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St. Jerome's Knights of Columbus Council collects donations for The ARC of Monmouth

Members of St. Jerome's Knights of Columbus Council 15012 spent the day Saturday in front of Shop Rite of West Long Branch collecting donations from shoppers for The Arc of Monmouth.

Members of St. Jerome’s Knights of Columbus Council 15012 spent the day Saturday in front of Shop Rite of West Long Branch collecting donations from shoppers for The Arc of Monmouth.

Located on Wayside Road in Tinton Falls, the Arc of Monmouth is a non-profit organization in Monmouth County providing services and supports for individuals who have intellectual and developmental disabilities and for their families.

Shoppers donated about $225 as they entered or exited the store. Participating for the Knights were John Magliato, Chris Danback and Bob English all of Eatontown, Bill Beuther of West Long Branch and Gerry Melillo of Long Branch.

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All monies collected will be donated to The Arc of Monmouth. The Knights of Columbus would like to thank Shop Rite management as well as Shop Rite’s very generous customers who contributed to a very good cause.

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