United Way of Morris County Events
Recent Events

The Mentor Training Center's 10th Birthday $ Annual Recognition Evening
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
The Mentor Training Center, created by United Way of Morris County in 1998, celebrated its 10th birthday at the annual Mentor Recognition Evening on May 7, 2008. 

Children & Technology Symposium: Prevention of Child Exploitation
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Morris County residents joined United Way of Morris County and Deirdre’s House, in partnership with the Morris County Child Abuse Prevention Collaboration, to provide a seminar on the potentially dangerous side affects of children’s use of technology.

Legacy Luncheon, Commercial Real Estate Network
Friday, April 11, 2008
The Commercial Real Estate Network hosted its 9th annual Legacy Luncheon to raise funds to "renovate and restore" health and human service agencies throughout Morris County.

Jefferson Township High School Students Tackle Social Issues in “Game Of Life”
Friday, April 4, 2008
United Way of Morris County, Deirdre’s House, and Morris County Child Abuse Prevention Collaboration teamed up to offer ninth grade students real life problem solving sessions.

Family Ice Skating - Enjoy a Natural High
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
In schools throughout Morris County, students have been talking about natural highs and making resolutions to achieve those highs as part of the "Achieving Natural Highs in 2008" Initiative.

Caregivers Turn Out, Seeking Needed Support
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Heavy winds and pelting rain took a brief and welcome break as over 115 caregivers and others arrived at the Frelinghuysen Arboretum in Whippany, NJ eager to begin the day.

United Way Brings Elected Officials, Business Leaders Together
Friday, February 11, 2008
On a bitter winter evening, state and county notables gathered in the warmth of beautiful, historic Mead Hall at Drew University in Madison, NJ, to greet old friends, make new connections, and take up an important community cause.

MacKinnon Middle Schoolers Problem-Solve the "Game of Life"
Friday, February 8, 2008
United Way of Morris County in cooperation with the Morris County Child Abuse Prevention Collaboration (CAPC) and Dierdre’s House hosted the "Game of Life" at MacKinnon Middle School in Wharton, NJ.

Young Business Professionals Speaking Engagement and Networking Event
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Colleagues from across the county learned how to effectively shape change and growth in your personal and professional life.

Study Finds Middle School Students Facing Challenges at Earlier Ages
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
United Way and representatives from the community, agencies, and local schools gathered to kick off the new Youth Empowerment Alliance (YEA) at a working meeting.

Randolph High School Students Win Deloitte & Touche’s Virtual Team Challenge for High Schools, Earn Money for United Way of Morris County
Monday, December 10, 2007
The Virtual Team Challenge (VTC) is a program that Deloitte launched in high schools across the country to teach students about business and help them develop the skills necessary to be successful in professional services. 

Betsy Bernard, Retired CEO of at&t Addresses United Ways of New Jersey Women’s Leadership Council
Thursday, November 29, 2007
The Women's Leadership Council of the United Ways of New Jersey held a networking and "friend-raising" reception on November 29, 2007 at the Bridgewater Manor in Bridgewater, NJ to bring together like-minded women dedicated to philanthropy and community issues.

Dodge, Dive, Dip, Duck!!!
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Under sunny skies and in frigid weather, teams of college students gathered for an invigorating, highly competitive game of dodge ball, hosted by the Student Group of United Way of Morris County at Fairleigh Dickinson University in Madison on November 28th.

Roxbury Middle School Students Learn Social Awareness in the "Game of Life"
Friday, November 16, 2007
United Way of Morris County in cooperation with the Morris County Child Abuse Prevention Collaboration (CAPC) and Dierdre’s House hosted the "Game of Life" at Eisenhower Middle School in Succasunna, NJ.

Caregivers Honored by United Way and Coalition
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Caregivers, and the valuable care they provide loved ones of all ages, were honored on at a special celebration luncheon at the Hyatt Morristown Headquarters Plaza.

Women’s Leadership Council Rallies Local Women to Help Middle School Aged Kids
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
The Women’s Leadership Council (WLC) of United Way of Morris County welcomed Janice Huff, WNBC Meteorologist and Host of Wednesday’s Child, as the keynote speaker at their Fall Luncheon held at the Meadow Wood Manor in Randolph.

Youth Council Teens Scare Up a Fun Treat for Children with Special Needs at Annual Trick-or-Suites Event
Friday, October 26, 2007
Ghosts, goblins, princesses and super heroes gathered at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Parsippany, NJ for a special Halloween event.

Young Business Professionals Group Networking Event
Thursday, October 18, 2007
It was a fun evening of networking and trivia.

Meeting Highlights the Power of Changing Lives
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
"Changing Lives, One at a Time," was the theme of United Way's Annual Meeting and Volunteer Recognition Luncheon held at the Hamilton Park Hotel.

"Hometown Huddle" Brings NY Jets and Local Kids Together Teens
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
There was a general feeling of celebration on as local kids and teens from Morristown Neighborhood House welcomed players from the New York Jets to the grand opening ceremony for their newly renovated gymnasium.