Family Promise of Morris County Fall Into Giving Recap: Jazz, Art and Earlier Drop-In Hours

Family Promise of Morris County Fall Into Giving brought more than 100 community supporters to the Kellogg Club, 25 Colles Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960, on Friday, September 18, 2026, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. for the nonprofit’s second annual fundraiser. Live jazz, local art, and a former participant’s story framed an evening that organizers say will help expand morning hours at the Our Promise Drop-In and Resource Center downtown.

Updated: September 29, 2026. This is a recap of a past event, not a calendar tease for this weekend. Start from The Pulse USA Morristown Calendar when you want other local dates beside this page. Facts were checked against Family Promise of Morris County’s post-event media recap (Alanna Gonzalez, Associate Director of Development), the Fall Into Giving 2026 page, and familypromisemorris.org. Kellogg Club address: 25 Colles Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960 (kelloggclub.org). Our Promise Drop-In address and live hours: organizer outreach-programs and contact pages.

Family Promise Morris Fall Into Giving silent auction baskets and Patti Kaufman artwork in a Kellogg Club sunroom.
Silent auction baskets and Patti Kaufman canvases filled a Kellogg Club sunroom for Family Promise Morris County Fall Into Giving on September 18.

Family Promise of Morris County Fall Into Giving at the Kellogg Club

When: Friday, September 18, 2026, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., per Family Promise of Morris County’s Fall Into Giving 2026 page. The post-event media recap PDF restates the date and Kellogg Club venue but does not reprint hours.

Where: The Kellogg Club, 25 Colles Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960 (kelloggclub.org).

Cost: The evening was a ticketed fundraiser on the organizer’s advance event page; the post-event media recap does not restate a ticket price. Confirm any future giving options on familypromisemorris.org.

Organizer: Family Promise of Morris County. Official site: familypromisemorris.org. Event page: fall-into-giving-2026. Media contact listed on the recap: Alanna Gonzalez, Associate Director of Development, a.gonzalez@familypromisemorris.org.

The Kellogg Club (25 Colles Ave) sits in Morristown’s historic district near the Green. The fundraiser was a single Friday evening at the Kellogg Club. Use The Pulse USA Morristown Calendar for other Morristown dates after this recap.

What Filled the Kellogg Club That Night?

The evening featured live music from Second Groove Jazz, artwork by local artist Patti Kaufman, and food and drinks from Redwoods Grill & Bar. Guests also had chances to learn more about Family Promise programs that serve people experiencing homelessness and housing instability across Morris County.

More than 100 community supporters, partners and friends filled the club for the second annual fundraiser. Organizers later reported that sponsorship support for the event increased 83% over the previous year, according to the official recap.

Family Promise Morris Fall Into Giving: Second Groove Jazz guitarist performs at the Kellogg Club on Sep. 18.
Second Groove Jazz played live for guests at the Kellogg Club on September 18 during the Fall Into Giving fundraiser evening.

Who Shared a Housing Journey at the Fundraiser?

One of the evening’s strongest moments, per the organizer, came when Sarah, a former Family Promise participant (name changed for privacy), told guests how her family moved from homelessness to stable housing.

How Fall Into Giving Supports Our Promise Drop-In

Support from Family Promise of Morris County Fall Into Giving will help the organization expand hours at its Our Promise Drop-In and Resource Center in Morristown. The center will be able to open at 9:30 a.m. instead of 11:00 a.m., connecting people earlier in the day with services they need.

The organizer says that commitment to reaching people earlier sits at the heart of the fundraiser’s support for opening the center’s doors an hour and a half earlier each day.

Why This Morristown Fundraiser Matters for Drop-In Hours

Family Promise of Morris County has served the community since 1988 with shelter, housing assistance, outreach, case management and supportive services. This page is a recap of the past Sept. 18 fundraiser for Pulse Morristown readers. Pair other autumn dates with the Morristown Fall Events Guide or The Pulse USA Morristown Calendar rather than reading this page as a weekend tease.

Readers who want to support the mission after the event can start at the organizer site and confirm volunteer or giving options there.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was the Fall Into Giving evening?

Family Promise of Morris County Fall Into Giving was Friday, September 18, 2026, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Kellogg Club, 25 Colles Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960, per the organizer’s Fall Into Giving 2026 page.

How many people attended?

More than 100 community supporters came to Family Promise of Morris County Fall Into Giving, per the official recap.

What was on the program?

Second Groove Jazz, artwork by Patti Kaufman, and food and drinks from Redwoods Grill & Bar filled Family Promise of Morris County Fall Into Giving at the Kellogg Club that night.

How will the fundraiser funds be used?

Funds from Family Promise of Morris County Fall Into Giving help expand Our Promise Drop-In hours in Morristown so the center can open at 9:30 a.m. instead of 11:00 a.m., per the official media recap. Confirm live public hours on familypromisemorris.org (pages still list 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. M–F as of September 29, 2026).

Where is the Our Promise Drop-In Center?

The Our Promise Drop-In and Resource Center is at 51 Washington Street in Morristown. Confirm current hours and services on familypromisemorris.org.

How can I support Family Promise of Morris County after Fall Into Giving?

Start at familypromisemorris.org for current volunteer and giving options.

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