‘Serve A Thon' set for May 20

Sparta - Pass It Along’s annual “Serve A Thon” will begin with a kick-off breakfast at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 20, at Sussex County Community College, located at One College Hill Rd. in Newton. The Serve A Thon, sponsored by First Hope Bank, will include projects throughout Sussex and Warren counties, ranging from painting nursing homes, to cooking meals, to gardening and yard cleanups for home-bound seniors. The purpose of the event is to bring volunteers together to get out into the community and make a positive impact. Individuals will be assisted with meals, indoor and outdoor help and a special day of activities for children. The event also helps to support local nonprofit agencies by assisting with painting and gardening at their facilities, which in turn helps them better serve their clients. The public is invited to participate in this day of service projects. For information, call 973-726-9777 or log on to passitalong.org. The Serv A Thon is also one of Pass It Along’s biggest fund raisers of the year to support ongoing programs throughout the year. Donations can be made on line at passitalong.org or by mail to Pass It Along, P.O. Box 457, Sparta, NJ 07871.