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No. 2 Vol. 2 mypaperonline.com February 2016
By Anastasia Marchese
Life can be full of unexpected hardship, but it should-
n’t have to be faced alone. For Danielle Detoli, help
is coming from an unexpected place, her son
Aidan’s football team.
“Danielle’s been giving all these years,” says HeadCoach and President of Hanover Township Youth Football
and Cheer Vinnie Laracca. “She became our team photog-
rapher, always baked for the kids. After the game the boys
would always run over to her.”
Laracca has known Detoli since her son joined footballin kindergarten. In Hanover a coach starts with a team and
then moves up with them starting in kindergarten and stay-
ing with them through eighth grade.
“There are just 19 players on the team so we are all
pretty close,” says Laracca. “It’s like having 19 sons, andI only have one, so it’s great.
It was only natural then that the coach and players
would want to show support for a fellow team member and
his family. When Detoli told Laracca that she was diag-
nosed with pancreatic cancer, his thoughts quickly turned
to ways in which he and the team could show their support.He started a team Go-Fund-Me page with the initial goal
of raising $15,000 to benefit Detoli. In less than one month,
they have surpassed their goal but also recognize that ad-
ditional help is needed as she begins to fight this horrible
disease.As a single mom she carries the burden of providing for
her and her son, and the team wants to help shoulder that
for her so she can focus on getting well. This is all new for
her as he received this diagnosis less than two months ago.
According to the page, “All of the contributions and
money raised will be donated directly to Dani Detoli andher family in an effort to help her with any medical ex-
Hanover Tigers Tackle Pancreatic Cancer pensesand other expenses to make herlife a biteasier dur-
ing the process.”“We want to put a little ease into the situation, make it
a little easier for her,” said Laracca.
The monies currently collected will be given to Detoli
this month, but ongoing fundraising is already in the works.
The team is organizing the sale of bracelets which will be
available later this month at Whippany Chiropractic, thepractice of Dr. Mark A. Brzozowski, during office hours.
Brzozowski’s son plays on the team with Aidan, and the
doctor was glad to provide a place for people to come and
purchase bracelets to show their support.
Other local organizations and business have sent inchecks to Laracca or directly to Detoli, so the total listed
on the Go-Fund-Me page only reflects donations made
through that website.
In the spring the team plans on holding a large
fundraiser and inviting everyone in the Hanover TownshipYouth Football and Cheer Program.
Laracca remembers how last October Detoli donated
pink shoe laces for the team to wear to show support for
Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
“All the boys wore them. She had no idea that she would
be dealing with cancer herself.”Donations can be made online at https://www.go-
fundme.com/7ygtzu24.
Great things happen in Hanover! And 2015 was
no exception. The year saw many accomplish-
ments in the areas of communications, infra-
structure, economic redevelopment, and the launch of
new, engaging programs to enhance quality of life and
foster community involvement. These milestones were
achieved through the collaborative efforts of municipal
staff, boards and commissions, and partnerships with
civic organizations and in some instances, the township’s
business neighbors.
As part of a larger, ongoing goal to broaden commu-
nications, the township added three new publications to
help the public stay connected with what’s happening in
our community. We cordially invite residents to “Like”
our two new Facebook pages, one maintained by our De-
partment of Recreation and Park Administration, and the
other by our Substance Awareness Council. Those who
want to hear about our best and brightest programs can
now sign up to receive our “Great Things Happen In
Hanover E-blast,” the most recent addition to our family
of publications. Launched in January, the monthly e-
blast serves as on on-line community bulletin board with
links for those who would like to read more about a par-
ticular item.
