Scouts Give to the New Jersey Veterans Network
On October 25, Green Brook Pack 129 Webelos Den concluded their coat collection and dropped off bags of coats collected over 2 weeks from the community to be donated to the New Jersey Veterans Network (NJVN). Most donations came from families of students at IEF elementary school in Green Brook and from other Scout families. The Scouts went to Union to drop off the coats and get a glimpse of the operation they were helping.
Mike Boll, President of NJVN, did a good job of explaining the reason for collecting items like this and gave them a brief tour of the NJVN collection. He explained that they collect items like dress suits and nice attire to help veterans feel good and be more presentable when applying for jobs or going to their jobs. In addition, they collect mobility devices like various types of walkers, women’s clothing (because many do not realize the ever-growing amount of female veterans with needs), and coats to help homeless and in-need veterans keep themselves and their families warm.
The Pack leaders are very proud of the boys for taking on such an endeavor to help those who sacrificed so much for our freedom and security.
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