NEW JERSEY - March 11th, 2010
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FROM: HOMELESS TO INDEPENDENCE INC.
It is with great pleasure that we announce that Homeless To Independence Inc., an all
volunteer faith-based non-profit 501©3, in collaboration with KEEPSAKES BY FAITH, LLC
are in the process of collecting food for their 1st ANNUAL FOOD DRIVE.
We are in need of YOUR help! We need food collection points throughout the GREAT
STATE OF NEW JERSEY to be set up AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!! Please do not hesitate to
reach out to us to set up your point today!
The food and items collected will be distributed to single mothers and single fathers,
seniors in extreme need, smaller food pantries and anyone in need due to manmade or
natural disaster within all 21-counties.
Non-perishable items we need collected:
• Sugar Free Foods
• Salt Free Foods
• Vinegar
• Flour
• Sugar
• Salt
• Cooking Oil
• Spaghetti Sauce & Pastas
• Canned Vegetables, Soups
• Baby foods for all ages
• Baby Diapers for all sizes
• Baby Wipes
• Personal Hygiene Products including Feminine Products
• Household Cleaning Products including Bleach
Here is a list of drop-off points:
Affitity Federal Credit Union locations:
* 1342 Centennial Ave., Piscataway, NJ; 800-325-0808 ext. 7259
* Mountain View Blvd., Basking Ridge, NJ; 800-325-0808 ext. 7208
* Rt. 206 & Lamington Road, 1520 Route 206, Bedminster, NJ; 800-325-8081 ext. 7237
* 235 Ridgedale Ave., Cedar Knolls, NJ; 800-325-0808 ext. 7232
* 25 Pocono Rd., Denville, NJ; 973-625-6699 * 400 W. Blackwell St., Dover, NJ; 973-537-3850
* 275 US-202/31 South Flemington, NJ; 800-325-0808 ext. 3550
* 315 Route 206, Suite 501,Hillsborough, NJ; 800-325-0808 ext. 7390
* 1860 Rt. 35 South, Middletown, NJ; 800-325-0808 ext. 3561
* 1098 Mt. Kemble Ave. Morristown, NJ; 800-325-0808 ext. 3770
* 598 Central Ave., New Providence, NJ; 800-325-0808 ext. 3982
*15 E. Midland Ave., Paramus, NJ; 800-325-0808 ext. 7264
and:
CENTURY 21 Moretti Realty, 852 Easton Ave., Somerset, NJ 08873; 732-828-3700
and:
Premier Family Physicians, LLC, 1527-A State Highway 27 North, Somerset, NJ 08873; 732-745-9900
and:
Catholic Charities/Church of the Sacred Hearts
Alice Bandelt, 56 Troop Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901; 732-545-1681(ext.1)
and:
Blacks Cleaners, Inc. 320 Rues Lane, East Brunswick, NJ 08816 Phone: 732-257-1390
and:
Family Doctors Associates, P.A., 1667 Oak Tree Road, Edison, NJ 08820; 732-767-0809
And:
13-45 Sperber Rd Apt D, Fair Lawn, NJ 201-773-8374
Needs an advance call for dropoff time.
Shilamida Kupershteyn , Event Specialist 201-410-1756
www.extravevents.com
and:
RAFFA Inc., 519 Sicklerville Rd, Suite 4, Sicklerville, NJ 08081
856 404-9528
and:
226 West State Street, Trenton, NJ 08608 9am – 5pm Monday thru Friday
Contact: Kari Osmond or Janet Myricks at 609-292-0500
and:
Intregrity Staffing locations:
1. 1120 Route 73 South, Suite 100, Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054
2. 553 Beckett Road, Suite 403, Swedesboro, NJ 08085
Both locations are open Monday thru Friday 8am to 5:30pm
YOUR LOCATION CAN BE ADDED STILL....
Homeless To Independence Inc. in collaboration with Keepsakes by Faith LLC are experienced with mass
collections and distribution – most recently we ran a most successful statewide coat drive this past
November/December 2009.
PLEASE PARTNER WITH US AND CALL US TO SET YOUR SITE UP IMMEDIATELY. CALL:
• Ann Martin-Frey at 1-609-575-8048
• Faith Saunders 1-908-313-5900
Pickup of your collected items will be on a flexible schedule to accommodate your needs.
There are so many people in need in our state, with funding diminishing in every direction we all need to pull
together and help one another.
You are more than welcome to call me at anytime – day or evening – weekends also – Ann 1-609-575-8048
Thank you.
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Centenary United Methodist Church
108 North Union Street Lambertville, N.J. 08530
www.lambertvillecucm.org
Presents
The 7th Annual Irish Music Festival
Traditional Irish Music, Food, and Fun!
PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE
CENTENARY OUTREACH MISSIONS.
Featuring Traditional Irish Music by
“The Irish Jigolos”
Intermission Refreshments
(included in ticket price)
Corned Beef Sandwiches
Coleslaw and Baked Beans
Irish Soda Bread
Wheat Rolls Kaiser Rolls
Shamrock Cookies
and Cupcakes
Coffee, Tea, Water, Soda.
4pm, Sunday, March 14th
Adult Tickets $12.50
Children Under 12 Free
For ticket information call
609-397-4129
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LEARN ABOUT ANIMALS, STAMPS, BIRD WATCHING, NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY, GEOLOGY, INSECTS, WATER,
GARDENING, PETS, COMPOSTING, PUBLIC SPEAKING AND MORE AT THE ESSEX COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL
CENTER
Essex County Executive DiVincenzo Invites Children and Families to Expand their Understanding and
Appreciation of the Environment
Roseland, NJ - A variety of programs are being offered at the Essex County Environmental Center during the
month of March that will teach children and adults about nature and help them gain a greater appreciation
and understanding of our environment. Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. invites children
and adults to visit the Environmental Center where they can enjoy an enriching recreational experience
through nature and conservation activities.
“Our Environmental Center has become the premiere location for environmental education and nature
appreciation. With the help of our partner groups, our dynamic schedule of events and activities will
captivate all ages,” DiVincenzo said. “Walk in our woods, discover habitats, get pointers on gardening, learn
about nature photography and much more. It’s all about nature and it’s all at our Environmental Center,” he
added.
Events scheduled for March are as follows:
“Green Thumb Club - Gardening for Health and Nutrition” is for children ages 7 to 12. Participants will learn
how to garden for optimal plant growth, production and food quality and gardening methods that keep the
soil and land healthy. Each class provides self-contained concepts, so participants may choose individual
sessions or attend the entire six-month club which provides a complete health and nutrition program for the
young gardener. Advance registration and payment is required. For information, call 973-228-8776. Cost is
$8 per child per session (includes a $2 materials fee). Green Thumb Club will be held as follows:
Date: Wednesdays – March 24, April 7 & 21, May 5 & 19
Time: 3:45 p.m.
Place: Essex County Environmental Center
621B Eagle Rock Avenue
Roseland, NJ
“Birding Hike in Essex County South Mountain Reservation” is presented by the New Jersey Audubon
Society. Participants will hike several trails in search of winter birds and early signs of spring. Target
species include Black Vulture, Pileated Woodpecker and many forest birds. Meet in the Essex County Turtle
Back Zoo parking lot. Space is limited. Cost is $6 for NJAS members and $8 for non-members. Contact Kelly
Wenzel at 973-226-6082 for more information and to register. Birding Hike is scheduled as follows:
Date: Thursday, March 11, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Place: Essex County Turtle Back Zoo
560 Northfield Avenue
West Orange, NJ
“4-H Environmental Kids Club” is for children in grades 2nd through 5th. The environment is filled with
things big and small, that surprise and help us. Join the 4-H Club each month to see how much fun it is to
learn about the world. Advance registration is required. For more information, please call 4-H at 973-228-
3785. 4-H Environmental Kids Club will be held as follows:
Date: Thursday, March 11, 2010
Time: 4 p.m.
Place: Essex County Environmental Center
Garibaldi Hall
621A Eagle Rock Avenue
Roseland, NJ
The deadline to enter the “Passaic River Poster Contest” is Friday, March 12 by 5 p.m. Not everyone is aware
that the Passaic River has a long and vibrant history in Essex County, offering Native Americans, European
settlers and modern industry all of the necessities to thrive. To promote awareness of the Passaic River and
the great strides that have been made to improve is ecosystem and preserve its natural history, the Essex
County Environmental Center and its partner agencies are sponsoring a poster contest for 6th grade Essex
County students. Please call the Center for details at 973-228-8776.
“NJ Audubon Society Family Program - Maple Sugaring Fun” is appropriate for children in grades K-5.
Participants will search the grounds of the Environmental Center for Sugar Maple trees. They will “tap” a
maple tree, collect sap, and make maple syrup, and then return to the center for hot chocolate and sugar
snacks. Advance registration is required. For information, call 973-226-6082. Cost is $5 for NJAS members
and $7 for non-members. Maple Sugaring Fun will be held as follows:
Date: Saturday, March 13, 2010
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Place: Essex County Environmental Center
621B Eagle Rock Avenue
Roseland, NJ
“Clover Pet Club” is geared for children grades kindergarten to 2nd grade who love animals and want to
learn how to take care of them. Participants will learn about pets and small animals. Non-pet owners are
welcome. Advance registration is required. For more information, please call 4-H at 973-228-3785. Clover
Club will be held as follows:
Date: Saturdays, March 13, 2010
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Place: Essex County Environmental Center
621B Eagle Rock Avenue
Roseland, NJ
“Outside Nature Discoveries” is for children ages 5 to 6. Venture into the wooded wetland by the
Environmental Center with magnifiers, trowels, containers and more to observe living things in their
environment. The curriculum is not structured, and students will discover as they explore and document
their observations in a journal. Dress for the weather as all classes will be outside. Advance registration and
payment is required. For information, call 973-228-8776. Cost is $6 per child per session. Outside Nature
Discoveries will be held as follows:
Date: Mondays, March 15 and 29, 2010
Time: 4 p.m.
Place: Essex County Environmental Center
621B Eagle Rock Avenue
Roseland, NJ
“Green Kids Club” is for children ages 7 to 14. Discover all areas of environmental science with hands-on
fun and service projects. Space is limited. Advance registration and payment is required. For information,
call 973-228-8776. Cost is $6 per child per session (additional material fees may apply). Green Kids Club will
be held as follows:
Date: Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Time: 4 p.m.
Place: Essex County Environmental Center
621B Eagle Rock Avenue
Roseland, NJ
“4-H Stamp Club” is for children in 4th through 7th grades. Pocahontas, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and
Rachel Carson all been honored on US Postal Stamps. Stamps have been moving mail around since the
middle of the 19th century. Start a collection today. Advance registration is required. For information, please
call 4-H at 973-228-3785. 4-H Stamp Club will be held as follows:
Date: Thursday, March 18, 2010
Time: 4 p.m.
