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<div class='body'><p>ROSELLE/ROSELLE PARK, NJ - In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey,&nbsp;many residents have been asking what can I do to help? Where are donation sites located? What can I donate?</p>

<p>As fast as we try to create a list, there are people starting donation pages and donation sites in many towns all across the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While there are some&nbsp;donations spots and charities locally that you can safely donate to, check with your local mayor, council members, churches or other authorities&nbsp;for drop site information.&nbsp;<p><a href='/subscriptions/new'>Sign Up for E-News</a></p></p>

<p>Another safe way to contribute is to contact one of the larger organizations such as the American Red Cross at <a href="http://www.redcross.org">www.redcross.org</a>, or PayPal at <a href="http://www.paypal.com">www.paypal.com</a>, who has&nbsp;set up a donation page on their site.&nbsp;</p>

<p>If you would like to help donate towards the care of&nbsp;animals, the Humane Society is&nbsp;set up for taking donations on their site at <a href="https://secure.humanesociety.org">https://secure.humanesociety.org</a>.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Despite the harrowing circumstance, this unfortunately is also an opportune moment for some people to prey on the benevolent intentions of good hearted donors.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs has offered some advice for those looking to make donations to beware of phony charities and to &ldquo;Investigate Before You Donate,&rdquo; and avoid fraudulent charitable solicitations.<br><br><div class='container_ad smaller_container_ad ads-horizontal cd_article'>
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<p>&ldquo;New Jersey residents are always willing to help out their neighbors when tragedy strikes, often by making donations to aid with recovery,&rdquo; said Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino. &ldquo;Sadly, there are always those scammers who look to take advantage of disaster for their own benefit.&rdquo;</p>

<p>&ldquo;Those looking to help should seek out reputable and legitimate charities,&rdquo; said Steve Lee, Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs. &ldquo;Residents should always take the necessary steps to make sure their money is actually going to help those in need.&rdquo;</p>

<p>To help consumers discern which charities are legitimate and to protect against scammers, the Division offers the following tips:</p>

<p>&bull; Give to charities you know and trust. Never give to a charity you know nothing about. If a charity is new, that doesn&#39;t necessarily mean you shouldn&#39;t donate &ndash; but learn as much as possible before you decide to entrust the organization with your money.&nbsp; Especially after a natural disaster, many &ldquo;pop up&rdquo; charities often adopt names that include the name of the storm and may not have the ability or intention of carrying out the stated charitable mission.</p>

<p>&bull; Learn about the charity&#39;s stated mission, and find out how, exactly it plans to use your money. Ask for literature and read it. Honest charities encourage you to ask questions.</p>

<p>&bull; Contact Consumer Affairs&#39; Charities Hotline at 973-504-6215 or <a href="http://www.state.nj.us/lps/ca2/charities/">state.nj.us/lps/ca2/charities/</a> to learn about specific charities. You can confirm whether a charity is registered or is exempt from registration requirements. (Certain religious or educational organizations, and those that raise less than $10,000 in a fiscal year, are exempt from the registration requirement).&nbsp;</p>

<p>&bull; Don&#39;t be fooled by a convincing name or professional-looking website. Dishonest charities may use impressive names, or names that closely resemble those of respected, legitimate organizations.</p>

<p>&bull; Don&#39;t succumb to pressure. Don&#39;t let yourself be pressured into giving, and don&#39;t feel you have to contribute on the spot. No legitimate organization will expect you to contribute immediately, even if you have given in the past.</p>

<p>&bull; Ask if the charity uses a professional fundraiser and, if so, what percentage of your contribution will actually go toward relief efforts and how much will be used to pay the fundraiser.</p>

<p>&bull; Beware of unsolicited and phony email notices that claim to be from a charity asking for your credit card information. This scam is called &quot;phishing&quot; and could be used by thieves to commit identity theft. If the charity is unfamiliar to you, check whether the group is registered with Consumer Affairs&#39; Charities Registration Section. If the organization is registered or you know the organization, call directly to find out if the email notice is valid.</p>

<p>&bull; Avoid cash donations if possible.&nbsp;Pay by credit card, or write a check directly to the charity.</p>

<p>&bull; Do not make checks payable to individuals; make checks payable only to those organizations which you found listed as active in the Division database.</p>

<p>&bull; Be wary of providing personal or financial information, even to charities you&#39;ve confirmed are legitimate. Limit the information to what is needed to process your donation.</p>

<p>&bull; Social media sites can also perpetuate scams. Do not blindly give via these mediums. As with any charity, investigate the groups behind such pleas to ensure that they come from a legitimate organization.</p>

<p>Consumers may obtain information about a charity in several ways. They can ask the charity itself (reputable charities encourage you to do so), or visit the charity&#39;s website.</p>

<p>Consumers can also obtain this information from the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs. Visit the Division&#39;s <a href="http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/charities/Pages/default.aspx">Charities Registration page</a>; call the Division&#39;s Charities Hotline at 973-504-6215 during regular business hours; or use the Division&#39;s free &quot;<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/new-jersey-professional-license/id438476801?mt=8">New Jersey Charity Search</a>&quot; smartphone app.</p>

