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- An evening with Family Promise Morris County
- A new home for Gary
- Community serving community
- Resources for community members in need
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A Fun Evening with Family Promise Morris County!
Thank you to all those who joined us last month at our first virtual dinner celebration, Fulfilling the Promise! The evening was highlighted by a live cooking demonstration with Chef Danny Arturo of Shop Rite's Village Food Garden and Joann Bjornson, CEO Family Promise Morris County.
Attendees learned about the latest goings-on with Family Promise Morris County, while also learning how to cook three different pasta dishes.
We got to hear meaningful sentiments from shelter graduates and enjoyed a live question and answer session! A special thank-you to Rabbi Inna Serebro-Litvak of Temple Shalom, Succasunna, for blessing the evening. Thank you also to all of our attendees for participating in the fun event and for generously supporting the mission of Family Promise and the individuals and families we serve together!
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Welcome Home, Gary!
Congratulations to Gary for moving into his own home! At 67, Gary found himself in a situation of homelessness and did his best to survive multiple shelter stays with no permanent home in sight. His physical disabilities and extremely low income kept appropriate and affordable housing out of reach despite having been stably housed previously in his life.
When Family Promise identified him for a housing voucher, Gary was beyond excited and grateful. He was brought to tears while viewing a potential apartment with our landlord liaison.
Gary is a great example of how a person can persevere through tremendous struggles at any age, and his story is a powerful reminder of the impact that safe, stable housing has on those we serve. Best wishes to Gary for many years of secure, independent living!
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Jessica Receives Donated Car!
Jessica found herself without a vehicle when the old one she had depended on for grocery shopping, doctor appointments, and school gave out and was beyond repair. Jessica was at a loss about how to stay mobile without a car.
Coincidentally, a car was donated to Family Promise at the same time! The car was prepped and given to Jessica and her children. They were thrilled! In Jessica's own words, "I am so in love with this car!!!" Jessica is finding tremendous comfort knowing that she and her children are safe while out on the road and do not have to worry about the car breaking down. Her children were so excited, that it took a while for Jessica to convince them that the car is theirs to keep "forever"!
A contribution like this can make a difference in a family's success to continue living stably. A tremendous thank-you to our special donor for the car and for making such a positive impact in this family's life!
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Netcong Elementary School Gets Competitive!
Thank you to all the staff and students at Netcong Elementary School for conducting a collection drive of food, supplies and gift cards, and for fundraising through Family Promise's Houses for Change craft project. It was a fun competition between teachers and students, and will greatly benefit our families and individuals!
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Tierra Roots Environmental Explorers
TREE is a kids' program about life skills and nature. We appreciate the support of these young volunteers!
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For Goodness Cakes Brings Joy!
A big thank you to For Goodness Cakes for once again providing joy and excitement to a child's birthday! James was so excited to see his "cheeseburger" birthday cake! Surprising a child with a fun cake on his birthday is a sweet way of making him feel extra special!
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Madison Rotary Food Drive
You have helped keep food on the table for our families and also helped stretch their budgets. We appreciate your partnership with Family Promise and look forward to serving together again!
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St. Patrick Catholic School
Thank you, Tess Powers and St. Patrick Catholic School, for donating a large variety of gift cards, along with nonperishable food for the families in all of our programs.
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Girl Scout Troop #96611
Thank you Girl Scout Troop #96611 for conducting a food drive and donating an abundance of nonperishable food! Our families enjoyed stocking up and they had fun "shopping"! We are grateful for the generosity of the girls in your troop!
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Calling All A/C's and Fans!
It's that time of year again when temperatures are rising and our families are in need of keeping cool. Our goal is to get homes set up with cooling units as soon as possible to beat the worst of the heat. Getting homes equipped now helps prevent heat-related illnesses and health concerns.
If you would like to help and donate a NEW window air conditioner unit or fan, please contact Nora Godown at n.godown@familypromisemorris.org or 973-619-8316.
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Unemployment benefits – Do you know anyone who has been furloughed or has had their employment put on hold? To find out if eligible for unemployment benefits, check out NJ.com at Unemployed in NJ who has put together an unemployment survival kit. For Unemployment Insurance go to: My Unemployment NJ.gov
Job Opportunities – Check out NJ Jobs, a jobs and hiring site that lists over 65,000 New Jersey job openings.
Mortgage Payments – Refer to the Federal Housing Finance Agency for help with mortgage payments. Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Home Loan Banks are offering mortgage relief for homeowners.
Monthly Bills – For assistance with paying monthly bills, please refer to ConsumerFinance.gov. The Consumer Protection Financial Bureau lists steps to take to protect yourself financially.
Food / Cash / Health Insurance Assistance – For additional assistance with food, financial needs, and health insurance, check out NJ Helps.
Mental Health Services – Family Intervention Services can help with mental health assistance where you can connect with a specialist. They offer Spanish-speaking counselors and have free options. You may also call 973-324-7879 to speak with a specialist.
Text NJCOVID to 898-211 to receive text alerts from the NJ Governor’s office . You can also call a Healthcare Professional at 1-800-962-1253.
*Credit to our community partner, Habitat for Humanity, for above information.
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Essential Needs for Our Guests:
Men's T-shirts sizes L, XL, 2XL & 3XL
Men's Boxers sizes L, XL, 2XL & 3XL
Women's T-shirts all sizes
Baseball Caps
Non-Alcohol Hand Sanitizer or Wipes
Sanitizing Wipes & Other Cleaning Supplies
Laundry Detergent
Bottled Water
Gatorade
a no-contact delivery of these key items to our day center.
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Donate Your Cancelled Event to Families in Need!
Your special event, birthday, or other celebration can be turned into a fundraiser or donated to the families we serve just by clicking the link below!
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Click on the map to see Family Promise
affiliates across the country!
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