JACKSON, NJ — Nearly one year after the disappearance of Mortimer “Morty” Mekhai Wortman, family members, friends, classmates, and supporters are coming together once again with a shared message: don’t stop searching and don’t lose hope.

A large community search party has been organized for November 8 at 10:00 a.m., with volunteers gathering at the Regional Day School in Jackson, the location where Morty was last seen before he vanished. According to organizers, participants should be prepared for a day-long search stretching until sunset and are encouraged to bring water, food, and dress in layers for extensive hiking through wooded terrain. The effort will focus on new areas that have not yet been thoroughly searched. [yahoo.com]

The search event flyer calls on the community to “help bring Mortimer home” and emphasizes the importance of neighbors, friends, and family members working together to spread awareness and continue looking for answers.

A Disappearance That Has Touched an Entire Community

Morty, a Rutgers University-New Brunswick senior and Jackson resident, was reported missing after disappearing on November 21, 2025. Investigators say surveillance footage showed the 22-year-old entering a vehicle in the parking lot of the Regional Day School in Jackson. His own vehicle was later discovered at the school parking lot. [yahoo.com], [nbcnews.com]

The Regional Day School is located adjacent to the vast Colliers Mills Wildlife Management Area, a heavily wooded preserve that has become the center of numerous volunteer search efforts over the past several months. [yahoo.com], [nbcnews.com]

Since Morty’s disappearance, his family has tirelessly advocated for continued searches, public awareness campaigns, and support from the community. Social media efforts, including the “Bring Morty Home” campaign, have helped keep his story in the public eye as loved ones continue seeking answers. [nbcnews.com], [newbrunswi…ktoday.com]

Family Refuses to Give Up Hope

According to reports, Morty’s mother, Johanna Reyes, has remained deeply involved in search efforts and continues to push forward despite the passage of time. Friends and relatives have repeatedly organized volunteer-led searches throughout the Jackson area, determined to find any clue that could help bring closure to the family. [nbcnews.com]

Friend Nicholas Moccio told reporters that volunteers are committed to leaving “no stone unturned” and remain hopeful that even the smallest piece of evidence could help move the investigation forward. Organizers of the November 7 search are hoping for a large turnout from residents who want to assist in the effort.

Community Answering the Call

The upcoming search serves as a reminder of the compassion and determination that can emerge when a community rallies around a family in need. Volunteers from across Ocean County and beyond are expected to participate, walking trails, searching wooded areas, distributing information, and helping keep awareness of Morty’s case alive. [yahoo.com]

For Morty’s family and friends, every search represents another opportunity to find answers and another chance to bring him home.

As the November 8 search approaches, organizers are encouraging anyone able to help to meet at the Regional Day School in Jackson at 10 a.m. and join the community effort in support of the Wortman family.

Anyone with information regarding the disappearance of Mortimer “Morty” Mekhai Wortman is urged to contact law enforcement authorities.