The year 2015 witnessed the start of an ambitious road
resurfacing program using a mill and pave strategy that
does not require curb or sidewalk reconstruction. Among
the roads done were Cedar Knolls Road from Ridgedale
Ave. to South Jefferson; Mount Pleasant Ave. from Par-
sippany Rd. to the entrance of the Pine Plaza Mall; Le-
gion Place and Eden Lane from the Whippany River
Bridge to Whippany Rd. Griffith Dr., Hamilton Court
Hanover Township 2015 Year In Review
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and Hendricks Dr. were also resurfaced
and the long awaited realignment of
Whippany and Parsippany roads, includ-
ing the extension of Bayer Boulevard be-
came a reality. Expanding on last year’smomentum, the township plans during
2016 to mill and pave Troy Rd., Birch Hill
Dr., Beech Terrace, Mt. Vernon Way, Ma-
lapardis Rd. from Route 287 to the cul-de-
sac, and McNab Ave. from Slope Drove to
Poplar Drive, Erna Place and Baldwin
Court. In addition, the township plans to
resurface Ridgedale Ave. from Malapardis
Rd. to Cedar Knolls Rd. An NJDOT 2015
Municipal Aid grant will help fund a por-
tion of the cost to resurface this roadway.The soon to be completed redevelop-
ment of the former ATT and Lucent Whip-
pany Rd., home to Bayer’s North
American Headquarters and future home
of MET Life, is a significant infusion of
ratables that has helped restore Hanover’s
financial stability. Additionally, the con-
struction brings many offsite improve-
ments, enhancing not only traffic flow and
safety, but also quality of life through
landscape beautification along Whippany
Rd. and construction of a bicycle/jog-ging/walking sidewalk system fronting
the campus to Eden Lane to support ac-
cess to Hanover’s Connectivity Trail. The
Connectivity Trail, a project to intercon-
nect the entire township through Patriots
Path and a system of on and off road trails
eventually connecting to Morris Plains
and Morristown, will kick into high gear
in the spring of 2016 with the implemen-
tation of the first project phases.
In addition to Connectivity, the town-
ship initiated several other programs to
offer the public recreational, educational,
and community involvement. The
“Stoney Brook Farm,” a community farm
and garden for growing fresh vegetables
for local food pantries and for residents to
Year In Review...grow their own produce, is well underway
with the 2015 organization of a Steering
Committee. During 2016, the Steering
Committee will focus on establishing by-
laws, rules and procedures for the devel-
opment, operation and maintenance of the
farm and garden, while overseeing con-
struction and the eventual operation. The
Community Farm and Garden will be
completed in 2016 and available to resi-
dents for the Spring 2017 growing season.
The Substance Awareness Council ap-
plied for and received a generous grant
from Bayer in 2015 to bring former Pro-
fessional Basketball Player, Chris Herren,
to Hanover Township to share his
poignant and inspiring journey from drug
addiction to recovery and ongoing com-
mitment to helping battle substance abuse.
The event, co-sponsored by the Hanover
Township School District, the Hanover
Park Regional High School District and
the local branch of the NJEA, is set to be
held Mon., Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. in the Memo-
rial Junior School Auditorium. The
township Committee joins the Substance
Awareness Council and Board of Educa-
tion in urging all parents, teachers,
coaches – and any other members of the
public concerned about keeping kids and
other loved ones safe from substance
abuse - to be there for what promises to
be an unforgettable evening. Additional
information, including how to register for
this event, is available on the homepage
of the township’s website at
www.hanovertownship.com.
Complementing the outstanding pro-
grams Recreation offers each year, was
the addition in 2015 of a “Healthy In
Hanover” initiative. In 2016, opportuni-
ties for fitness, better nutrition and fun
have been rolled into a series of free
classes and events including, “Walk with
the Mayor,” “Family Kickball,” and
healthy “how to” cooking and meal plan-
ning classes. Residents are cordially in-
vited to check the township’s website,
E-blasts, newsletter, and Recreation’s
Facebook page for upcoming events.
The Township Committee looks for-
ward to expanding the initiatives begun in
2015, and sincerely thanks the municipal
staff, our volunteer board and commission
members, our business neighbors, and the
members of the public who have all con-
tributed to making 2015 such a successful
year. We’re confident that 2016 will con-
tinue to showcase that “Great Things Hap-
pen in Hanover,” and illustrate what
makes our community such an ideal place
to live, work and play!