Place: Essex County Environmental Center
Garibaldi Hall
621A Eagle Rock Avenue
Roseland, NJ
“Woodcock Walk” is presented by the New Jersey Audubon Society. Participants will take a short, evening
hike at a nearby county park to look for these secretive spring migrants and their strange mating flights.
Dress warmly and bring a flashlight and sturdy shoes, as wet conditions may be encountered. Meet at the
Essex County Environmental Center. The hike is free. Contact Kelly Wenzel at 973-226-6082 for more
information and to register. Woodcock Walk is scheduled as follows:
Date: Thursday, March 18, 2010
Time: 7 p.m.
Place: Essex County Environmental Center
621B Eagle Rock Avenue
Roseland, NJ
“Birding Hike in the Canoe Brook Reservoir” is presented by the New Jersey Audubon Society. A special trip
only available twice a year, the Canoe Brook Reservoir is a wonderful staging area for ducks and geese on
their way north. This is also an excellent place for raptors. Space is limited. Registration is required. Cost is
$6 for NJAS members and $8 for non-members. Contact Kelly Wenzel at 973-226-6082 for more information
and to register. Birding Hike is scheduled as follows:
Date: Saturday, March 20, 2010
Time: 8 a.m.
Place: Location to be announced with registration
“World Water Day” will raise awareness about Earth's most precious resource, WATER. Participants will
enjoy playing water games and other hands-on fun! Advance registration is required by calling 973-228-
8776. Cost is $6 per child, $8 per adult or $18 per family. World Water Day will be held as follows:
Date: Saturday, March 20, 2010
Time: 12 Noon
Place: Essex County Environmental Center
621B Eagle Rock Avenue
Roseland, NJ
“Introduction to Vegetable Gardening for Families” is an opportunity for families to learn about vegetables
that can be grown in your garden. Kids will learn about different vegetables and how they grow. Adults will
leave with a general knowledge of how to plant a garden as well as a pack of vegetable plants and a package
of seeds. Advance registration is required. For information, call 973-228-8776. Cost is $18 per family plus $7
materials fee. Vegetable Gardening will be held as follows:
Date: Saturday, March 20, 2010
Time: 12 Noon
Place: Essex County Environmental Center
Garibaldi Hall
621A Eagle Rock Avenue
Roseland, NJ
“Horticulture for Seniors” is presented by the Master Gardeners of Essex County. Each program date offers a
different craft, including designing a terrarium for your home, learning about plant propagation, and making
a container garden for yourself or a friend. Advance registration is required. For information, call 973-731-
0717. This program is free. Horticulture for Seniors will be held as follows:
Date: Monday, March 22, 2010
Time: 1 p.m.
Place: Essex County Environmental Center
621A Eagle Rock Avenue
Garibaldi Hall
Roseland, NJ
“New Jersey Woodturners” will be presented by the New Jersey Woodturners Association. Discover the
wonders of creating art from found pieces of wood, wood species, and turning tips and techniques. Topics
vary month to month; call the Environmental Center for details. Cost is $8 per adult and free for NJWA
members. New Jersey Woodturners will be held as follows:
Date: Monday, March 22, 2010
Time: 7 p.m.
Place: Essex County Environmental Center
Garibaldi Hall
621A Eagle Rock Avenue
Roseland, NJ
“4-H Young Gardeners Club” is for children in grades 1-8. Have you ever wondered how vegetables and
flowers grow? Where spaghetti sauce comes from? How you can find a rainbow in a garden? Come join the
Young Gardener's 4-H Club to find the answers to these questions and many more. Advance registration is
required. For information, call 973-228-3785. 4-H Young Gardeners Club will be held as follows:
Date: Tuesdays, March 23, 2010
Time: 4 p.m.
Place: Essex County Environmental Center
621A Eagle Rock Avenue
Garibaldi Hall
Roseland, NJ
“Beginner Knitting Lessons” is appropriate for ages 13 and up. Participants will receive instruction from
Jane and Maggie Murphy of Cool Green Fibers in casting on, knit and purl stitches (the basic stitches for all
knitting), and binding off. After completing both classes, students will have the ability and materials needed
to complete their very own hand-knitted scarf. Advance registration is required by calling 973-228-8776.
Cost is $75 per person (includes both classes and all necessary materials). Beginner Knitting Classes will be
held as follows:
Dates Tuesdays, March 23 and 30, 2010
Time: 6 p.m.
Place: Essex County Environmental Center
621B Eagle Rock Avenue
Roseland, NJ
“GeesePeace Training Seminar” is presented by GeesePeace staff. Essex County is part of a larger regional
effort of State, County and local governments in the tri-state area working to humanely manage its Canada
Geese populations. This seminar is targeted to address these issues with municipalities, school districts,
homeowner associations, golf course managers and property managers. If there is a water body on your
property or in your community, it is likely geese will be nesting and molting there. This is a free and open to
the public. For information, call 973-228-8776. GeesePeace Training Seminar will be held as follows:
Date: Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Times: 9 a.m. OR 7 p.m.
Place: Essex County Environmental Center
621B Eagle Rock Avenue
Roseland, NJ
“Grow Your Own Salad” is offered by the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Essex County. The basics of creating
a small vegetable/salad garden will be introduced. Harvest your own tomatoes, lettuce and cucumbers this
year to enjoy with family and friends. Participants will be given an heirloom tomato plant to begin their salad
garden. Advance registration is required. For information, call 973-228-8776. Cost is $8 per adult and $18 per
family. Grow Your Own Salad will be held as follows:
Date: Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Time: 7 p.m.
Place: Essex County Environmental Center
Garibaldi Hall
621A Eagle Rock Avenue
Roseland, NJ
“Rock-N-Roll Geology Club” is geared for children ages 7 to 12. Revel in the fascinating formations of Earth’
s geologic creations. Hands-on club activities include exploring local geology, discovering what’s in local
soil, and identifying rocks and minerals. Space is limited. Advance registration and payment is required. For
information, call 973-228-8776. Cost is $6 per child per session (additional material fees may apply). Rock-N-
Roll Geology Club is scheduled as follows:
Date: Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Time: 4 p.m.
Place: Essex County Environmental Center
621B Eagle Rock Avenue
Roseland, NJ
“Outdoor Adventure Club” is for children ages 7 to 11. The hour will be directed by club members under the
guidance of a Staff Naturalist who will facilitate all free-play activities. Activities may include building forts,
collecting firewood, skipping rocks, telling stories, digging for critters, spotting wildlife, playing tag and more.
Dress for the weather as all classes will be outside. Advance registration and payment is required. For
information, call 973-228-8776. Cost is $6 per child per session. Outdoor Adventure Club will be held as
follows:
Date: Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Time: 4 p.m.
Place: Essex County Environmental Center
621B Eagle Rock Avenue
Roseland, NJ
Registration is required for all programs at the Essex County Environmental Center, unless otherwise noted.
For more information or to register, please call 973-228-8776.
The Essex County Park System was created in 1895 and is the first county park system established in the
United States. The Park System consists of more than 6,000 acres and has 20 parks, five reservations, an
environmental center, a zoo, ice skating rink, roller skating rink, three public golf courses, golf driving
range, three off-leash dog facilities, a castle and the Presby Memorial Iris Gardens.
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Expungement Workshops
New eligibility requirements for expungements of criminal and juvenile delinquency records will go into
effect next month. Even if individuals have previously been unable to clear their criminal records, these
new laws may help them.
Friday, March 12, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at the Trenton Housing Authority Community Room, 875 New Willow
Street, Trenton, NJ.
NOTE these are new dates due to the weather. If you preregistered for this event, your registration will carry
over to the next corresponding date. New registrants, please call the Office of Senator Shirley Turner at 609-
530-3277.
Project Homeless Connect – Thursday, July 8, 2010
On Thursday, July 8, 2010 the Trenton/Mercer Continuum of Care (CoC) will conduct our bi-annual one-day
event, Project Homeless Connect. We are seeking volunteers to help set-up, to serve food, pass out items,
and act as guides and survey takers. We are seeking donations of new socks, sneakers, boots and personal
care items. To volunteer or donate please contact: Tarry Truitt, ttruitt@merceralliance.org or at (609) 844-
1008.
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Green Opportunities Overview, Part 1 - Green Jobs Jersey
Alternative Energy, Food & Community Capital
Type: Meetings - Business Meeting
Date: Sunday, March 14, 2010
Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm
Location: Beanwood Coffee Latin Bistro
Street: 222 Farnsworth Avenue
City/Town: Bordentown, NJ
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DescriptionOn Sunday, March 14, Priscilla Hayes from the Rutgers Solid Waste Resource Renewal Group;
Rob Benjamin from Sustainable Hamilton; and Eric Hansel of EMG Green will participate as panelist for
Green Jobs Jersey's first of a series of forums designed to stimulate thought and dialog around the question
- "What's Greening Your Industry or Company?".
This session will take place from 10:30am until 12 noon at Beanwood Coffee Latin Bistro, located at 222
Farnsworth Avenue in Bordetown New Jersey. The meeting is free and open to the general public with a
donation to the New Jersey Division of Salvation Army's Haiti relief, recovery and relocation effort. Please
RSVP by reply email or by phone at 609-379-2885 or on-line at http;//www.gjjwastestreamsolutions.
eventbrite.com.
Topics on March 14 will include:
* From Food Waste to Renewable Energy
* Sustainable Community Capital from Re-purposed Land, Buildings and Waste
* Eco-Friendly Waste-Stream Solutions in the Casino Gaming Industry
Our survey will scan multiple industry sectors in the state of New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania and the
greater Philadelphia metropolitan region by documenting current trends and better practices in five areas of
green impact:
* Food;
* Energy;
* Transportation;
* Environment (natural);
* Buildings (home, commercial and institutional)
We are surveying at least twenty (20) industry groups' by defining and assessing the impacts that one or
more of the five areas of impact described above are having in each respective industry/company.
Contact us at info@localwisdomcommunications.com or call 609-379-2885 for more early-bird details about
being a group leader, sponsor, on-the-ground forum host. or special adviser for our Green Jobs Jersey
Green Asset Survey.
Sponsors include:
AgServe Sustainable Land Management (http://www.agserve.net/),
Heats In Mind LLC (http://www.heartsinmind.net/),
Drew Cifrodelli (http://www.cifrodelli.info/)
Personal Empowerment Communication
(http://www.facebook.com/localwisdomcommunications?ref=profile#!/PersonalEmpowermentComm?ref=ts)
The BACH Foundation (http://www.bachfoundation.org/)
We invite sponsor inquiries at sponsors@weareboost.org or 609-379-2885.
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2010 BUSINESS BAZAAR & EXPO NETWOKING EVENT
SAVE THE DATE:
Thursday, April 22, 2010
RNSBDC ANNUAL BUSINESS
BAZAAR & EXPO NETWORKING EVENT
TIME: 3:00PM - 7:00PM
LOCATION:
Rutgers-Newark Campus
Robson Campus Center, Room 255-257
365 Martin Luther King Blvd.
Newark, NJ 07102
VENDORS WANTED..!
