January 2019 Newsletter
By beginning the new year with assistance from Family Promise and the community, families in a situation of homelessness experience joy and hope for a better future. Through perseverance, support, and guidance, individuals and families are offered a path to living independent, rewarding lives.
We offer our warmest thanks to our volunteers and donors!!
Many Thanks!
A huge thank you to Holy Family School in Florham Park for a tower of boxes filled with pajamas, hats and gloves. Many individuals are now staying warmer this winter with these much-needed items!
A tremendous thank you to Mrs. Flanagan's third grade students from Arthur Stanlick Elementary School in Jefferson. The students decorated boxes and filled them with various food items such as pasta, soup, tuna, rice, cereal, and more. What an amazing act of kindness and helpfulness that touched many families!
We want to offer a special thank you to all who donated this holiday season. Of special note, the Holiday Party was filled with gifts, activities, sweets and genuine kindness, shared by all. There were so many donors whose contributions made an incredible difference in our families seasonal celebrations - more then we can list! Donors will receive a personalized thank you for their generous support.

With gratitude, FPMC Guests, Staff, Volunteers & Board.
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Project Homeless Connect
Family Promise continues to enjoy supporting Project Homeless Connect at St. Peter's Episcopal Church of Morristown. It was a successful day of providing community services and support to individuals experiencing homelessness and those at risk of a housing crisis. Individuals were also treated to haircuts, backpacks, pet therapy, food, linkages to resources, referrals and much more. Getting basic needs while receiving support helps to build self-esteem and a positive community relationship!
Holiday Fun!

In the spirit of the holiday season, little guests at Family Promise had fun getting
creative with cookie decorating and making their own decorations.
Meet the People of
Morris County

Name:  Kavin Elango, Freshman student

Role(s) with Family Promise:   Help organize donations that come in and clean up the office.

Hometown:  Parsippany

Your favorite subject in school:  Math

How your friends describe you:  Funny, kind, smart

What you like most about working with Family Promise:   Volunteering with Family Promise allows me to help those who are less fortunate than me by providing them with faster access to goods they need. This increases my self-confidence and gives me a sense of pride and accomplishment.  

Special Request Updates:

Chloe and her children are now living in their own home. She is an avid sewer and has asked for a sewing machine to create clothes to sell. She is planning to open her first online Etsy shop to make extra money! Please let us know if you are able to donate one!

Moving Day for our Families is an exciting time for all involved! As each family sets out to begin a new chapter in their lives, we invite volunteers to be a part this special experience by becoming a part of our Making Moves Matter team !

If interested, please contact lead volunteer, Michele Caruso at m.caruso@familypromisemorris.org

Many hands make light work!  

We are in the need of
the following basic necessities.

Any donation is greatly appreciated!

or call 973.998.0820 for drop-off details .

  • Toilet Paper
  • Paper Towels
  • Toilet Paper
  • Cleaning Supplies
  • Ground Coffee
  • Sugar
  • Powdered Creamer
  • Men's & Women's Deodorant
  • Space Heaters
  • Shampoo and Conditioner
  • Soap/Body Wash
  • Baby Wipes
  • Garbage Bags
  • Bottled Water
  • Women’s & Men’s Socks
  • Women & Men’s Underwear – all sizes, especially L & XL for men
  • Basic Clothing for Men & Women –sweatpants, hoodies, t-shirts – all sizes
  • Razors & Shaving foam
  • First aid items (Vaseline or Aquaphor)
  • Foot powder and/or baby powder
  • Walmart Gift Cards
  • Gas Cards (any gas station)
  • Food Store Gift Cards
  • Movie Gift Cards
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