February 2021 Newsletter |
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Scroll below for
- Promising Solutions
- Fulfilling the Promise
- Amy moves home
- Community serving community
- Resources for community members in need
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Promising Solutions!
Family Promise Morris County, in partnership with local nonprofits, is excited to announce Promising Solutions, a new housing program for single women!
Eight homes in Morris County will become permanent housing to 32 single women whose income does not afford them the opportunity to maintain market rate rentals. The campus’s goal is to protect and enrich the physical, emotional, mental and developmental well-being of women through supportive, shared housing. A ninth home will be occupied by an on-site property manager.
We are grateful for a network of community providers who also support this project, including Homeless Solutions, Habitat for Humanity, Zufall Health Center, Atlantic Health System, Child & Family Resources, Community Hope, nourish.NJ, County College of Morris, Drew University Center for Civic Engagement, Interfaith Food Pantry, JBWS, Monarch Housing, EDGE, Mental Health Association of Essex & Morris, NewBridge Services, United Way, and the Housing Alliance of Morris County.
We are excited to be part of this Morris County village offering housing, safety, hope and a promising future to our female neighbors!
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Click on the picture to view press release on morriscountynj.gov |
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Fulfilling the Promise
Save the Date!
Come join us virtually on Thursday, March 25th for a fun night of catching up with Family Promise!
Be inspired by guest families' stories of rising out of
homelessness and leading futures of stability!
Celebrate a compassionate community!
Listen to an inspiring message from a surprise famous guest!
Take part in exciting raffles for delicious cuisine provided by participating Morris County restaurants!
Join in a virtual cocktail/mocktail party!
Watch for details coming soon on how to attend the event. We look forward to seeing you there!
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A New Home for Amy
We are so excited for Amy, a frequent Our Promise visitor, who recently moved into her new home. It has been decades since Amy has had a place she could call her own – a place where she feels safe. Amy has not been dealt an easy hand over the last few years, as she has struggled with depression, exacerbated by family challenges, employment loss, shelter stays, and ultimately losing her housing when her mother entered a nursing home. When her childhood house was sold, Amy had to vacate in less than two weeks.
Despite all that Amy has had to endure, she is quick to help others and is always wearing a smile. Those who have been to Our Promise have likely seen Amy and witnessed her good heart and kind words.
Congratulations and welcome home, Amy!
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Sofi at Morristown
Thank you, Sofi at Morristown, for donating so many supplies for our families, and gift cards, too!
Your donations will go a long way in providing essential items to individuals and families in need. The gift cards will help fill in gaps where necessary!
A special thank-you to Marcy Cowen, Sofi at Morristown Manager, and to the Sofi residents.
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Marcy presenting donations to Family Promise Morris County CEO, Joann Bjornson |
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Alesi Institute
A big thanks to Alesi Institute for providing hundreds of backpacks filled with toiletries, blankets, hand sanitizer, gloves, masks, and hand warmers.
Visitors of our drop-in center, Our Promise, have been greatly benefiting from these essential items!
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Presbyterian Church of Chatham Township
Your support is vital during these ongoing pandemic days and we appreciate your thoughtfulness!
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The Woman's Club of Morristown
What a special treat for our guests and they have been thoroughly enjoying them!
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Pass on Love
Thank you, Pass on Love, for providing handmade knitted hats and scarves to help keep our families extra warm this winter!
The love put into the work shows in each beautiful set!
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Project Readiness
A huge thank you to Project Readiness for supplying 16 Chromebooks for our families and women of Promising Solutions!
We are truly grateful for your support in helping children consistently link to their schools and providing adults access to the internet!
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Morris Knolls High School
Thank you, Morris Knolls High School, for donating essential items, nonperishable foods and gift cards to our families in need!!
Your time and effort have helped to ease times of those we serve!
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Millburn High School
A big thanks to the Period Club at Millburn High School for supplying an array of feminine hygiene products! You have helped cover an area for women that easily gets overlooked.
Thank you for your sensitivity and practicality towards females experiencing homelessness!
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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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We are in need of the following items: |
Men's Winter Gloves
Guests of Our Promise are in need of heavy duty gloves to help keep warm in these frigid temps!
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Fleece & Thermal Clothing!
Men's sizes M-XXL
Women's sizes M-XL
The extra layer of warmth will go a long way in these colder months!
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Household items:
new microwave ovens
new vacuums
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Essential Needs for Our Guests:
Masks
Hand Sanitizer
Toilet Paper
Sanitizing Wipes & Other Cleaning Supplies
Disposable Gloves
Bottled Water
Gatorade
a no-contact delivery of these key items to our day center.
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Click on the map to see Family Promise affiliates across the country! |
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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