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More Than Friends is a 501(c.3) non-profit organization located in Northern New Jersey. Our organization was founded in 1995 by a group of concerned Caribbean/American families and friends.

Our goal is to strengthen family life and structure through lectures, seminars, workshops and travel that promote; Health Awareness, Quality Education, Community Initiative, & Economic Empowerment.

More Than Friends holds numerous fundraising events throughout the year and we support and are actively involved in the following: March of Dimes - Walk America, "Verizon Reads" Volunteers, Passaic Community Health Fair, ESL Adult Teaching Volunteer, Cancer Patient Transport Volunteer, Mentor Volunteer, Celebration of Life Dinner & Dance, American Caner Society, Breast Cancer Walk Fundraising, & Relay for Life.

LATEST NEWS - 2007 Celebration of Life Dinner Dance a Huge Success

On November 10, 2007, the More Than Friends organization held our 2007 "Celebration of Life Dinner Dance". The event was a huge success and there was another tremendous showing of love and support. Each and every year the numbers have grown and we look forward to seeing them continue to grow and expect to see you at next year's dance.

On behlaf of all the members of More Than Friends, we wish to extend sincere thanks to Governor Jon S. Corzine (read his letter), all our corporate sponsors, advertising patrons, numerous families, and friends who continue to enthusiastically support us on our journey.

We further wish to give special thanks to the Conoco Phillips for their annual contribution to More Than Friends.