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FULFILL Fulfill of Monmouth & Ocean received an $11,400 donation from the Arby’s Foundation. The funds will be used to help the food 7 pantry feed kids in need in the community. 4 Fulfill representatives receive a donation from Arby’s Foundation.
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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Dozens of women participated in Habitat for Humanity in Monmouth County’s Fall Women Build program. The volunteers pitched in to build homes for families in need throughout the county. 5 Volunteers from First Energy Foundation 6 The team from Ferguson
MONMOUTH COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Members of the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office participated in the Police Unity Tour kickoff event in Parsippany. #MCSONJ Team Sheriff, comprised of 12 members of the Law Enforcement and Corrections Divisions, biked from New Jersey to Washington, D.C., to honor fallen officers and to raise money for the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. 1 Members of the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office on the Police Unity Tour
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Salt Water Warriors and District Refillery recently teamed up with Clean Ocean Action for a beach sweep in Asbury Park near Convention Hall. 7 Volunteers fill dozens of bags with improperly discarded plastic, paper and other trash.
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF MONMOUTH COUNTY Asbury Park-based Boys & Girls Clubs held its “Most Unusual Evening” fundraiser at Asbury Lanes. The Great Gatsby-themed party included live music, entertainment and auctions to benefit the organization’s mission of providing educational programs for children. 2–3 Guests enjoy the festivities.
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8 YMCA OF GREATER MONMOUTH COUNTY The YMCA received a $1,250 donation from Old Bridge Family YMCA member Douglas Leib and B’Nai B’rith Food Industry Lodge. 7 Donation to the YMCA of Greater Monmouth
Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office (1), Boys & Girls Clubs of Monmouth County (2–3), Fulfill (4), Habitat for Humanity (5–6), Salt Water Warriors (7), YMCA of Greater Monmouth County (8)
Whether it’s at a fundraiser or a volunteering event, Monmouth residents always show up to support their friends and neighbors.
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