To list
your scouting, cultural, or community group, or other nonprofit organization
on this web page, please contact by e-mail the Township Administrator
Dianne Gallets at dgallets@wtmorris.net,
the Assistant Administrator Deborah Burd at dburd@wtmorris.net
or the webmaster at webmaster@wtmorris.net.
The AVAWT consists of Veterans of Military Service,
during war and peace, with a purpose of keeping the service and history
of Veterans "alive". The American Veterans Association of Washington
Township reguarly speaks to local student classes about their fist
hand experiences in the military from WWII to the present. The group
is engaged in charitable contributions for needy residents and students,
and are dedicated to uphold and support the quality of
life of this wonderful place we call America.
For more information, contact Forrest "Woody" Burgener
at 908.876.3640 or Raymond Millhime, Commander AVAWT at 610.253.3878
CHILDREN'S
ENRICHMENT PROGRAM FOR THE HANDICAPPED, INC. (CEP) ,
Founded by parents in 1979, The Children's Enrichment Program is
a non-profit organization whose goal is to provide recreational services,
cultural experiences, emotional, and social support to children with
special needs and their families. Our program provides relevant information
to parents, caregivers and professionals throughout Washington Township
and surrounding communities.
Programs are held at various locations throughout the district. Financial
assistance is available through scholarships to families in the Township
who would not otherwise be able to participate.
For more information, contact Beth Tank at 908-876-3918.
Troop 36 was the First Boy Scout Troop in Long Valley
and has been active for over 60 years! The troop is chartered by
the Long Valley Presbyterian Church on Bartley Road. The troop meets
at the church on Monday nights @ 7:30 PM. For additional information
visit the troop's web site at http://www.longvalleytroop36.org
or e-mail the scoutmaster at scoutmaster@longvalleytroop36.org.
Boy Scout Troop 236 has been serving boys of Long Valley since 1986,
providing an extensive outdoor program and community service. The
troop meets on Monday nights at 7:30 PM in the parish hall of Saint
Marks RC Church on Spring Lane. For additional information, visit
the Troop's web page at http://www.Troop236bsa.org
Boy Scout Troop 436 is a longtime Long Valley community service organization.
Troop 436 is interested in finding new Boy Scouts. Meetings are held
every Wednesday at 7:30 PM at the Kossmann School, Flocktown Road,
Long Valley, NJ. For additional information, contact Chris Fallon
at 908.876.5292, the Troop by email at webmaster@Troop436.com
or visit the Troop's web page at http://www.Troop436.com.
CUB
SCOUT PACK 236
Cub Scout Pack 236 is a very family-oriented Pack which
emphasizes building confidence and great lifetime memories. The
Pack participates in a great number of activities throughout the
year, including family camping, Pack sponsored trips to interesting
and exciting places, a Spring family picnic, and of course monthly
activities and field trips organized by each of the Cub Scout Dens.
Pack 236 meets at the Saint Marks RC Church Parish Hall on Spring
Lane, one Friday night per month at 7:00 PM. For additional information,
please visit the Pack's web page at http://www.pack236.org.
The Fuzzbox Teen Center is open to all Washington Township residents,
grades 7 through 12. Activities include Volleyball, Pool, Basketball,
board games,and video games (Playstation, PS2, and others). The center
is outfitted with televisions, a DVD player and VCR. There is an art
studio, free food and drinks. Bands can practice in the garage (we
have keyboards, guitars, or you can bring your own.) Anyone who is
a teen can attend, and don't be afraid to have your parents come in
and say, "Hi".
We are located in the old Washington Township Police Station on West
Mill Road about 1 mile past the Long Valley Middle School. For more
directions, go to our web page at http://fuzzboxtc.tripod.com/dir.html.
THE GOLDEN AGE CLUB
The Golden Age Group of Washington Township is open to
any senior 55 or older.
The Golden Age Group meets at the Senior Center in
Rock Spring Park, E Springtown Road, on the 1st and
3rd Tuesdays of each month. Bring your
own lunch. We supply the coffee, dessert and, from time to time,
special treats. Dues are $5.00 per year. Fifty cents per meeting
helps defray Group activities.
For more information, contact Mrs. Rose Schepis at 908.813.8284
GIRL SCOUTS
The Washington Township Girl Scouts are represented
by a number of local Girl Scout Troops. Over the years, the Township
has been the beneficiary of projects supervised and funded by girls
participating in various service projects. For additional information,
please contact them through their
web site at the following address: http://www.wtgirlscouts.com
WASHINGTON
TOWNSHIP LAND TRUST
The Washington Township Land Trust is a private non-profit organization
dedicated to the preservation of open space within the Township. The
Land Trust also owns, and is in the process of restoring, the historic
Obadiah LaTourette Grist and Saw Mill located in the center of Long
Valley on Route 513.
