SOMERSET, NJ – Local resident Somerset County Sheriff Darrin J. Russo thanked multple organizations for their pledged donations of bullet proof vests that will be used to protect three Somerset County Sheriff’s Office K-9s.
“Donations like this go a long way in protecting all those that protect and serve,” Russo said in a news release. “Our K-9 team is instrumental in protecting our officers and serving our public so keeping them safe is paramount. Thank you to all the companies, organizations and donors that make this possible.”K-9 Caesar, K-9 Casanova and K-9 Benning will benefit from the donations.
Living For A Cause (LFAC) is an organization that works to effect positive change in the world. Through donor contributions, grants, sponsors, and fund-raising alliances with various for-profit ventures, LFAC creates streams of revenue which are transparently channeled to charitable groups in the form of tangible items for programs that focus on people, animal welfare, the arts and planet conservation. One such program is their K-9 Bullet Proof Vest Project which is dedicated to protecting NJ brave K9 dogs. Funding for this program was made possible by private donors and from a grant from the Doris Day Foundation
His name is Echo, and he is with the Burlington City Police force. His handler is Officer Aaron Martinez.
I stopped by Mercer County Wildlife Center to drop off a pet oxygen mask that they were so happy to receive. Here is one of the staff accepting the pet oxygen mask.
I visited Tabby’s Place a sanctuary for cats with special needs and senior cats. LFAC is happy to support this organization and the good work they do.
LFAC Pet Oxygen Mask Program is committed to donating these lifesaving masks to our NJ fire fighters. The South Orange Fire Department here in NJ will be receiving two masks thanks to our recent Ice Cream Social Fundraising event.
Thanks to our recent Ice Cream Social fundraiser LFAC was able to ship pet food to the Rise Food Pantry in Hightstown, NJ. LFAC is proud to be part of their efforts to assist local families and individuals in recovering from setbacks and achieving their full potential. It is their mission, and it is what energizes the staff and volunteers every day.
A successful event to benefit our Animal Welfare Programs. We thank the Sweet Scoop store for hosting us. 
LFAC was happy to donate cat and dog food to the Community Food Bank of NJ who serves 800 food pantries in NJ.
Thanks to one of our generous supporters LFAC was able to donate two K9 Ballistic vests for K9 Casanova with handler Officer Michael Kromer and K9 Caesar with handler Officer Daniel Soffner from the Somerset County Sheriff Department.