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Long Branch, NJ: With much gratitude and in the spirit of giving to others for the holiday season, Pier Village of Long Branch has created a Soldier Gift Drive Now through December 31st. This drive will be collected for the American Recreational Military Services (ARMS) is a 501 (c) (3) public charity.
Pier Village spa owner, Valentina Chistova of Aquamedica Salon and Day Spa, has always been so compassionate to others through her outstanding spa and spearheaded this drive. For Active Duty United States Soldiers, Aquamedica will offer 50% off any spa service for soldiers and family members who are home for the holidays. This is a wonderful way to have Aquamedica recognize and honor our soldiers and their families who live in our community and beyond.
From now through December 31st, Aquamedica will be the drop off destination at Pier Village for wish list items below to our troops overseas protecting our families and our country. We are encouraging the public to think of these brave men and women and ease their comfort during this holiday season and GIVE. We hope to have a successful drive!
Suggested Items that can be donated:
Body wipes pkgs. of 10-15 small enough for ruck sack travel
All size Zip Lock bags, qt/to larger
Ready to mix drink mixes, Kool-Aid, Gatorade, Crystal Lite is nice compact
Hand sanitizer
Disposable razors
Dollar store (stick-ups) for living quarters and back packs
Antibacterial wipes lotion
Sunscreen
Travel size toothpaste, toothbrushes
Deodorant
Soap
Shampoo
Tissues
Gold Bond Powder
Eye drops
Chapstick
Q-tips nail
shaving cream
Paper, pens, postcards, envelopes
Individual chef-boy-r dee macaroni w/pop tops
Cereal bars, granola bars, Energy Bars
Beef jerky
Playing cards/used decks ok if complete
Magazines, local papers, comics, paperback books - mystery, action, drama, science fiction
Magazines: Cycleworld, Men's Health, Sports,
Hunting/Fishing, Car magazines, Anything music (specifically guitar related
Magazines w/ songs words/ lyrics), Popular Science, Popular Mechanics, Outdoor Life)
Aquamedica is located at 16 Laird Street in Pier Village, Long Branch www.aquamedicaspa.com
About A.R.M.S. AMERICAN RECREATIONAL MILITARY SERVICES: American Recreational Military Services (ARMS) is a 501 (c) (3) public charity. ARMS was founded in 2003 by a group of grass roots volunteers who wanted to give something back to the military and their families. In a matter of months, this small organization has grown from just a handful to more than 325 volunteers in the tri-state area.
A.R.M.S. continues to provide services to local armories in this region. A.R.M.S. supports the area unit Family Readiness Groups, as well as provide direct assistance to family members in need. In addition, A.R.M.S. has been working with local military bases to provide quality of life issues for solders and their families. Monetary donations are also accepted directly through A.R.M.S.
A.R.M.S first effort was directed in soliciting donations to be packed and shipped to troops overseas. www.supportarms.org
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