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Local nonprofit Ride the Wave Foundation introduces homelessness outreach plan to Morris County board
Summary
Jeff Fisher introduced the Ride the Wave Foundation during public comment, described distributing sleeping bags, plans for a campus for people experiencing homelessness, and proposed transportation services to bridge access gaps.
Jeff Fisher, identifying himself as a representative of the Ride the Wave Foundation, introduced the nonprofit during the public‑comment period at the Morris County Board meeting on Oct. 8, 2025.
Fisher said the foundation was formed in June 2023 and described outreach efforts including distribution of more than 100 sleeping bags to people experiencing homelessness to build trust. He outlined a broad vision for an inclusive campus intended to serve people experiencing homelessness "a place where they could be accepted and not leave until they're feeling their best selves," and said the group plans a transportation service to address barriers people experiencing homelessness face in reaching services.
Fisher also described a podcast project intended to raise awareness and mentioned Project Dignity, stating he had spoken with Sheriff Gannon, the mayor and town council about the effort. He introduced a colleague, Jevon, as a co‑host and described the initiative as collaborative.
The board thanked Fisher for his comments and closed the public‑comment period. No county action or staff directive related to the foundation was recorded in the meeting transcript.
Next steps: Fisher and the Ride the Wave Foundation did not request a specific county vote or funding action during the public comment; any formal proposals or requests would need to be placed on a future agenda for board consideration.
