Tag: PPE
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Princeton Health donates surplus supplies
Penn Medicine Princeton Health has donated a cache of personal protective equipment (PPE) and supplies to police and other first responders, social service agencies, and emergency assistance organizations stretching from New Jersey to Texas. The materials, obtained by or donated to Princeton Health during the COVID-19 pandemic, began shipping out to their destinations in mid-June,…
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Freeholders accept 7,000 masks from Habitat for Humanity
Burlington County is getting some extra help in its coronavirus fight from Habitat for Humanity of Burlington and Mercer Counties. The Maple Shade-based nonprofit donated 7,000 N95 masks to the Burlington County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) to use or distribute as part of the county’s pandemic response. Burlington County Freeholder Dan O’Connell helped collect…
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Burlington County distributes 1.8 million items of PPE
Burlington County has distributed more than 1.8 million items of personal protective equipment and supplies as part of the county’s continuing efforts to safeguard vulnerable residents and staff at long-term care facilities, as well as first responders and health care workers during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. “Equipping police, firefighters, EMS and other front-line health care…
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Indian American Muslim Council spreads message of Ramadan, donates PPE to hospitals, police departments
The New Jersey chapter of the Indian American Muslim Council (IAMC) organized an online fundraiser to support area first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic. Indian Muslim community members in New Jersey raised funds for the donation of 15,000 pieces of PPE (personal protective equipment) to first responders, according to information provided by the IAMC. As…
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Monroe Library officials use 3D printer to make face shields for frontline heroes
MONROE – It takes approximately an hour-and-a-half to 3D print the visor portion of a face shield. Then, additional materials including plastic sheets, an elastic cord and foam are used to fully assemble the shield. That is what Steve Hrubes, Maker Studio coordinator at the Monroe Township Public Library, is doing with the library’s 3D…
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Trinity Dominion donates PPE to Ocean County Sheriff’s OEM
Trinity Dominion LLC, a real estate development company located at the Jersey Shore, is sending personal protective equipment (PPE) to those who need it the most. To officially launch its newest social initiative, Trinity Dominion donated 1,000 KN95 masks to the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM) in Toms River. Rimvis Mati, CEO…
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Columbia Bank Foundation offers support to non-profits affected by COVID-19
The Columbia Bank Foundation recently announced a special program to support non-profit organizations affected by COVID-19. With an original pledge of $300,000 the foundation nearly doubled its support to $600,000 due to the overwhelming need. A special carve out of $200,000 was designated to local hospitals in order to support the outstanding efforts of front-line…
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Creative collaborations to create PPE for frontline heroes are underway in Middlesex County
Middlesex County College’s (MCC) 3D printers usually used by students in the college’s Media Arts and Design programs are being used to create face shields for frontline heroes. Linda Scherr, vice president for academic affairs, said MCC is proud to partner with the county in efforts to assist with fighting the novel coronavirus and helping…
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Pennington Chinese American Community donates supplies to hospitals, local organizations
The Pennington Chinese American Community (PCAC) rallied together to provide donated personal protective equipment (PPE) to local hospitals and businesses. Annie Yang said a group of 100 Chinese American residents of Pennington volunteered to secure medical supplies for organizations in need. “Using various digital platforms, predominantly WeChat, they created extended networks and rallied their contacts in…
