In The Vicinity
Summit’s Red Ribbons
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ver the years, Summit residents may have taken notice of the red ribbons tied around trees in the Centrail Retail Business District. This year, even during COVID, the tradition has continued in an effort to send an important message. The “Red Ribbon Awareness Program,” a collaborated between Shaping Summit Together and Summit Public Schools, aims to deliver messages of hope, helping others, making healthy choices and community spirit. For the project this year, The Hilltop City Girl Scouts of Troop 45241 from Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School have tied ribbons with the slogan “Honor the Call to Protect Against Drugs and Violence… Celebrate Life.” a message that has been consistent for more than 12 years. Through the ribbons, the send the message to youth and parents to observe under-age drinking laws, practice abstinence from illegal substances, and be kind online and in person. Shaping Summit Together is a 501c3 organization whose mission is to ensure that Summit reaches its full potential as a mature, diverse, suburban community. “SST” facilitates efforts so that Summit can work together to shape its future.
Madison Area YMCA Coat Drive
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adison Area YMCA has partnered with Jersey Cares to host a coat drive. The Madison Y will host the coat drive collection from Saturday, November 14 through Saturday, December 19. Coats can be placed in the bin located in the lobby of the Family Center at 111 Kings Road, Madison, NJ. Please note that only new and/or gently used coats are accepted. Please refrain from donating stained or dirty coats. Please do not donate hats, gloves, scarves, or any other clothing items. The Jersey Cares Coat Drive has mobilized the collection and distribution of thousands of «gently used» winter coats to men, women, children, and infants in need for over 20 years. To learn more about their coat drives, visit www.jerseycares.org.
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