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Howell Residents Can 'Adopt-A-Family' This Holiday Season

This holiday season, Howell is asking residents to consider helping a local family in need as part of its "Adopt-A-Family" initiative.

HOWELL, NJ - This year, Howell is asking residents and businesses to consider adopting a local family in need as part of the new “Adopt-A-Family” initiative.

Participating households will be assigned to sponsor an “adopted” family in Howell, assisting families with children (ranging from toddlers to 17-year-olds) to give them a brighter holiday.

“These are tough times and with the challenges of our local and national economy, more families are in need of our generosity,” the township wrote in a municipal alert. "To help us in accomplishing this goal, several local businesses, neighborhoods, residents and non-profit organizations and groups will be involved in this effort. However, we still need your support.”

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To sign up and sponsor a Howell family, locals can call (732) 938-4500 ext. 2102. Residents can also help by purchasing gift certificates to establishments such as Walmart, Target, Five Below, Kohl’s, Applebee’s. Visa gift cards are also accepted.

Family Sponsorship Gift Drop Off Dates & Times: (All gifts must be unwrapped)

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Dec. 3: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Dec. 4: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Location: Howell Township Municipal Building (732) 938-4500 ext. 2102 4567 Highway 9 North Howell, NJ, 1st Floor

Give Away Dates & Times:
Dec. 10: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Dec. 11: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Location: Howell Township Municipal Building (732) 938-4500 ext. 2102 4567 Highway 9 North Howell, NJ, 1st Floor

For more information regarding the Howell’s “Adopt A Family” Holiday Give Away, click here or email sfecher@twp.howell.nj.us. Residents can also call (732) 938-4500 ext. 2102 to speak with someone directly.

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