For vendor packages contact:
Shivon Scott at: 973-353-5950 or Email: rnsbdc@newark.rutgers.edu
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CELEBRITY FRIDAY'S
Start Time: Friday, March 19, 2010 at 9:00pm
End Time: Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 2:00am
Location: D'PLACE ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX, 50 CRESCENT PLACE (RT 130 NORTH, GLOUCESTER NJ
DescriptionIT'S GOING DOWN FRIDAY MARCH 19TH 2010, CELEBRITY FRIDAY'S WITH PERFORMANCES BY
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CELEBRITY HOST FOR THE EVENING IKEY-C FROM SOULSONIC FORCE AND SPECIAL K FROM THE
AWESOME II RADIO SHOW WILL BE IN THE BUILDING. DJ'S JONATHAN AND CUTLAS WILL WARM IT UP AND
THE HEAVYHITTER DJ KAM WILL SHUT DOWN. TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW BY CALLING 646 243-2203 OR
609 914-1472 OR YOU CAN PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE STARTING 02/24/10 AT NEXTLEVELENT.ORG,
HEAVYHITTERDJKAM.COM, PRETTYBOYENTERTAINMENT.COM
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Annual Grand Ball
Celebration of Women
Type: Causes - Fundraiser
Network: Global
Date: Sunday, March 28, 2010
Time: 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Maplewood Women's Club
Street: 60 Woodland Road
City/Town: Maplewood, NJ
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DescriptionThe Vashti School for Future Leaders presents its
LEAD out LOUD
mentoring group for girls ages 9 - 23.
We present this Grand Ball each year and award scholarship money, gifts and prizes.
Please come join us as we celebrate our girls present themselves to society as young ladies!
We need your support.
Tickets are $30.00 for adults/ $10 children 12 & under
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Save the Date!
March 24 - 28 - The 79th Annual Bryn Mawr-Wellesley Book Sale, a popular community event, will take place
from March 24th to March 28th this year at the Princeton day School.
April 16 - The 2010 Education and Research Conference: New Directions in Research and Care, one of the
largest professional conferences in the tri-state area with a dedicated focus on the care and treatment of
Alzheimer's disease and related disorders at The Palace at Somerset Park, Somerset.
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The NJ Small Business Development Center at Kean University has partnered with the City of Elizabeth to
offer a series of bi-weekly workshops at the Elizabeth Business Resource Center.
If you have ever considered self-employment-starting your own business, -or have a hobby or skill you'd like
to generate some income from -
─or ─
If you have a business and need some ideas on how to grow it in this stalled economy -
These FREE, informative workshops are for you!
NOTE: FREE one-on-one Counseling also available at the
Business Resource Center, CALL (908) 737-4220
Speaker: Reps. from NJ SBDC at Kean University
Place: NJ Department of Labor Bldg., 2nd floor, Conf. Room #2, Business Resource Center, 921 Elizabeth
Ave., Elizabeth, NJ
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
CONTACT: Clem at SBDC at Kean University (908) 737-4220
─ADVANCED REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED ─
Featured Article
SCHEDULE OF TUESDAY TOPICS:
March 16: Understanding Gov't Loans
March 30: ABC's of Starting a Business
April 6: Making Money from a Hobby
April 20: Investing in Real Estate in Today's Market
May 4: Becoming a Consultant
May 18: Creating a Business Plan
June 1: Investing in Real Estate in Today's Market
June 15: Are You Ready for Financing?
June 29: ABC's of Starting a Business
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COME AND CELEBRATE
National Council of Negro Women, Inc.
PLAINFIELD/SCOTCH PLAINS SECTION
11th ANNUAL JAZZ BRUNCH
SATURDAY, MARCH 27th, 2010 AT 11AM-3PM
L’Affaire
1099 Rte.22 East, Mountainside, NJ 07092
Ticket $ 65.00 Brunch Served
Per person 11:30 – 1:30PM
Our Special Honoree, Norma Paige, Ph.D
Live Music by Infinity
Door Prizes
TICKET CONTACT:
Corine Jordan 908-380-7445 Barbra Page 908-405-3408 Joan H. Johnson 908-222-1778
Ages 12 & under Ticket $ 25.00
No Tickets Sold at Door
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Coat Drive
Our “Share the Warmth” Coat Drive has almost, but not quite, overwhelmed us. We stopped counting a
couple of weeks ago at over 1100 coats and they’ve still been coming in steady. We have distributed
approximately 900 coats locally so far and coats are still available at all Community Kitchen functions four
times every week. But we have an abundance in inventory that we wish to share with anybody in need.
We are pleased to report that the demand in the local community has diminished greatly with your
contributions and we are now looking towards neighboring communities to share in the offering that
everybody has made available. We’ve shared coats with churches in the Trenton and Flemington areas and
we are now looking for more outlets to help us with the distribution. If you, or your church or organization,
know of anybody that is in need of winter clothing please let us know. We will be pleased to make
arrangements to get coats to you for distribution.
We continue to receive men’s, women’s, and kids coats in all sizes and more styles and colors than we could
possibly list. It is tempting for us to end contributions as our inventory is high but as long as the local
community continues to contribute to the program we will continue to do our part in facilitating the
distribution program. Our inventory is high so we encourage you to come in for a free shopping spree in our
coat rooms. You may even get a free lunch to go with your free coat.
Free coats are available at all Community Kitchen functions: Monday ESL from 7-9pm, Wednesday
luncheons from 11am– 1:30pm, Thursday ESL from 7-9pm, and Sunday brunch from 11am-12:30pm.
Our sincere thanks go to everybody that has contributed to the program and made it such a successful
venture.
The Community Kitchen is conveniently located in The Centenary United Methodist Church at 108 N. Union
Street in Lambertville. We’re open every Wednesday from 11:30 to 1:30 and every Sunday
from 11am to 12:30. We look forward to your visit.
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Clark Kiwanis Spaghetti Dinner All Proceed Benefits Clark Kiwanis Scholarships and
Charitable Programs
Date: Sunday March,17,2010 Time: 12noon - 4pm Place: Zion Lutheran Church
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2010 Home and Garden Tour - Burlington, NJ
Saturday May 15th from 1-5pm
For info on the tour, advance tickets, special group rates, etc call 609-387-9245
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Outreach Opportunity
Hillsdale Helping Hand Food Pantry
2009 was a great year for volunteers at the Hillsdale Helping Hand Food Pantry. A number of people have
said that they enjoy this local ministry to our neighbors from Hillsdale, Westwood, and Emerson.
Pascack Bible Church is part of the cooperative ministry of the four Hillsdale Christian churches. For your
information the number of clients served in:2007 was 3054; 2008 was 3814; and 2009 was 5357.
Four or five people are needed to serve for an hour and a half, occasionally, on a Monday night. If you would
be interested in volunteering your time and energy to the pantry, and for more details, please contact Nancy
Illian: 201-666-3336 or 7.illian@gmail.com.
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SAVE THE DATE:
Thursday, April 22, 2010
RNSBDC ANNUAL
BUSINESS BAZAAR & EXPO NETWORKING EVENT
TIME:
3:00PM - 7:00PM
LOCATION:
Rutgers-Newark Campus
Robson Campus Center
VENDORS WANTED..............!
Call: 973-353-5950
Email: rnsbdc@newark.rutgers.edu
BUSINESS AROUND ESSEX COUNTY
NEXT CYCLE
January 28, 2010 through March 25, 2010
Program is FREE, but Registration is REQUIRED.
For further information and to RSVP, please call 973.621.2011 or email
bondingreadiness@essexcntynj.org
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Today's National and global economic climate has shifted some of the rules of Real Estate.
Many of the do-it-yourself methods no longer apply. “First Wednesdays” is an educational
series on this basic and sophisticated industry, designed to help your real estate purchase or sales
experience be a successful one.
Coldwell Banker Park Avenue Realty has designed a series of workshops and seminars to be presented on
the First Wednesdays of each month. These sessions are held throughout the year. Beginning January 6,
2010, each session will be presented from 7:00 to 8:30 PM and will feature professionals from all aspects of
the Real Estate Transaction. Each seminar will feature the opportunity to begin a credit counseling program,
become immediately pre-approved for a mortgage and offer help pr counseling to existing homeowners. In
addition, each session will feature properties available for immediate sale or rent to own.
Our goal is to assist all who are desirous of homeownership or investing in Real Estate or saving their home
from foreclosure and to educate the consumer during the entire home buying process.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Financial Freedom
7:00pm to 8:30pm
Making Your Investments Work For You. Tax Advantages of Home Ownership. Have you filed your taxes for
2009? Last minute tax tips from a Certified Tax Preparer. There will be a separate meeting for the First Time
Homebuyers club.
Wednesday, May 5, 2009
Preventing Foreclosure
7:00pm to 8:30pm
Surviving the mortgage crises. Are you at risk of losing your home to foreclosure now or in the future? Find
out if you are eligible for a mortgage loan modification or a forbearance agreement. Find help and resource
dedicated to foreclosure prevention - There will be a separate meeting for the First Time Homebuyers club.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Save the Dream
7:00pm to 8:30pm
Local, State and Federal resources available to keep as many families as possible out of foreclosure. Help for
those that need legal assistance. Tips on how to contact and what to say to your mortgage company. When
would bankruptcy be an option? Speak with a certified housing counselor. There will be a separate meeting
for the First Time Homebuyers club.
SUMMER VACATION - July, August & September
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Save the Dream
7:00pm to 8:30pm
Having trouble making your mortgage payments? Find out if you are eligible for a Loan Modification or
Forbearance Agreement. YES YOU CAN save your home from foreclosure. Speak with a certified housing
counselor. There will be a separate meeting for the First Time Homebuyers club.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Home Buyers Assistance & Grant Programs
7:00pm to 8:30pm
Introduction to the New Jersey First Time Homebuyers programs, down payment and closing cost assistance.
The best source for the rehab loans. YES, Buy It & Fix It There will be a separate meeting for the First Time
Homebuyers club.
DECEMBER CELEBRATION - Watch for Details
Register in Advance! To Register Today!
•In Person: 1015 Park Ave. Plainfield
•By Phone: 908-251-6450
•Online: www.cbparkavenuerealty.com
•By E-Mail: sandra.jackson1@coldwellbanker.com
Coldwell Banker ® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. An Equal
Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Each Office Is Independently Owned and Operated Except
Offices Owned and Operated By NRT Incorporated.
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Walkers and Crutches Available
Recently we have been receiving a lot of walkers and crutches and I was wondering if you
ever have clients in need of such items. If so, we would be glad to donate some of them for your clients.
Just let me know.
Thanks and best to you.
Geri
Geri LaPlaca, Director
Your ReSource, Inc.
