United Way of Morris County News
Recent News

The Last Degree: 10 Nights on the Ice at the Top of the World
May 1, 2008
United Way of Morris County’s Liz Warner shares the tale of her trek to the North Pole.

Partner Agency Named New Jersey's 2008 Outstanding Provider
April 24, 2008
NewBridge Services recognized for its dedication, consumer satisfaction, and extraordinary contributions.

United Way of Morris County Teams Up with Family Service of Morris County to Support Local Military Families in Need
April 2, 2008
United Way of Morris County is proud to support a new program designed to help military families cope with the stresses that arise when a family member is called upon to serve.

Small Tasks Add Up in Mississippi for Alternative Spring Break Volunteers
April 1, 2008
Alternative Spring Break Part 2 – dedicated young adults from Morris County spent their spring break making a big impact while having fun in Southern Mississippi.

Success by 6 Partners Provide Impressive Quality Care
March 27, 2008
United Way of Morris County congratulates Mount Olive Child Care & Learning Center for their recent success in achieving five-year (NAEYC) reaccreditation.

Alternative Spring Break Volunteers Make an Impact, Have Fun in Southwest Louisiana
March 24, 2008
The goal of Alternative Spring Break (ASB) is to inspire young people to engage in community service during their spring vacations and beyond.

New Inclusion Coordinator Strengthens Presence of Diversity Work at United Way
March 3, 2008
United Way of Morris County is pleased to welcome Laura Tan as its new Inclusion Coordinator.

Shaunna Rubin Joins United Way’s ASB for a Second Year – Returns to Gulf Coast as a Team Leader.
January 31, 2008
Shaunna Rubin did not return from last year's spring break sunburned and sleepy.

A New Year’s Riddle for You!
January 1, 2008
What has 2,736 legs, is 10 years old, and changes lives?

Candidates as Caregivers
December 2007
As the presidential candidates crisscrossed the early-primary states in recent months, Americans facing the challenges of long-term care might have wondered about the contenders' own experiences with their parents.

Study Finds Higher Costs for Caregivers of Elderly
November 19, 2007
The out-of-pocket cost of caring for an aging parent or spouse averages about $5,500 a year, according to the nation's first in-depth study of such expenses, a sum that is more than double previous estimates and more than the average American household spends annually on health care and entertainment combined.

New Director of Marketing & Communications Joins United Way
September 21, 2007
United Way of Morris County is pleased to announce that Andrea Conway has joined United Way as Director of Marketing & Communications.

Morris County Partners in Substance Abuse Prevention Presents "Parents Who Have Been There" Community Forum
September 14, 2007
On Monday, October 1, 2007 please join Morris County Partners in Substance Abuse Prevention for an evening of powerful and moving messages from two families whose lives have been forever changed as a result of substance use and abuse.

Ethics in the Age of Bioterrorism and Emerging Infectious Diseases
September 14, 2007
On Tuesday, October 30, 2007 join the Morris County Office of Health Management for an event for Government Officials, Community Leaders, Health Care and Public Health Professionals.

Second Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Month Candlelight Vigil
September 14, 2007
In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, JBWS, a longtime United Way member agency, will host a candlelight vigil on Thursday, October 11, 2007 at 6:00pm.

United Way Welcome New Director of Community Impact
September 4, 2007
United Way of Morris County is pleased to announce that Michelle D. Roers DiNapoli has joined United Way as Director of Community Impact.

Changing Lives, One at a Time
September 1, 2007
This time of year, our volunteers, partners, programs, initiatives, campaigns are all in high gear, with just one goal in mind.

JCP&L Shows Team Spirit for United Way
August 31, 2007
A team of about 20 energetic men and women from JCP&L in Morristown recently competed in a multi-state softball tournament that their parent company, FirstEnergy, featured as part of their company's fall 2007 United Way campaign.

Child Abuse Prevention Symposium to feature WNBC meteorologist Janice Huff
August 31, 2007
Deirdre’s House and the Morris County Sexual Assault Center, in partnership with the Morris County Child Abuse Prevention Collaboration, is proud to present a unique and intriguing training symposium on Friday, October 19, 2007.

School’s Out!
July 6, 2007
School’s out and hundreds of kids across Morris County are attending high quality, enriching summer camp programs, thanks to your support of United Way.

