Jersey Express Partner's with the New Market Street Mission
Published on April 2, 2008 under American Basketball Association (ABA) News Release
Morristown, NJ. The ABA Jersey Express professional basketball team is proud to become an "Official Partner" of the Market Street Mission. The Market Street Mission is located at 9 Market Street, Morristown, NJ 07960.
"The Market Street Mission ministers to the homeless, helpless and hopeless in Northern NJ by meeting their physical, emotional and spiritual needs through a structured program which enables them to lead responsible, productive lives," said Marsha Blount, team co-owner. "The Market Street Mission ministers to the needy people in our communities. They meet their physical needs with food, shelter, clothing and other necessities, and their emotional and spiritual needs with guidance and life change programs."
"The Jersey Express' goal is to become an intricate part of the community in which we play," added Blount. "This partnership continues to build on that goal. We would like to be known as New Jersey's team, both on and off the court. We're able to link existing partners and businesses in the community who have the same initiatives in place."
Dr. Barbara Gibbons of Gibbons Holistic Chiropractic & Wellness Center, Team Chiropractic Offices of the Jersey Express stated, "We are very happy to continue our outreach in the community by partnering with the Market Street Mission as a permanent drop-off location throughout the year." Gibbons Holistic is located at 601 Jefferson Road, Suite 102, Parsippany NJ. Drop-off hours can be obtained by logging onto www.gibbonholistic.com or by calling 973 887 0860.
During the months of April and May, the Mission could use the following personal hygiene items: Shampoo, Deodorant and Soap. Please utilize this opportunity to give to those less fortunate. Gibbons Holistic Chiropractic, Market Street Mission or any local appearance by the Jersey Express will be your year round drop-off locations.
For more information on the Market Street Mission, log onto shelter@marketstreet.org or call 973 538 6337 or visit www.jerseyexpress.net or call 973 586 0006 or visit www.abalive.com.
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