8 Industry Court
Ewing, NJ 08638
(P) 609-530-1513
(F) 609-530-1514
glaplaca@yourresourcenj.org
www.yourresourcenj.org
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The $8,000 first-time home buyer tax credit past its original November 30 deadline, and it will now be
available through April 30, 2010. Additionally, existing homeowners who have lived in their homes for at
least five consecutive years out of the last eight will be eligible for a credit that can total $6,500. Other de...
tails of that amendment are as follows:
Prospective purchasers with binding contracts in place as of April 30, 2010 will be allowed an additional 60
days to complete the transaction. Credit remains at $8,000 for first-time purchasers. No change to definition
of first-time purchaser. Income limits are expanded to $125,000 on a single return and $225,000 on a joint
return.
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The New Jersey Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides subsidies to help low-
income families and individuals meet home heating and medically necessary cooling costs. LIHEAP funds can
also be used for energy crisis intervention and low cost residential weatherization and other energy related
home repairs. Applications are accepted beginning on November 1 and ending on March 31 for both heating
and cooling assistance costs. Persons applying for LIHEAP should present: Social Security Card, Driver's
license or birth certificate, Proof of residence, Current fuel/utility bill showing account number and the
name, address, telephone number of the dealer, proof of earnings and any other requested documentation.
Renters who pay their share of the heat must present a copy of the lease or an affidavit from the landlord.
Persons who live in public housing and/or receive rental assistance are not eligible, unless they pay their
own heating or cooling costs directly to the fuel suppliers.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of New Jersey, you must need
financial assistance for home energy costs and your household's annual income before taxes must not
exceed $23,400 if one person lives in the household; $31,500 if two people live in the household; $39,600 if
three people live in the household; $47,700 if four people live in the household; $55,800 if five people live in
the household; $63,900 if six people live in the household; $72,000 if seven people live in the household; and
$80,100 if eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $2,124 for each additional person in
the home.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for LIHEAP, please visit the New Jersey LIHEAP website to download an application, at the following
location:
http://www.state.nj.us/dca/divisions/dhcr/forms/docs/heaappl.pdf
Applications must be submitted to your authorized local community action agency or community based
organization in your area. To find your local agency please visit:
http://www.state.nj.us/dca/divisions/dhcr/offices/localagencies.html
Program Contact Information
To apply for LIHEAP, please visit our website to download an application and to locate an authorized local
community action agency or community based organization in your area:
http://www.state.nj.us/caregivernj/resources/bills.shtml#liheap
For persons age 60 or over, or who are disabled, applications may be received and returned by mail. Other
households may apply by mail at the discretion of the local agency.
For further information, call the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Hotline (toll-free) at:
800-510-3102
Managing Agency
New Jersey
http://www.state.nj.us
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VOLUNTEER TO DELIVER MEALS ON WHEELS!
Every Friday from 10:30am to 12:30pm BCC is scheduled to deliver meals to Seniors and
the disabled in North Brunswick. If you would like to volunteer on Fridays contact
Carl (908-616-3315)or Shaun (732-824-1022)!
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Program Description
New Jersey administers the Federal Food Stamp program, which enables eligible low-income individuals and
families to receive cash benefits to help pay for food. The County Welfare Agency determines eligibility.
Individuals and families who are deemed eligible will receive their Food Stamp benefits within 30 days of
submitting an application. Under certain situations, emergency benefits may be issued within just a few days.
Clients who are already receiving Food Stamp benefits may reapply by filing an application for re-
certification by the 15th day of the last month of their current certification period.
Recipients of Food Stamps and WFNJ/TANF, the state cash assistance program for families, receive their
benefits through the "Families First" card (Electronic Benefits Transfer System). Currently, clients of
WFNJ/GA, the state cash assistance program for individuals and childless couples, access their Food Stamps
through the Families First card but receive cash assistance by check.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of New Jersey and fall into
one of two groups: (1) those with a current bank balance (savings and checking combined) under $2,001, or
(2) those with a current bank balance (savings and checking combined) under $3,001 who share their
household with a person or persons age 60 and over, or with a person with a disability (a child, your spouse,
a parent, or yourself). For either group, you must also have an annual household income of less than
$13,284;if one person lives in the household; $17,808 if two people live in the household; $22,332 if three
people live in the household; $26,856 if four people live in the household; $31,380 if five people live in the
household; $35,904 if six people live in the household; $40,428 if seven people live in the household; or
$44,952 if more than seven people live in the household.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
To apply for Food Stamps, please visit the New Jersey Department of Human Services web site:
http://www.oel.state.nj.us/foodstampTool/fs_howto_apply.html
To locate a county welfare office nearest you, click here:
http://www.nj.gov/humanservices/dfd/programs/foodstamps/cwa/index.html
For more information, dial the Food Stamp Hotline:
800-792-9773
Managing Agency
New Jersey
http://www.state.nj.us
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Program Description
The School Breakfast Program provides funding that makes it possible for schools to offer a nutritious
breakfast to students each day. Similarly, the goal of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) is to protect
the health and well-being of the nation's children by providing nutritious school meals every day. NSLP
provides funding that makes it possible for schools to offer a nutritious school lunch. Schools receive
Federal funds for each breakfast and lunch served, provided that the meal meets established nutrition
standards.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of New Jersey and a parent or
primary caregiver responsible for a child(ren) who attends school (high school or under). Those who qualify
must also have an annual household income before taxes that must not exceed $26,955 if two people live in
the household; $33,874 if three people live in the household; $40,793 if four people live in the household;
$47,712 if five people live in the household; $54,631 if six people live in the household; $61,550 if seven
people live in the household; $68,469 if eight people live in the household; and $75,388 if more than eight
people live in the household. For larger households, add $6,919 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for free or reduced price meals, contact your child's school. A listing of your state's schools can be
found here:
http://www.state.nj.us/education/directory/districts.shtml
Program Contact Information
For information on the New Jersey School Breakfast and Lunch program please visit:
http://www.state.nj.us/agriculture/divisions/fn/childadult/school.html
For additional information, call the Bureau of Child Nutrition Programs at:
609-984-0692
Managing Agency
New Jersey
http://www.state.nj.us
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Program Description
New Jersey FamilyCare is a Federal and state funded health insurance program created
to help New Jersey's uninsured children to have affordable health coverage. It is not a
welfare program. New Jersey FamilyCare is for hard-working families who cannot afford
to privately pay the high cost of health insurance. Eligibility is based on family size and
monthly income. Assets are not considered when determining eligibility. New Jersey
FamilyCare is a comprehensive health insurance program that will provide many if not
all of your child's health care needs. A sample of the services provided by NJFC are:
physician services, preventive health care, emergency medical care, inpatient hospital
services, outpatient hospital services, laboratory services, prescription drugs,
eyeglasses, dental services in most cases, emergency transportation, mental health
services, plus many more.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of New Jersey, under
19 years of age, not covered by health insurance (including Medicaid), a US national,
citizen, legal alien, or permanent resident, and you must have an annual household
income before taxes of less than $29,140 if two people live in the household; $36,620 if
three people live in the household; $44,100 if four people live in the household; $51,580
if five people live in the household; $59,060 if six people live in the household; $66,540
if seven people live in the household; $74,020 if eight people live in the household; and $81,500 if more than
eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $7,480 for each additional person in the home.
Depending on your income level, you may have to pay a premium for coverage. Please see this state's
program information for details.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
If you are interested in applying for New Jersey FamilyCare, the entire application process can be completed
through the mail. All enrollment packets contain postage free envelopes. Calling the number below and
giving your name and address will allow our office to mail an application to your home: (800) 701-0710
You can also download an application by visiting our web site at: http://www.njfamilycare.org/pages/FC_APP-
en.pdf
Or if you would like to have face-to-face contact with someone, you may select one of the many outreach
and enrollment sites listed by county:
http://www.njfamilycare.org/enroll/enroll_njkc.html
The outreach and enrollment sites also have applications available if you choose to personally obtain one. If
you need help completing your application, you may call and speak to a Health Benefits Coordinator at (800)
701-0710.
Once you have copies of all the required documentation and your application is completed and signed, place
everything in the prepaid postage return envelope provided and drop it in the mail. That's all there is to it.
Program Contact Information
For more information on New Jersey FamilyCare, please call (800) 701-0710 or visit the following website:
http://www.njfamilycare.org/index.html
Managing Agency
New Jersey
http://www.state.nj.us
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Program Description
New Jersey's welfare reform program, Work First New Jersey (WFNJ), was initiated in April 1997, following
the passage of sweeping Federal reforms in 1996, known as the Personal Responsibility and Work
Opportunity Reconciliation Act. Under the Act, the Federal program for families became known as
Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF). Under the supervision of the NJ Division of Family
Development (DVD), WFNJ provides temporary cash assistance and many other support services to families
through the TANF program. WFNJ emphasizes work as the first step toward building a new life and a brighter
future. Our goal is to help people get off welfare, secure employment and become self-sufficient through job
training, education and work activities.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of New Jersey, either pregnant or
responsible for a child under 19 years of age, a US national, citizen, legal alien, or permanent resident, have
low or very low income, and be either under-employed (working for very low wages), unemployed or about to
become unemployed.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
There are 21 county welfare agencies within New Jersey who administer the TANF program. To determine
whether you are eligible for Work First New Jersey benefits and to apply, contact your county welfare
agency. A complete list of the agencies is available by clicking on the link below:
http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dfd/programs/foodstamps/cwa/index.html
Program Contact Information
For more information, please visit our web site at:
http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dfd/programs/workfirstnj/
Managing Agency
New Jersey
http://www.state.nj.us
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Program Description
The Head Start program (for children ages 3-5) and Early Head Start program (for pregnant women, infants,
and toddlers) promote school readiness for children in low-income families by providing comprehensive
educational, health, nutritional, and social services. Parents play a large role in the programs, both as
primary educators of their children and as participants in administering the programs locally. Both programs
provide pre-literacy and literacy experiences in a multi-cultural environment. Parents are also provided
social services, including assistance with childcare. Services are also available to migrant and seasonal
farm worker families.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of New Jersey, you must be a
parent or primary caregiver responsible for a child who is too young for public school and your household's
annual income before taxes must not exceed $10,830 if one person lives in the household; $14,570 if two
people live in the household; $18,310 if three people live in the household; $22,050 if four people live in the
household; $25,790 if five people live in the household; $29,530 if six people live in the household; $33,270 if
seven people live in the household; $37,010 if eight people live in the household; and $40,750 if more than
eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $3,740 for each additional person in the home.