The
Land Trust was organized in 1990 and incorporated in 1991 as a 501
(c) 3, non-profit corporation. It is exclusively for charitable, educational,
and scientific purposes - to protect and preserve the lands, watercourses,
ponds, streams, and structures which contribute to the natural beauty
and rural character of Washington Township. To achieve this, the Land
Trust acquires interests in land through purchase or donation, manages
land uses for the benefit of the public, and makes itself available
to the Township of Washington to assist in the stewardship of public
lands and easements.
For more information contact the Washington Township
Land Trust of Morris County Inc., PO Box 4, Long Valley, NJ
07853-0004 or by telephone at 908.876.5986, or by e-mail at
Obadiah1750@hotmail.com
The Garden Club of Long Valley was organized in July of 1970, and is a member of The Garden Club of New Jersey and the National Council of State Garden Clubs. Many of the gardens around town are planted and maintained by the Garden Club. The Garden Club meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in members' homes or local establishments.
Visit their web page at http://gardencentral.org/gcnj/gclv/ for additional information.
Heartworks is a group of women who are eager to make a difference in the lives of the residents of Long Valley and surrounding areas. Heartworks is an “acts of kindness” group that meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7PM at a member’s house to discuss opportunities for reaching out to others, as well as for emotional and spiritual nurturing.
Visit the website www.njheartworks.org to learn more
about our mission, goals and focus. Heartworks was created by Megan
McDowell of Bernardsville in response to the outpouring of support
given to so many families in the months and years following September
11th. Chapters have been formed in Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and
Vermont.
For more information about the Long Valley group or
the next meeting, please contact Jennifer DeSimone at jdesimone27@verizon.net or
Peggy DeLong at peggydelong@comcast.net
LONG VALLEY TRAIL ASSOCIATION
The Long Valley Trail Association (LVTA) is a community group of
riders and horse owners whose primary goal is to establish a network
of bridle trails throughout Washington Township. The LVTA works with
public agencies, governmental groups and private land owners. The
LVTA hosts several events throughout the year. They include:
• Guided Trail Rides Competitive • Trail Rides Educational
Riding Clinics • A Used Tack Sale
Please contact the Long Valley Trail Association at PO Box 702, Long
Valley, NJ 07853, or call Jean Haggas, President at 908.876.0179
The Long Valley Woman's Club is a service organization that fosters
the Civic, Cultural, Charitable, and Educational interests and needs
of the community.
The Organization formed in 1987 and has offered women the opportunity
to share common experiences and interests while helping their community.
In 1989 the Long Valley Woman's Club became affiliated with the New
Jersey State Federation of Woman's Clubs (NJSFWC)
The club's fund raising efforts contribute to the support
of a variety of Long Valley's, and the region's non-profit, community
service institutions. These organizations include local Fire Departments,
Rescue Squad, and PBA Local 301, the Seeing Eye Dogs, the NJ Battered
Woman’s Shelter,
the Safe Homes program, Foster Care Program to name a few. For additional
information, contact Liz Cabarle at lvwomanemd@yahoo.com
THE MOMS CLUB
The MOMS Club is a support group all Moms who are interested in the community and desire a variety of activities for Moms and their children. The MOMS Club is for all moms providing support from pregnancy through college.
The MOMS Club is the only non-profit international support group just for today's mother! A group that understands and supports your choice of mothering either stay-at-home or for the working mom and is a wonderful way for you to meet other moms and a fun way for your child to meet other children
The MOMS Club provides monthly meetings with speakers, discussions and fun programs, Casual get-togethers in parks and members' homes, outings for mothers and children, family parties throughout the year, playgroups for children of all ages.
Activities for the mothers such as crafts, exercise, a monthly MOMS night out, and/or other special interests are scheduled. Contact us at longvalleymomsclub@yahoo.com
NEWCOMERS & FRIENDS
OF WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP
The Newcomers & Friends of
Washington Township will introduce you to your neighbors, find
playmates for your children and nourish your creativity and
deepen your knowledge and understanding of your town.
The Newcomers
and Friends of Washington Township is open to all members
of the of Washington Township community, both long term residents
as well as brand new ones. Meetings are held on the second
Tuesday of every month at the Schooley's Mountain Firehouse,
231 Schooley's Mountain Road, Long Valley.
Visit our web site (http://www.newcomers-washington-twp.com/)
for more information and contact info.
