Mayor’s Column

Voorhees Township is fortunate to have one of the finest Police Departments in New Jersey. They work hard to keep our community safe and allow our families to sleep peacefully at night.

In addition to their service while on duty, our police are active in serving our community while off duty. For more than a decade, they have sponsored a Holiday Fund Drive to help bring smiles to the faces of deserving local families. This year is no exception.

Three deserving area families were chosen to benefit from this wonderful cause. The police will provide the family with toys, clothes, food and gift cards. Volunteers raise the money, then do all the shopping and wrapping.  The presents are delivered by Santa Claus escorted by our police and fire trucks.

Donations can be made in person or by mail to Stephanie Fowler, Voorhees Police Holiday Fund, 1180 White Horse Road, Voorhees, NJ 08043.  Make checks payable to the Voorhees Police Holiday Fund. Questions about the Holiday Fund should also be directed to Stephanie Fowler at 856-882-1162 or www.sfowler@vtpd.com.

During this holiday season, it is always more rewarding to give than to receive!

** Santa Claus has arrived at the Voorhees Town Center! He will be available for photographs Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sundays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Christmas Eve from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pet photos with Santa are available from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Mondays. For more information about holiday events, visit www.voorheestowncenter.com.

** The Ashley Paul Memorial Foundation is hosting an “Ugly Sweater Beef and Beer” on Saturday, Dec. 9 at the Lindenwold Moose Lodge, 2425 White Horse Pike. The event begins at 7 p.m. and the cost is $25 per ticket or $20 per ticket if you bring a toy that will be donated to children in need. For tickets contact Bob at 609-707-4306 or Brittney at 856-906-6984. Proceeds will go to the Ashley Paul Memorial Interact Scholarship at Eastern Regional High School.