Tuesday, November 13, 2012
NJEA President issues statement
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Tuesday, November 13, 2012
New Jersey Education Assocation has created a fund to help its members restore classrooms and schools so students can get back to school and back to normal as soon as possible. The NJEA Hurricane Sandy Back to School Fund will be used to support member volunteer efforts in New Jersey’s hardest-hit communities and schools. NJEA president Barbara Keshishian issued the following statement: “We are devastated by the reports we are hearing and the images we are seeing in many of our school districts. While most schools are slowly returning to normal operation, there are dozens and perhaps hundreds of public school buildings across the state that suffered tremendous damage. Some may be able to reopen in coming weeks, but it is becoming clear …
Friday, November 9, 2012
Those in need can pick up supplies Nov. 10
Cleaning supplies distribution Nov. 10: Christ Episcopal Church, Washington Street, has been collecting cleaning supplies throughout the week and has set up a distribution time for residents in need of cleaning supplies. Those in need can come to the church, 415 Washington Street, between 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 10. Additional dates may be announced. Items sought after include: Brooms, Pails/Buckets, Heavy duty garbage bags, Bleach, Clorox Wipes, Other liquid cleaners (Mr. Clean, Ajax, etc), Paper Towels, Sponges, Rubber Gloves, Masks, Masking tape.
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Services offered through Sunday at least
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Friday, November 9, 2012
Paul Gifford, Lead Pastor of the First Assembly of God located at 800 Bay Avenue in Toms River has arranged with his staff to prepare hot dinners for the community all this week. Stop in during the hours of 4 p.m.-8 p.m. to have a dinner, dessert, coffee, tea or hot chocolate. Also you may charge your electronic devices, talk with your neighbor, watch tv and express how else they can help you during this most difficult and challenging time. If you have donations that you would like distributed into the community but don't know where to begin you can leave the items at First Assembly and they will get the essentials into the right hands. Feel free to contact Pastor Paul @ 401 241-5278 for more information or how he can be of assistance to …
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Monday, November 5, 2012
Now more than a week since storm hit
Recent reports from utility companies, emergency responders and Toms River Township officials for Nov. 5: Trick or Treating is Today Although it may not be a realistic activity on unsafe streets, trick-or-treating was rescheduled to today, according to a statement by Gov. Chris Christie. Ocean County Mall rescheduled its Halloween mall-wide trick-or-treating and Simon Kidgits Club Spooktacular events, which now will take place from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, November 5. The Toms River Halloween Parade is now officially canceled this year. From the Toms River Fire Co. No. 1: "Toms River Fire Company No 1 announces that due to the ongoing impact of Hurricane Sandy the 2012 Halloween Parade is cancelled. The fire company members and our …
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Donations, sorters needed
Folks looking to lend a hand or drop off much-needed items have a list of places to go to help out in Ocean County. Hurricane Sandy has devastated much of the area and non-perishable food, toiletries, baby items, clothing and more are being donated. Where can you drop off items you'd like to donate? The Ocean County Sheriff's Office released the following list. Toms River Office of Emergency Management Paul Daley advised donors to not drop off items at evacuation shelters directly. Instead use the list of donation centers so volunteers there can process items. In many cases, volunteers are welcome at the donation centers. A main task is to help sort. Call to confirm. Below is the names and addresses of the donation centers as released by …
Noon- 3 p.m., Thespian Society students going door-to-door for donations
It's not a trick. Toms River High School North's thespian society students decided to use the rescheduled trick or treating day, Monday, to solicit donations door-to-door for local Hurricane Sandy relief. The trick-or-treaters will be ringing doorbells and hoping for bottles of shampoo instead of bars of chocolate. The thespians will be out in their neighborhoods Monday, Nov. 5 from noon to 3 p.m. From parent Danielle Musicant: "The Toms River High School North Thespians are trick or treating on Monday November 5th from noon to 3:00pm and are asking for items needed for local shelters to help the victims of Hurricane Sandy. The International Thespian Society is a group of Honor High School students who are involved in theatre and community…
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That is what I was wondering too, IF it is a CHARITY account, it should be TAX DEDUCTIBLE... hmm... more ›