I use today to commemorate Ile tOOth Annivorsary of tie Neighborhood House in Morristown. New lersey. The Neighborhood House. known as the "Nabs" among its clients. began in 1898 as a oneroom mission dedicated to easing the daily hardships of immigrant life among a growing number of ItalianAmerican families in Morristown. The building housing the mission burned down in 1901. and activities were soon moved to a more spacious. donated home. 1 he larger accommodations allowed Ilia mission to expand its work. and by 1908. then olficially named the Neighborhood House. these activities included tutonng in English. providing help in finding affordable housing. and classes in music. carpentry. and crafts. While corinuing its community outreach with the opening of Morristowns first baby clinic in 1915. tIhe Nabo was also Instrumental in the development of several local nonprofit organizations.
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