Dear Board of Trustees,
I conducted my audit in
accordance with auditing
standards generally accepted
in the United States of
America and standards
applicable to financial audits
contained in Government
Auditing Standards, issued by
the Comptroller General of the
United States of America. In
my opinion, the financial
statements present fairly, in
all materials, the financial
position of Northwest New
Jersey Community Action
Partnership as of August 31,
2011.
Lawrence Belcher, Jr.
Certified Public Accountant
Source of Revenue
$43,108,116
Expenses
$43,108,116
State of New Jersey
$1,367,199
Direct Client Services
$17,486,848
Child Care Vouchers
$5,572,197
Federal
$14,687,480
WIC Vouchers
$3,464,770
509,921
United Way & Private
$2,178,487
Local Government
$1,091,547
LIHEAP Vouchers
$14,746,436
WIC Vouchers
$3,464,770
Child Care Vouchers
$5,572,197
LIHEAP Vouchers
$14,746,436
Administration
$1,837,865
2011 Financial Information
2011 Board
Members*
James Buehler
Allison Conley
Tom Fitzgerald,
Vice Chair/Secretary
Sandy Friedman
Mary Ellen Kline
Ken Knipmeyer
Dawn Marie Kondas,
Treasurer
NORWESCAP BOARD
END STATEMENT
NORWESCAP’s mission is to improve the lives of low income
individuals and families in need in northwest New Jersey
primarily by offering, referring or collaborating with others to
provide programs and education which help foster selfsufficiency in the following domains: Economic and
Employment Building, Nutrition and Healthy Living, Child and
Family Development and Housing.
We will also provide community services in: Information and
Outreach, Volunteer Services and Emergency Services.
Richard Kuhrt
Loren Lemelle,
Deputy Treasurer
Jan McDyer
Marty Miller
Kay Reiss,
Board Chair
Bea Rush
*as of December 2011
NORWESCAP will strive to measure our progress through
self-sufficiency scales driving by defined outcomes.
NORWESCAP will ultimately try to see that families have selfsufficiency across domains, seeking to strengthen the family
as a whole by looking across all of a family’s needs.
As an organization, we will invest our funding and
management time in the highest value projects or agency
improvements that can best help families and individuals reach
self-sufficiency and strengthen our communities.
Executive Leadership
Terry Newhard, Executive Director
Lynn Snyder, Chief Fiscal Officer
Georjean Trinkle, Associate
Director
Patrick Grogan, Associate Director
Maritza Baakman, Executive
Secretary
SERVICE
BUDGET
COUNTY
PEOPLE
OUTCOME
CHILD CARE RESOURCE
AND REFERRAL
$831,690
Hunterdon
Sussex
Warren
27,728
Individuals
1,686 Parents had improved access to child care services; 3,915 child care
professionals/parents/teens trained; 21,127 child care technical assistance
calls/visits were performed; 16,156 licensed center slots were maintained; 9,175
First Books were distributed.
CHILD CARE VOUCHER
PROGRAMS
$4,509,347
Hunterdon
Sussex
Warren
3,470
Individuals
Child care subsidy was provided to 1,112 families with 1,988 children to increase
the adult’s ability to attend work, training or education. While their children are in
safe nurturing, educational environment.
EARLY HEAD START
$2,293,786
259
individuals
97% of enrolled three year olds mastered 4 out of 5 preschool readiness skills;
90% of families achieved one or more family goal.
FAMILY CHILD CARE
$261,050
Hunterdon
Morris
Sussex
Warren
Hunterdon
Sussex
Warren
316
individuals
Developed 115 new child care slots in family child care homes and maintained
450 child care slots; 138 family child care home based businesses approved that
meet State registration requirements.
FAMILY SUCCESS CENTER
OF PHILLIPSBURG
$200,000
Warren
2,954
individuals
983 unduplicated families received case management services; 190 families
reduced barriers to accessing health care; 430 linkages to other human service
agencies were made; and 800 children received holiday toys.
FIRST STEPS
CENTRAL &
FIRST STEPS NORTHERN
$79,240
1,084
individuals
1,084 child care professionals increased their education in the area of infant and
toddler care.
HEAD START
$3,683,702
Hunterdon
Morris
Sussex
Warren
Hunterdon
Sussex
Warren
335
individuals
91% of transitioning preschoolers mastered kindergarten readiness skills; 100%
of identified health needs were addressed and 90% of enrolled families achieved
one or more family goals.
