Our Mission

'It isn't easy to define Ramsey Responds.  You could call it a "niche" organization that helps people who have fallen through the cracks.  Or a Referral agency.  A non-profit an fund raising group, or a group that works with others to unify the community.  In fact, it's all of these things and more, and its members have been at is for almost five years now...'

'What is most noteworthy about Ramsey Responds is the degree to which such a loosely-knit organization can get so much good work done by taking advantage of all the organizations within a community.  In this way, Ramsey Responds serves not only to help families or individuals, but works to make the borough a place of greater connection and unity.' (Suburban News, Gina Perfetto)

Letter to the Editor from Harris M. Recht

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Dear Residents,

There is a small volunteer group in town known as Ramsey Responds... not more than twenty or so core members, but so much more in reality,

In our own way, we reflect the goodness, generosity, cooperation, and kindness of the whole community. We are there to serve with affection, concern and commitment those whose lives have been threatened or altered by illness, job loss, divorce or other circumstances

This year alone we have had Holiday Gift Giving, Clothing and Food drives, Mother's Day Remembrances, and Fundraisers that have afforded us the opportunity to support those in need and to be present in the lives of those who may not otherwise have answers in an emergency or alternatives in a time of need.

As much as we tell our recipients about you, we wish to publicly express our gratitude to the many community organizations and residents that have kept our wheels turning and our boat floating.....

We would, therefore, like to thank the Junior Women's Club which has given our requests and needs top priority. We would also like to express our heartfelt thanks to St. Paul's Church, Redeemer Lutheran Church, the Ramsey PTOs, Ramsey Rotary, and the Mayor and Council for their support, without which we could not fulfill our mission.

We would also like to thank the Knights of Columbus and Fire Department for giving us space for our events and RAIA and the Phone Center for their support and assistance. Similarly, we would like to thank the Department of Public Works for all the assistance that they have lent throughout the years, including most recently this past Saturday, during our Spring Cleaning event. We would also like to express our appreciation for Fieldstone Gallery for its support and for their sponsorship of the upcoming art show.

And, above all, we would like to thank each and every resident who has contributed, whether it be money, services, or items, including the many residents who have done so on an anonymous basis.

And so on behalf of Ramsey Responds, we wish to thank everyone sincerely for making us the fortunate ones to say......" we can help " "what do you need" and always see their reactions......smiles, joy on their faces and sometimes tears of gratitude.....

Ramsey does respond and that is what makes this community different.....special.....and a great place to live...................and so we sincerely say a heartfelt 'THANK YOU ' for the chance to fulfill our goal.

Ramsey does respond...... and so many people benefit

Harris M. Recht