I am sitting in the office on a Sunday afternoon. It is very quiet; leaving time to really think before we get into the organized chaos we know as The Holiday Giving JOY Program here at Norwescap. I am quickly becoming surrounded by amazing donated presents to the point of no room for movement. I just did a pick up from Claudia at the Owls Nest Day Care Center in Blairstown. It is her first year in business and her teachers, staff, and parents were so generous providing multiple gifts for … [Read more...] about Reflections on the Holiday Program at the Norwescap Traditions Family Success Center
Continue ReadingOctober and November at the CLTC
What’s happening at the CLTC? Qualified Displaced Homemakers are welcome to participate in our quarterly programs, workshops and special events. You may be a displaced homemaker if you were depending on the income of another family member and are no longer supported by that income. We aim to help you move toward self-sufficiency through free computer training, career advice, case management and a variety of free workshops. Call the CLTC nearest to you, Flemington 908.788.1453 or Washington … [Read more...] about October and November at the CLTC
Continue ReadingHow to Ensure Your Donation’s Used Effectively
Donating to charities has never been more prolific than it is at this very moment. Yet, with wide-reaching (read: expensive) awareness campaigns and reports of exorbitant overheads, it’s never been more challenging to donate to the most effective charities. By that, we mean those in which your donation will mostly be spent on a charity’s mission and not peripheral activities. To use us as an example, 95 cents of every donated dollar goes directly to our programs and services. Each dollar … [Read more...] about How to Ensure Your Donation’s Used Effectively
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