Thursday, December 20, 2012
Annual collection drive now in 10th year.
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Thursday, December 20, 2012
That's a lot of toys. The Morris County Park Police have again led an effort seeking donations and distributing toys for children of all ages in need for the holidays. Once known as “Saddle Up for Toys,” a program began in 2002 by Sgt. Timmy Albine has grown into a massive annual donation program. This season, in memory of Albine, the toy drive has been renamed the “Timmy Albine Memorial Toy Drive." Now, in its 10th year, over 4,200 toys were collected and are now being distributed throughout Morris County and areas of New Jersey hit by Hurricane Sandy. With the assistance of Morris County residents, Morris County Park Commission, the Republican National Headquarters, Morristown-Beard School, and Exxon’s Retired Executives program, the …
Sunday, December 16, 2012
Toys will go to local hospitals and to victims of Hurricane Sandy.
The Chatham Township Police Department have once again announced their annual Holiday Toy Drive to benefit childrens centers in local area hospitals and for victims of Hurricane Sandy in southern New Jersey. Scott Herchick, the president of Chatham Township PBA No. 170, said in past years the PBA has donated toys to Mountainside Hospital, Morristown Memorial Hospital and Overlook Hospital. This year they hope to collect enough toys to also give to families in the state affected by Hurricane Sandy. "There are some contacts we have with different police and fire departments down there," Herchick said. "They'll actually assist us with getting stuff to the families." The Noe Pond Club already held a toy drive recently and collected over 70 …
Friday, December 9, 2011
The department is collecting toys for children in need.
The Chatham Township Police Department is doing their part to spread bring the holiday spirit to town. Michael Giannone of the police department said the annual toy drive is currently ongoing. The drive, he said, is typically a big success, and he expects a similar turnout from the community this year. "On a personal level, it absolutely amazes me to see the generosity of citizens this time of year, regardless of the economy," Giannone said. "[In] tough times, people are cost conscious and sometimes greedy, [but] you would not know that for one second in this community. The citizens in this town are incredibly generous." Giannone said in the past residents have held holiday parties where guests are asked to bring gifts for the drive …
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