NCJW West Morris Section reaches out to all members of the local community with innovative programs that provide food to the hungry, education, awareness and support.

Prejudice Contest

The purpose of the contest is to complement the sixth grade curriculum and encourage students and teachers to have discussions about the many forms that prejudice takes in our society.

Food for Hunger Programs

Morristown Soup Kitchen - Twice yearly, members of our section volunteer to cook and serve lunch to community guests at The Church of the Redeemerin Morristown, NJ. For many, it is the only warm meal they eat that day.

The section regularily collects non-perishable groceries for delivery to the Interfaith and Kosher Food Pantries in the community, providing families who need emergency supplies to enable them to prepare home-cooked meals during lean periods.

Rachel Coalition

The mission of the Rachel Coalition is to improve the lives of those affected by domestic violence. Rachel was launched in 1997 by a group of local northern New Jersey organizations that joined forces to respond to the incidence of domestic violence in the Metrowest Jewish community. NCJW West Morris is a founding member of the Rachel coalition and together with the other 8 partners has helped to create a comprehensive program of services for victims, to increase public awareness and to educate the community about all aspects of domestic violence.

The 24 hour crisis response line is (973) 740-1233, ask for Rachel. All communications are confidential.

Business Office: (973) 765-9050

Bone Marrow Donor Drives

Drives are conducted to help find genetically compatible, living marrow donors for those suffering from life threatening blood diseases.

Women’s Fund of NJ (WFNJ)

NCJW West Morris and six other sections in NJ are members of WFNJ, which raises money for projects benefiting women and girls in our state. In return for our contributions of time and items for the Silent Auction, we receive money from WFNJ, which we donate to the Run for Rachel each year. The Rachel Coalition is the Metro West community’s response to domestic violence. This year at the Silent Auction they are honoring Women for Achievement in the New Jersey Legislature. Please solicit your favorite merchant or restaurant for gift certificates and items valued at $50 or more that we can combine into gift baskets for the WFNJ Silent Auction. Please contact us for additional information.

West Morris is also the collection and distribution center in NJ for Sheila's Shawls and Paul's Scarves. To learn more about these projects and the Silent Witness National Initiative, go to www.silentwitness.net.

Home Repair Mitzvah Project

Through our Home Repair Mitzvah Project, we help low-income, elderly and disabled homeowners, who are unable—either physically or financially—to maintain their homes. We have assisted these people by bringing in contractors to repair faulty electrical wiring and plumbing, as well as doing spackling and flooring work.

Feelie Hearts for Grieving Children

Through intergenerational sewing circles, and at home, we make small, soft, stuffed fleece hearts, called “Feelie Hearts,” for grieving children both in the United States and in Israel. More than 2,000 of these hearts have been sent out since 9/11, and they bring comfort to little ones who carry them to school and keep them under the pillow at night. This project has also inspired other organizations, both within the NCJW family and further afield, to sew these hearts and give them away with heartfelt good wishes. The latest batches have gone to the littlest victims of Hurrican Katrina.

Community Beautification Projects

The section has worked with several not-for-profits including the Morris Land Conservancy working to restore local and national parks, historic landmarks and other properties in Morris County. Our volunteers have spent countless hours painting and repairing fences, clearing brush, planting, weeding and working on other beautification projects.

Homeless Solutions

A group of homeless families working toward self sufficiency are treated to a dinner cooked by NCJW West Morris Volunteers. The food is donated by the Columbian Club.