New Coordinator on Board to Help Caregivers Coalition
June 29, 2007
United Way of Morris County is pleased to announce that Lori Rubin will be joining United Way as Coordinator for the Caregivers Coalition of Morris County.

NewBridge Graduates Largest Class
June 29, 2007
United Way of Morris County salutes all the graduates of the very unique, and very effective NewBridge 70001 JOBS PLUS program.

Mentoring for the HR Professional
June 13, 2007
If you are a Human Resource professional interested in mentoring but don't know where to begin, you are invited to join the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) on June 13, 2007 from 7:30am-9:30am.

Family Service Hosts Old Fashioned Play Day
June 5, 2007
Children of all ages gathered Saturday, June 2, 2007 for Family Service of Morris County's first ever Community Play Day.

United Way and Youth
June 1, 2007
Childhood can be a magical time – so much to learn, so much to experience – the world is so new.  But, for too many kids, childhood is a struggle. 

Homeless Solutions Increases Affordable Housing to Morristown
May 22, 2007
Over 50 community and business leaders gathered for a special groundbreaking event for Homeless Solutions, Inc.'s Abbett Avenue Apartments in Morristown. 

Senior Services Spotlighted at NewBridge Open House
May 15, 2007
For many senior citizens, simple tasks like fixing a door or replacing old glasses can prove a major undertaking. 

Morris County Partners in Substance Abuse Prevention:
Strengthening Communities and Empowering Youth
May 15, 2007
The mission of the Morris County Partners in Substance Abuse Prevention is to strengthen Morris County families and communities by raising awareness of substance abuse and related issues through collaborative prevention and advocacy initiatives. 

Spring Cleaning of Medicine Cabinets
May 11, 2007
According to Morris County Prosecutor Michael Rubbinaccio, a study by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy identified that approximately 6.4 million Americans report non-medical use of prescription drugs. 

State Farm, a Good Neighbor to United Way and Youth
May 8, 2007
At United Way's Annual Mentoring Celebration on May 2nd, a mutual show of recognition took place between State Farm and United Way of Morris County.  Joseph Walker, a State Farm employee and volunteer mentor, was honored by United Way of Morris County. 

May is Mental Health Month
May 1, 2007
For more than fifty years, our country has observed May as Mental Health Month to raise awareness about mental illnesses and the importance of mental wellness for all. 

Flood Resources Available
April 30, 2007
State and local flood resources are now available. 

United Way Partnership Honored by Head Start
April 27, 2007
Head Start Community Program of Morris County, a longtime United Way partner, recognized the many organizations and individuals that help them serve hundreds of children and families across Morris County. 

Two of United Way's Own Honored as Outstanding Volunteers
April 26, 2007
Phil Van Kirk and Peter Wolfson were honored by United Way partner Volunteer Management Centers at the organization’s Annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner. 

Bayer Volunteers Help Transform Agency
April 20, 2007
A group of enthusiastic Bayer employees (with a few offspring in tow!) spent a beautiful Friday in April donating their time giving a much needed coat of fresh paint to the main reception area of Interfaith Council for Homeless Families in Morristown. 

McKinsey Lends Many, Many Hands!
April 20, 2007
Under glorious skies on Friday, April 20, over 300 employees from McKinsey & Co. volunteered 1,500 hours in a massive “Day of Caring” coordinated by United Way of Morris County and VMC. 

A Great Way to Say "Thanks, Mom"
April 12, 2007
This Mother's Day is on May 13, 2007. Show your mom, or that special and important woman in your life, how much you appreciate her by making a contribution to United Way in her name. 

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
March 30, 2007
The statistics are alarming…Nationally, over 2 million reports of abuse or neglect are made each year, and 1,500 children die from their injuries. 

John Franklin Honored at NewBridge Gala
March 29, 2007
John Franklin was one of three Morris and Passaic county leaders recognized for their lifelong commitment to public service on March 29th, when NewBridge Services presented its annual Helping People Move Forward Award. 

Comcast Donates Mountain of Coats
March 27, 2007
Thanks to the generous folks at Comcast, over 400 new, high quality winter coats arrived at United Way of Morris County in late March, creating a 9' high mountain of boxes. 

Volunteer Vacations
March 16, 2007
Cheaptickets.com and United Way of America announce the launch of "Volunteer Vacations" website. 

