MORRIS COUNTY — The Morristown Rotary Club is awarding a $2,000 grant to Family Promise of Morris County (FPMC) to improve the storage and distribution of vital supplies for their clients.
The grant will fund the purchase and installation of a much-needed outdoor storage shed for FPMC’s Our Promise Drop-in Resource Center, located at the First Baptist Church on Washington Street.
The new, secure shed will be used to organize and store essential donations, including:
• Move-in kits (bedding and housewares)
• Hygiene kits and personal care items
• Clothing and seasonal gear
These items are critical resources provided by the center to support individuals experiencing homelessness, particularly those living unsheltered in the Morristown area, Rotary officials said. Limited storage space has previously hindered FPMC’s ability to efficiently manage and distribute these life-changing resources.
“The work Family Promise does to support our most vulnerable neighbors is essential, and the Morristown Rotary is honored to contribute to their mission,” said Aaron Oliver, president of Morristown Rotary. “This storage shed may seem like a simple addition, but it represents a powerful step toward ensuring that vital supplies are readily available when someone needs them most, improving the efficiency and impact of the Promise Center.”
FPMC has served the community for 37 years and, in 2024, its Our Promise Center served 355 individuals and recorded 4,031 face-to-face contacts.
The Drop-in Center provides a safe place and access to critical resources, officials said, including:
• A mailing address, phone, and computer access
• Cooling/warming center services
• Benefits screening and case management
• Referrals to housing and health services
The new shed will allow staff and over 1,600 volunteers to more effectively organize and distribute donations, allowing then to focus energy on providing the direct support and housing solutions clients depend on.
The project is slated to begin on Thursday, Jan. 1, and is expected to be completed within 90 days.
