Rockaway Township Unico

Rockaway Township UNICO is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable service organization dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the Rockaway Township, NJ community. Operating under the motto "Service Above Self," the organization unites people of Italian heritage to perform charitable, patriotic, and educational initiatives that transform lives. The organization's core values—Unity, Neighborliness, Integrity, Charity, and Opportunity—guide every program and initiative they undertake. Rockaway Township UNICO administers education scholarships to deserving students, supports comprehensive programs for underprivileged and handicapped children, and funds critical research in mental health, cancer, and autism. The organization also provides substantial support to St. Jude's Children's Hospital and partners with community organizations like Kiwanis of the Rockaways to extend their charitable reach. Throughout the year, Rockaway Township UNICO organizes civic engagement activities, celebrates Italian heritage through community events, and responds to local needs through targeted donation drives. Their recent initiatives have included supporting the Tunnel to Towers Foundation to assist families and first responders affected by tragedy, distributing holiday gifts to financially underprivileged children, and collecting essential items for veterans. As a non-political and non-sectarian organization, Rockaway Township UNICO welcomes members of Italian heritage and those married into Italian families who share their commitment to service. The organization's leadership, including President Suzanne Jackson, actively coordinates events and fundraising efforts that strengthen the social fabric of Rockaway Township, NJ while addressing critical community needs.