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Interfaith Community Outreach  of the Washington Township Area

Established in 1996, LVPC was instrumental in developing ICOWTA.  It is now is comprised of Deacons and concerned members from 9 area churches. It oversees our community food pantry which is housed at LVPC, by assisting with food collections, volunteer staffing, monetary donations to support purchases and holiday gift basket distributions.   ICOWTA oversees our township’s resident emergency fund, helping people in need. This financially assists families and individuals in times of crisis such as fire, accident, illness or unemployment. All situations are confidential and referred by local clergy and members, social workers, school nurses, fire or police personnel.  

Other ICOWTA members and contributors are:
·       Schooley’s Mountain Presbyterian Church
·       Pleasant Grove Presbyterian Church
·       St. Luke’s Roman Catholic Church
·       St. Mark’s Roman Catholic Church
·       Our Lady of the Mountain Roman Catholic Church
·       Zion Lutheran Church of Long Valley
·       Skylands Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
·       Valley View Chapel of the Christian and Missionary Alliance
·       Walmart
·       Knights of Columbus
·       Rotary Club
·       Long Valley Junior Women’s Club
·       Long Valley Women’s Club
·       Scout Troops
·       Private contributions
·       “Sponsor a wreath”
·       Long Valley Schools

Each year in December, volunteers hang wreaths throughout the valley which invite townships residents to sponsor a wreath.  All donations are go to ICOWTA's emergency assistance fund to support the needy throughout the year.