Norwescap impacts thousands of lives throughout Northwestern New Jersey – and you are a vital partner in our work!
In addition to making a financial contribution, there are many ways to be part of our mission to transform poverty into opportunity.
Please reach out to Heather Thompson, Chief Development Officer, at 908-454-7000 or thompsonh@norwescap.org for more information on any of these opportunities.
Join an Advisory Board
Norwescap is seeking members for our newly-formed Financial Advisory Board as we work towards launching Financial Empowerment Centers in Warren, Sussex, Hunterdon, Somerset, and Morris Counties. This Board will help to shape practices and programming for the Centers, which will serve as one-stop shops providing banking resources, financial literacy tools, employment assistance, and case management.
We are also seeking Advisory Board members for our Career & Life Transitions Center, which helps individuals gain personal and economic self-sufficiency through education, training, job readiness, community referrals, and supportive services.
Volunteer with Us
Even during COVID, there are many ways to virtually volunteer with Norwescap. We are currently seeking volunteers for the following roles:
Financial Empowerment – volunteers with personal or professional experience to provide one-on-one coaching or group workshops to help build financial literacy
Credit Counselors – volunteers to work with participants to provide credit review and assistance developing a long-term plan to increase credit scores
Workshop Presenters – volunteers to share their expertise in finance, self-care, health and wellness, career development, legal matters, parenting, etc. with participants in our Career & Life Transitions Center and other programs
Donate Gift Cards or Equipment
Our most needed items at this time are:
Gently-used, working laptops for a laptop loan program to assist families with virtual learning and work-from-home opportunities
Gift Cards (Visa, Mastercard) in any amount to help our participants cover everyday and emergency expenses
Gas cards to support our participants’ transportation to work and other essential destinations
Support a Program Donation Drive
Many of Norwescap’s program sites collect holiday gifts, as well as other items to support the individuals and families in our communities – not just during the holiday season, but all year round. Call or email our program staff members listed below for more details on how you can participate!
Partners in Joy 2020
Toys, games, crafts and clothing for children 1-14 years of age
Program name: Traditions Family Success Center
Contact Person: Marybeth Ringo, 908-454-3400 ext. 3087, cell 848-459-5882, ringom@norwescap.org
Time frame/deadline to donate items: All donations must be received by December 23, 2020 Drop-off location/details: 712 S. Main St., Phillipsburg NJ 08865. Please call Marybeth in advance to arrange a time to drop off! Or, shop our wish list on Amazon and have gifts shipped directly to the Center!
Online Wish List: https://smile.amazon.com/hz/charitylist/ls/WL92P25P7Z3I/
FOOD
Shelf-stable food items
Program name: Norwescap Food Bank
Contact Person: Call (908) 454-4322 for any questions
Time frame/deadline to donate items: Ongoing
Drop-off location/details: 201 Broad Street, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865. Drop off Mon-Thurs 7:30am – 3:00 pm, Fridays 9am – 3pm.
Online Wish List: You can set up your own Food Drive with family, friends or colleagues at www.yougivegoods.com – simply click on “Start an Event” and under Choose a Charity search for “Norwescap Food Bank.” All items donated through this site will be shipped directly to us!
TOILETRIES: Personal hygiene items
Deodorant, shaving cream, razors, tampons, sanitary napkins, panty liners, toothpaste, toothbrushes, dental floss, lotion, soap, combs, hairbrushes, laundry soap, dish soap, mouth wash, toilet paper, and facial tissues.
Program name: Center for Family Resource Services: Necessity Nook
Contact Person: Tammy Eckhardt, 908-454-1078, eckhardtt@norwescap.org
Time frame/deadline to donate items: Ongoing
Drop-off location/details: 350 Marshall Street, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865. Items can be dropped off during business hours, M-F 9am-4pm
CLEANING SUPPLIES & TOILETRIES:
Mops, Buckets, Brooms, Paper Towels, Cleaning Sprays and Disinfectants, Disinfectant wipes, Deodorant, shaving cream, razors, tampons, sanitary napkins, panty liners, toothpaste, toothbrushes, dental floss, lotion, soap, combs, hairbrushes, laundry soap, dish soap, mouth wash, toilet paper, and facial tissues.
Program name: Pathways 2 Prosperity/Degree UP
Contact Person: Dianna Morrison, CSW, FSW, CEPF, 973-862-6680, morrisond@norwescap.org
Time frame/deadline to donate items: OngoingDrop-off location/details: 17 Church Street, Newton, NJ 07860. Call Dianna to coordinate your drop-off or delivery.
CHILDREN’S NEEDS:
New and gently used children’s clothing; diapers of all sizes; baby wipes
Program: Center for Family Resource Services: Diaper Program and Caring Closet
Contact Person: Heather Lata, 973-383-3461, latah@norwescap.org
Time frame/deadline to donate items: Ongoing
Drop-off location/details: 186 Halsey Road, Suite 1, Newton, NJ 07860. All items can be dropped off during regular office hours, m-f 8-4:30, or shipped to this address.