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Being part of a company that has doubled in size, from
eight monthly papers to 17, has been so exciting but the
greatest joy for me has been being on the forefront of so
many wonderful stories that surround us every day. Mostother newspapers will fill their pages with police stories,
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Editor Wraps Up Top 2015 Stories; Welcomes More Shining Times For New Yearture all those details whether gory or devastating, there is
nothing quite refreshing or satisfying than covering a feel
good story that tugs at heart str ings and puts a smile on
one’s face.My days this past year have surrounded me with stories
about the kindest people who have given their time, mind
and spirit to help others in need; who have gone above and
beyond in their endeavors or jobs; who have put other peo-
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well as businesses that continue to keep hard workers em-
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kind to others, helping thy neighbor, giving tzedaka or char-
ity, doing a mitzvah or kind deed, volunteering time andsharing generously and unselfishly with those in need.
Looking back through the twelve months of 2015, so
many stories of genuine kindness fill my mind that it would
be wrongful of me to not reminisce before jumping in to
share the positive moments unfolding for 2016.
For Hanover News readers, the stories that took centerstage since the first issue came out in April 2015, included
Whippany Fire Company held a 5K run/walk to support a
new fire house; Girl Scout Troop hosted a memorial walk
for a 12-year girl who passed away from brain cancer;
Whippanong Library received a Bayer grant and extendedits programs; brewfest held to raise money for Whippany
Fire House; full day kindergarten program, more chrome-
books purchased, new playground, social studies series and
rain garden all implemented in Hanover school district;
steering committee is formed to begin a new communitygarden in town; township landmark commission celebrated
tercentennial of Iron Forge.
The positive stories are endless and contagious really.
Shared each month to inspire, motivate, reflect and channel
others to get involved, donate, give back, participate or
even just turn negative energy into one filled with optimismand hope, each community stands stronger and united
knowing that there are people out there who do care and
are making a difference every day.
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Send your press releases and story ideas to me at edi-
[email protected]. I look forward to hearing from youin 2016…until then happy, healthy New Year to all readers.
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I
t is difficult to encapsulate the work of
Family Promise.
Its mission statement explains it best;“Family Promise of Morris County is a
non-sectarian, not-for-profit organization
dedicated to ending the crisis of homeless-
ness faced by Morris County families by
partnering with other public and privateagencies, religious congregations and com-
munity volunteers to provide shelter, case
management and mentoring services lead-
ing to self-sufficiency.”
One of the main ways that Family Prom-ise has served the homeless community in
Morris County has been through its inter-faith network. More than 70 area congrega-
tions open their homes of worship on a
rotating basis, to provide temporary food
and shelter for those without housing.Many volunteers throughout the county
make this Emergency Shelter and food
available to those in need.
The new Our Promise drop in center
does not provide nighttime shelter, but is
meeting many other pressing needs for the
homeless community in Morristown.
“We have two main focuses at the cen-
ter,” said Joann Bjornson, executive direc-
tor of Family Promise Morris County“providing for basic needs and case man-
agement.”
When people who are not living in a
homeless situation think of basic needs,
there are many things that may not come tomind. Bjornson noted how important ac-
cess to bathrooms and hygiene items are for
those living without safe housing.
“Even just the dignity and respect of
being able to have access to clean, safe rest-rooms,” she said. “And things like under-
wear, socks and feminine hygiene items.”Bjornson mentioned that the homeless
population often doesn’t have access to
laundry facilities either.
“Their socks get wet and they have noway to wash them, so instead of carrying
around dirty socks, they throw them away.”
In order to help people clean and main-
tain their belongings, the drop in shelter
provides laundry cards.
Family Promise Opens New Drop In Center, Our Promise
There are so many other things that peo-ple may not identify as needs such as rain
ponchos, sunscreen, deodorant, lip balm
and lotions.
“When you think about it, if you are
spending most of your time outside, youneed sunscreen.”
It is also important that during hot or
cold weather, people have access to the cen-
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ters heating/cooling station, just to be able to get out of the
elements.
Try to imagine living life without a home to provideshelter and a safe place for taking care of general health
and hygiene issues. Any woman who has been campingduring her period can understand the difficulty of feminine
hygiene issues without access to running water and toilets.
