Dedicated to Service
Some of the many charities that benefit from Rockaway Township UNICO's efforts
About Rockaway Township UNICO
Our Mission
To unite people of Italian heritage in an organization to perform charitable, patriotic, and educational deeds. UNICO’s motto, “Service Above Self” drives us to embody the true essence of UNICO.
The name “UNICO” means “unique” or “only one of its kind” in Italian, and the letters symbolize our core values: U for Unity, N for Neighborliness, I for Integrity, C for Charity, and O for Opportunity.
We would be thrilled to welcome you to join us and contribute to our mission.
Support Walking For Hope with Rockaway Township UNICO
Walking For Hope Walkathon to benefit JBWS
The Jersey Battered Women’s Service of Morris County (JBWS). It is a private, nonprofit agency that provides safety, support, and solutions for abuse for anyone who lives or works in primarily Morris County, NJ and faces issues of intimate partner abuse. National statistics from the CDC tell us that 1 in 4 women, 1 in 7 men and 1 in 3 teens will be victims of violence in their lifetime. In 2023, there were over 940 JBWS dispatches to police stations and emergency rooms to assist victims and almost 300 survivors and their children fleeing violence were housed in the emergency shelter in Morris County alone.
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A Time for Thanksgiving
Daniel Bell Citizenship Award
A Time for Thanksgiving
We donated many turkeys, along with sides donated by members to round out the meals, to the Rockaway Food Closet to help needy families enjoy a nice Thanksgiving meal with their families. Shown in the photo left to right are members Anthony Lanzerotti, Pat & Judi Ricucci, and Lou Pace.
Holiday Cheer
Daniel Bell Citizenship Award
A Time for Thanksgiving
We donated toys and gift cards to Rockaway Holiday Wishes to help local financially underprivileged children enjoy the Christmas Holiday. Shown in the photo left to right are Brenda Budd (Director of Holiday Wishes for Rockaway), and our members Barbara Turco, Rosalie Marmara and Toni Brisson.
Daniel Bell Citizenship Award
Daniel Bell Citizenship Award
Daniel Bell Citizenship Award
As a result of our Dan Bell Memorial Citizenship Event held in October, our Chapter donated $27,500 in December to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation to help families and responders impacted by the 9/11 Twin Towers situation. Shown in the photo left to right are our Chapter President Susanne Jackson, Joe Bell, Cheryl Capo and Ben Salerno (a volunteer and spokesperson from Tunnel to Towers).
Buon Natale!
Buon Natale!
Daniel Bell Citizenship Award
We then held our Chapter Christmas Party at Caffe Navona which was very well attended. We enjoyed meeting with each other and the excellent Italian food, music, and played games and held raffles. A really nice time was enjoyed by all.
Buon Natale!
Buon Natale!