/grief support
· Meal for Mom - Provides a dinner out for a mom or young couple with their children
Our Launch Dinner will be at
Seashore Community Church of the Nazarene
446 Seashore Rd. Erma, NJ 08204
Please RSVP by March 19, 2025
Call us - 609-600-3803
We look forward to you joining us!
Future Hope CPC. Inc. 123 Fishing Creek Rd North Cape May, NJ, 08204
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The Positive Influence of Music on Child Development
March 31 12 Noon – 1pm virtual via zoom - Parent Cafe "The Positive Influence of Music on Child Development" organized by Rutgers Southern Regional Child Care Resource and Referral Agency. Parent Cafe Guest Speaker—Bef Fenton. Join us in a conversation to deepen our understanding of child development and strengthen our connections as parents.
Questions? Contact Pamela Sparks Pamela.Sparks@Rutgers.edu 609-898-5500
https://rutgers.zoom.us/j/94487844418?pwd=a0lhWg5sjm1DY38MQ8oZNEJufpotH1.1
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Words Matter
A Practical Guide to Promoting Person-First Language
April 1 -1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. ONLINE "Words Matter: A Practical Guide to Promoting Person-First Language" webinar organized by the Opioid Affected Youth Initiative (OAYI).
Link to information and registration oayi.cmail20.com/t/t-e-skhhyhl-trlyhithki-d/
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Utility Bill Support in Times of Need
April 2 – 6-7pm via ZOOM
Virtual Parent Cafe "Concrete Supports in Times of Need" with South Jersey Gas.
Learn About Energy Assistance Programs
Introduction to Payment Plan Options
Explore Ways to Budget
Questions? Concerns? Contact Pamela Sparks pamela.sparks@rutgers.edu 609-898-5500
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Foundations in Trauma, Resilience,
and Healing-Centered Cultures
April 3 & April 10 10am - 3pm-Join us for a 2-Day Training: Foundations in Trauma, Resilience, and Healing-Centered Cultures at the Millman Center in Villas, NJ. Gain essential insights into trauma, resilience, and healing practices for personal and professional growth. in person training For additional information go to www.capeassist.org/events
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​Community Baby Shower
April 4, 2025, 11am - 3pm Martin Luther King Center 207 West Main Street Whitesboro, NJ 08252
Free event for new and expectant mothers/ birthing individuals with babies up to 4 months old. See the flyer below for more detail.
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Adolescent Cannabis, Tobacco and Other Drug Use: What's Going On and What Can We Do?
April 8 10am Virtual meeting
New tobacco/nicotine, cannabis, and other drugs are infiltrating the market, including new disposable e-cigarettes, e-cigarettes shaped like watches, highlighters, and other household products, “non-nicotine” e-cigarettes, cannabis edibles, psychedelics, and fentanyl. This presentation will provide a brief overview of these products, including nicotine and THC levels, addiction, and other health effects, health concerns, as well as marketing of these products. The presentation will then focus on how best to educate, prevent, and reduce use, including several Stanford REACH Lab-created evidence-based curriculums and resources that can be used to help prevent and reduce use. By the end of this talk, attendees will: Understand and be able to recognize different substances that youth are using. Understand harms associated with different drugs Know about and how to use our REACH Lab prevention and intervention curriculums and resources.
For more information: Barb Kauffman at BKAUFFMAN@MCPIK.ORGAdolescent
For Registration follow the link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/OLW142BAQiykmMcMqK-K3A#/registration
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Coalition Against Rape and Abuse
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April 12, 2025 - 9am - Corinne DeNapoli - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESPONSE TEAM
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month
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C.A.R.A. is Committed to Providing Support, Through Advocacy and Innovative Programs in Partnership with the Community and other Service Providers
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9am in the Community Room of the Tabernacle UMC Sanctuary 702 Seashore Road, Cape May, NJ 08204 Doors open at 8:15am
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10th Annual Autism Awareness Walk
April 12 - 10th Annual Autism Awareness Walk at Wildwood Convention Center.
Registration begins at 10am. Walk begins at 10:30am
$15 Registration fee
The Branches Outreach’s 1st Annual
Hops, Hope & Hunger Fundraiser!
April 24 6-8PM Join us for an evening of fun, community, and generosity as we come together to support our mission of providing food, personal care, and compassionate support to those in need in Cape May County.
Date: Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Location: The MudHen Brewing Company, Wildwood, NJ
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Tickets: $50 per person (Early Bird) | $65 at the door
Enjoy delicious food, refreshing drinks, great music, and our much-anticipated basket raffle—all while making a real difference in our community.
