Giving Tuesday Give Back(packs)

To mark this year’s Giving Tuesday, ERA Justin Realty partnered with local charity We God This to give out backpacks filled with essential items to the homeless. 

“Giving Tuesday is always the Tuesday after Thanksgiving,” says ERA Justin Broker/Owner Jennifer Darby Metzger, who spearheads the company’s involvement every year,  “It’s become known nationwide as a day dedicated to giving back to your community, which is one of our most important missions here at ERA Justin.”

Since the end of June, Metzger and her team have been collecting gently used backpacks. The timing was perfect as summer break was just beginning.  Students and parents donated their no-longer-needed book bags all summer long. Over 50 backpacks were collected! 

“Once that part was complete,” says Metzger, “We started collecting necessities to fill them with, things like socks, hats, gloves, first aid supplies, personal cleansing wipes and feminine hygiene products.”

On Giving Tuesday itself, the ERA Justin team gathered at their headquarters on Chestnut Street in Rutherford and worked together to fill the backpacks. 

ERA Justin teammates will join the organizers from We God This as they drive around in their colorfully spray painted repurposed school bus, handing out the backpacks to anyone in need of supplies. 

We God This is a non-profit charitable organization known  for its regular collections and distributions of food, toiletries, warm clothing, and coats. They hand the items out to men and women living on the streets of Newark and neighboring towns.

“We are proud to collaborate with We God This in providing much-needed support for our homeless population here in New Jersey,” said Metzger,“By working together as a community we can make a difference.” 

One of ERA Justin Realty’s core values is the importance of working together within communities, donating time, money and necessities to support one another’s needs. “We encourage, empower and celebrate giving back,”  said Metzger.

If you are interested in contributing to the ongoing efforts of We God This, check out their website at www.wgtnj.org or reach out to any of the sales associates at ERA Justin Realty at (201) 939-7500.