PRINCETON: Businesses raise $36,000 for Hurricane Sandy relief

   In support of the victims devastated by Hurricane Sandy, the Princeton business community joined together on Nov. 20 and created the Princeton Hurricane Sandy Relief Drive.
   Fifty-four businesses in the Princeton community participated by donating a percentage of their sales from the dedicated day, which resulted in more than $36,000. The money was distributed to charities such as the “Hurricane Sandy NJ Relief Fund” and “Restore Our Shore,” benefiting those most affected in New Jersey’s coastal areas.
   In an outpouring of support – from restaurants to retail shops, media companies and more – the area’s local businesses donated more than just dollars. Other contributions included advertising, printing, radio airtime and graphic designs. That, along with the percentage of sales earned that day, enabled the drive to donate the monies to much needed families.
   ”We are grateful to all of the local businesses who helped support this effort and are proud to be part of such a giving community,” said Jack Morrison, President, JM Group, who organized the drive.