If you do not meet these criteria, you may still qualify if you are a U.S. national, citizen or permanent resident
whose financial status is low income or very low income, who is under-employed, unemployed or about to
become unemployed, facing pregnancy, less than 19 years of age yourself, or the parent or primary
caregiver for children under the age of 19 years. Other qualifications may apply.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
The Head Start Locator provides a searchable database of Head Start programs. To apply for this program
please visit the following website, which will direct you to the Head Start office nearest to you:
http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/HeadStartOffices
Program Contact Information
You can visit the New Jersey Head Start-State Collaboration Office at:
http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/hsd/SCO/StateCollaborati.htm#NewJersey
You may also contact Department of Human Services, Office of Early Care and Education by calling at:
609-292-4469
Managing Agency
New Jersey
http://www.state.nj.us
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Program Description
New Jersey WIC Services provides supplemental nutritious foods to pregnant,
breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants, and children up to the age of five. WIC
services include nutrition education and counseling, breastfeeding promotion and
support, immunization screening and health care referrals.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of New
Jersey, pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum woman, infant or child up to 5 years of
age and: (1) are individually determined by a health professional to be at nutrition risk;
and, (2) meet an income standard, or are determined automatically income eligible. A
person who participates or has family members who participate in certain other benefit
programs, such as the Food Stamp Program, Medicaid or Temporary Assistance for
Needy Families, automatically meets the income eligibility requirement.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this
benefit.
Application Process
To apply, set up an appointment at the WIC clinic closest to you:
http://www.state.nj.us/health/fhs/wic/localagencies.shtml
Program Contact Information
Please see the following Web Site for the income standard or maximum income limit for WIC eligibility:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/howtoapply/incomeguidelines.htm
For more information on New Jersey WIC, please visit the NJ Department of Health and Senior Services
website at:
http://www.state.nj.us/health/fhs/wic/index.shtml
If you have questions about the program or if you would like to schedule an appointment with a local WIC
state agency representative, call the NJ Department of Health and Senior Services at:
609-292-9560
Or call toll-free a local WIC agency at:
866 446-5942
Managing Agency
Department of Health and Senior Services (NJ)
http://www.state.nj.us
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Program Description
The Special Milk Program (SMP) encourages the consumption of milk by children in order
to foster good health and academic achievement. The Special Milk Program may not be
operated in a school or institution, which is also participating in the National School
Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program. The exception is for the sponsors
participating in the Split Session Kindergarten Milk program. The Split Session
Kindergarten Milk Program allows for the serving of milk to children enrolled in the Split
Session Kindergarten programs, where they do not have access to the National School
Lunch Program.
General Program Requirements
Any child in a school or institution that participates in the Special Milk Program can get
milk. Schools may elect to offer free milk to low-income children. In order to qualify for
this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of New Jersey, your household's
annual income before taxes must not exceed $20,036 if one person lives in the
household; $26,955 if two people live in the household; $33,874 if three people live in the
household; $40,793 if four people live in the household; $47,712 if five people live in the
household; $54,631 if six people live in the household; $61,550 if seven people live in the
household; and $68,469 if eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $6,919 for each
additional person in the home.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for the Special Milk program, directly contact your child’s school, camp, or child care institution to
find out if it participates in the Special Milk Program.
The Federal agency Child Nutrition Programs manages this program and provides state contact information
here:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/Contacts/StateDirectory.htm
Additionally, your state education agency can also provide you with more information about the program.
http://www.state.nj.us/agriculture/divisions/fn/childadult/school_milk.html
Program Contact Information
You may also contact your local school district if you have other inquiries regarding the program.
You can call the New Jersey Bureau of Child Nutrition Programs if you would like to learn more about
Special Milk at:
609-984-0692
Managing Agency
New Jersey
http://www.state.nj.us
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The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community
Resources administers the Weatherization Assistance Program designed to promote
energy conservation in low-income households.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of New
Jersey, your household's annual income before taxes must not exceed $23,400 if one
person lives in the household; $31,500 if two people live in the household; $39,600 if
three people live in the household; $47,700 if four people live in the household; $55,800
if five people live in the household; $63,900 if six people live in the household; $72,000
if seven people live in the household; and $80,100 if eight people live in the household.
For larger households, add $2,124 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this
benefit.
Application Process
To apply for this program, please contact your local administering agency at the following location:
http://www.state.nj.us/dca/divisions/dhcr/offices/localagencies.html
Program Contact Information
For more information on the Home Weatherization Assistance program, please call the New Jersey
Department of Community Affairs at:
609-292-6140
Managing Agency
New Jersey
http://www.state.nj.us
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Dear Union County Employers and Community Partners -
Would you like to improve your employees' PC and/or communication skills?
It outlines a series of classes that are free to employees of businesses in Union County.
If your employees need to strengthen their skills in any of the subject areas noted, please
call Mr. Joe Oliver or Ms. Vanessa Torres-Holmes at 908-355-4444 for further details on
how your company's employees can participate.
We encourage you to share this information with your business colleagues throughout
Union County.
Thank you.
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Millhill Child and Family Development Corporation is a nationally certified center
renowned for providing high quality early childhood education and services for the entire
family. As an expansion of its Social Services program, we now offer a Saturday Parenting
On Program Days Participants Receive:
• Bus Transportation for parents & children 18months-5yrs old
• Child Care with Educational, Therapeutic &Recreational goals.
• Parent Stipend for Participation
•
Breakfast and Lunch
Upon Completion
Parents Receive:
•
Formal Graduation and Certificate of Achievement
FAMILY SUCCESS IS OUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY!
Millhill Child and Family Development Corporation
Please call with referrals and questions
101 Oakland Street
Trenton, J 08618
www.millhillcenter.org
609-989-7333 ext 22
Program focusing on improved parenting skills and parent empowerment.
Millhill's Parent Empowerment Group is a 12 week intensive Parenting Group (6 weeks) and Life Skills class
(6 weeks) for families with open DYFS cases that will meet on two alternating Saturday mornings per month
from 9:30-11am. After group sessions, parents/caregivers and children will come together to share a meal
which will both reinforce skills learned in group but also build nurturing and family cohesion.
Participants will gain:
• Increased knowledge of child development
• Awareness of appropriate expectations for children
• Increased knowledge of alternatives of physical punishment
• A change in views regarding the use of corporal punishment
• An increase in empathic awareness of children's needs.
Children will have the opportunity to continue their respite day with therapeutic play and excursions into
the community. Parents who successfully complete the program may be identified as Parent Mentors who
will then serve as informal supports for the next cohort.
Introducing Millhill’s
Therapeutic Intervention Respite and Parenting Program!
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Food Pantry Needs
We have a real need in the food pantry right now for non-perishable food items. Please
help by either buying food items from the list below, or donating monetarily. The pantry
ministers to several families not just by providing food, but by emotional and spiritual
support and prayer. This is an awesome work! Please help us!
Food Items Needed: Spaghetti Sauce; Canned Spaghettios, Raviolis, etc; Peanut Butter,
Jelly, Baked Beans, Cereal, Tuna
New Covenant Community Church | 255 Edgewood Ave | Audubon | NJ | 08106
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Online access to audiobooks, ListenNJ.com, which brings audiobook
downloads directly to the listener via any Internet connection is free
to New Brunswick Free Public Library patrons and to LMxAC member library
patrons. ListenNJ offers over 4800 audio selections, including the
latest from Janet Evanovich, Finger Lickin’ Fifteen, as well as
Guillermo del Toro’s The Strain and Nora Roberts’ Black Hills.
From January to July 2008, 6,241 titles were checked out by LMxAC
libraries using ListenNJ; in the same time in 2009, activity increased
by over 47%, to 9,176 titles. Some of this spike in use can be
attributed to the introduction of iPod-compatible downloads. Cheryl
O’Connor, Executive Director of INFOLINK, explains, “This is what our
customers have been waiting for – the ability to transfer audiobook
downloads to iPods, iPhones, and other smart phones, as well as to the
standard mp3 player.”
Listeners can play the downloaded audiobooks on their iPod, iPhone, or
mp3 player and the ListenNJ audiobooks can also be burned to discs,
copied to a computer or a laptop hard drive for ten days. When using
ListenNJ, listeners are required to agree to specific terms of use and
once the lending period expires, the expired title is deleted from the
PC. “ListenNJ titles circulate for 10 days at a time and may not be
renewed’ noted Eileen Palmer, Executive Director of LMxAC. “Once you
become addicted, like I am, you listen all the time in your car.” And
to make listening in the car use even easier, Palmer now accesses her
downloaded audiobooks via her mp3 player and a digital FM transmitter.
Other big users are students covering required reading. “Somehow
students find Shakespeare a little easier to digest when they can listen
to Hamlet on an iPod,” jokes YA librarian, Mary Piekarski from
Piscataway Public Library. And ListenNJ has the goods on required
reading, everything from Brave New World and Fahrenheit 451 to In Cold
Blood and classical literature such as Wuthering Heights. But there are
also titles that teens and ‘tweens lap up, like the Gossip Girls series
and the Gallagher Girls series.
All you need is a library card so stop by your local library and pick
one up! ListenNJ has 4800 books you might like to listen to.
LMxAC member libraries include: Dunellen, Edison, Jamesburg, Kenilworth,
Long Branch, Manville, Matawan-Aberdeen, Metuchen, Middlesex, Middlesex
County Community College, Milltown, Monroe, New Brunswick, North
Brunswick, Old Bridge, Perth Amboy, Piscataway, Plainfield, Plainsboro,
Red Bank, Roselle, Roselle Park, Sayreville, Somerville, South
Brunswick, South River and Spotswood. Find their websites at:
www.lmxac.org/lmx/member.html. Carteret Public Library has recently
joined LMxAC and will be online this fall.
Robert J. Belvin, Ph.D.
New Brunswick Free Public Library
60 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick NJ 08901
732.745.5271 bbelvin at lmxac.org
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Program Description
New Jersey's welfare reform program, Work First New Jersey (WFNJ), was initiated in
April 1997, following the passage of sweeping Federal reforms in 1996, known as the
Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act. Under the Act, the
Federal program for families became known as Temporary Assistance to Needy Families
(TANF). Under the supervision of the NJ Division of Family Development (DVD), WFNJ
provides temporary cash assistance and many other support services to families through
the TANF program. WFNJ emphasizes work as the first step toward building a new life
and a brighter future. Our goal is to help people get off welfare, secure employment and
become self-sufficient through job training, education and work activities.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of New Jersey, either
pregnant or responsible for a child under 19 years of age, a US national, citizen, legal
alien, or permanent resident, have low or very low income, and be either under-employed
(working for very low wages), unemployed or about to become unemployed.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this
benefit.
