June 2023 Newsletter
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  • Impact 100
  • A Life Changing Gift
  • Community Support
  • Resources
  • Helping Hands
Family Promise of Morris County Receives Impact100 Grant

We are excited to share with you the wonderful news that Family Promise of Morris County is a recipient of the Impact100 award presented by Impact100 Garden State. The women-only members of Impact100 Garden State have been supporting five New Jersey counties, including Morris, since 2013 through grants funded by the members' collective giving.

Family Promise was one of seven finalists and one of three non-profit agencies who were each awarded the annual grant. The funds will be dedicated to our "Affirming Voices of Women to Secure Mental Heath & Housing Stability" program, which will provide a licensed clinician and case manager for women experiencing mental health and housing insecurity. We are excited for this highly-needed support!
A Life-Changing Gift
 
Rapid Rehousing Program guest Jonelle was thrilled to receive a brand new Dell computer from a very supportive donor to help with her schooling. Jonelle attends a local college for studies in the field of cyber security, in which having the appropriate computer is vital.

As a single mom, Jonelle is working hard at maintaining independence and stability for both her and her daughter, while earning a degree and also participating in our Grow with Google educational program. The new computer allows Jonelle to work on her studies at home, while also allowing for family time.

Jonelle was incredibly excited and grateful to receive the new computer! Through many happy tears and thank you’s, Jonelle expressed that receiving the computer “is a life-altering game-changer”.

Thank you to our special donor for believing in Jonelle and to our hard-working staff for supporting her long-term goals.

*Click on the picture to read Jonelle's full story on our blog.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Ridge High School
Thank you Ridge High School students who spent the day at our day center and Our Promise beautifying the grounds, cleaning the facilities, organizing donations, and having fun during their "Ridge Gives Back" day.
Just Faith
Thank you to members of Just Faith for creating and donating crafting baskets, wallpaper, and fabric for the Promising Solutions residents, along with paper towels, toilet paper, cleaning supplies and toiletries.
Thrive Morris
A big thank you to Thrive Morris volunteers who came together for a service collaboration day for Family Promise and the Interfaith Food Pantry. Volunteers worked in the Community Garden, the Farmer's Market, planted flowers, and painted office space.
RESOURCES
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.
HELPING HANDS
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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 

If interested in providing any of these items, please contact Nora Godown, n.godown@familypromisemorris.org or 973-619-8316.
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

Please email Family Promise at info@familypromisemorris.org to donate
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