Woman’s Exchange supports local nonprofits

LITTLE SILVER — The Woman’s Exchange Gift Shop, 32 Church St., Little Silver, recently held its annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon at the historic Coast Guard Station in Monmouth Beach.

In addition to honoring its many dedicated volunteers, the co-presidents of the Woman’s Exchange Board of Directors presented the 2012 donations to three area charities: Mary’s Place by the Sea, Ocean Grove; Lunch Break, Red Bank; and Saturday Soup, Asbury Park.

The Woman’s Exchange has been in business since 1934 and has donated nearly $600,000 to local Monmouth County charities. The nonprofit specializes in handcrafted items from more than 200 member artisans from 28 states.