Application Process
There are 21 county welfare agencies within New Jersey who administer the TANF program. To determine
whether you are eligible for Work First New Jersey benefits and to apply, contact your county welfare
agency. A complete list of the agencies is available by clicking on the link below:
http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dfd/programs/foodstamps/cwa/index.html
Program Contact Information
For more information, please visit our web site at:
http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dfd/programs/workfirstnj/
Managing Agency
New Jersey
http://www.state.nj.us
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Program Description
The Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services (DMAHS) administer state-and Federally- funded
health insurance programs for certain groups of low and moderate income people. New Jersey Medicaid is an
entitlement program that provides health insurance for more than 600,000 very low-income parents,
children and people who are aged, blind or disabled. It pays for hospital, doctor, prescription drug, nursing
home and many other healthcare benefits.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of New Jersey, a US national,
citizen or permanent resident in need of health care/insurance assistance, whose financial situation would
be characterized as low income or very low income. You must also be either pregnant, have a child(ren) with
a disability, or be responsible for children under 19 years of age.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
The Office of Customer Service oversees ten (10) Medical Assistance Customer Centers (MACC) throughout
the State. The MACCs serve as focal points of information and problem solving for customers, families,
providers and other agencies throughout the State. Click here for listing of MACCs:
http://www.nj.gov/humanservices/dmahs/info/resources/macc/index.html
People can apply for the New Jersey Medicaid program either by calling:
800-356-1561
For questions about New Jersey Medicaid, call your local MACC or toll-free at:
800-356-1561
Our mailing address is:
Division of Medical Assistance & Health Services
Quakerbridge Plaza
P.O. Box 712
Trenton, NJ 08625-0712
Managing Agency
New Jersey
http://www.state.nj.us
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National Guard Militia Museum
See historic pictures displayed in the National Guard Heritage Gallery, the first national
flag carried ...
Ongoing Every Tue & Fri.
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. National Guard Militia Museum
151 Eggert Crossing Road, Lawrenceville
(609) 530-6802
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Free Shuttle Bus – to and from Elizabeth and Newark Liberty International Airport
Terminal B (NJ Transit bus stop) and North
Area Bldg. 70. Service available 7 days a week between 1:00 am – 5:00 am. To make
reservations please call Meadowlink
Commuter Services at 1-866-208-1307.
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Want to know
if you are pregnant?
Call or Visit us to receive your
FREE and Confidential
Pregnancy Test.
Immediate Results and
Free and Confidential
counseling available.
South Ward Family
Success Parent Child Center
635 South Clinton Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08611
1-800-247-6365 x 142
We are here to help you.
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CHS of NJ is in dire need of
DIAPERS and BABY WIPES
for our CUNA* and Infant Foster Care Programs.
If you, your church, synagogue, or civic group are interested
in coordinating a Diaper Drive please contact Valerie for details
at: vnoble@chsofnj.org or (609) 695-6274 x141
We would also appreciate gift cards of any value
to stores where we can purchase them ourselves.
Thank you for caring about our babies!
*CUNA provides linguistically and culturally appropriate prenatal health, education and
support for at risk and isolated Latina pregnant
women, birth fathers and their families
Saving Children’s Lives and Building Healthy Families Since 1894
www.chsofnj.org
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YOUR CHILD
MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR UP TO $2000
WORTH OF
FREE TUTORING!
Choose the NJ Department of Education Approved
A.Y.P. ACADEMY (PROVIDER #305) because we provide
your child with the BEST TUTORING PROGRAM!
A.Y.P. Academy students:
⇒ Show improvement in Math and English Language Arts
⇒ Have BETTER Grades in School
⇒ Perform BETTER on Standardized Tests
⇒ Have BETTER Study Skills
⇒ Have increased Self-Esteem and Confidence
⇒ Receive Comprehensive Assessments and Individualized Education Plans
CALL 908-595-2106 OR 877-LEARN13 FOR
MORE INFO!
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TIME TO REPLENISH OUR INVENTORY OF EMERGENCY CLEAN-UP (FLOOD) BUCKETS
Help us replenish our inventory so we can assist others in the future! With donations of 5-gallon buckets
loaded with cleaning supplies, masks and gloves, we are able to offer much needed necessities during
natural disasters. Emergency Clean-up (Flood) Bucket assembly is a great service project for a youth group
or congregation. If you are interested in participation or making a donation, please contact Lee Zandstra,
Director of Community Partnering and Disaster Response Coordinator at 609.699.4133 or at lzandstra@lsmnj.
org.
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Len Sammons Motorsports Presents Indoor Auto Racing
JANUARY 29-30, 2010
Start your engines race fans! Len Sammons Motorsports will once again present the Gambler's Classic inside
the arena of Boardwalk Hall, Friday and Saturday, January 29-30, 2010.
Tickets will be available beginning August 19 and prices are as follows:
FRIDAY RACES START 7:30PM
Front Row (Premium Seating) - $25
General Admission - $15
Lower Level Reserved - $20
Child GA (3-12) - $5
Upper Reserved - $17
SATURDAY RACES START 7:30PM
Front Row (Premium Seating) - $30
General Admission - $20
Lower Level Reserved - $25
Child GA (3-12) - $5
Upper Reserved - $22
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U.S. Department of Commerce's
Export Assistance Center of Newark
Does your company need assistance penetrating international markets? Are you looking to identify and
evaluate international partners or are you having challenges navigating through export documentation?
If so, the U.S. Department of Commerce's Export Assistance Center of Newark is here to help. With over 160
offices in 82 countries, our experienced staff of International Trade Specialists can help your company
succeed in the global market place.
For more information about the services we provide to the community for little or no cost, visit us at www.
buyusa.gov/newark
or call 973.645.4682
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U.S. Department of Commerce's
Export Assistance Center of Newark
Does your company need assistance penetrating international markets? Are you looking to identify and
evaluate international partners or are you having challenges navigating through export documentation?
If so, the U.S. Department of Commerce's Export Assistance Center of Newark is here to help. With over 160
offices in 82 countries, our experienced staff of International Trade Specialists can help your company
succeed in the global market place.
For more information about the services we provide to the community for little or no cost, visit us at www.
buyusa.gov/newark
or call 973.645.4682
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Agency Services Fees
American Credit Alliance
609-393-5400
23 South Warren St
Trenton, NJ 08608
www.501plan.org
CM Contact: Joy Franklin
Help to avoid foreclosure:
- Help CL understand available options so they can make informed choices.
- Help negotiate repayment plan with lender
- Assist with loan modification
- Debt Management Counseling
For seniors, explore feasibility of reverse mortgage counseling.
Note: If FHA loan, lenders must participate in loan mitigation process.
Sliding scale ($75), but no one turned away.
English, Spanish,
Russian, French
Isles, Inc.
609-341-4733
619 Greenwood Ave
Trenton, NJ 08609
www.isles.org
CM: Contact: Lathea Morris Help to avoid foreclosure:
- Help CL understand available options so they can make informed choices.
- Help negotiate repayment plan with lender
- Assist with loan modification
- Debt Management Counseling
For seniors, explore feasibility of reverse mortgage counseling.
No charge for foreclosures
$25 fee for credit counseling
English ONLY
New Jersey Citizen Action
800-656-9637
118 W. State St
Trenton, NJ 08608
www.njcitizenaction.org
Loan Crisis Counseling (help to avoid foreclosure):
Reverse Mortgage Counseling
Home Improvement Counseling
Note: Spanish spoken in their Newark and Passaic offices.
Submit online application. Loan counselor will return call within two days. (You can help CL do this.) www.
njcitizenaction\loancounseling.html
No fee
Spanish
Consumer Credit Counseling
609-586-2574
1931 Nottingham Way
Hamilton NJ 08619
www.fgccorp.org Financial Counseling, Debt Management Program, Housing Counseling, Credit Advice,
Educational Programs, Representative Payee Program, Bankruptcy Counseling and Education
No fee for foreclosure counseling appt (2hrs)
No fee
Spanish
1-888-379-0604, x16
Homeownership Preservation Foundation
Hotline: 888-995-HOPE
www.995HOPE.org HUD certified counselors 24/7. counseling and mediation with lender.
None
Spanish
Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America
www.NACA.com
‘Best Mortgage’ Program, Foreclosure Prevention, HUD-certified counselors, workshops.
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Could please announce that we still have a few preschool slots available where the fee is
based on the parents income (CBC slots) at our Pre-School located at the Hollowbrook
Community Center? Eligible families must submit proof of income, school or training.
US citizenship of the child must also be documented. For more information, call 883-1560.
This is a NAEYC accredited child care center.
Ewing CYO PreSchool @ Hollowbrook
320 Hollowbrook Dr.
Ewing, NJ 08638
Thank you
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· Help for Foreclosure
Mercer Alliance is spreading the word about the help for individuals experiencing foreclosure. Isles, a
nonprofit in Mercer County , is offering HUD counseling. They will work for the client and not the lender. Call
609-341.4733 or 609-341-4714 or 1-888-995-HOPE.
·
· Donate Money for ID campaign
Mercer Alliance is raising money to help all people experiencing homelessness to get a photo ID. Experts
estimate that the cost to obtain proper photo ID for an individual is between $50 and $100. The homeless
person often never had these important documents or has lost them. A photo ID is needed to enter Federal
buildings, ride the railroads and to apply for many benefits and services.
· For More Information
Please Contact: Tarry Truitt, Communications and Project Manager, ttruitt@merceralliance.org or 609-844-
1008
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Mercer County Community College Continuing Education Classes
Community colleges in New Jersey often offer continuing education classes.
Mercer County Community College is currently offering courses specific to seniors!
Topics include managing your health care, politics and other issues.
For more information go to www.mccc.edu/ccs.
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IN CAMDEN COUNTY: Wanted: Literacy Volunteers!
We have opportunities for Literacy Volunteers! If you are interested in working
one-on-one with a youth to help them to improve their reading, writing or math skills,
please contact our Literacy Director Shawn Mack at shawn@hopeworks.org.
We especially are looking for people who would be available in the afternoons
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Real Estate
Buying or Selling a home - NO PROBLEM! EVEN in Today's Volatile Market!
I can help YOU with buying or selling property in New Jersey! Call me today for a
FREE consultation! Experience the difference of personalized attention from an
experienced realtor with your best interest in mind.
For more info contact:
Andrea White-Spann, Real Estate Broker Sales Associate- Coldwell Banker @
(908) 754-7511 or (908) 400-1409
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"TO LOVE ANOTHER PERSON IS TO HAVE COMPASSION FOR THEIR CURRENT SITUATION
AND TO HELP THEM REGARDLESS"
Ann Martin-Frey
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If you need specific help, email me and I will respond relatively quickly!
Thank you! And have a peace-filled day!
Ann
DISCLAIMER
JUST A SHORT NOTE TO STATE THAT THE PURPOSE OF THIS PUBLICATION IS TO PASS PRECIOUS INFORMATION ON TO
THOSE OF NEED. OCCASIONALLY, THERE WILL BE ARTICLES BY OTHER WRITERS. I MAY NOT NECESSARILY AGREE WITH
THEIR VIEWPOINTS, HOWEVER, I DO RESPECT THEM. THANK YOU
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REMEMBER NO MATTER WHAT TOWN, CITY, COUNTY OR STATE SEND US YOUR UPCOMING EVENT
INFORMATION TO BE APPLIED TO YOUR STATE'S PAGE!
BECOME ACTIVE IN YOUR COMMUNITY!
