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- Community Support
- Disability Pride Month
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3rd Annual Steve Hammond Homebound Hustle!
Mark your calendar for November 4 to join us for a walk or a run to help end the crisis of homelessness in our county!
There will be festivities, music, food, awards, community spirit, and more!
Don't miss this fun annual tradition to help your neighbors in need!
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It Takes a Village
For an entire year, Lisa, Community Support Program guest and single mom of four boys, was determined to move her family into a new apartment that was wheelchair accessible. She took the initiative and very long journey of navigating the laborious processes involved with moving to a new home.
Lisa’s hard work came to fruition: she and her family secured assistance to move into her dream wheelchair-accessible apartment. Overjoyed, she exclaimed that “everything worked out perfectly!”
Lisa's journey to housing stability began in our Shelter Program when a few months after graduating Shelter and moving into her own home, she received a scary and life-altering diagnosis of cancer – but she did not face it alone.
Throughout her treatments, Lisa’s family received unparalleled support from our incredible network of Congregation partners, volunteers, and the Shelter Program community. Volunteers pitched in to ensure Lisa’s family was taken care of, and two years later, with a “village” of support by her side, Lisa moved into her dream apartment.
Lisa and her family are forever grateful for the support they received over the years and look forward to giving back to Family Promise!
*Click on the picture to read Lisa's full story on our blog.
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Meet Maria Arostegui, Girl Scout
When did you join Girl Scouts, and what level are you working toward?
I joined Girl Scouts when I was in kindergarten, and I am currently working on my Gold Award.
How did you get involved with Family Promise (FP)?
Before the pandemic started, my family always volunteered at a local church in our town to serve dinner for the families at Family Promise.
Can you tell us about your project and what it involves?
The project is focused on increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of Family Promise. In turn, clients may receive all of the benefits that the organization has to offer at a greater and faster rate.
Describe a positive experience you’ve had through your project.
I was fortunate enough to interview a former client of Family Promise, and it was incredible to hear her family's story from her and her children's perspectives.
What do you like most about volunteering for FP?
I think that what I like the most about volunteering for Family Promise is seeing how much of a positive impact the organization has made, not only on the clients, but also on the staff and the young volunteers.
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**Click on pictures above for more details about Maria and her project. |
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Marshalls
Thank you Marshalls for visiting the Promising Solutions women's campus and for providing an array of fun donations for the residents! We are grateful for your support and the women were thrilled to "shop" for items.
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PerformLine, Inc.
A big thank you to employees from PerformLine, Inc., Morristown for coming out to our day center for a service day. We enjoyed having your fun group help us with painting and landscaping!
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Mendham Hills Community Church
A warm thank you to the Mendham Hills Community Church Young Adult group for spending time at Family Promise cleaning, painting, landscaping, and prepping a large fence for more painting. We appreciate your partnership and enthusiasm in supporting those we serve!
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Wella Company
Many thanks to Wella Company, Morris Plains for lending a hand in beautifying our grounds, organizing donations, and painting our day center. We enjoyed having you and look forward to working together again!
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Disability Pride Month
What is Disability Pride Month? On July 26, 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act into law. Each July is celebrated as Disability Pride Month in commemoration of the historic moment.
Disability Pride is a movement intended to celebrate the history of the Disability Rights movement and people with disabilities as positive contributors to society.
The Disability Pride Flag, designed by Ann Magill, was created to encompass all disabilities.
The black background mourns disabled people who have died due to negligence, suicide,
rebellion, illness, and eugenics. The stripe’s color represents disability types:
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Red: physical disabilities
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Gold: cognitive and intellectual disabilities
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White: nonvisible and undiagnosed disabilities
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Blue: psychiatric disabilities
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Green: sensory disabilities
*Click on the flag to read about Disability Pride
**Information on Disability Pride Month provided by Laura O'Reilly-Stanzilis, Family Promise Development Consultant, created for DAWN Center for Independent Living
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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
211 Assistance Programs - Click on the following programs to learn about each one:
DCAid Assistance Programs - Click here to check out more assistance programs
Eviction Prevention Program - information available here on preventing eviction
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.
*Credit to our community partner, Habitat for Humanity, for above information.
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Will You Consider Helping with the Following Needed Items?
- Paper towels
- Toilet paper
- Tissues
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Toothpaste
- Mouthwash
- Body Wash
- Body Lotion
- Soap
- Deodorant
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Essential Needs for Guests at Our Promise:
Men's Boxers/Boxer Briefs size M
Men's Pants size 34/36 (XL)
Men's Shirts sizes L & 2XL
Men's Shoes sizes 9-12
Women's Underwear sizes 6, 7, 8, XL
Women's T-shirts all sizes
Mouthwash
Hand Sanitizer or Hand Wipes
Sanitizing Wipes & Other Cleaning Supplies
Laundry Detergent
Wash Cloths
Pocket Tissues
Umbrellas
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