Tag: Houston
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Sayreville student receives accolades for helping hurricane victims
SAYREVILLE – A Sayreville student has been recognized by the Board of Education for her work in assisting those affected by Hurricane Harvey. Caitlyn Hochron, a senior at Sayreville War Memorial High School, received a resolution in her honor from the board at an Oct. 17 meeting after participating in a charity drive for Texas…
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Teen to perform concert for hurricane relief on Oct. 22
The East Brunswick Arts Commission (EBAC) will present a piano concert to raise money for hurricane relief at 3 p.m. on Oct. 22 at the Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Bryan Tong, 17, is a senior at East Brunswick High School. He is a Licentiate of The Royal Schools of Music in…
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Hermann Trucking sends dozens of trucks to hurricane-ravaged areas
The efforts of employees of Hermann Total Distribution Service have supported thousands of southern residents affected by this summer’s hurricane season. The company, which formerly occupied the property where the North Brunswick Municipal Building sits on Hermann Road when it was established 90 years ago, is currently located at 11 Distribution Way in the Monmouth…
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North Brunswick holds fundraiser for hurricane victims
PHOTOS COURTESY OF JANICE LARKIN The Township of North Brunswick banded together to raise funds and collect items for those affected by Hurricane Harvey in Texas. More than $5,700 in cash and gift cards and hundreds of donations were collected on Sept. 11 in front of the North Brunswick Municipal Building. Hermann Transportation, which has…
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Donations from Monroe headed to Hurricane Harvey victims
MONROE – Monroe banded together last week for a disaster relief effort that drew in hundreds of donations for Hurricane Harvey victims. The Monroe Township Library, the Police Benevolent Association and township representatives responded with their own respective drives to collect resources for displaced Texans. The township held a 24-hour clothing drive that kicked off…
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Mayor offers East Brunswick schools to Houston’s youth
EAST BRUNSWICK – In an effort to educate while sheltering displaced students affected by Hurricane Harvey, Mayor Brad Cohen wrote to the city of Houston’s Director of Communications Alan Bernstein to offer help. “I think that part of being a good citizen is offering a hand to those who are willing and want to take…
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Donations for Harvey accepted through Sept. 23
Editor’s note: The original date provided for the collection deadline and event at Buddies Tavern was Sept. 27. The correct date is Sept. 23. SAYREVILLE – A non-profit charity based in Sayreville is holding a drive to assist those in Texas affected by Hurricane Harvey. The charity drive, organized by Bridges of Peace, will be…
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North Brunswick fundraiser on Sept. 11 will aid Houston hurricane victims
North Brunswick Township will hold a Help Houston! fundraiser from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Sept. 11 at the municipal building, 710 Hermann Road, North Brunswick. Chartwells Food Services will donate burgers, hot dogs, chicken and fries for sale. There will be live music. Hermann Trucking will have a trailer on site to collect donations of batteries,…
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Monroe to hold 24-hour collection for hurricane supplies
Monroe Township will hold a 24-hour collection drive for victims of Hurricane Harvey from 8 a.m. on Sept. 8 to 8 a.m. on Sept. 9 at the rear of the Monroe Township Community Center, 120 Monmouth Road, Monroe. A full list of acceptable items can be found at www.clothingdrive.net. All items will be donated to…