IF YOUR GROUP, ORGANIZATION, OR HOUSE OF WORSHIP HAS ANY ACTIVITIES UPCOMING SUCH AS:
MEALS FOR THE NEEDY, FOOD PANTRIES & BASKET GIVEAWAYS, CLOTHING CLOSETS, BAZAARS,
FLEA MARKETS, CAR WASHES, FREE CLASSES/SEMINARS, FILM FESTIVALS,
FIRST TIME HOME PURCHASER SEMINARS, STATE FAIRS....EVEYTHING!!!!
PLEASE CONTACT ME BY EMAIL: homelesstoindependence@yahoo.com
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FROM: HOMELESS TO INDEPENDENCE INC.
It is with great pleasure that we announce that Homeless To Independence Inc., an all
volunteer faith-based non-profit 501©3, in collaboration with KEEPSAKES BY FAITH, LLC
are in the process of collecting food for their 1st ANNUAL FOOD DRIVE.
We are in need of YOUR help! We need food collection points throughout the GREAT
STATE OF NEW JERSEY to be set up AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!! Please do not hesitate to
reach out to us to set up your point today!
The food and items collected will be distributed to single mothers and single fathers,
seniors in extreme need, smaller food pantries and anyone in need due to manmade or
natural disaster within all 21-counties.
Non-perishable items we need collected:
• Sugar Free Foods
• Salt Free Foods
• Vinegar
• Flour
• Sugar
• Salt
• Cooking Oil
• Spaghetti Sauce & Pastas
• Canned Vegetables, Soups
• Baby foods for all ages
• Baby Diapers for all sizes
• Baby Wipes
• Personal Hygiene Products including Feminine Products
• Household Cleaning Products including Bleach
Here is a list of drop-off points:
Affitity Federal Credit Union locations:
* 1342 Centennial Ave., Piscataway, NJ; 800-325-0808 ext. 7259
* Mountain View Blvd., Basking Ridge, NJ; 800-325-0808 ext. 7208
* Rt. 206 & Lamington Road, 1520 Route 206, Bedminster, NJ; 800-325-8081 ext. 7237
* 235 Ridgedale Ave., Cedar Knolls, NJ; 800-325-0808 ext. 7232
* 25 Pocono Rd., Denville, NJ; 973-625-6699 * 400 W. Blackwell St., Dover, NJ; 973-537-3850
* 275 US-202/31 South Flemington, NJ; 800-325-0808 ext. 3550
* 315 Route 206, Suite 501,Hillsborough, NJ; 800-325-0808 ext. 7390
* 1860 Rt. 35 South, Middletown, NJ; 800-325-0808 ext. 3561
* 1098 Mt. Kemble Ave. Morristown, NJ; 800-325-0808 ext. 3770
* 598 Central Ave., New Providence, NJ; 800-325-0808 ext. 3982
*15 E. Midland Ave., Paramus, NJ; 800-325-0808 ext. 7264
and:
CENTURY 21 Moretti Realty, 852 Easton Ave., Somerset, NJ 08873; 732-828-3700
and:
Premier Family Physicians, LLC, 1527-A State Highway 27 North, Somerset, NJ 08873; 732-745-9900
and:
Catholic Charities/Church of the Sacred Hearts
Alice Bandelt, 56 Troop Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901; 732-545-1681(ext.1)
and:
Blacks Cleaners, Inc. 320 Rues Lane, East Brunswick, NJ 08816 Phone: 732-257-1390
and:
Family Doctors Associates, P.A., 1667 Oak Tree Road, Edison, NJ 08820; 732-767-0809
And:
13-45 Sperber Rd Apt D, Fair Lawn, NJ 201-773-8374
Needs an advance call for dropoff time.
Shilamida Kupershteyn , Event Specialist 201-410-1756
www.extravevents.com
and:
RAFFA Inc., 519 Sicklerville Rd, Suite 4, Sicklerville, NJ 08081
856 404-9528
and:
226 West State Street, Trenton, NJ 08608 9am – 5pm Monday thru Friday
Contact: Kari Osmond or Janet Myricks at 609-292-0500
and:
Intregrity Staffing locations:
1. 1120 Route 73 South, Suite 100, Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054
2. 553 Beckett Road, Suite 403, Swedesboro, NJ 08085
Both locations are open Monday thru Friday 8am to 5:30pm
YOUR LOCATION CAN BE ADDED STILL....
Homeless To Independence Inc. in collaboration with Keepsakes by Faith LLC are experienced with mass
collections and distribution – most recently we ran a most successful statewide coat drive this past
November/December 2009.
PLEASE PARTNER WITH US AND CALL US TO SET YOUR SITE UP IMMEDIATELY. CALL:
• Ann Martin-Frey at 1-609-575-8048
• Faith Saunders 1-908-313-5900
Pickup of your collected items will be on a flexible schedule to accommodate your needs.
There are so many people in need in our state, with funding diminishing in every direction we all need to pull
together and help one another.
You are more than welcome to call me at anytime – day or evening – weekends also – Ann 1-609-575-8048
Thank you.
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Centenary United Methodist Church
108 North Union Street Lambertville, N.J. 08530
www.lambertvillecucm.org
Presents
The 7th Annual Irish Music Festival
Traditional Irish Music, Food, and Fun!
PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE
CENTENARY OUTREACH MISSIONS.
Featuring Traditional Irish Music by
“The Irish Jigolos”
Intermission Refreshments
(included in ticket price)
Corned Beef Sandwiches
Coleslaw and Baked Beans
Irish Soda Bread
Wheat Rolls Kaiser Rolls
Shamrock Cookies
and Cupcakes
Coffee, Tea, Water, Soda.
4pm, Sunday, March 14th
Adult Tickets $12.50
Children Under 12 Free
For ticket information call
609-397-4129
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LEARN ABOUT ANIMALS, STAMPS, BIRD WATCHING, NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY, GEOLOGY, INSECTS, WATER,
GARDENING, PETS, COMPOSTING, PUBLIC SPEAKING AND MORE AT THE ESSEX COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL
CENTER
Essex County Executive DiVincenzo Invites Children and Families to Expand their Understanding and
Appreciation of the Environment
Roseland, NJ - A variety of programs are being offered at the Essex County Environmental Center during the
month of March that will teach children and adults about nature and help them gain a greater appreciation
and understanding of our environment. Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. invites children
and adults to visit the Environmental Center where they can enjoy an enriching recreational experience
through nature and conservation activities.
“Our Environmental Center has become the premiere location for environmental education and nature
appreciation. With the help of our partner groups, our dynamic schedule of events and activities will
captivate all ages,” DiVincenzo said. “Walk in our woods, discover habitats, get pointers on gardening, learn
about nature photography and much more. It’s all about nature and it’s all at our Environmental Center,” he
added.
Events scheduled for March are as follows:
“Green Thumb Club - Gardening for Health and Nutrition” is for children ages 7 to 12. Participants will learn
how to garden for optimal plant growth, production and food quality and gardening methods that keep the
soil and land healthy. Each class provides self-contained concepts, so participants may choose individual
sessions or attend the entire six-month club which provides a complete health and nutrition program for the
young gardener. Advance registration and payment is required. For information, call 973-228-8776. Cost is
$8 per child per session (includes a $2 materials fee). Green Thumb Club will be held as follows:
Date: Wednesdays – March 24, April 7 & 21, May 5 & 19
Time: 3:45 p.m.
Place: Essex County Environmental Center
621B Eagle Rock Avenue
Roseland, NJ
“Birding Hike in Essex County South Mountain Reservation” is presented by the New Jersey Audubon
Society. Participants will hike several trails in search of winter birds and early signs of spring. Target
species include Black Vulture, Pileated Woodpecker and many forest birds. Meet in the Essex County Turtle
Back Zoo parking lot. Space is limited. Cost is $6 for NJAS members and $8 for non-members. Contact Kelly
Wenzel at 973-226-6082 for more information and to register. Birding Hike is scheduled as follows:
Date: Thursday, March 11, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Place: Essex County Turtle Back Zoo
560 Northfield Avenue
West Orange, NJ
“4-H Environmental Kids Club” is for children in grades 2nd through 5th. The environment is filled with
things big and small, that surprise and help us. Join the 4-H Club each month to see how much fun it is to
learn about the world. Advance registration is required. For more information, please call 4-H at 973-228-
3785. 4-H Environmental Kids Club will be held as follows:
Date: Thursday, March 11, 2010
Time: 4 p.m.
Place: Essex County Environmental Center
Garibaldi Hall
621A Eagle Rock Avenue
Roseland, NJ
The deadline to enter the “Passaic River Poster Contest” is Friday, March 12 by 5 p.m. Not everyone is aware
that the Passaic River has a long and vibrant history in Essex County, offering Native Americans, European
settlers and modern industry all of the necessities to thrive. To promote awareness of the Passaic River and
the great strides that have been made to improve is ecosystem and preserve its natural history, the Essex
County Environmental Center and its partner agencies are sponsoring a poster contest for 6th grade Essex
County students. Please call the Center for details at 973-228-8776.
“NJ Audubon Society Family Program - Maple Sugaring Fun” is appropriate for children in grades K-5.
Participants will search the grounds of the Environmental Center for Sugar Maple trees. They will “tap” a
maple tree, collect sap, and make maple syrup, and then return to the center for hot chocolate and sugar
snacks. Advance registration is required. For information, call 973-226-6082. Cost is $5 for NJAS members
and $7 for non-members. Maple Sugaring Fun will be held as follows:
Date: Saturday, March 13, 2010
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Place: Essex County Environmental Center
621B Eagle Rock Avenue
Roseland, NJ
“Clover Pet Club” is geared for children grades kindergarten to 2nd grade who love animals and want to
learn how to take care of them. Participants will learn about pets and small animals. Non-pet owners are
welcome. Advance registration is required. For more information, please call 4-H at 973-228-3785. Clover
Club will be held as follows:
Date: Saturdays, March 13, 2010
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Place: Essex County Environmental Center
621B Eagle Rock Avenue
Roseland, NJ
“Outside Nature Discoveries” is for children ages 5 to 6. Venture into the wooded wetland by the
Environmental Center with magnifiers, trowels, containers and more to observe living things in their
environment. The curriculum is not structured, and students will discover as they explore and document
their observations in a journal. Dress for the weather as all classes will be outside. Advance registration and
payment is required. For information, call 973-228-8776. Cost is $6 per child per session. Outside Nature
Discoveries will be held as follows:
Date: Mondays, March 15 and 29, 2010
Time: 4 p.m.
Place: Essex County Environmental Center
621B Eagle Rock Avenue
Roseland, NJ
“Green Kids Club” is for children ages 7 to 14. Discover all areas of environmental science with hands-on
fun and service projects. Space is limited. Advance registration and payment is required. For information,
call 973-228-8776. Cost is $6 per child per session (additional material fees may apply). Green Kids Club will
be held as follows:
Date: Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Time: 4 p.m.
Place: Essex County Environmental Center
621B Eagle Rock Avenue
Roseland, NJ
“4-H Stamp Club” is for children in 4th through 7th grades. Pocahontas, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and
Rachel Carson all been honored on US Postal Stamps. Stamps have been moving mail around since the
middle of the 19th century. Start a collection today. Advance registration is required. For information, please
call 4-H at 973-228-3785. 4-H Stamp Club will be held as follows:
Date: Thursday, March 18, 2010
Time: 4 p.m.