Even the costs of hygiene products can be prohibitive.
Meeting these kinds of basic human needs and respect-ing the dignity of the homeless population is a large part of
what the drop in center has to offer.
The second part of the mission is case management.
This is the opportunity to work with clients and understand
their current situation and how it is affecting them. It alsomeans finding services that they are eligible for and con-
necting them up with agencies or organizations that can
meet these needs.
Things like providing a legal address for people, so they
can send and receive correspondence and payments. They
also have access to telephones, computers and a knowl-edgeable clinical staff that can not only listen to their story,
but also connect them up with other organizations that can
help.
“People say that they should pull themselves up by their
bootstraps, and hard work, but that isn’t enough anymore”points out Bjornson. “Minimum wage jobs are often the
most physically exhausting, but how do you get to the next
level? You are living in poverty, how do you even imagine
that?
Minimum wage jobs used to be enough to make ends
meet, when someone could get a room for $100 a week butnow it’s $600-$800 a month for a room in Morris county.
That isn’t doable on a minimum wage job.”
If someone gets sick, then forget it. They will never be
able to catch up. That is why education is needed, so peoplecan have access to higher paying jobs which would enable
them to afford housing.
Some people may see a homeless person with a cell
phone and think that if they can’t afford housing they
shouldn’t have a cell phone. Once again, if someone imag-
ines himself living without safe housing, the need for a cellphone becomes instantly apparent. It is also nearly impos-
sible to secure employment without a phone number. The
drop in center provides charging stations for cell phones as
well.
Family Promise is also working with local health careprofessionals to provide health care options.
“People can use the ER for their medical care,” says
Bjornson. “They have no time for prevention; there is no
time for that, so it’s more reactive.”
Helping people find avenues of care before there is acrisis can keep them out of the ER.
When the center first opened in July, it was having
mostly clients picking up their mail and leaving. About 10-
15 people a day dropped in, but didn't really take advantage
of the services being offered. Now, there are between 25-
45 people a day with about 125 unduplicated clients aweek, with many people staying to use the center, and
speak with the staff and volunteers.
“The clinical staff is really helping people,” reflects
Bjornson.The mission of Our Promise is not completely set as
Family Promise continues to figure out what the actual
needs are and how to best address them. For 2016, the cen-
ter is considering the needs of people released from prison
and hospitals, and considering how they can help these peo-
ple find their place in society.The center is able to do all this through the use of gov-
ernment funding, and the charity of various business, or-
ganizations and individuals. They have trained staff on site
as well as the valuable donations of their time by volun-
teers. They are currently looking for a volunteer to help atthe drop in center.
Anyone interested in getting involved either as a volun-
teer or through donations can contact Our Promise at 973-
644-0100 or [email protected].
The drop in center is located at The First Baptist Churchof Morristown and is open Mon. thru Fri. 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
New Drop In Center...continued from previous page
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P
.G. Chambers School in Cedar Knolls
announces its seventh annual Casino
Night event, Chip in for the Children
on Sat., March 5, at The Park Avenue Clubin Florham Park to support and maintain ex-
cellence in programs and services for chil-
dren with disabilities at the school.
This year’s gala event will exceed all ex-
pectations in the comfortable elegance of the Park Avenue Club. Guests will be
greeted in true celebrity fashion, with a pho-
tographer snapping their photos.
Even more gaming tables have been
added to entice guests with roulette, craps,Texas Hold ‘Em, and Blackjack. Back by
popular demand are private Blackjack ta-bles, where guests can relax and enjoy the
play at their own pace.
“What could be more fun than gambling
with make-believe money?” say parent co-chairs, Tiffany Srnensky and Susan Lodge,
“We are looking forward to a fabulous
evening, all we need is you!”
No hassle electronic mobile bidding will
make bidding on one-of-a-kind items fea-tured in the silent auction easy and fun, and
guests will not miss a minute of play. Along
with the silent auction are the $1,000 Visa
gift card raffle, a treasure box, Birthday
Board and more! Truly something for
everyone, guests are invited to join in the
conversation the Social Media Lounge."Casino has become so much more than
a fundraiser," said Susan Seamans, execu-
tive director, "it is a true celebration of the
children, families, and wonderful friends of
the school, and each year we have morefun!"
