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Two City-based ventures are offering opportunities to raise money in support of United For Puerto Rico, created by the Caribbean island’s first lady Beatriz Rosselló to aid in recovery efforts following hurricanes Irma and Maria’s devastation.

The New York Times and Fortune respectively reported Monday that there are signs of a mental health crisis with many residents showing signs of post traumatic stress, and that 52 percent of the US territory remains without power after the no bid $300 million contract with Montana based energy company Whitefish was cancelled.  

On Wednesday, the Babes In Business join Smith in hosting a pizza and dancing benefit event at Porta Asbury Park, located at 911 Kingsley Street. The event features live music, raffle prizes, a photo booth, and pay-what-you-want pizza with all proceeds going to support hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico.

For more information, click here.

Downtown, Live Life Moving on Bangs Avenue is offering a few ways for the community to join the support effort. Located 535 Bangs Ave, the fitness studio is offering the following donation classes through month’s end:

7 p.m. Mondays Indoor Cycling

7 p.m. Restore/Refocus –  a myofascial release and stretch class

Then at 8 p.m. Nov. 21 Keli Sellinger leads Maitrisage Massage and Reflexology, a 30 minute guided mediation

They wrap up fundraising with an 8 p.m. party and silent auction event from 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 8, featuring food and drinks from local restaurants, a DJ, performances, and works by local artists.

Reservations can be made via livelifemoving.com/schedule or 732.361.3352.

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