January 21, there was a devastating fire in Edgewater. • 240 of the 408 units in the Avalon community were destroyed, permanently displacing more than 500 residents. • Over 500 residents from the Avalon complex's adjacent building were displaced. • Hundreds of our neighbors lost what they own. • Hundreds of the town's children are without necessities and need your help. The Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey in coordination with the Jewish Family Service of Bergen and North Hudson are collecting school supplies, toys, games, small houseware appliances, new socks, new underwear (in original package), toiletries, diapers, feminine hygiene products, and pet food for our neighbors displaced by the horrific fire. We are also collecting Gift Cards- Visa/ Amex, Target, Pathmark, Home Goods, Trader Joe's, Bed Bath and Beyond, Pet Valu). There will be two collection sites with donations being accepted during the following hours: Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey 50 Eisenhower Drive Paramus, NJ 07652 Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm; Friday 9am-2pm For more information contact 201-820-3947 or email bethf@jfnnj.org Jewish Family Service of Bergen and North Hudson 1485 Teaneck Road Teaneck, NJ 07666 Tuesday, Thursday 9am-5pm Monday, Wednesday 9am-8pm Friday 9am-2:30pm For more information contact 201-837-9090 or email info@jfsbergen.org For those in need, Jewish Family Service of Bergen and North Hudson is serving as a distribution center. |
1/22/15
Help the Avalon Edgewater NJ fire victims
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