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Morris County Prosecutor's Office PBA 327 Supports Local Education with Generous Donations to Backpack Giveaway Program
In an effort to empower local students, PBA Local No. 327 donates $500 in total to community groups KAT Team and Table of Hope, reflecting their dedication to educational causes in Morristown.
On August 10, the New Jersey State Police Benevolent Association (PBA) Local No. 327, representing Detectives in the Morris County Prosecutor's Office, demonstrated their commitment to education by donating $250 each to KAT Team and Table of Hope. The funds will be used to support the Backpack Giveaway Program, helping Morris County's students get the supplies they need for the upcoming school year.
Who: PBA Local No. 327, an association representing Detectives in the MCPO, made the donations. The recipients of the checks were KAT Team Board Member Angelica Nols and Table of Hope Director Teresa Williams.
What: The association generously gave $250 each to KAT Team and Table of Hope, totaling $500, to facilitate the community-driven Backpack Giveaway Program.
When: The donations were handed over on August 10, during two separate events at the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office and a mobile food pantry event in Morristown.
Where: The presentations took place at the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office and on Bishop Nazery Way in Morristown, New Jersey.
Why: The contributions are aimed at supporting the educational needs of local students, reflecting PBA No. 327's ongoing commitment to community causes.
How: At the Prosecutor's Office, PBA Treasurer Detective Supervisor Stephanie Merced delivered the donation to Ms. Nols, with various MCPO members and family present. Meanwhile, at the Table of Hope presentation, Sgt. Patrick LaGuerre handed the check to Teresa Williams during a mobile food pantry event.
Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll expressed gratitude and admiration for the initiative, saying, “These committed community members who drive this program are true leaders. It is through their selfless actions that they not only raise awareness and help those in need, but also inspire others to do the same. I also want to recognize and thank members of PBA No. 327 for their continued generosity towards causes such as the Backpack Giveaway Program.”
This contribution marks another step in PBA Local No. 327's ongoing support of local educational initiatives. By providing funds for the Backpack Giveaway Program, they are ensuring that students in Morris County have the tools they need to succeed in their academic pursuits. This act of generosity reaffirms the association's dedication to the community and underscores the importance of collective effort in fostering a bright future for the youth of Morristown.
