Built with Love: How a small stuffed animal started a big movement
By Krystle J Bailey Twelve years ago, Andrea and Dominic Pugliese of Egg Harbor Township felt the tug in their hearts to give back in a unique way. The journey began with one lovingly stuffed Build-A-Bear and a young boy living with leukemia who was comforted by the...Hometown Heroes Keep Giving Back
How one EHT couple makes a difference in their community By Krystle J Bailey In 2018, Shore Local Newsmagazine featured Kathy Ford as our Hometown Hero following her crowning as Ms. Wheelchair New Jersey. The 37-year-old, who lives with a rare disease called...One woman’s calling to give back grows into a movement in EHC
By Krystle J Bailey When Angela Krukauskas’ husband fell critically ill five years ago, her neighbors stepped in to help care for her family. After his discharge from ICU, Angela searched for a way to give back to her community as a “thank you.” The Egg Harbor City...Hometown Hero: Isabelle Mosca, brings autism support and awareness to South Jersey
By Krystle J Bailey Isabelle Mosca of Ventnor, New Jersey, has been a fierce advocate for individuals with autism for over 20 years. As the founder of the non-profit organization, Faces 4 Autism, she continues to pour her heart and soul into the organization that has...Local Mom Creates New Business to Support Young Adults with Special Needs
By Krystle J Bailey Debra Freed of Linwood knows firsthand what it’s like to raise a child with special needs through the public education system and into adulthood. Her experience with her daughter Lindsey opened her eyes to how difficult it can be to access...
