Mt. Olive Child Care and Learning
Donation protected
I am asking for your help by way of a donation to a critical partner in our community. As a Police Chief, I am extremely grateful to have the Mount Olive Child Care and Learning Center (MOCCLC) in our township; it is a tremendous resource for so many people who struggle to raise their children under difficult circumstances. Day care is an essential resource in our very busy world and the MOCCLC is a very important part of our sociological construct.
Personally, as a resident and a father, I was first introduced to the MOCCLC over a decade ago. In 2005, my daughter Katelyn was a young single mother. At 19 years of age she gave birth to my grandson Lance and she found herself alone and struggling to raise a child. Katie had begun her schooling to become a Registered Nurse (RN) but that dream was interrupted by her pregnancy. It was a very difficult and stressful time in her life. We wanted to help Katelyn but, as parents, we also hoped she would be able to continue to pursue her career. We were able to provide a home but it was imperative that Katelyn have childcare while she returned to school during the day.
That’s when I met Mary at the Center’s former location in Flanders. Mary listened to our story and advised me on how to enroll. I cannot begin to tell you how critical it was to our family to have this opportunity for my daughter and grandson… they are both so very worth it. MOCCLC helped with daycare and preschool for Lance; and they did so along a sliding financial scale. With the Center’s help Katelyn earned her Associate’s Degree and achieved her vision of becoming an RN.
Once Katelyn began her full-time employment, Lance began his education in the public schools here in Mount Olive Township. The Center again came to our rescue in providing both before and after school care when we needed it. Katelyn worked hard as a nurse while maintaining the hours needed to support her son.
Today, at age 30, Katelyn has since earned her Bachelor’s Degree and is nearly complete with her Master’s Program. She and her boyfriend Chris have purchased their own home near the Hospital at which she is employed in Pennsylvania. She finds her work to be challenging and demanding but also rewarding; she is making a tremendous difference in the world and is paying it forward as a Chemotherapy Nurse. Lance loves his school and is thriving as a student. He loves reading, Legos, football, and lacrosse. I am so proud of them!
I have been honored to serve on the Advisory Board of the MOCCLC for several years. My mission is to supplement the strained budget that struggles to maintain the Center. Our goal as the Advisory Board is to raise $10,000 per year by reaching out directly to community members. Today, I am asking my friends and neighbors to please consider making a donation to a supportive community organization that provides a tremendous service to children and families in need.
The Center provides daycare, before and after school care and parenting lessons. I cannot thank the people at the Center enough for what they have done for my family and I ask for your help!
Personally, as a resident and a father, I was first introduced to the MOCCLC over a decade ago. In 2005, my daughter Katelyn was a young single mother. At 19 years of age she gave birth to my grandson Lance and she found herself alone and struggling to raise a child. Katie had begun her schooling to become a Registered Nurse (RN) but that dream was interrupted by her pregnancy. It was a very difficult and stressful time in her life. We wanted to help Katelyn but, as parents, we also hoped she would be able to continue to pursue her career. We were able to provide a home but it was imperative that Katelyn have childcare while she returned to school during the day.
That’s when I met Mary at the Center’s former location in Flanders. Mary listened to our story and advised me on how to enroll. I cannot begin to tell you how critical it was to our family to have this opportunity for my daughter and grandson… they are both so very worth it. MOCCLC helped with daycare and preschool for Lance; and they did so along a sliding financial scale. With the Center’s help Katelyn earned her Associate’s Degree and achieved her vision of becoming an RN.
Once Katelyn began her full-time employment, Lance began his education in the public schools here in Mount Olive Township. The Center again came to our rescue in providing both before and after school care when we needed it. Katelyn worked hard as a nurse while maintaining the hours needed to support her son.
Today, at age 30, Katelyn has since earned her Bachelor’s Degree and is nearly complete with her Master’s Program. She and her boyfriend Chris have purchased their own home near the Hospital at which she is employed in Pennsylvania. She finds her work to be challenging and demanding but also rewarding; she is making a tremendous difference in the world and is paying it forward as a Chemotherapy Nurse. Lance loves his school and is thriving as a student. He loves reading, Legos, football, and lacrosse. I am so proud of them!
I have been honored to serve on the Advisory Board of the MOCCLC for several years. My mission is to supplement the strained budget that struggles to maintain the Center. Our goal as the Advisory Board is to raise $10,000 per year by reaching out directly to community members. Today, I am asking my friends and neighbors to please consider making a donation to a supportive community organization that provides a tremendous service to children and families in need.
The Center provides daycare, before and after school care and parenting lessons. I cannot thank the people at the Center enough for what they have done for my family and I ask for your help!
Organizer and beneficiary
Mark Spitzer
Organizer
Budd Lake, NJ
Gail Reuther
Beneficiary
