We may not be able to end poverty but we can extend a hand to our struggling neighbors and give them a fighting chance. – Marketsmith, Inc
Marketsmith, Inc (a data-driven marketing company), is making the holiday season a little brighter for families at Camden Street Elementary in Newark, NJ this Thursday, November 13th at 5pm.
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Fresh Produce & Water collected at Marketsmith for Bring Dinner Home
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They will be hosting a dinner for over 600 families through their Bring Dinner Home :A Holiday Meal initiative.
In addition to providing a warm meal for the families they will also be gifting warm coats, gloves, hats and school supplies for the children.
This is a much needed effort and one that will go a long way to make sure that these children and their parents have what they need as winter approaches.
I’m always touched by stories like this because a little bit goes a long way in the heart and mind of a child and it’s always a beautiful blessing when people are focused on helping their communities thrive and be better by taking time and effort to give a helping hand.
The families of Camden Street elementary live with a number of sobering statistics:
- 90% of Camden Street students are economically disadvantaged
- 80% of Newark households are single parent families
- 42% of students have disabilities
- 30% of children in Newark live below the poverty line
- The annual income for this community is $34,387 (US Census)
Monica C. Smith, Chairwoman and Founder of Marketsmith, Inc. explains, “I believe those of us who have found success owe it to this world to make it a better place. This is my mission to end hunger for the children in our state and to ensure that the obstacles to learning are removed. Every child deserves to be fed, safe and to be educated. It is that simple.”
Marketsmith’s fundraising goal for Bring Dinner Home is $15,000 this year and you can help.
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Books & School Supplies at Marketsmith for Bring Dinner Home
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They are also collecting the following items for donation:
- Blankets, hats, gloves & gently used coats
- Diapers, baby food, formula
- Coloring/Activity books, children’s books
- School supplies
The money donated will be used to provide 600 families in the community with grocery store gift cards to buy food for their households. Hunger threatens their health, their futures and their lives.
For more information Camden Street Elementary and the Bring Dinner Home fundraiser or to donate visit: camdenstreetbringdinnerhome.com