HOME VISITATION/
HEALTHY FAMILIES/TANF
INITIATIVE FOR PARENTS
(TIP)
$259,803
Hunterdon
Warren
194
individuals
10 babies born into the program were born healthy; 11 families graduated from
the program after three years; 6 individuals obtained full time jobs; 3 individuals
completed training programs; 2 returned to school.
SERVICE
BUDGET
COUNTY
PEOPLE
OUTCOME
EMERGENCY BASIC NEEDS
$40,000
Warren
98
households
FIRST CALL FOR HELP
$36,708
Warren
3,136 individuals
HOMELESS HOTLINE
LOW INCOME HOME
ENERGY ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM AND
EMERGENCY ENERGY
SERVICES
MCKINNEY VENTO ACT FOR
HOMELESS CHILDREN AND
YOUTH
NORWESCAP PROGRAMSVOLUNTEER INVESTMENTS
$17,389
$14,887,255
Warren
Hunterdon
Somerset
Sussex
Warren
611 individuals
26,537 individuals
Provided at-risk households with crisis intervention and emergency assistance (food,
clothing, shelter, health, safety, and medical) to address an unmet need and avoid
crisis situations.
7,680 advocacy calls, information and referral calls, contacts, and follow-ups were
made to create service linkages.
611 individuals received emergency housing placement to avoid homelessness.
Provided 26,537 individuals with energy assistance, energy education and crisis
intervention services avoiding no heat situations.
$5,000
Warren
55 individuals
Increased supportive services for 50 homeless families and provided advocacy with
school districts.
In-Kind
Entire Service
Area
1,530 individuals
1,470 individuals provided 67,450 volunteer hours representing an estimated savings
of $1,328,765 to the agency.
PHILLIPSBURG
NEIGHBORHOOD CRIME
PREVENTION INITIATIVE
$111,510
Warren
375 individuals
POST TANF OUTREACH
$75,000
525 individuals
RETIRED AND SENIOR
VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
$249,342
Hunterdon
Morris
Sussex
Warren
Hunterdon
Morris
Sussex/Warren
Morris
A collaboration with the Phillipsburg Police Department which increased personal
safety for Phillipsburg residents; provided educational information to 350 individuals
increasing awareness of community issues; and 85 at-risk youth received
opportunities to prevent the use of drugs and/or alcohol.
Outreach was provided to 100% of referred former welfare recipients; 70% of
referrals were provided to link individuals with resources in order to obtain/maintain
employment, receive assistance with energy services, or receive linkage to a food
service.
747 volunteers provided 74,795 hours of service to 142 non-profit organizations,
saving local agencies $1,597,621.
STATE HEALTH INSURANCE $29,000
PROGRAM (SHIP)
UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND $262,811
Hunterdon
Somerset
Sussex/Warren
747 individuals
762 individuals
22,439 individuals
95% of Medicare enrollees that received health insurance counseling reported an
increased understanding of their health benefits and health benefit status.
Assisted 22,439 eligible individuals to ensure that they only have to pay an
affordable portion of their household income for electric and/or natural gas service.
SERVICE
BUDGET
COUNTY
PEOPLE
OUTCOME
ARTHUR & FRIENDS
$250,000
Sussex
Morris/Warren
Essex/Cumberland
57
individuals
CAREER AND FOR
WOMEN
$246,060
303
individuals
CIRCLES ™ INITIATIVES
$75,000
Hunterdon
Somerset
Warren
Somerset
Sussex
COLLEGE COMMUNITY
EMPOWERMENT
PROGRAM
$66,925
Hunterdon
Somerset
29 I
individuals
47 disabled individuals received vocational training; seven employed by Arthur &
Friends; six have obtained part time outside employment and one obtained full
time outside employment. One hydroponic greenhouse was built in partnership
with Gateway Community Action Partnership with five staff members trained.
Of the 116 new, unemployed participants seeking services, 54 individuals
obtained full and/or part time employment; and 12 individuals pursued formal
training opportunities.
78% of 2011 Graduates have remained actively involved with Circles and are
vigorously working on their action plans and accomplishing goals; $585 reduction
in social service and disability benefits to Circles participants; $12,420.52
reduction in debt by Circle Leaders; and an 86% retention rate of volunteers.
19 students received a grade of “C” or better; 21 students become engaged in the
Community College Empowerment Project; and 1 student enrolled in a four year
college program.
FAMILY LOAN PROGRAM
$50,000
65
Individuals
Assisted 65 individuals increase their budgeting skills; provided $19,800 in loan
dollars to help individuals remain employed; current loan payments maintained a
yearly default rate of 2%.
