Updates
April 6, 2026
Important Updates to Our Hours and Donation Guidelines
We’re sharing a few important updates to our store hours and donation procedures. Please review the changes below before your…
News
March 7, 2026
Store Opens In Ocean County That Doesn’t Charge People In Need
BRICK, NJ — As a 14-year-old runaway living in a shelter, Tiffany deSousa remembers a colorful hand-knit wool hat that…
News
March 4, 2026
Brick Community Celebrates Service and New Beginnings
Brick Township marked both an end and a new beginning this month. After more than 25 years of dedicated service,…
News
March 4, 2026
Community Threads Shop Helps Families In Need In Brick
BRICK, NJ — For families in crisis, meeting basic needs for clothing, food and housing can be daunting challenges. The…
News
February 28, 2026
The Brick Times by Jersey Shore Online
A new initiative by Choose Love Celebrate Life (CLCL) is helping individuals and families access essential items at no cost.…
Updates
February 21, 2026
Community Threads Celebrates Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening
CLCL Foundation's Community Threads Store proudly celebrated its official Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening on February 20th, marking an exciting…
News
February 4, 2026
Shore of Support: A Conversation on Youth Empowerment
In this Ocean County College series episode, host Nathan Magno sits down with Tiffany M. deSousa to spotlight the mission…
News
February 3, 2026
Leading With Love: Empowering Youth and Families in Brick
In this Crate Conversation, Tiffany deSousa, Founder and Chair of the Choose Love Celebrate Life Foundation sits down with Mayor…
News
December 24, 2025
Nonprofit Donation Center In Brick Explained
BRICK – A leader of a nonprofit provided more detail about operations of a local donation site. The Township…
News
December 12, 2025
Nonprofit clothing store to lease unit at Civic Plaza
BRICK TOWNSHIP — The township council unanimously adopted an ordinance to lease a unit in Civic Plaza to a nonprofit…