Emily would have been 40 on March 6. For those who know her that's kind of hard to imagine what she would have been up to now. With her teaching, zest for outdoor adventures and community engagement.

Some may also know that Emily had good friends with family ties to Ukraine. And if alive she would be engaged in helping.

So this year on her birthday, volunteers at St. Peter's Church packed supplies to send to that embattled country. We thank everyone who helped participate in honor of Emily.

We hope you and your loved ones are well and that you're ready for a healthy and more connected year. As we start 2022, we'd like to tell you about some of our projects that brightened a challenging 2021 - and to share our plans for the coming year.

In June, Emily Williamson, a senior at Morristown High School, was the 9th recipient of the LEFF scholarship. The $3,000 aware celebrates Ms. Williamson's integrity, acts of kindness and friendship which contribute in such a positive way to her school and community.

Also, we continued with one of our favorite activities: packing and delivering diaper bags filled with essentials for the Neonatal Intensive Care unity at Morristown Medical Center.

Although the pandemic forced the cancellation of some of our other projects and events, we look forward to resuming the Arts Residency at Alexander Hamilton Elementary School, as well as the meditation program for students at the high school.

Throughout this year, we hope you will continue to support your local programs that do so much good. Your acts of kindness and generosity have lightened their worries and have helped them help others.

Love and health to you!

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