Private Practitioners Network Launched
March 6, 2007
The Mental Health Association of Morris County, a long-time United Way partner, recently announced the launch of a new Morris County Private Practitioners Network. 

Commercial Real Estate Legacy Luncheon Greg Schiano, Rutger’s Football Coach,
to Speak
February 27, 2007
The Commercial Real Estate Network will host its eighth annual Legacy Luncheon on Friday, March 23, from 11:00am to 1:30pm at the Hilton Parsippany in Parsippany, NJ. Over 400 industry professionals are expected to attend this premier networking event. 

Roxbury Middle School Students Find Answers Through Role Play
February 13, 2007
The Roxbury Police Department visited Eisenhower Middle School to give the students a chance to learn more about what they can do to help middle schoolers in Roxbury. 

Teen dating violence does not discriminate.  It runs across race, gender, and socioeconomic lines.
February 5, 2007
February 5th begins National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week. 

Hard Working Families Missing Out on Millions
January 17, 2007
This year, thousands of hard working residents may miss out on millions of dollars because they do not claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) on their federal and state tax returns. 

Honor Someone who Mentored You!
January 2007
January was National Mentoring Month, and Thursday, January 25, 2007 was the fourth annual Thank Your Mentor Day.

Caregivers Coalition Continues to Increase Support of County Caregivers
December 2006
November was National Family Caregivers Month, and the Caregivers Coalition of Morris County celebrated by promoting the theme of Protecting Caregiver Health.  

United Way Kicks Off New Program to Help Teachers Help Troubled Preschoolers
October 20, 2006
Kicking.  Throwing chairs.  Screaming.  Biting. According to several of United Way's partner child care centers, these are the kinds of disturbing behaviors that a growing number of preschoolers are exhibiting.

Family Service of Morris County Opens New Program Center for Children, Families,
and Seniors
October 14, 2006
Family Service of Morris County, a United Way partner agency, celebrated the completion of the agency’s new home at 62 Elm Street in Morristown with a ribbon cutting ceremony and community open house.

FirstEnergy Foundation Invests in Mentoring
October 11, 2006
FirstEnergy Foundation generously supported United Way of Morris County's Mentor Training and Consulting Center.

Travel with think MTV and United Way to the Gulf Coast for Alternative
Spring Break 2007
September 1, 2006
Spring Break is the perfect time to give back and help those in need in the Gulf Coast and in the world at large.

Bayer Day of Caring Brightens Things Up
July 31, 2006
One ladder, a few hard-working volunteers, a can of primer, and a fresh coat of paint made a world of difference for our member agency United Cerebral Palsy of Northern, Central & Southern New Jersey in Chester, NJ recently.

UPS Teaches Teens to Drive Right… In Life
June 28, 2006
In a matter of hours, half a dozen teenagers from Morristown learned these important life lessons – and more – when UPS in Mt. Olive, NJ hosted a special tour for six teenagers involved with the Teen/Tot Learning Project. 

A Storm Corps Member Reflects
May 9, 2006
Reflections on the Trip, by Steve Gintz, Storm Corps member.

United Way Women’s Leadership Initiative Helps with Extreme Makeover at Mrs. Wilson’s
May 6, 2006
Members of the Women’s Leadership Initiative participated in a Day of Caring at Mrs. Wilson’s Halfway House, a United Way member agency that provides housing and treatment programs for recovering women substance abusers.

Bridge Marina "Pumps it Up" for United Way
April 28, 2006
Will you be visiting Lake Hopatcong by boat over the Memorial Day weekend? If so, be sure to stop by Bridge Marina, Inc. to fill it up!

Girl Scouts: Learn About United Way and Earn Important Badges
April 28, 2006
A group of eager Girl Scouts from Troop # 2129 of Rockaway took on the globe recently!

Storm Corps Returns in Triumph
March 28, 2006
Eager young people from all over the country participated in Storm Corps, the first United Way/think MTV alternative Spring Break program.

Colgate Brightens Smiles, Brightens Futures
February 28, 2006
Colgate's Bright Smiles, Bright Futures program, a multi-tiered initiative to promote the importance of oral health through education and prevention, visited the students of Collinsville Child Care Center in Morristown.

Storm Corps – Alternative Spring Break 06
February 7, 2006
United Way and MTV STORM CORPS is sending 100 young people to help rebuild the gulf region left devastated by the 2005 hurricane season.

