The Voorhees Police Department is currently looking for local families in need for their annual Holiday Fundraiser. Each year, the department chooses two to three families who have encountered financial difficulties and need help making this holiday season a memorable one. With contributions from local businesses and residents, we shop, wrap and deliver gifts and food to the chosen families.
They currently have one family and are looking for a couple more to help. The first family is a Voorhees family of four. The father was recently diagnosed with stage 4 Glioblastoma (a primary brain cancer). He started radiation and oral chemotherapy a couple of weeks ago and is unable to work. Although he is receiving disability, it is based on a percentage of his salary. Unfortunately, fifty percent of his salary is based on commission, and disability insurance does not cover commissioned salary. With the out of pocket expenses, the bills have begun to pile up.
The second family is a single mother with three children. Although she is working, she is having trouble paying her rent and utilities, not to mention necessities and Christmas presents.
In addition, they are looking for one or two more families to help. If you believe you know of a family who could benefit from their fundraiser, please submit a letter indicating the families need and reason for the need. After careful consideration, we will choose the families we believe will benefit the most. Please provide the number of family members and their ages in your letter. Letters should be sent to Stephanie Fowler at sfowler@vtpd.com.
The children’s wish lists will be completed and delivered on Dec. 24 or earlier with the help from officers and the Voorhees Fire District. If needed, the families will be supplied with Thanksgiving dinner as well.
Donations can be sent to Attn: Stephanie Fowler, Voorhees Township Police Department, 1180 White Horse Rd., Voorhees, NJ 08043. Please make checks payable to: The Voorhees Police Holiday Fund. For more information, contact Stephanie Fowler at sfowler@vtpd.com or (856) 882–1162.
