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 at the SMILE house, and the goal was to construct 11 bicycles to be donated to Ginnie’s House of Newton, NJ to be given to the children they counsel.

In lieu of a grab bag, both organizations decided to purchase bicycle helmets to go along with the bicycles. On December 22, 2018, the bicycles were delivered to Ginnie’s House. The bicycles were picked up later that weekend by the parents of the recipients. We are told by Maryann Mitchell, the events coordinator at Ginnie’s House, that the parents were very appreciative and could not express their thanks enough.