Tag: Hurricane Harvey
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St. Francis fifth-grader helps people in need using Girl Scout cookies
METUCHEN – The sweet taste of Thin Mints, Caramel Delites and other Girl Scout favorites drive Sarah Jordan Johnson’s philanthropy success. “So many people are in need,” said Sarah, who takes great comfort in bringing a smile to the less fortunate. “And if some cookies can make their day better, they should have them.” Sarah,…
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Edison raises funds for hurricane relief
EDISON — Some $22,518 was raised for the victims of the devastating hurricanes that struck the Caribbean, Puerto Rico, Florida and Texas through the township’s “Eats for Relief” initiative in October. The funds will be donated to the One America Appeal Fund established by the five former presidents to provide relief to the many victims of…
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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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Marlboro twins reach out to help victims of Texas hurricane
MARLBORO – In the days after Hurricane Harvey struck Texas on Aug. 25, twin brother and sister Jared and Hallie Mandelbaum, 16, of Marlboro, launched a “Twins for Texas” effort to support residents of the Lone Star State whose lives had been impacted by the storm. Hallie and Jared, who are juniors at Marlboro High…
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East Brunswick pianist will perform for hurricane relief
The East Brunswick Arts Commission will hold a free “Music for a Cause” concert, where pianist Bryan Tong will perform at 3 p.m on Oct. 22 at the Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Bryan is a senior at East Brunswick High School. He is a Licentiate of The Royal Schools of Music…
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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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Jamesburg church holds concert for hurricane relief
St. James the Less Church will hold a jazz and band concert at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 11, at the church, 36 Lincoln Ave., Jamesburg. A night of jazz and big band sounds will be played by the St. James orchestra with vocalist Claudia Perry. Admission is a donation of $10. Refreshments will be sold during…
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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…
