East Brunswick Congregation Raises Funds For Homeless In Unique Event

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — The East Brunswick Trinity Presbyterian Church recently hosted a special event to raise funds for the homeless.

The Cardboard Box City event on April 30, saw volunteers sleep in cardboard boxes overnight in a safe, fun and educational atmosphere to raise awareness and funds for the homeless. There was food, music, movie games, and more at the event. Read More: Church Event Hopes To Raise Funds For Homeless In East Brunswick

Cardboard Box City had 19 volunteers assisting and 30 sleeping over. The churches in attendance were Trinity Presbyterian Church, Crossroads Fellowship (young adult ministry program of God With Us Church), and Dover United Methodist Church (Edison).

The event raised over $10,000 and numerous in-kind donations.

Trinity Presbyterian Church is one of 14 volunteer host congregations in Middlesex and Union counties that provide shelter and meals under the FISH Hospitality Program.

All proceeds from the event went to FISH Hospitality, to help them pay for housing homeless families in hotels and motels during the pandemic.

Here are some more photos from the event (courtesy Amie Retz and Beth Knox)