Montclair Drifters, Inc.

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We kicked off our membership year with ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL !! October 21, 2024 marked our 2nd Annual Football Fundraiser at Llewellyn Parc Bar & Grill, a local Black-owned establishment. It was a time for connection and giving back — attendees brought baby diapers, wipes, and diaper cream to support Baby’s Closet, a local charity serving families in need. 

WHY WE VOTE?! We encouraged voter registration and participation ahead of the Presidential election by distributing postcards — because civic duty never goes out of style. 

MONTCLAIR participated in the nationally recognized Giving Tuesday through Give Butter, asking for donations of $19.64 in honor of our founding year. From social media shares to heartfelt texts, our virtual fundraiser was a huge success! Donors also enjoyed two LIVE interviews with Chapter President Stephanie Tonic and the other with National Influencer Karese Dorcely (@perfeklymperfek) discussing why giving is always in style. 

STAY WARM INITIATIVE – We collected and distributed blankets to the homeless in Newark, responding to the city’s growing homelessness crisis with compassion and action. 

WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH In March, we reflected on the power of womanhood by donating new and gently used purses, filled with toiletries, to a local women’s shelter. A small gesture with a big impact.

We heard the Call! On April 4, 2025, Montclair stepped up in a big way. In response to a heartfelt request from a former foster child—now a high school student—asking for luggage for children in foster care, our community delivered and more. We donated a generous amount of luggage, toiletries, and clothing to support children in foster care across Northern New Jersey. Every suitcase, every item, carries not just essentials, but a message: You are seen, you are valued, and you are not alone. This project was more than a donation—it was a reminder that compassion, when called upon, can pack a powerful impact.

HBCU LOVE – YOU KNOW! In proud collaboration with AAngels NJ (@aangelsnj), we supported the HBCU Scholarship Ride (@hbcuscholarshipride) with their 2nd Annual College Trunk Drive. Students heading to HBCUs received college-branded essentials to start their journey strong. We are honored to support this mission of education, equity, and empowerment.