The Washington Township Educational Foundation (WTEF) of Morris
County is a community-led organization dedicated to the advancement
of educational opportunities for children in the Washington Township
School District. Incorporated as a non-profit corporation in the state
of New Jersey in 2003, the WTEF is a non-political educational organization
that provides supplemental funding for programs, curriculum enhancements
and teacher development that bring our school district’s learning
experience to the highest level possible. Contributions are sought
from individuals, foundations, corporate sponsors and fund raising
events such as the Annual “Thirst for Knowledge” wine tasting gala
and the Washington Township Fall Festival.
General Membership meetings are held @ 7:30 pm on the 2nd Monday
of each month at the Washington Township Public Library. To become
a member, volunteer for an event or make a donation, please visit
www.wtedfoundation.org
or call 908-876-4568
The Washington Township Food Pantry is a division of
ICOWTA (Interfaith Community Outreach of the Washington Township
Area). ICOWTA was established in 1996 and its membership is composed
of Deacons and concerned members from 10 area churches and other
club and business organizations. It is funded in part from their
Annual Christmas Wreath Fundraiser during the Holiday Season and
by generous donations.
The ICOWTA oversees the Washington
Township Food Pantry and assists with food collections, food drives,
volunteer staffing, monetary donations and holiday food baskets
for townspeople in need.
The Food Pantry is located at 39 Bartley Road at the Long Valley
Presbyterian Church. All currently dated non-perishable food donations
are accepted for drop-off at the Long Valley Presbyterian
Church between 9:30 AM and 2:00 PM Monday through Friday.
The Food Pantry asks that food donations are not left outside
the building.
The Food Pantry is normally open to clients every
Monday from 10 AM to noon, and in the evening from 6:00 PM to
7:30 PM every first and
third week of the month. The Food Pantry welcomes all food drives, monetary
donations and grocery gift cards. Call the Long Valley Presbyterian
Church at (908) 876-3471 with any questions or interests in volunteering.
The Washington Township Historical Society
aims to bring together people interested in the history of Washington
Township, Morris County and promote a
better appreciation of our American heritage. We support historical
programs, archives, publications, preservation, markers, and historical
collections in our museum.
For more information contact the Washington Township
Historical Society at P.O. Box 189, Long Valley, NJ 07853, by
telephone at (908) 876-9696 or by email at .
Additionally, please visit their museum at 6 Fairview
Avenue. Museum hours are on Sunday from 2PM to 4PM, or by appointment.
There is no admission fee.
HOUSES
OF WORSHIP
Calvary Assembly of God
450 Schooley's Mountain Road
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
908-852-6093
Church
of the Messiah (Episcopal)
50 Route 24
Chester, NJ 07930
908-879-7208
Drakestown Methodist Church
6 Church Road
Long Valley, NJ 07853
908-852-4460
Emmanuel Bible Church
P.O. Box 3
Route 24 and Pleasant Grove Road
Schooley's Mountain, NJ 07870
908-852-7305
Immanuel Evangelical
Lutheran Church
40 Coleman Road
Long Valley, NJ 07853
908-876-5429
Jewish
Center of Northwest Jersey
Youmans Avenue
Washington, NJ 07882
908-689-0762
Long
Valley Presbyterian Church
Bartley Road
Long Valley, NJ 07853
908-876-3471
Our Lady of the Mountain Roman Catholic Church
Route 24 and Springtown Road
Schooley's Mountain, NJ 07870
908-876-4395
Pleasant
Grove Presbyterian Church
132 Califon Road
Long Valley, NJ 07853
908-852-1139
St. Luke's Roman Catholic
Church
265 W. Mill Road
Long Valley, NJ 07853
908-876-3515
St. Marks Roman Catholic Church
59 Spring Lane
Long Valley, NJ 07853
908-850-0652
Schooley's
Mountain Presbyterian
PO Box 33
Heath Lane
Schooley's Mountain, NJ 07870-0033
908-852-3161
Temple
Hatikvah/Mt. Olive Jewish Center
58 Pleasant Hill Road
PO Box 672
Flanders, NJ 07836
973-584-0212
Skylands
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
229 Main Street
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
908-684-4040
Valley
View Chapel of the Christian and Missionary Alliance
Route 24
Long Valley, NJ 07853
908-876-5112
Zion
Lutheran Church of Long Valley
11 Schooley's Mountain Road
Long Valley, NJ 07853
908-876-3547