FAMILY SELFSUFFICIENCY
$150,000
Hunterdon
Morris
Somerset
Sussex/Warren
Morris
Union
Passaic
78
Individuals
6 individuals graduated from the program with escrow accounts totaling over
$53,200; 22 individuals enrolled in educational programs; 49% of families have
established escrow accounts; 3 individuals graduated from college programs.
Hunterdon
Morris
Somerset
Sussex/Warren
25
individuals
25 participants enrolled in the program saving for home ownership, business or
education increased their knowledge of financial literacy and improved their credit.
The total yearly deposits for participants equal $24,712.28; 3 participants
graduated with total value of assets at $109,864.50; and average monthly deposit
of $102 per month.
23 financial literacy workshops were provided; 125 individuals increased their
financial knowledge on budgeting, savings, banking, credit, insurance and
financial goal setting; 16 individuals received financial mentoring.
$50,000
INDIVIDUAL
DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT
PROGRAM (IDA)
50
individuals
MORRIS COUNTY
FINANCIAL LITERACY
$15,9020
Morris
125
individuals
VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX
ASSISTANCE & EARNED
INCOME CREDIT
OUTREACH
$75,000
Hunterdon
Morris
2,204
individuals
2,204 Individuals served received a total of $2,205,460 in Federal Refunds; and
$390,880 in Federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Taxpayers saved a
minimum of $336,750 in professional fees.
SERVICE
BUDGET
COUNTY
PEOPLE
OUTCOME
ELDER COTTAGE
HOUSING
OPPORTUNITIES
$31,260
Hunterdon
Somerset
Warren
5
individuals
Independent, affordable housing provided for 5 elderly participants on
relative’s property.
HEATING SYSTEM
IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
$836,000
Hunterdon
Somerset
Sussex
Warren
189
Households
189 households received heating system repairs, retrofits, and replacement
systems to increase operational and cost efficiency.
HOMELESS PREVENTION
PROGRAM
$340,000
115
households
115 households received one-time financial assistance to prevent housing
eviction or homelessness.
SAFE HOUSING
$16,410
Hunterdon
Morris
Somerset
Sussex
Warren
Sussex
Warren
60
individuals
Health and safety home repairs provided to 60 elderly households to support
their independent living.
SUSSEX SENIOR
APARTMENTS
$69,950
Sussex
11 households
Provided safe and affordable housing for 11 elderly households.
DEPARTMENT OF
ENERGY HEA
WEATHERIZATION
ASSISTANCE
$556,091
Hunterdon
Somerset
Sussex
Warren
189
households
1489 high energy burden/high energy expenditure households were assisted
with prioritized energy conservation tactics and improvements.
DEPARTMENT OF
ENERGY ARRA
WEATHERIZATION
ASSISTANCE
$2,970,000
Hunterdon
571
households
571 high energy burden/high energy expenditure households were assisted
with prioritized energy conservation tactics and improvements.
SERVICE
BUDGET
COUNTY
PEOPLE
OUTCOME
BACKPACK PROGRAM
$108,940
419 individuals
419 ‘food insecure’ children received essential food each weekend during the
school year through a food filled backpack.
BREASTFEEDING
PROMOTION AND
SUPPORT
$ 117,000
3,256 individuals
3,256 pregnant and breastfeeding women received education and support for
breastfeeding resulting in a 3% increase in breastfeeding rates.
CANCER EDUCATION AND
EARLY DETECTION (CEED)
PROGRAM & OUTREACH
$302,210
Warren
Hunterdon
Sussex
Hunterdon
Somerset
Sussex
Warren
Warren
398 individuals
398 individuals without health insurance received cancer screenings and/or
diagnostic services. 100% of individuals with abnormal findings were referred for
appropriate follow-up; 1,820 residents increasing their knowledge of health issues
and cancer risks.
CHILD CARE FOOD
PROGRAM
$76,634
175 individuals
18,048 Snacks provided and 29,170 Meals provided that met with USDA meal
pattern requirements, 23 sites met USDA Standards.
FARMERS MARKET
NUTRITION PROGRAM
$53,180
2,659 individuals
2,659 participants received $20 worth of checks to purchase locally grown
produce at participating farm stands from June to November.
FOOD BANK
$1,054,636
115 agencies
Distributed 2,307,299 pounds of food to charitable agencies that feed those in
need providing the agencies a savings of $2,677,055.59 in food costs.
PROJECT HEALTHY
BONES
$2,500
Hunterdon
Sussex
Warren
Hunterdon
Somerset
Sussex
Warren
Hunterdon
Warren
Sussex
Morris
Warren
256 individuals
82% individuals attending classes reported improved balance and mobility; and
87% increased their weight training programs; 92% increased their knowledge of
osteoporosis, nutrition and exercise.