An elegant fundraiser, Casino Night:
Chip in for the Children, begins with a grand
cocktail hour followed by continuous buffet
and an open bar with signature specialtydrinks. The highlight of the evening is a
short video featuring PGCS students at theirbest, thanking guests for their support.
The students of P.G. Chambers School
are our heroes, making the impossible, pos-
sible, each and every day.Tax-deductible tickets are available now.
The proceeds will benefit the students at
P.G. Chambers School. To purchase tickets,
visit http://chambersschool.org/specialevents
/casinonight; also visit facebook.com/PGChambersSchool and LIKE us for more
event details and special announcements.
P.G. Chambers School Hosts Seventh Annual Casino Night
Whippany Park High School Proj-
ect Graduation plans to hold its
annual tricky tray/fashion show
fundraiser, set for Wed., March 9 at the
Hanover Manor, East Hanover, starting at5:30 p.m. A fashion show, sponsored by the
Whippany Park Class of 2016, will be fea-tured at this event in addition to more than
100 baskets filled with amazing prizes,
pocketbooks, electronics, jewelry, house-
hold goods and more.The cost per person is $50. Tables are
limited to eight to 10 people. Full table
reservations are not necessary. The dead-
line to make reservations is Feb. 29 and
seating is limited. Only one phone num-
ber/email is needed per reservation.
For more information contact Kim Nor-
ton at 973-889-9190 or email wph-
[email protected]. Reservation formsmay be found at www.whippanypark.org.
To purchase and ad in the event Ad Jour-nal which will be distributed to the 500-600
anticipated Tricky Tray attendees, or to do-
nate a basket, gift certificate/gift card or to
make a financial contribution to WhippanyPark HS Project Graduation, contact Marie
Alwell at [email protected] or at
973-219-1051.
Whippany Park FundraiserFor Project Graduation
The Lifelong Learning Institute at
Caldwell University offers a Friday
morning lecture series each semes-
ter for adult learners. Lectures are held in
the Alumni Theater from 10 a.m. to 11:30a.m. Topics for the spring lecture series
include art, music, history, current affairs
and entertainment.
Fee is $10 per lecture, payable at the
door. There is free campus parking. For
additional information and a listing of lec-
tures, visit www.caldwell.edu/student-success/lifelong-learning-institute or call
973-618-3543 or e-mail [email protected].
Lectures For Adults Offered
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Kevin Pearce, former professional
snowboarder, Sports Ambassadorfor the National Down Syndrome
Society, and founder of LoveYourBrain,
LLC inspired more than 200 guests recently
at the P.G. Chambers School’s 21st annualMenus for the Mind Lecture Series.
On Nov. 12, Pearce, his brother, Adam,
and friend, Rose, met the students of P.G.
Chambers School in Cedar Knolls and were
amazed at the students’ abilities and the joy
they could see on the students' faces. As
Pearce said, "There is something so uniqueabout this place, I have never seen a school
like this!"
During the program, Pearce spoke about
his recovery.
Pearce catapulted onto the professionalsnowboarding stage in 2005 at the age of
18, soaring above others in his division and
quickly becoming the athlete to watch in
the ever evolving sport. With his smooth
style, spellbinding tricks, and panache for
the unexpected, fans came to expect onlyamazing things from him. In the 2009 Win-
ter X Games, Kevin brought home the Sil-
ver Medal for the Superpipe, making him a
strong contender to win Gold in the 2010
Vancouver Olympics.Everything changed for Pearce on Dec.
31, 2009, while training for the Olympic tri-
als, when practicing a trick on the half pipe.
Pearce suffered a traumatic brain injury thatleft him in critical condition and was placedin a medically induced coma. His story of
survival is riveting, jaw dropping, and in-
spiring.
