NJ Law firm and SMILE deliver bikes and smiles

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HOPATCONG – When 10 children in the area look under their Christmas trees this year, shiny, new bicycles and matching helmets will be waiting for them, thanks to the efforts of about 25 local elves.

The teams from the Law Firm of Gruber, Colabella, Thompson, Hiben & Montella and SMILE of Hopatcong – a 501(c)(3) non-profit group home for developmentally-disabled men – celebrated their joint holiday party on Wednesday differently than others typically do. Rather than gift exchanges, as Christmas music floated in the air of SMILE’s community room, the teams from each group rolled up their sleeves, opened their tool bags and assembled bicycles for six boys between the ages of 7 and 11 and four girls, between 4 and 9.

SMILE of Hopatcong residents bring smiles to lives they touch

Written by Jennifer Jean Miller
This article was originally published at NJ Herald

HOPATCONG – The SMILE of Hopatcong home, which has celebrated its first year in existence, was a dream that became a reality for a couple with future concerns about an independent and caring living environment for their developmentally-disabled son.

The topic was an eye-opener for Chris Colabella, vice president of the Board of Directors for SMILE of Hopatcong and partner of the law firm Gruber, Colabella, Thompson, Hiben & Montella.

Gruber Law & SMILE team up to Fulfill Christmas Wishes

The Christmas season is about giving and Gruber Law & SMILE of Hopatcong lend their helping hands. On December 20, 2018, the attorneys and staff of Gruber, Colabella, Thompson, Hiben & Montella, in conjunction with the staff and residents of the SMILE of Hopatcong, had a joint Christmas party with a very special purpose. The SMILE of Hopatcong is an organization that develops independent living facilities for developmentally disabled individuals. The SMILE home, located at 39 Lakeside Boulevard in Hopatcong, is located right next to the Hopatcong office of the law firm. The Christmas party took place in the community room...