SUMMER FEEDING
PROGRAM
$32,000
Warren
242
Provided 11,869 free lunches to low income children during the summer at 13
different locations in accordance with USDA guidelines.
WOMEN, INFANTS
CHILDREN
SUPPLEMENTAL
NUTRITION PROGRAM
$4,238,635
Hunterdon
Somerset
Sussex
Warren
9,635 individuals
Improved the health and nutritional status of 9,635 women, infants and children
during critical periods of growth and development. 94% of women who
participated in during pregnancy gave birth to infants weighing >2,500 grams (5.5
pounds).
Corporate Office
350 Marshall Street
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
info@norwescap.org
Telephone: (908)454-7000 x 110
Facsimile: (908)859-0729
www.norwescap.org
www.facebook.com/NORWESCAP
Arthur & Friends
350 Marshall Street
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
arthurandfriends@norwescap.org
Program Leadership: Wendie Blanchard
Telephone: (973)579-1996
Facsimile: (973)579-3080
Cancer Education Early Detection
(CEED)
350 Marshall Street
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
ceed@norwescap.org
Program Leadership: Sarah Engler
Telephone: (908)387-9888
Facsimile: (908)387-9882
Career and Life Transitions Center
for Women
108 East Washington Avenue
Washington, NJ 07882
careerandlife@norwescap.org
Program Leadership: Patricia Moonjian
Telephone: (908)853-2624
Facsimile: (908)835-8104
Child and Family Resource Services
186 Halsey Road – Suite 1
Newton, NJ 07860
cfrs@norwescap.org
Program Leadership: Sharon Giacchino
Telephone: (973) 383-3461
Facsimile: (973) 383-8222
College & Community Empowerment
Project
350 Marshall Street
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
info@norwescap.org
Program Leadership: Alicia Liss
Telephone: (908)454-7000 x 200
Facsimile: (908) 859-0729
Family Loan Program
Individual Development Account
Program
350 Marshall Street
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
info@norwescap.org
Program Leadership: Carolyn Graeber
Telephone: (908)454-7000 ext. 116
Facsimile: (908) 454-2968
Family Success Center of
Phillipsburg
459 Center Street
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
faces@norwescap.org
Program Leadership:
Jessica Konzelmann
Telephone: (908)213-2679
Facsimile: (908) 213-2821
Family Self-Sufficiency
PO Box 563
Denville, NJ 07834
fss@norwescap.org
Program Leadership:
Telephone: (973)784-4900
Facsimile: (973)784-4904
First Call For Help
350 Marshall Street
Phillipsburg, NJ 08876
fcfh@norwescap.org
Program Leadership: John Korp
Telephone: (908)454-4850
Facsimile: (908)454-2968
Food Bank
201 N. Broad Street
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
foodbank@norwescap.org
Program Leadership: Helene Meissner
Telephone: (908) 454-4322
Facsimile: (973) 454-2030
Head Start
Early Head Start
120 South Main Street Suite C
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
headstart@norwescap.org
Program Leadership: Lois Henseler
Telephone: (908)454-8830
Facsimile: (908) 454-0362
Housing & Energy Services
350 Marshall Street
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
housing@norwescap.org
Program Leadership: John Korp
Telephone: (888)454-4778
Facsimile: (908) 454-3768
Skylands RSVP Volunteer Resource
Center
PO Box 563
Denville, NJ 07834
rsvp@norwescap.org
Program Leadership: Nancy Hess
Telephone: (973) 784-4900
Facsimile: (973)784-4904
Sussex County Circles
350 Marshall Street
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
info@norwescap.org
Program Leadership: Dianna Morrison
Telephone: (973)383-4787
Facsimile: (908)859-0729
WIC
350 Marshall Street
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
wic@norwescap.org
Program Leadership: Nancy Quinn
Telephone: (908)454-1210
Facsimile: (908)454-5731
3M Foundation
AGL Resources
Ahart’s Market
Alba Vineyard
Appaloosa Management, L..P.
Arc of Warren County
AT&T
AT&T Verizon Pioneers
Atlantic States Cast Iron Pipe Co.
Avon Foundation for Women
BASF
Bassett Foundation
Beaver Brook Country Club
Bergen County Special Services
Bio Flex Solutions, LLC
BJ’s Wholesale Club
Boonton Housing Authority
Borders
Borealis
James Buehler
Cadbury Adams
Center for Prevention and Counseling
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention
Clifton Public Housing Agency
Colalillo Family of ShopRite Stores
Construction Specialties, Inc.
