Friday, January 11, 2013
AMWAY will be at Brick PAL building
- VOLUNTEERS IN THE NEWS
- Daniel Nee
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Friday, January 11
Local Amway business owners Bob and Sue Covino will provide free supplies to those still cleaning up from Superstorm Sandy this Sunday. Amway has donated approximately 25 pallets – more than $150,000 worth of merchandise – to be given away to storm victims. The supplies include all-purpose, multi-purpose, bathroom, and kitchen cleaners and disinfectants. The supplies will be available for pick up at no cost on a first come, first served basis, the company said. The give-away will take place Sunday, Jan. 13, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Brick Police Athletic League building, 60 Drum Point Road. The company, which has contributed about $400,000 to storm victims, is also accepting donations to the American Red Cross on its website and has …
Sunday, November 25, 2012
Food relief group will be allowed to remain at PAL building
A group offering free hot meals to Superstorm Sandy victims will continue to base their relief effort at the Brick Police Athletic League building on Drum Point Road. Operation Brick Food Relief has been providing Sandy victims with meals ever since the storm hit. The daily meals have continued to draw people ever since, often those who cannot live in their homes and have no other meal option besides costly dinners out at restaurants. The Brick PAL organization notified the group last week that it had to be out of the building by Nov. 23 so normal PAL programs could resume, but the PAL faced an immense backlash at the Nov. 20 Brick Township council meeting. There, council members excoriated the PAL for asking the food relief group to leave…
Sunday, November 18, 2012
What do we do now to deal with unintended consequences of post-hurricane generosity?
You’ve probably been asked by out-of-state friends where to send Hurricane Sandy donations and what kind? It’s a daunting task to advise people when you’re in the midst of a crisis, but as the Associated Press reported, unwanted donations can become a “disaster after the disaster.” “Ad hoc relief groups need to make sure they are taking in only items that are requested and can be distributed. Money is the best because organizations don't have to pay to move it and can tailor spending to changing needs,” James McGowan, a representative from the National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster reportedly told AP. I saw this problem firsthand after the 9/11/2001 terrorist attacks when I volunteered with the Salvation Army. I was assigned …
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Police chief, business leaders to be honored
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- Daniel Nee
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Wednesday, September 5, 2012
The Brick Police Athletic League announced the winners of its annual "PAL of the Year" awards today. PAL of the Year is the opportunity for the Brick PAL to recognize those in the community that have gone above and beyond in assisting the Brick PAL and the youth in the community, said Dan McKevitt, PAL Executive Director. This year's winners include: The PAL's "Youth Volunteer of the Year" award went to Reilly McCarthy and Alexis Schuller who are both Brick High School students. The awards will be presented to the winners at a banquet which will take place Friday Oct. 19 at the Woodlake Country Club in Lakewood. Tickets are available for $60 per person and tables of 10 are available for $550. There is also limited space available in the …
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Proceeds will go to youth programs
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- Daniel Nee
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Thursday, April 26, 2012
The Brick Township Police Athletic League will host its annual spaghetti dinner and gift auction Firday evening. The dinner, which includes spaghetti and meatballs, beverage and dessert, will be held at the PAL building on Drum Point Road. The dinner will begin at 7 p.m. with the auction following at 8 p.m. According to organizers, all of the proceeds will go to fund the PAL's Youth Forum program and community service projects. The cost is $8 for adults who pre-order, $10 at the door. The cost is $4 for kids under 10 in advance, and $5 at the door. Kids age 2 and under eat free. For more information, contact the PAL at 732-477-0144.
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1:18 pm on Sunday, January 13, 2013
The people at the PAL from Amway are to be commended for the fine work they are doing today. more ›