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RSVP Vita RSVP Vita volunteers make tax season less taxing	Think E for energy efficiency Tips from NORWESCAP’s Housing and Energy	Child and Family Resource Service

In 2010, 58 VITA volunteers from Skylands RSVP of NORWESCAP assisted 2,245 seniors, low-income and disabled residents in filing their tax returns, insuring they received ALL the eligible refunds and credits they deserve. The result? The 2,245 taxpayers received a total of $2,205,460 in federal refunds. This impressive amount of eligible refund was returned to the most vulnerable segments of our communities and translated into money essential in meeting the rising costs of utilities, medical expenses and food. RSVP is seeking Vita volunteers in Sussex County. Call 973-209-7487	Cool weather means an increase energy demand and costs, taking a big bite out of any household budget. Making wise energy purchases is one way to lower costs, maximizing the efficiency of energy use is another. The US Department of Energy offers a consumer friendly booklet filled with practical and proven ways to improve the energy efficiency of your home and lower your energy costs through conservation.Before winter arrives, take a little time to evaluate the overall energy efficiency of your home and office. You may turn up some surprising ways to improved energy efficiency.	Resourcing qualified and reliable child care plays an important role in a family’s ability to keep a reliable work to meet the economic needs of their family. NORWESCAP’s CFRS Resource and Referral Program provides FREE and confidential referral services for child care options and CFRS goes an additional step by providing ongoing professional development training for providers and their staff. Child care challenges contribute to employee absenteeism and economic loss to employers and workers. CFRS helps working families find the right solution to their child care needs.

WHO IS NORWESCAP

Employing innovative approaches to address the manifestations of economic crisis in our communities, NORWESCAP provides tangible assistance for immediate and long term need.

NORWESCAP programs also provide New Jersey residents the tools to change their future through long term training, education and resources. The relief NORWESCAP provides is responsive to the needs of the communities it serves and reflects a long term commitment to resolution of economic, educational, energy and food assistance needs. Get to know NORWESCAP-your neighbors, businesses and friends who are working together to make a positive difference in your neighborhood.

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Open Letter from Terry Newhard, Executive Director NORWESCAP

This time of year, I am often asked, “Doesn’t it bother you that people only send in donations around the holiday? Don’t they know you need support year round?” I suppose that the clergy get the same question about attendance at Christmas. The truth is, it doesn’t bother me. It inspires me to see people moved to help regardless of the time of year.

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Frankly, we get an increased request for holiday assistance for meals and toys. This year, our Food Bank has orders for 4,674 Thanksgiving meals (That’s a lot of turkeys to secure.). Our Family Success Center has requests for over 3000 children’s’ toys. At the same time, our oil customers are experiencing a rate of $4.69 per gallon. We have gone from 16,000 families to 26,000 energy assistance families in a year, which puts a large strain on the available resources.

Whether you feel generous at the holidays, year round or even in a bequest, we welcome your investment in your neighbors. Whatever holiday you celebrate, we encourage you to buy locally and contribute locally to strengthen your community. The board and staff of NORWESCAP wish you the joy of season with family and friends. Your bigheartedness is welcomed any time of year.

How can you help? To make donations or volunteer time, visit the “How to Get Involved” section of our website www.norwescap.org. You can also mail checks to NORWESCAP, 350 Marshall Street, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865. Take turkeys to our Food Bank at 201 North Broad St, Phillipsburg. To drop off toys call 908.213.2674. Thanks.