Corporation for National and
Community Services
Courter, Kobert & Cohen
George and Nancy Cummins/Greenway
Flowers and Greenhouses
DSM Nutritional Products
Delaware Joint Toll Bridge Commission
Delaware Valley Interfaith Council of
Churches
EMD/Millipore
Estate of Beryl J.N. Greig
Estate of Merle Parbel
Exxon Mobil Foundation
Feeding America
First Book
First Hope Bank
First Presbyterian Church of Sparta
First Presbyterian Church of Washington
First Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of
Hunterdon County
David Fleischer
Flemington Car & Truck Country
Flemington United Methodist Church
Foster Wheeler
Frazier Industrial Company
Freeholders of Hunterdon County
Freeholders of Morris County
Freeholders of Sussex County
Freeholders of Warren County
Garden State Urban Farms
GlaxoSmithkline
Global Giving Foundation (Pepsi)
Greater New Jersey Annual Conference
of the United Methodist Church
Grow-A-Row
Hackettstown Regional Medical Center
Hackettstown Rotary
Joanne Hala
Harmony Press
Harmony Township
Harmony Township Lion’s Club
Hawk Pointe Foundation
Holland Township School
Hunters Helping the Hungry
Hyde and Watson
Inmar Logistics
IRCO Community Federal Credit Union
Jann Law Books
J.G. Petrucci Company
Johnson & Johnson
Junior Woman’s Club of Washington
Kessler Foundation
Kindred Souls Band
Ken and Laura Knipmeyer
Knoll Heights
Kohl’s Cares for Kids
Kressler, Wolff & Miller
Lakeland Bank
Legal Services of Northwest New Jersey
Alicia Liss
Madison Housing Authority
Walter and Kathleen Maher
Jon Male
Mars Snackfoods
Deborah Meltz
Merck & Co., Inc.
Money Management International
Morristown Housing Authority
Estate of John Mugavero
Bob and Lois Molnar
NJ Department of Agriculture
NJ Department of Children and Families
NJ Department of Community Affairs
NJ Department of Corrections
NJ Department of Education
NJ Department of Health and Senior
Services
NJ Department of Human Services
NJM Bank
NJ Office of the Attorney General
NJ Office of the Secretary of State
NJ State Fair
National Fatherhood Initiative
National Guard Food Pantry
Nestle’ USA
Nicholson Foundation
Northwest Jersey Reading Council
NORWESCAP Board Members
New York Life
Pajama Program
Panera Bread (Fenwick Group)
Pass It Along
John A. Perrucci Sr. Memorial
Association
Phillipsburg Board of Education
Phillipsburg Education Association
PHS Class of 1943
Phillipsburg Housing Authority
Phillipsburg Police Department
Phillipsburg Town
PNC Bank
PNC Bank Foundation
PNC Financial Services Group
Prevent Child Abuse New Jersey
Professional Impact NJ (PINJ)
Raritan Valley Community College
Reading Is Fundamental (RIF)
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Rocco’s Pizzeria
RoNetco ShopRites
Rutgers Against Hunger
St. Mary’s Church
Schaub Charitable Foundation
Schiavoni Leadership Group
Selective Insurance Company
Selective Group Foundation
Service Electric Cable Television, Inc.
Sheridan Printing
ShopRite of Hunterdon
ShopRite Partners in Caring
Sodexo Foundation
Sovereign Bank
Swiftwater Foundation
Sophia Inclusive Catholic Community
Sparta Presbyterian Church
Sparta United Methodist Church
Spectrum Floors
State of New Jersey
Judge Steinhart
Stop-N-Shop Family Foundation
Stop and Shop of Pohatcong
Sussex County Charter School for
Technology
Sussex County Community College
Sussex County Division of Senior Services
Target
TD Charitable Foundation
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
Toys for Tots – Picatinny Arsenal
Trader Joe’s
Trinity United Methodist Church of
Hackettstown
Unitarian Church of Morristown
Unitarian Fellowship of Sussex County
United Way of Hunterdon County
United way of Northern New Jersey
Unity Bank
US Department of Agriculture
US Department of Energy
US Department of Housing and Urban
Development
US Department of Human Services
US Marines Toys for Tots Foundation
Daniel and Jacqueline Velez
Verizon Check Into Literacy
WRNJ Oldies 1510 AM
Wachovia/Wells Fargo Bank
Wachovia Bank Foundation
Wakefern/ShopRite Partners In Caring
Wal-Mart Foundation
Warren County Division of Senior Service
Warren Hospital
Weis Markets
Westside Methodist Church
Whole Foods & World Hunger (WHY)
Gloria & Paul Winter
Zufall Health Center