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Family Promise of Morris County Recognized with Chamber of Commerce Non-For-Profit Excellence Award

MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- On April 20, Family Promise of Morris County was recognized with an Innovative Program Award at the Morris County Chamber of Commerce's Annual Not-for-Profit Conference held at the Wyndham Hamilton Park in Florham Park.

Family Promise of Morris County (FPMC) is a non-profit dedicated to assisting homeless families living in Morris County, N.J. Through FPMC programs, area homeless families are given shelter and the necessary skills to improve their condition - with the ultimate goal of securing them jobs, housing and new lives.

Each year, the Morris County Chamber of Commerce Not-For-Profit Excellence awards recognize organizations and volunteers who exemplify excellence in innovation and leadership.

At this year's Chamber of Commerce ceremony, FPMC received the "Innovative Program" award (for organizations with revenue under $1 million) for its Our Promise Drop-In Center, located at 51 Washington Street in Morristown. The center provides phone and computer access, a mailing address, restrooms, warming/cooling center, information and referrals to other agencies, linkage to medical and dental services, case management, systems advocacy and more.

In accepting the award, Joann Bjornson, Executive Director of Family Promise of Morris County said, "Homelessness is a heart-breaking and devastating condition that affects individuals, families and children. The causes are wide-raging, but regardless of cause - our response to those in crisis defines us as individuals and communities. Our Promise was created to fill a gap and meet the needs of those experiencing homelessness. Most importantly, we sought to change the landscape of Morristown by increasing the access to services."

The Our Promise Drop-In Center program is based out of First Baptist Church of Morristown (51 Washington Street). It is open Monday to Friday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

About Family Promise of Morris County:

Family Promise of Morris County is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to ending the crisis of homelessness faced by Morris County families. By partnering with other public and private agencies, religious congregations and mobilizing over 1600 community volunteers, FPMC provides shelter, case management and a continuum of services leading to self-sufficiency. In 2016, FPMC had an 89 percent success rate of clients getting and maintaining housing. 93 percent of every dollar FPMC receives directly supports children and their families. FPMC is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

More information: http://www.familypromisemorris.org/.

On April 20, Family Promise of Morris County was recognized with an Innovative Program Award at the Morris County Chamber of Commerce's Annual Not-for-Profit Conference held at the Wyndham Hamilton Park in Florham Park.

Family Promise of Morris County Recognizes Volunteer with Community Impact Award

MORRIS COUNTY, N.J., /ScoopCloud/ -- Family Promise of Morris County announced today that it will be recognizing volunteers and community service at its annual Evening of Promise event on March 30 at the Meadow Wood Manor in Randolph, N.J. Special honors this year will go to Community Impact Award winner, Becky Pruitt, who serves as Congregation Coordinator for Ledgewood Baptist Church.

The Evening of Promise Event March 30, is sponsored by Greenberg Traurig, Florham Park.

The job requires an extraordinary volunteer commitment to plan all church activities related to hosting Family Promise families, including meals and overnight stays. Her tireless commitment to helping others serves as the centerpiece of this recognition.

"The criteria for being a recipient of this award is three-fold: the impact to Family Promise and those we serve, the ability to help us advance our mission beyond our agency to help people in our community transition to self-sufficiency and finally financial support of our programs and services," said Joann Bjornson, Executive Director of Family Promise of Morris County.

In addition to her work at the church, Becky and her husband Sam have provided countless discounts and free services to help FPMC clients get their donated and late model cars in safe operating condition to support transportation needs, through their family business, Sam's Automotive Repair. Sam's Automotive is a trusted institution in the Morristown area with the family setting the standard of service and integrity. They have provided services to keep the FPMC agency vehicles running in top condition as well.

About Family Promise of Morris County:

Family Promise of Morris County (FPMC) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to ending the crisis of homelessness faced by Morris County families. By partnering with other public and private agencies, religious congregations and mobilizing over 1,600 community volunteers, FPMC provides shelter, case management and a continuum of services leading to self-sufficiency. In 2016, FPMC had an 89 percent success rate of clients getting and maintaining housing. 93 percent of every dollar FPMC receives directly supports children and their families. FPMC is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. More information: http://www.familypromisemorris.org/.

About Greenberg Traurig, LLP:

Greenberg Traurig, LLP (GTLaw) has more than 2,000 attorneys in 38 offices in the United States, Latin America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East and is celebrating its 50th anniversary. One firm worldwide, GTLaw has been recognized for its philanthropic giving, was named the second largest firm in the U.S. by Law360 in 2016, and among the Top 20 on the 2016 Am Law Global 100. Web: www.gtlaw.com Twitter: @GT_Law.

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Family Promise of Morris County announced today that it will be recognizing volunteers and community service at its annual Evening of Promise event on March 30 at the Meadow Wood Manor in Randolph, N.J. Special honors this year will go to Community Impact Award winner, Becky Pruitt, who serves as Congregation Coordinator for Ledgewood Baptist Church.

Family Promise Serves Record Number of People Impacted By Homelessness in Morris County, N.J.

MORRISTOWN, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- Family Promise of Morris County (FPMC), is closing out November Homelessness Awareness Month by receiving a Proclamation from Assemblyman Anthony Bucco acknowledging its work to end homelessness in the county.

At the request of Assemblyman Bucco, the proclamation is bestowed to commemorate Homeless Awareness month, raise awareness of the issue and to recognize FPMC for their positive contributions to the County of Morris and its residents. Assemblyman Bucco urged all citizens to recognize and raise awareness of the issue of homelessness in our community.

"The recognition of National Homeless Awareness month provides an opportunity for us to tell the story of each and every person we help, and the impact that has on our community," said Joann Bjornson, Executive Director, Family Promise of Morris County. "Regardless of age, race or religion, we work to ensure dignity and a path to self-sufficiency is provided to all those who seek it. I have to thank our volunteers and community members who give their time, talent and resources to support our shared mission of ending homelessness."

In 2015 Family Promise of Morris County mobilized a volunteer workforce of over 1,600 from 87 congregations to provide services to the county's most vulnerable citizens with funding from grants, foundations and primarily private donors. 93 percent of FPMC donations go directly to support families in programs.

Last year, The Family Promise of Morris County organization provided:

* 4,438 bed nights.
* A 94 percent Success rate of emergency shelter clients getting and keeping housing.
* Over 6,000 hours of Case management to this in shelter and community.
* Through Our Promise Drop In center (opened July 21, 2015), provided clinical case management in 1-on-1 private sessions, having served 18,000 face to face meetings and organized and managed over 6,000 pieces of mail for over 500 individuals.

About Family Promise of Morris County:

Family Promise of Morris County is a non-sectarian, not-for-profit organization dedicated to ending the crisis of homelessness faced by Morris County residents by partnering with other public and private agencies, religious congregations and community volunteers to provide shelter, case management and mentoring services leading to self-sufficiency.

In 2015, FPMC had a 94 percent success rate of shelter clients getting and maintaining housing. 93 percent of every dollar FPMC receives directly supports children and their families. FPMC is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

To donate or support FPMC please visit http://www.familypromisemorris.org/.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Dominique Tornabe
Director of Development and Community Relations
d.tornable@familypromisemorris.org
(973) 998-0820

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Family Promise of Morris County (FPMC), is closing out November Homelessness Awareness Month by receiving a Proclamation from Assemblyman Anthony Bucco acknowledging its work to end homelessness in the county.