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Nearly a dozen families left homeless following massive Elizabeth fire

Between nine and 12 families are without a home following a five-alarm fire in Elizabeth Tuesday night, authorities said.Photos Courtesy of John O'Boyle/The Star-Ledger

Elizabeth, N.J. – Between nine and 12 families are without a home following a five-alarm fire in Elizabeth Tuesday night, authorities said.

The fire, which started about 8:30 p.m. and is of undetermined origin, destroyed two 2.5-story homes and heavily damaged a 3-story house at the corner of Fairmount and Monroe avenues, fire officials said. One other home sustained relatively minor damage.

Two firefighters with minor sprains and two residents suffering from smoke inhalation were taken to Trinitas Hospital. The firefighters were released, Deputy Chief Donald Peterson said. The conditions of the civilians was not immediately known.

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Photos Courtesy of John O'Boyle/The Star-Ledger

The following article was published by www.nj.com on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 and we are providing the link to the article for your information in its entirety.

 

Photo Courtesy of Darren Bryden.

 

 

A firefighter is handing a dog over to its owner. Photo Courtesy of Darren Bryden.

 

A woman is reunited with her dog after being trapped in one of the houses on fire. Photo Courtesy of Darren Bryden.

Federal Government Awards $493,000 to Union County to Fund Supportive Program for Homeless Mothers

The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders announced that Union County’s Department of Human Services has received a $493,000 competitive award from the Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance program of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Elizabeth, N.J. – The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders announced that Union County’s Department of Human Services has received a $493,000 competitive award from the Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance program of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The funds awarded will go towards funding Rafael’s Life House Supportive Program....
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18th Annual Homeless Basketball Classic Tournament

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Elizabeth, N.J. January 30, 2012 – On Saturday, January 28, Mayor Bollwage attended the Elizabeth Coalition to House the Homeless’ 18th Annual Basketball Tournament.  The annual event took place at Elizabeth High School Dunn Sports.
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18th Annual Elizabeth Coalition to House the Homeless Basketball Classic Tournament

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Elizabeth, N.J. January 28, 2012 – The 18th Annual Elizabeth Coalition to House the Homeless Basketball Classic tips off on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at the Dunn Sports Center, 600 Pearl St, in Elizabeth, NJ. as some of the most exciting High School Boys Basketball Teams in New Jersey battle for ranking and take...
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Federal Government Awards $3.4 Million to Union County for Homeless

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Elizabeth, N.J. January 10, 2012 – The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders announced that Union County will receive a grant of $3,426,758 from the Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance program of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). These federal dollars provide permanent and transitional housing for homeless individuals and families...
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2011 Holiday Toy Drive

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Elizabeth, N.J December 13, 2011 - Toy collection for homeless, sick and needy children. New and unwrapped toys will be accepted. Please bring toys to your neighborhood school and drop it off at the main office. Donations began December 2, 2011 and ends on December 20, 2011.
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Kean Students, Operation Peanut Butter and Jelly

Kean University’s student led group “BE THE CHANGE” Promotional Video.
Be The Change is committed to raising awareness of social problems such as homelessness, disasters and more. The group feeds the homeless every week, has traveled to New Orleans (Katrina relief) and the Gulf(BP Oil Spill). for more info 732-207-6195

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