Staff members from across the Freehold Regional High School District recently partnered with Shoes that Fit to deliver new athletic shoes to 50 deserving students.
The Freehold Regional Education Association, the Freehold Regional Custodial and Maintenance Association, the Freehold Regional Academic Supervisors Association and the Freehold Regional Principals Association joined forces to raise the funds to purchase shoes for students, according to a press release.
After their successful fundraising efforts, staff members identified students in need and provided them with new shoes in time for the winter.
“When students feel secure and comfortable, they have a better chance of learning and finding success in school. The teachers and educational support professionals of the Freehold Regional Education Association care deeply about the well-being of our students and are proud of this effort,” said Meghan Santonacita, a Colts Neck High School teacher and one of the event’s organizers.
According to its website, Shoes that Fit has provided more than two million shoes since the organization was founded in 1992.
Freehold Regional staff members plan to arrange another order for students in need during the spring, according to the press release.
CentraState Healthcare Foundation will host its 58th annual Celebration Ball, “A Night in Oz: There’s No Place Like CentraState,” from 6-11 p.m. Feb. 1 at South Gate Manor, 260 South St., Freehold Township. Proceeds will benefit CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township.
The event will honor Dr. Mark McLaughlin, Fulfill, CPC Behavioral Healthcare and Margaret Jahn, MS, MPH, for their commitment to CentraState Healthcare System and the entire community, according to a press release.
There will be fine dining, dancing to the sounds of New Power Soul, a silent auction, the “A Year of Great Taste” dining raffle and more.
Guests may dress in their favorite cocktail attire and participate in building the CentraState Healthcare Foundation Yellow Brick Road.
For more information, call 732-294-7030, email foundation@centrastate.com or register at www.centrastatefoundation.org/special-events/celebration-ball