Pearce also spoke about his older
brother, David who was born with Down
Syndrome and has had a huge influence inhis life and career. Pearce’s authenticity and
advocacy to better himself and others car-
ried through in his message. The luncheon
proved to be an outstanding success, raising
$198,712.For the past 21 years, Menus for Mind
has been the signature fundraising event for
P.G. Chambers School. In addition to rais-
ing the awareness of the school and its mis-
sion, Menus has raised hundreds of
thousands of dollars to provide new tech-nologies, curriculum, specialized equip-
ment, and materials to students with
disabilities.
School Luncheon Supports Those With Disabilities
The second luncheon in the series is set
for Thurs., May 5, featuring a special pres-
entation by the students and a guest lecturer,
Lauren Weisberger, New York Times best-
selling author of “The Devil Wears Prada,”at The Park Avenue Club in Florham Park.
The luncheon series ticket is $450 per
person and can be purchased online. For
more information on ticket sales or to vol-
unteer at the school, contact Erin Martin at
[email protected] or at 973-
829-8484.
Founded in 1954, P.G. Chambers School
offers a wide range of programs that helpchildren with learning, physical, communi-
cation, and sensory disorders develop the
skills they need to realize their unique tal-
ents and capabilities.
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By Cheryl Conway
F
or those who agree “it’s better to
give than receive,” there is an op-
portunity banging on the door of a
shelter organization that could help hun-
dreds of women and children who may be
left on the street if the mortgage is not
paid.
Secret Santas may be long gone, but
there has to be an angel out there willing
to hold the mortgage of Strengthen Our
Sisters, a grassroots, community based
non-profit, program serving homeless/bat-
tered women and children for more than
four decades. Faced with mortgage con-
flicts, the shelter has to come up with
$30,000 by Jan. 15 to avoid foreclosure.
Established in 1977 as Shelter Our Sis-
ters - the first shelter for battered women
in North America- the organization
changed its name to Strengthen Our Sis-
ters (SOS) and grew to eight houses, two
day care centers, a food pantry and a thrift
store. The properties’ value a total of $2.5
million, with just under $600,000 left to
be paid. With restricted monies coming in,
the organization is at risk of closing its
doors to hundreds of women and children
with no other safe place to go.
“I don’t know what would happen to
these people,” says Sandra Ramos of
Ringwood, founder and executive director
of SOS. “If we don’t get help with the
mortgage people will be on the street. If
someone wants to be an angel and save
our mortgage that would be great.”
Ramos explains “if we had the $30,000
it would be the drop down money if some-
one could give it.”
Rialto Capital Management Advisors
in Florida, the company that is holding the
mortgage bridge loan, did not return
phone calls to New View Media Group as
of press time. Valley National Bank had
sold the mortgage to Rialto when SOS’s
funding was reduced, says Ramos.
“During this year and one half, they
have seen our reliability and commitmentto avoid foreclosure by paying $30,000
every three months, which is directly ap-
plied to the principal, along with a
monthly payment of $7,000,” says
Ramos. “SOS has done this faithfully, al-
though it has been challenging.”
Ramos, a pioneer advocate for battered
women, started her first shelter in 1970 in
her three bedroom home in Hackensack.
She had three small children at the time,
was facing divorce after ten years of mar-
riage and was in need of a roommate, she
explains.
“I wanted a roommate,” says Ramos,
so she put the word out that she wanted to
share her house. “The ones who came to
me were the ones who got battered,” says
Ramos. “Women called to say ‘I can’t stay
in my house.’”
One roommate turned into 23 women
in her house at one point, she admits. Her
children would sleep with her in her wa-
terbed; there would be some guests on the
floor, in the bathtub, in the basement.
“I would get a call and say ‘I’m sorry I
have no room.’ But it was difficult to turn
people away who would say ‘I finally got
the courage to leave; if you don’t take me
I will die.”’
Ramos says, “My neighbors said they
didn’t want battered women on their
block, and I told them, ‘they are already
here, the question is do you want them liv-
ing with pain, suffering and horror or do
you want them living with peace, dignity
and respect?’”