It's Tax Time
January 31, 2006
From the Earned Income Tax Credit for working families to tax credits available for volunteers, United Way is here to help. 

Is This Your Year? 2006
January 3, 2006
January gives us each a fresh start. Check out our ideas that may make this year your best year yet. 

JCP&L Employees Support United Way
January 3, 2006
Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) Northern Region President Steve Strah, left, presents a $41,000 check to United Way of Morris County CEO John Franklin.

United Way Volunteer John Geppert Recognized by Morris County Bar Association
November 17, 2005
United Way of Morris County recently nominated John Geppert of Schwartz Simon Edelstein Celso & Kessler for the Pro Bono Award from the Morris County Bar Association Board. 

United Way Grants Over $4 Million to Gulf Coast Region
October 18, 2005
29 United Way organizations received the first grants from the United Way Hurricane Response and Recovery Fund.

A Volunteer's Journal in the Wake of Katrina
October 3, 2005
In response to requests for help at the Louisiana 2-1-1 call center,
Julie Lange of 2-1-1 First Call for Help in Parsippany spent a week in
Monroe, Louisiana in mid-September.

Hurricane Katrina – The need is great.  Your help will matter.
September 8, 2005
It's all about taking action.  Today.

Dole Urges Swift Approval of 2-1-1 Legislation – Cites Effectiveness During
Hurricane Relief
September 8, 2005
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Dole today called for swift Senate passage of the Calling for 2-1-1 Act.

Meet Lisa Cerullo, a Courageous Woman with a Personal Story to Share
July 20, 2005
You know in an instant that she is friendly.

IBM launches World Community Grid to Mobilize the Power of Idle Computers and Tackle Projects that Benefit Humanity
June 16, 2005
IBM has launched a new, exciting program.

Teen/Tot Learning Program
June 2005
How an inspired Director at a local child care center is making a difference.

Morris County Municipal Economic Summit Tackles Housing Issues
May 26, 2005
On May 18th, 2005, the Morris County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) co-hosted this event with the County of Morris and the Morris County Chamber of Commerce. 

United Way Launches Unprecedented Early Childhood Learning Campaign
May 3, 2005
United Way, as part of its focus on early learning through Success By 6®, launched a nationwide public engagement campaign called Born Learning.

Rodney Frelinghuysen Lends His Support on Super Saturday
February 5, 2005
On Saturday, February 5, 2005, United Way and Morristown Neighborhood House offered Morris County residents free tax preparation services at the first in a series of Super Saturday events. 

Countdown to COAH...  A Program for Municipal Officials
January 27, 2005
In a program sponsored by the Housing Partnership for Morris County on January 27, 2005, municipal officials from several towns in Morris County came together to learn about New Jersey's brand new "growth share" affordable housing plan.

Community Hope Joins Forces with United Way of Morris County
January 24, 2005
On January 24, 2005, United Way of Morris County approved Community Hope as a member agency, adding the organization to United Way's network of local community partners.

United Way Establishes South Asia Response Fund
December 29, 2004
The United Way South Asia Response Fund has been created to support long-term
recovery efforts, such as rebuilding the infrastructure of impacted regions.

News 12 New Jersey Appearance
November 30th, December 4th and 5th, 2004
United Way of Morris County will appear on your local news channel!

Join the Team
November 2004
"Join the Team: Millions of People, Giving Back in Hundreds of Ways, to Strengthen One America." The NFL and United Way have joined forces once again this Thanksgiving to emphasize the importance of civic engagement, and to inspire Americans to get involved in their communities.

United Way of Morris County's Transportation Initiative
2004
United Way of Morris County has mailed Transportation Surveys to 249 Morris County government agencies and non-profit organizations in an effort to define the scope of transportation needs of Morris County residents.

Salute to Local High School Group
April 22, 2004
We Salute the Morristown Unitarian Fellowship Senior High Youth Group.
The Teens at the Unitarian Fellowship in Morristown know how to roll up their sleeves and make a difference in our community.

United Way Publishes Report Titled "The Affordable Housing Crisis in Morris County"
March 23, 2004
A new report, titled "The Affordable Housing Crisis in Morris County," has been released by United Way of Morris County, and is available to the general public. Download a pdf file of the brochure.

Making Affordable Housing a Reality in Morris County
January 2004
United Way of Morris County and Community Partners renovate two-family house for homeless families.