<p>Consumers are urged to report suspicious solicitations to their local police and to the Division of Consumer Affairs at 1-800-242-5846 (toll free within New Jersey) or 973-504- 6200.<br />
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Basking Ridge - 07920
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Liberty Corner - 07938
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West Millington - 07946
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Denville - 07834
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East Brunswick - 08816
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East Hanover / Florham Park - 07936
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East Hanover - 07936
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Florham Park - 07932
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East Orange / Orange - 07017
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Edison - 08817
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Elizabeth - 07202
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Fair Lawn / Glen Rock - 07410
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Fair Lawn - 07470
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Glen Rock - 07452
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Flemington / Raritan - 08822
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Flemington - 08822
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Raritan Township (Hunterdon County) - 08822
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Franklin Township - 08873
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Greater Olean - 14760
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Allegany - 14706
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Carrollton - 14753
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Cuba - 14727
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Ellicottville - 14731
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Franklinville - 14737
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Hinsdale - 14743
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Humphrey - 14741
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Ischua - 14743
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Portville - 14770
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Salamanca - 14779
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Hackensack - 07601
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Hasbrouck Heights / Wood - Ridge / Teterboro - 07604
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Hasbrouck Heights - 07604
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Wood-Ridge - 07075
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Teterboro - 07608
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Hawthorne  - 07506
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<option class='optgroup' title='Hillsborough - 08844' value='hillsborough'>
Hillsborough - 08844
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<option class='optgroup' title='Holmdel &amp; Colts Neck - 07733' value='holmdel-and-colts-neck'>
Holmdel &amp; Colts Neck - 07733
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Colts Neck - 07722
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<option title='Holmdel &amp; Colts Neck - 07733' value='holmdel-and-colts-neck'>
Holmdel - 07733
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<option class='optgroup' title='Kenilworth - 07033' value='kenilworth'>
Kenilworth - 07033
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Linden - 07036
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<option class='optgroup' title='Livingston - 07039' value='livingston'>
Livingston - 07039
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<option class='optgroup' title='Madison - 07940' value='madison'>
Madison - 07940
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<option class='optgroup' title='Mahopac - 10541' value='mahopac'>
Mahopac - 10541
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<option class='optgroup' title='Millburn / Short Hills - 07041' value='millburn-slash-short-hills'>
Millburn / Short Hills - 07041
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<option class='optgroup' title='Milltown / Spotswood - 08850' value='milltown-slash-spotswood'>
Milltown / Spotswood - 08850
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Milltown - 08850
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Spotswood - 08884
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<option class='optgroup' title='Montclair - 07042' value='montclair'>
Montclair - 07042
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<option class='optgroup' title='Montville - 07045' value='montville'>
Montville - 07045
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Towaco - 07082
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Pine Brook - 07058
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Morristown - 07960
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Mountainside - 07092
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New Brunswick - 08901
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New Providence - 07974
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Newark - 07102
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Newton - 07860
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Andover Township - 07821
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Fredon Township - 07860
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Green Township - 07821
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Hampton Township - 07860
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Stillwater Township - 07875
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North Plainfield / Green Brook / Watchung - 07060
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Watchung - 07069
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North Plainfield - 07062
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Green Brook - 08812
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North Salem - 10560
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Nutley - 07110
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Parsippany - 07054
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Passaic Valley - 07424
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Woodland Park - 07424
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Little Falls - 07424
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Totowa - 07511
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Paterson - 07500
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Piscataway - 08854
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Plainfield - 07060
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Rahway - 07065
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Randolph - 07869
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Roselle / Roselle Park - 07204
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Roxbury - 07852
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SOMA - 07079
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Maplewood - 07040
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South Orange - 07079
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Scotch Plains / Fanwood - 07076
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Somers - 10589
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Somerset Hills - 07924
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Bernardsville - 07924
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Far Hills - 07931
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Bedminster - 07921
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Peapack-Gladstone - 07924
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Somerville - 08876
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South Brunswick - Cranbury - 08810
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South Brunswick - 08810
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Cranbury - 08512
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South Plainfield - 07080
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Sparta - 07871
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Hardyston - 07419
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Franklin Borough - 07416
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Andover Township - 07821
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Andover Borough - 07821
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Byram Township - 07874
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Springfield - 07081
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Union - 07083
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Verona / Cedar Grove - 07044
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Warren - 07059
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West Essex - 07006
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Fairfield - 07004
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Caldwell - 07006
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North Caldwell - 07006
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Essex Fells - 07021
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Roseland - 07068
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West Caldwell - 07007
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West Orange - 07052
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Westfield - 07090
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Wrentham - 02093
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<div class='description'><p>ELIZABETH, NJ &ndash; The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders have announced two hiring event opportunities coming up with Griswold Home Care of Union County and the United Airlines &ldquo;Summer Assist&rdquo; youth program.</p>

<p>The first event is with Griswold Home Care of Union County. They are a privately owned, non-medical home care company and are looking for Certified Home Health Aides  ...</p></div>
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<div class='description'><p>ROSELLE, NJ - Elizabeth Parents, grandparents, caregivers, when it comes to your children and drugs,&nbsp;do you know where to look? Do you know what you are looking for? You may be surprised at what is &quot;Hidden in Plain Sight.&quot;</p>

<p>The Roselle Everett Hatcher Prevention Coalition and Prevention Links invite all parents, grandparents, caregivers, teachers and other adults from the city of  ...</p></div>
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<div class='description'><p>ELIZABETH, NJ - Summit resident Nancy King will be honored with a&nbsp;Lifetime Service Award as&nbsp;Family and Children&rsquo;s Services of Elizabeth,&nbsp;celebrates its 125th&nbsp;anniversary, hosting the organization&#39;s sixth annual&nbsp;Red Carpet Party March 1, at Canoe Brook Country Club.</p>

<p>King is the founder and benefactor of &quot;Nancy&rsquo;s Place,&quot; a Covenant House  ...</p></div>
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<div class='description'><p>NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ -&nbsp;&nbsp;TAPinto.net&nbsp;has been named Partner of the Year by NJ News Commons, a network of more than 230 news organizations across New Jersey.&nbsp; The award goes to a journalist or news organization that showed overall excellence in their work for 2017.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

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