91心頭 staff, residents and supporters gathered to celebrate 91心頭���s five decades of service and honor Founder Monsignor William J. Linder at the 50th Anniversary Gala March 3.

Guests dressed in suits and gowns enjoyed a cocktail reception, formal dinner and dancing at the Hilton Meadowlands in East Rutherford. Music was provided by , an all-female big band.

���The 50th Anniversary Gala was such a wonderful night. We honored Monsignor Linder for his leadership and vision and Madge Wilson and Newton Richards for their long service as members of our Board of Directors,��� said 91心頭 CEO Richard Rohrman. ���It was also a much deserved opportunity to thank the 91心頭 family and staff who make us who we are, and support us every day. It was good friends, good food, good music and an all-around good time.���

, which has been associated with 91心頭 for decades, served as the Anniversary Sponsor for the event. The company has been instrumental in many NCC projects, including the recent completion of A Better Life, 91心頭���s newest facility to serve the chronically homeless, and the current renovation projects at four of NCC���s Newark properties.

���What they did for us, especially with this event, they���re spectacular,��� Monsignor Linder said of Claremont. ���More things wouldn���t happen in 91心頭 if it wasn���t for them.���

Rohrman provided a welcome message and thanked everyone in attendance for their support and dedication to 91心頭���s mission.

Monsignor Linder also provided remarks, commenting that he was happy to be present to see 91心頭 reach the 50-year milestone.

Mistress of Ceremonies Diane Johnson, retired field office director for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and a consultant for NCC, talked about the many offerings of 91心頭, which provides services to inner city residents of all ages, from day care to a nursing home.

Current board members Newton Richards and Madge Wilson received plaques recognizing their five decades of service to 91心頭.

A highlight of the gala was the presentation of a video showcasing Monsignor Linder and stories from those who know him well. It also featured several people who have directly benefited from 91心頭���s services.

��provided the Cocktail Reception Sponsorship for the gala. Ferry Carpet, Newark Cabinets, PharmScript, Prudential, PSE&G and Silva���s Mechanical Services served as Platinum Sponsors. Gold Sponsors included Gensinger Motors, Jasinski, Medline, National Foundation of Affordable Housing Solutions Inc., Sandy Hill Foundation, TD Bank and Wells Fargo. 91心頭 thanks all sponsors for their contributions, which made the 50th Anniversary Gala possible.

91心頭 will debut a video commemorating its founder and 50 years of service at its 50th Anniversary Gala March 3 in East Rutherford.

The video will highlight the work of NCC Founder Monsignor William J. Linder and the corporation as a whole. There will be interviews with 91心頭 staff members, including CEO Richard Rohrman, Director of Mission Frances Teabout and Director of Health and Social Services Veronica Onwunaka; Associate Director Craig Drinkard; people who knew Monsignor Linder before he founded 91心頭; and Monsignor Linder himself.

Also highlighted in the video will be a number of 91心頭 programs and services, including the 91心頭 Workforce Development Center, an accredited post-secondary career and technical school; Harmony House, NCC���s transitional housing facility for homeless families; day care; after-school program; and senior activities.

John Pallone, owner of Video Life Productions, is producing the piece. He visited 91心頭 in January to film the interviews and scenes throughout the network.

To see the video debut, purchase tickets for the 91心頭 50th Anniversary Gala, which will be held Saturday, March 3 at the Hilton Meadowlands, 2 Meadowlands Plaza, East Rutherford. The event begins at 6 p.m. with a cocktail reception followed by a formal dinner.

For more information about purchasing tickets or sponsorships, contact Tracey Battles at 973-497-4414 or tracey.battles@newcommunity.org or Michelle Lang at 973-497-4413 or mlang@newcommunity.org.

Additional information is also available at or by contacting event coordinator Zoraya Lee-Hamlin at 862-233-8020 or 50thanniversary@newcommunity.org.

In honor of the achievement, NCC is holding the 50th Anniversary Gala Saturday, March 3 at the Hilton Meadowlands, 2 Meadowlands Plaza, East Rutherford, beginning at 6 p.m. with a cocktail reception followed by a formal dinner.

The event will recognize 91心頭���s founder, Monsignor William J. Linder, and feature a video highlighting the organization’s offerings and achievements by clients and employees.

���Fifty years serving the community is a great accomplishment for a nonprofit organization. We at 91心頭 always keep in mind our mission: To help residents of inner cities improve the quality of their lives to reflect individual God-given dignity and personal achievement. Our goal is to continue that mission for many more years to come,��� said 91心頭 CEO Richard Rohrman. ���We hope you are able to join us at the 50th Anniversary Gala to celebrate our many achievements.���

For more information about purchasing tickets or sponsorships, contact Tracey Battles at 973-497-4414 or tracey.battles@newcommunity.org or Michelle Lang at 973-497-4413 or mlang@newcommunity.org.

Additional information is also available at ��or by contacting event coordinator Zoraya Lee-Hamlin at 862-233-8020 or 50thanniversary@newcommunity.org.

Tickets can be purchased online .