Belleville Students Collect Donations for Soldiers

Belleville Middle School Builder's Club has been collecting items for the Soldier's Angels Foundation, a nonprofit volunteer group that provides aid and comfort to the men and women in America’s armed service with the motto "May No Soldier Go Unloved.”

With donations made on behalf of Deputy Mayor Vincent Cozzarelli, Belleville School District Board Member Jeannie Lombardi and Melvina Boggs, owner of Ultimate Visions Hair Salon in Bloomfield and Belleville Middle School parent, the builder’s club has collected 46 care packages for soldiers serving overseas. 

Additionally, the support of the Belleville Middle School students, faculty and staff has contributed to the success of this project, particularly Mrs. Dawn Buccino, whose classes collected the most items with over 300 items.

The collection included personal care items such as shampoo and lip balm, plus other items soldiers requested such as books and baseball caps.