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PRCA , from Page 1 service the organization usually focuses on the Hammonton area and allocate it to areas in greater need , especially areas like Puerto rico , where many Hammonton residents have family members residing .
“ this was a perfect opportunity for us to reach back to our native land and our people . a lot of us still have relatives that live there , a lot of us still have homes there , so this touches home , and we have to stand up and do something to help out ,” Pagan said . the PrCa plans on accepting donations through the month of October but has already received an “ overwhelming ” response from the community , according to Pagan .
“ it almost brings me to tears because there are so many good people out there , so many good-hearted people and it ’ s so nice to know that we can come together as a community regardless of where we ’ re from , what our background is and just try to help each other out ,” Pagan said . a 52-foot-long semi trailer is currently parked in the parking lot of the PrCa Clubhouse , located at 367 Old forks rd ., and has already been completely filled with supplies to be sent to Puerto rico , and Pagan said the PrCa intends to fill it again during the next month . the PrCa is asking the community for donations of water , toilet paper , bleach / cleaning agents , soap / shampoo , baby wipes , baby food , baby formula , diapers , band aids / gauze , hand sanitizer , toiletries , batteries , candles , flash lights , solar lights , canned goods , over-the-counter medications and dog / cat / bird food , among other essential items . those interested in aiding the cause can also donate monetarily by writing a check payable to “ United for Puerto rico ,” which is
Wednesday , October 11 , 2017 • The Hammonton Gazette • Page 3
PRCA spearheads local relief effort for Puerto Rico
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connected to an account the PrCa established at Capital Bank of New Jersey in Hammonton .
Pagan said the PrCa is also encouraging donations of toys for the children of Puerto rico as part of a separate donation drive with the holiday season approaching .
With central Mexico also suffering in the aftermath of a natural disaster after an earthquake killed more than 360 people on September 19 , Pagan said the PrCa will also aim to coordinate with necessary parties to send supplies to Mexico .
“ Once we get a clear understanding of what it is that they need , we do plan on sending some relief to Mexico as well ,” Pagan said . the PrCa will look to make a shipment of goods within the next two weeks , but Pagan said the aid for Puerto rico , both at a national and local level , must continue beyond this month as it is a tragedy whose effects will be long-standing .
“ this isn ’ t a situation that is going to be fixed overnight , and it obviously isn ’ t going to be fixed in the next two weeks or not even a month . as we all know , some parts of the island will not have electric power for at least three-to-four months , maybe even longer . So , i think the aid they are receiving right now is good , but we will not be able to say that this is enough ,” Pagan said . a banner highlighting the relief effort was hung across Bellevue avenue ( route 54 ) last week .
Donations can be dropped off at the PrCa Clubhouse ; Salon 649 Beauty Bar , located at 274 N . White Horse Pike in Hammonton ; or either of Kinhairitage Salon ’ s locations , 6701 e . Black Horse Pike ( No . 10 ) in egg Harbor twp . or 537 e . Landis ave . in Vineland . for more information on the PrCa ’ s hurricane and earthquake relief fund , search “ Puerto rican Civic association of Hammonton relief efforts ” on facebook , or contact Pagan at 760-4294 or edwin Negroni at 226-9300 .
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