See the below flyer for full event details and how to purchase tickets!
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Military Strengthening Families Program
April 24th start Date for 7 weeks 10 - 11:30 am Virtual Program
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The Military Strengthening Families Program (MSFP) is an evidence-based family skills training program that is recognized nationally and internationally. Families with children ages 10–14years of age attend weekly MSFP skills sessions, to increase family bonding. Participants will learn positive parenting, communication, decision-making and discipline skills to improve their family dynamics. Join us in strengthening the bonds that matter most to you and your family!
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PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS & INCENTIVES:
$300 Gift Card for program completion
Thursday April 24th, Thursday May 1st, Thursday May 15th, Thursday May 22nd, Thursday May 29th, Thursday, June 5th, Thursday June 12th.
REGISTER YOUR FAMILY BY WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23RD, 2025 at www.capeassist.org/SFP
QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PROGRAM? CONTACT LISA HARCZAK AT: Lisa@capeassist.org (609) 435-3715
MUST live or work in Cape May County
Have at least 1 child between the ages of 10-14
Have reliable internet with working camera/audio for Zoom
Be able to attend at least 5 out of 7 weekly sessions
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Southern NJ Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club
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April 26, 2025 - 9am
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The philosophy of the National Association of Buffalo Soldiers and Troopers Motorcycle Club (NABSTMC) is to promote the history of African American veterans, to be a positive role model for youth in our community, to support our veterans by visiting local veterans, their families, and supporting our fallen heroes, to support charitable organizations in our community, to uphold the traditions and standards of the National Association of Buffalo Soldiers and Troopers Motorcycle Club, as well as to promote motorcycle safety in our community.
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9am in the Community Room of the Tabernacle UMC Sanctuary 702 Seashore Road, Cape May, NJ 08204 Doors open at 8:15am
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​Lower Township Chamber of Commerce
Business to Community Night
April 29 4 - 7pm At Naval air Station Wildwood.
THE LOWER TOWNSHIP CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES "BUSINESS to COMMUNITY NIGHT" TUESDAY, APRIL 29th 4:00 - 7:00 PM @ THE NAVAL AIR STATION WILDWOOD
Our HOST SPONSOR! COASTAL BROADCASTING will be there as our RADIO SPONSOR for the full 3 hours!
Check our PRINT SPONSOR - HERALD NEWSPAPER for all the sponsors attending.
Also, in many of our local businesses, you will see CAPE MAY DIGITAL (digital sponsor) billboards showing the event and sponsors.
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OVER 50 OF YOUR FAVORITE CHAMBER BUSINESSES will be there to greet you along with your LOWER TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPT;
THE L.E.A.D. CAR;
CMCO SHERIFF'S K-9 UNIT;
VILLAS FIRE DEPT W/Sparky;
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JOIN US FOR A GREAT NIGHT OF "GETTING TO KNOW YOUR BUSINESS COMMUNITY" -
FOR MORE INFORMATION 609-886-5281
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Courthouse Resource Fair
May 7th 3-6 pm - Courthouse Resource Fair. Cape May County Superior Courthouse
9 North Main Street, Cape May Court House
Court information and resources, County Clerk and Currogate services, NJ MVC suspensions and restorations, social service agencies, other community resources.
COURT INFORMATION AND RESOURCES
COUNTY CLERK AND SURROGATE SERVICES
NJ MVC SUSPENSIONS AND RESTORATIONS
SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES
TREATMENT AND RECOVERY RESOURCES
CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES
WELLNESS AND FAMILY SERVICES
For more information, please email sherry.phillips@njcourts.gov
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Atlantic Cape Community College
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May 21, 2025 Wednesday – 6pm Krista McConnell - Director Cape May Campus, Atlantic Cape Community College
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Atlantic Cape offers over 40 degree programs including nursing, culinary arts. Criminal justice, aviation & drones and more. Transfer agreements with dozens of colleges nationwide and dual admission agreements with Rutgers University, Stockton University, and Fairleigh Dickinson University, allow you to start your degree here and finish your degree there.
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Citizens Veterans Advisory Committee
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June 26, 2025 - 9am – CVAC Susan Fuhrman – CVAC Board Member
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CVAC was created to help veterans and their families. We are a team of veteran and citizen volunteers dedicated to making a difference in the lives of veterans and their families in Cape May County. We have positioned our website as a “one-stop shop,” designed to easily identify available resources.
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The Citizens Veterans advisory Committee’s Mission is “To promote awareness of Veterans needs and to identify proper resources for referrals that support those needs and to identify proper resources for referrals that support those needs to change and enhance the lives of our Veterans”
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