Family Assistance Resource Center of NJ

Donald Parrott passed away on Sunday morning January 26, 2025.
Don Parrott touched so many lives during his time with the Family Assistance Resource Center NJ (FARC).
He touched so many lives through his commitment to being there...in the moments when fire victims emerge out of a fire.
During his years with FARC, Don helped to collect and deliver furniture, appliances, clothing, footwear, children's toys and books, and food, to those who lost everything they owned.

He was a man of faith who spent time in prayer and the study of the Word. He also was a great listener and only offered advice based on God's Word.

Don was a former member of Evangel Church in Scotch Plains, New Jersey. He was a member of the church's Singles Ministry, the Getting to Know You ministry, the Men's ministry, and the Food Pantry and Homeless Ourreach Ministry.

His one fault, was his total devotion to the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Mets! Other than that...he was alright!

Don will be truly missed but his indomitable spirit will live on through those who had the pleasure of meeting and knowing him for the very special gift that the Lord sent into our lives. May He rest in peace and may his good deed follow him.

Today we celebrated my wife's birthday at the Highlawn in West Orange, Nj please wish her a Happy Birthday!

I received the Russ Berrie Foundation's Making A Difference Award today. It was truly a blessing to be recognized and to receive it on behalf of all of my FB friends who have supported the Family Assistance Resource Center NJ.
Please join me in applauding the nine other recipients of this award today.

FARC Drive-thru Christmas/Holiday Toy and Gifts Distribution to fire victims and families in need on Saturday, December 19th

FARC hosted its 4th Covid-19 Free Family Boutique on Saturday, October 3rd. Over 50 fire victims and needy families shopped free for clothing, footwear, linens, housewares. FARC provided each household with an additional gift bag. Each bag was filled with cleaning products, Baby wipes and diapers, Bounty paper towels, toilet paper, shaving cream, Gain fabric softener, Tide laundry pods, Shampoo and Conditioner, coloring books for the kids, and other items.
FARC distributed over $10,000 in goods.

FARC has been very busy during the pandemic, ensuring that seniors, veterans, families with dependent children, essential workers, and others in need, had access to food, clothing and essential resources during the pandemic. In addition, FARC assisted over 50 families who were victims of a fire during April, May, June, July and August 2020. If you would like to support the critical services we provide, please go to our website at www.farcnj.org and make donation of any amount.
Thank you!

FARC hosted two Free Family Boutiques during November and December for fire victims and families in need. We distributed 300 Children's coats at a value of $90 each and $30,000 in clothing, footwear and homegoods.

FARC hosted the FARC 2nd Annual Walk/Run for Lew at the Essex County Reservoir in West Orange. Participant from several states came together to raise over $10,000 to benefit FARC's Lew Mitchell 3rd Scholarship Fund.

Scenes from a fire in Orange the Monday after Mother's Day. FARC is providing assistance to the family.