Branchburg, NJ – AT EASE Foundation hopes to raise $25,000 for first local veterans, active military, first responders and their families during their second annual Tequila Tasting from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, April 11 at Mexicali Brews.
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WHAT: AT EASE Foundation Tequila Tasting
WHEN: 6-9 p.m. Thursday, April 11
WHERE: Mexicali Brews, 3322 Route 22, Branchburg, NJ
Founded in 2019 by former Marine and Vietnam War veteran, Pasquale “Pat” Grillo, AT EASE Foundation, has raised more than $150,000 to support our community heroes and their families through financial aid, academic scholarships, and lifesaving resources and tools including:
Tickets are $125 for the fundraiser, which features half a dozen top-shelf tequilas, tacos and raffle prizes, including golf foursomes at popular Somerset County clubs, a baseball autographed by Mets slugger Pete Alonzo, a Coach leather tote and more. Last year, the event brought in $19,000 for the nonprofit organization.
- K9 Unit for Training
- Horses for Forces
- Jersey Tactical Claws
“I served in the United States Marine Corps., spending 13 months as part of Marine Air Group 12 (MAG12) based in Chu Lai, Republic of South Vietnam. Since I was one of the lucky service people to come home in one piece and with all my faculties, I always had a desire to help those not as fortunate,” said Grillo. “It is my hope that, through this organization, we will continue to provide much needed support to the active military, veterans, first responders, and those who sacrifice daily to keep us safe.”
AT EASE Foundation is a New Jersey based 501(c)3 dedicated to helping our Heroes put their minds AT EASE through financial support, resources, and scholarships for veterans, active military, first responders, and their families.
