The Battleship New Jersey kicked off a new holiday tradition Friday morning by welcoming leaders and volunteers from South Jersey nonprofits to decorate Christmas trees aboard the historic vessel.

Participating organizations included Larc Norcross School, Inspira Health Foundation, Hopeworks, Bestwork Industries for the Blind, KB Foundation, Ronald McDonald House, CASA and the Food Bank of South Jersey. Children from Larc School pitched in to decorate the trees, which will remain up for visitors through the holidays.

Patricia Egan Jones, a board member for both the Battleship New Jersey and Larc Norcross School, said the partnership highlights the ship’s deepening ties to local organizations.

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Jayda and executive director Stephanie Riehl of Larc Norcro

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