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Click here to view previous Union County Women Mean Business events from 2024<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Female Active Military Personnel Deployment Donation Drive<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heartfelt thank you to all the amazing souls who generously contributed to our Union County Female Active Military Personnel Collection! Your kindness and support truly make a difference. Each donation, no matter the size, is a symbol of your commitment to our female service members, honoring their dedication and sacrifice.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Union County Board of County Commissioners, in collaboration with the 102D Cavalry Family Readiness Group, proudly announces the success of a month-long collection drive aimed at supporting military women serving overseas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are incredibly proud of the outpouring of support from our community during this initiative,\u201d said Union County Chairwoman Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded<\/strong><\/a>. \u201cTogether, we have shown our military women serving overseas that their sacrifices do not go unnoticed. This event embodies the spirit of Women’s History Month and highlights our commitment to uplifting and supporting our servicewomen.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the month of March, Union County residents came together to honor the bravery and sacrifices of our military women by donating toiletries and feminine products to be sent overseas. Teaming up with Amazon, Union College of Union County, NJ and Girls Helping Girls Period, an organization that advocates to normalize periods and create menstrual equity, the Union County Board of County Commissioners organized a packing event held this morning, March 25, 2024, at the Cranford Campus-Richel Student Commons of Union College of Union County.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI am grateful to Union College for hosting this important Women\u2019s History Month event and program to support women serving overseas. As a Navy veteran, advocating for our women service members is deeply important to me \u2013 whether that\u2019s fighting for the benefits they\u2019ve earned, ensuring our servicewomen have access to equipment that meets their needs, or addressing the issue of military sexual trauma in our armed forces,\u201d said Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill<\/strong><\/a> of New Jersey 11th Congressional District.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students from Union College of Union County, NJ volunteered their time to assemble boxes filled with essential items, including wellness products like Midol and Liquid IV, and comforting treats like fuzzy socks and playing cards, to be sent to local women serving abroad. The event was a true display of generosity, reflecting Union County\u2019s support for our military women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe express our heartfelt gratitude to Union County, the generous sponsors, and community members for supporting the female soldiers deployed from the 102nd Cavalry and NJ Army National Guard,\u201d said Danielle Bracco of the 102D Cavalry Family Readiness Group. \u201cThe thoughtful care packages, filled with essential supplies, represent a strong symbol of support and encouragement. Today’s event showcases a genuine sense of community and kindness, highlighting a deep gratitude for the sacrifices made by our service members and their families. Thank you for standing by our troops and showing your heartfelt appreciation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The County of Union would like to thank all of the community who donated, all of the volunteers for their time and anyone who contributed to this wonderful initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This morning, Union County Chairwoman Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded<\/strong><\/a> and Deputy County Manager Amy Crisp Wagner welcomed Inroads to Opportunities as they dropped off yet another tremendous donation to our female active duty service member supply drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are filled with joy by all of the generosity! Thank you so much!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Yesterday Union County Chairwoman Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded<\/strong><\/a>, Union County Commissioner Vice-Chairwoman Lourdes Leon<\/strong><\/a>, Union County Commissioner Rebecca L. Williams<\/strong><\/a>, Union County Commissioner Sergio Granados<\/strong><\/a>, and Deputy County Manager Amy Crisp Wagner celebrated Phillips 66<\/strong><\/a>\u2019s massive donation to the Union County female active duty service member supply drive along with Mansi Sanghvi, Phillips 66 DS1\/DS2 Area Supervisor and Women’s Network Community Service Lead, and Scotty Brown, Phillips 66 Instrumentation\/Controls Engineer and Veterans’ Network Community Service Lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

None of this would have happened without Phillips 66 and their employees’ generosity. We are so grateful!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This morning, Union County Chairwoman Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded<\/strong><\/a> and Deputy County Manager Amy Crisp Wagner joined Berkeley Heights Mayor Angie Devanney, members of the Township Council, and local community leaders and veterans to celebrate yet another tremendous donation to our female active duty service member supply drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are floored by our residents’ generosity! Thank you so much!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Women\u2019s History Month 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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