Ship Bottom Borough, Police Raise Money for Hearts of Mercy

Hearts of Mercy Born Out of Compassion

While walking through one of the neighborhoods in her town, Kristen was saddened by the sight of needy children in her community. When she started to connect with them, she learned that many of them lacked direction and hope for the future. These kids have fallen through the cracks. This downhill slide seems to speed up as soon as the kids enter middle school…

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Bayview Park Welcomes Non Profit Hearts of Mercy

About 25 youngsters gathered in Bayview Park in Brant Beach last Thursday afternoon for fun in the sun, and in the water – with stand-up paddleboards, kayaks and the always-popular giant swan float and fellow inflatable creatures.

The kids traveled to the park with Hearts of Mercy, a nonprofit based on the mainland that endeavors to foster relationships with families in low-income areas, and provides the children in those families with support, guidance and a variety of activities and outings…

Hearts of Mercy Seeks Tutors, Mentors

Hearts of Mercy, a Barnegat Township group that reaches out to individuals and families in need, is seeking volunteers to work with children on Wednesday afternoons from 4 to 5:30 at the Main Street Alliance Church in Manahawkin. Kristin Santorelli, who founded Hearts of Mercy with her husband, Mark, said volunteers needed include tutors, mentors, reading buddies and van drivers.