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From the Executive Director

Dear Firth Youth Center Community, 

This year has been challenging and stressful for many of the families we serve, especially the vulnerable youth who had their worlds flipped upside down. When COVID-19 began to ravage our State, the Firth Youth Center offered as many "curbside services" as possible to Phillipsburg families, including free daily lunch, homework printing/copying, school supplies, and books from the Cops 'n Kids Reading Room. Once given the green light to resume programs,  our team developed diverse and enriching activities both virtual and on-site. Simultaneously, we relentlessly pursued the NJ Child Care License behind-the-scenes, knowing that providing daytime care to working families was an absolute necessity to stabilize Phillipsburg families. 


Since March, we have served 19,014 free lunches, 1,180 families for school supplies, 98 families for copying/printing, and distributed over 3,000 free books from the Cops 'n Kids Reading Room. Within two months, we had 65 youth take advantage of virtual events and, since re-opening the building, we have offered 227 on-site programs (and counting). In October, we were awarded our NJ Child Care License and now offer full-day child care to working families with children in virtual school!

None of this work was possible if done in a silo. We are incredibly thankful and humbled by the support of extremely generous residents, local businesses, and many other agencies who have stepped up to make incredible donations to sustain the FYC during these challenging times. 

As we enter the holiday season, we ask that you keep the work of the Firth Youth Center in your minds as you make charitable contributions. For the last 66 years, the Center has been committed to providing athletic and recreational opportunities to all Phillipsburg youth.  This building has become a sanctuary to countless at-risk youth throughout the years, many of whom have returned to "pay it forward" for the positive role the Center played in their lives. Now, more than ever, youth need a safe, supervised, nurturing environment to express themselves as they develop into responsible young men and woman.  I humbly ask that you consider supporting the work of the FYC and help us keep our mission strong. 

I wish you and your family a happy and healthy holiday season. 


With sincerest gratitude, 
Kelly Post-Sheedy
Executive Director


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Proudly and selflessly serving the children of Phillipsburg since 1954.

 The Joseph H. Firth Youth Center is a privately owned 501(c)3 non-profit organization.  As such, we rely on the generosity of our community partners to fund our programs.  These charitable organizations include, but are not limited to:
                       Phillipsburg Municipal Alliance                           Community Prevention Resources of Warren County
                       Landis Outreach Center (Lafayette College)      The Elizabeth Firth Wade Endowment Fund         

                       Georgia Hiden Charitable Foundation             
  Warren County Board of Chosen Freeholders
                       McWane Ductile                                                      The Hillis Group, LLC. 
                       Russo Law Offices, LLC.                                         PNC Bank

                       St. Luke's University Health Network                  Hillis Holdings
                       Multisport Fitness Gym                                         Budd Agency Insurance 
                       The Hajdu Group, Inc.                                            Rupell Funeral Home, LLC
                       Phillipsburg Rotary Club                                       ​Doyle-Devlin Funeral Home, Inc.

                       
Carnegie Agency                                           Local Share of the FoodShed Alliance
                       Shop Rite of Greenwich                                         Florio, Perrucci, Steinhardt, Cappelli, LLC 
                       Hygrade Insulators                                                 
Urban Enterprise Zone of Phillipsburg
                       MADE Strength and Conditioning                        
NJ Children’s System of Care-Tri County CMO

                       Rothman Orthopedics                                            Ed Wean Drilling & Blasting
                       Withum, Smith + Brown, PC                                  Unity Bank 
                       Melchor Realty, LLC.                                               Lou Reda Productions, LLC.
                       Jiorle's Office Supplies                                           Lafayette Ambassador Bank
                       Cruise Rite                                                                Corbenic Partners
                       Kay's Electric, LLC.                                                  Durnin's Heating & Plumbing Corp.

                             We thank all of you for your support to make the Firth Youth Center a success!
Please consider donating to the Firth Youth Center
At the FYC, your generous contribution is more than just a donation!  It is used to create a welcoming environment for every child who steps foot into our Center; allows us to bring unique programs into our facility for all to enjoy; and permits us to bring our children on field trip experiences they may not otherwise have access to attend. Each and every dollar gifted to the Firth Youth Center is treated with frugality and used in the best interest of the children we serve!
To discuss giving opportunities, contact our Executive Director at 908-454-7281 or kellys@firthyouthcenter.com
Make a donation in honor or memory of a loved one's birthday, anniversary, or
​any other reason and we'll send the card for you!
The Firth Youth Center is a private 501(c)(3) charitable organization devoted to serving the youth of Phillipsburg, NJ since 1954 through a wide variety of dynamic programming and educational and athletic opportunities.  The Firth Youth Center is committed to the Town of Phillipsburg and the betterment of our children and community. ​
108 Fleming Drive (f/k/a Anderson St), Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
For GPS, please use: 420 Wilson Street, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865

Phone: (908) 454-7281
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