When the town found out that Ramos
had too many people at her house they
“threatened to put me in jail,” she says.
The town cited her for “overcrowding”
because she had three or more unrelated
people living together.
“I told the town ‘If you want a place
for them you have to drag them out kick-
ing and screaming;’ so they put them in a
motel,” Twin Lakes Motel in Paramus.
Ramos did not turn her back on them
and instead continued to help them.
“We would have to pick them up and
take them to look for housing, counsel-
ing,” says Ramos. “They [the town] didn’t
give them food or services, counseling.”
The Catholic Church would bring foodand battered women would work together
to help other women.
Over the years, in 1977, her initiative
became Shelter Our Sisters. She moved
out of her house to Bergen County in a
house located on a church’s property in
Bogota. About 10 to 15 women in chil-
dren lived there.
Her organization grew, and established
a board of directors, but after a disagree-
ment, the board fired Ramos in 1986.
Ramos separated and formed SOS a
year later. With her children grown, she
moved to her house in Ringwood “and
people started calling me. I let some peo-
ple stay in my house. We knew we had to
get a shelter.”
They opened a thrift store in Haskell.
“We raised more money,” and even the
board from her first organization would
send her people to help.
With a state regulated budget of up to
four million dollars, Ramos was able to
manage her organization but as state reg-
ulations got stricter, operations got
tougher such as paying the mortgage.
“I’ve always been an advocate for
women and children,” says Ramos, who
teaches social issues and dynamics of do-
mestic violence at Ramapo College in
Mahwah as an adjunct professor. “Every-
body has been touched by domestic vio-
lence in one way.
“One woman was going to be killed by
a gangster guy,” explains Ramos. Other
women and children she brought into her
shelter were rich but their husbands were
“molesters and child abusers. No one
would take them. We reach out to people
who need help. We help a lot of pregnant
women and children.”
Through her shelter program, Ramos
says “thousands have been saved” during
the past 46 years. With two hotline num-
bers, Ramos has made herself available to
help others.
The mission of SOS is to break the
cycle of domestic violence, poverty and
abuse by restoring balance and harmony
through individual empowerment.
She currently helps 155 women and
children in seven shelters located in New
Foundland, Wanaque and West Milford;two daycare centers in Wanaque and West
Milford; a thrift store in a church; and one
food pantry in Wanaque.
To support her organization, Ramos re-
ceives some money from the Passaic
County Dept. of Human Services, private
donations, counties and social services,
“but not enough to keep it going. We have
a transportation grant but they took it
away. We have five vans; we need help.
We’ve been running for three and a half
years with a non-paid staff,” down from a
paid staff of 55 that were let go when SOS
lost funding, she says.
Ramos says she currently has 17 non-
paid volunteers who drive the shelter res-
idents to look for jobs, to court, doctor
appointments, social services, schools;
they fix things, watch children.
“They are exhausted but they believe
in the shelter,” says Ramos, just like she
does.
“I have seen women that have come to
me and their lives are a wreck, depressed,
suicidal,” she says.
“People are still calling,” continues
Ramos. “Every day I get four or five calls.
We take almost everybody. We take peo-
ple who no one else will take. We take
people without welfare vouchers. We
don’t want to see them killed, beaten or
frozen to death.
“Yesterday, a 70-year old woman had
no heat, we took her,” adds Ramos. She
also took in another woman with five chil-
dren, “who would be out in the street
forced to live with child molesters.”
One of her houses is for all older
women, some in wheelchairs, others with
oxygen. “Nobody will take them.”
Many of the women and children her
organization helps “don’t have families,”
are on section eight, have families or
friends “who don’t like them; who don’t
want to help them. We have a lot of dys-
functional families.”
Ramos explains, “I see them heal, get
strong and get the ir lives together. We live
in a violent society; there’s a lot of vio-
lence. The work I’m doing I feel it’s a
mission but right now I need an angel. I
just need someone to pay off the mortgage
or hold it. We just really need someone tohelp.”
To make a donation or to help, call
Ramos at 973-831-0898.
SOS- Women And Children Looking For An Angel To Save Shelter
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