Place: Essex County Environmental Center
Garibaldi Hall
621A Eagle Rock Avenue
Roseland, NJ
“Woodcock Walk” is presented by the New Jersey Audubon Society. Participants will take a short, evening
hike at a nearby county park to look for these secretive spring migrants and their strange mating flights.
Dress warmly and bring a flashlight and sturdy shoes, as wet conditions may be encountered. Meet at the
Essex County Environmental Center. The hike is free. Contact Kelly Wenzel at 973-226-6082 for more
information and to register. Woodcock Walk is scheduled as follows:
Date: Thursday, March 18, 2010
Time: 7 p.m.
Place: Essex County Environmental Center
621B Eagle Rock Avenue
Roseland, NJ
“Birding Hike in the Canoe Brook Reservoir” is presented by the New Jersey Audubon Society. A special trip
only available twice a year, the Canoe Brook Reservoir is a wonderful staging area for ducks and geese on
their way north. This is also an excellent place for raptors. Space is limited. Registration is required. Cost is
$6 for NJAS members and $8 for non-members. Contact Kelly Wenzel at 973-226-6082 for more information
and to register. Birding Hike is scheduled as follows:
Date: Saturday, March 20, 2010
Time: 8 a.m.
Place: Location to be announced with registration
“World Water Day” will raise awareness about Earth's most precious resource, WATER. Participants will
enjoy playing water games and other hands-on fun! Advance registration is required by calling 973-228-
8776. Cost is $6 per child, $8 per adult or $18 per family. World Water Day will be held as follows:
Date: Saturday, March 20, 2010
Time: 12 Noon
Place: Essex County Environmental Center
621B Eagle Rock Avenue
Roseland, NJ
“Introduction to Vegetable Gardening for Families” is an opportunity for families to learn about vegetables
that can be grown in your garden. Kids will learn about different vegetables and how they grow. Adults will
leave with a general knowledge of how to plant a garden as well as a pack of vegetable plants and a package
of seeds. Advance registration is required. For information, call 973-228-8776. Cost is $18 per family plus $7
materials fee. Vegetable Gardening will be held as follows:
Date: Saturday, March 20, 2010
Time: 12 Noon
Place: Essex County Environmental Center
Garibaldi Hall
621A Eagle Rock Avenue
Roseland, NJ
“Horticulture for Seniors” is presented by the Master Gardeners of Essex County. Each program date offers a
different craft, including designing a terrarium for your home, learning about plant propagation, and making
a container garden for yourself or a friend. Advance registration is required. For information, call 973-731-
0717. This program is free. Horticulture for Seniors will be held as follows:
Date: Monday, March 22, 2010
Time: 1 p.m.
Place: Essex County Environmental Center
621A Eagle Rock Avenue
Garibaldi Hall
Roseland, NJ
“New Jersey Woodturners” will be presented by the New Jersey Woodturners Association. Discover the
wonders of creating art from found pieces of wood, wood species, and turning tips and techniques. Topics
vary month to month; call the Environmental Center for details. Cost is $8 per adult and free for NJWA
members. New Jersey Woodturners will be held as follows:
Date: Monday, March 22, 2010
Time: 7 p.m.
Place: Essex County Environmental Center
Garibaldi Hall
621A Eagle Rock Avenue
Roseland, NJ
“4-H Young Gardeners Club” is for children in grades 1-8. Have you ever wondered how vegetables and
flowers grow? Where spaghetti sauce comes from? How you can find a rainbow in a garden? Come join the
Young Gardener's 4-H Club to find the answers to these questions and many more. Advance registration is
required. For information, call 973-228-3785. 4-H Young Gardeners Club will be held as follows:
Date: Tuesdays, March 23, 2010
Time: 4 p.m.
Place: Essex County Environmental Center
621A Eagle Rock Avenue
Garibaldi Hall
Roseland, NJ
“Beginner Knitting Lessons” is appropriate for ages 13 and up. Participants will receive instruction from
Jane and Maggie Murphy of Cool Green Fibers in casting on, knit and purl stitches (the basic stitches for all
knitting), and binding off. After completing both classes, students will have the ability and materials needed
to complete their very own hand-knitted scarf. Advance registration is required by calling 973-228-8776.
Cost is $75 per person (includes both classes and all necessary materials). Beginner Knitting Classes will be
held as follows:
Dates Tuesdays, March 23 and 30, 2010
Time: 6 p.m.
Place: Essex County Environmental Center
621B Eagle Rock Avenue
Roseland, NJ
“GeesePeace Training Seminar” is presented by GeesePeace staff. Essex County is part of a larger regional
effort of State, County and local governments in the tri-state area working to humanely manage its Canada
Geese populations. This seminar is targeted to address these issues with municipalities, school districts,
homeowner associations, golf course managers and property managers. If there is a water body on your
property or in your community, it is likely geese will be nesting and molting there. This is a free and open to
the public. For information, call 973-228-8776. GeesePeace Training Seminar will be held as follows:
Date: Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Times: 9 a.m. OR 7 p.m.
Place: Essex County Environmental Center
621B Eagle Rock Avenue
Roseland, NJ
“Grow Your Own Salad” is offered by the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Essex County. The basics of creating
a small vegetable/salad garden will be introduced. Harvest your own tomatoes, lettuce and cucumbers this
year to enjoy with family and friends. Participants will be given an heirloom tomato plant to begin their salad
garden. Advance registration is required. For information, call 973-228-8776. Cost is $8 per adult and $18 per
family. Grow Your Own Salad will be held as follows:
Date: Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Time: 7 p.m.
Place: Essex County Environmental Center
Garibaldi Hall
621A Eagle Rock Avenue
Roseland, NJ
“Rock-N-Roll Geology Club” is geared for children ages 7 to 12. Revel in the fascinating formations of Earth’
s geologic creations. Hands-on club activities include exploring local geology, discovering what’s in local
soil, and identifying rocks and minerals. Space is limited. Advance registration and payment is required. For
information, call 973-228-8776. Cost is $6 per child per session (additional material fees may apply). Rock-N-
Roll Geology Club is scheduled as follows:
Date: Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Time: 4 p.m.
Place: Essex County Environmental Center
621B Eagle Rock Avenue
Roseland, NJ
“Outdoor Adventure Club” is for children ages 7 to 11. The hour will be directed by club members under the
guidance of a Staff Naturalist who will facilitate all free-play activities. Activities may include building forts,
collecting firewood, skipping rocks, telling stories, digging for critters, spotting wildlife, playing tag and more.
Dress for the weather as all classes will be outside. Advance registration and payment is required. For
information, call 973-228-8776. Cost is $6 per child per session. Outdoor Adventure Club will be held as
follows:
Date: Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Time: 4 p.m.
Place: Essex County Environmental Center
621B Eagle Rock Avenue
Roseland, NJ
Registration is required for all programs at the Essex County Environmental Center, unless otherwise noted.
For more information or to register, please call 973-228-8776.
The Essex County Park System was created in 1895 and is the first county park system established in the
United States. The Park System consists of more than 6,000 acres and has 20 parks, five reservations, an
environmental center, a zoo, ice skating rink, roller skating rink, three public golf courses, golf driving
range, three off-leash dog facilities, a castle and the Presby Memorial Iris Gardens.
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Expungement Workshops
New eligibility requirements for expungements of criminal and juvenile delinquency records will go into
effect next month. Even if individuals have previously been unable to clear their criminal records, these
new laws may help them.
Friday, March 12, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at the Trenton Housing Authority Community Room, 875 New Willow
Street, Trenton, NJ.
NOTE these are new dates due to the weather. If you preregistered for this event, your registration will carry
over to the next corresponding date. New registrants, please call the Office of Senator Shirley Turner at 609-
530-3277.
Project Homeless Connect – Thursday, July 8, 2010
On Thursday, July 8, 2010 the Trenton/Mercer Continuum of Care (CoC) will conduct our bi-annual one-day
event, Project Homeless Connect. We are seeking volunteers to help set-up, to serve food, pass out items,
and act as guides and survey takers. We are seeking donations of new socks, sneakers, boots and personal
care items. To volunteer or donate please contact: Tarry Truitt, ttruitt@merceralliance.org or at (609) 844-
1008.
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Green Opportunities Overview, Part 1 - Green Jobs Jersey
Alternative Energy, Food & Community Capital
Type: Meetings - Business Meeting
Date: Sunday, March 14, 2010
Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm
Location: Beanwood Coffee Latin Bistro
Street: 222 Farnsworth Avenue
City/Town: Bordentown, NJ
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DescriptionOn Sunday, March 14, Priscilla Hayes from the Rutgers Solid Waste Resource Renewal Group;
Rob Benjamin from Sustainable Hamilton; and Eric Hansel of EMG Green will participate as panelist for
Green Jobs Jersey's first of a series of forums designed to stimulate thought and dialog around the question
- "What's Greening Your Industry or Company?".
This session will take place from 10:30am until 12 noon at Beanwood Coffee Latin Bistro, located at 222
Farnsworth Avenue in Bordetown New Jersey. The meeting is free and open to the general public with a
donation to the New Jersey Division of Salvation Army's Haiti relief, recovery and relocation effort. Please
RSVP by reply email or by phone at 609-379-2885 or on-line at http;//www.gjjwastestreamsolutions.
eventbrite.com.
Topics on March 14 will include:
* From Food Waste to Renewable Energy
* Sustainable Community Capital from Re-purposed Land, Buildings and Waste
* Eco-Friendly Waste-Stream Solutions in the Casino Gaming Industry
Our survey will scan multiple industry sectors in the state of New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania and the
greater Philadelphia metropolitan region by documenting current trends and better practices in five areas of
green impact:
* Food;
* Energy;
* Transportation;
* Environment (natural);
* Buildings (home, commercial and institutional)
We are surveying at least twenty (20) industry groups' by defining and assessing the impacts that one or
more of the five areas of impact described above are having in each respective industry/company.
Contact us at info@localwisdomcommunications.com or call 609-379-2885 for more early-bird details about
being a group leader, sponsor, on-the-ground forum host. or special adviser for our Green Jobs Jersey
Green Asset Survey.
Sponsors include:
AgServe Sustainable Land Management (http://www.agserve.net/),
Heats In Mind LLC (http://www.heartsinmind.net/),
Drew Cifrodelli (http://www.cifrodelli.info/)
Personal Empowerment Communication
(http://www.facebook.com/localwisdomcommunications?ref=profile#!/PersonalEmpowermentComm?ref=ts)
The BACH Foundation (http://www.bachfoundation.org/)
We invite sponsor inquiries at sponsors@weareboost.org or 609-379-2885.
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2010 BUSINESS BAZAAR & EXPO NETWOKING EVENT
SAVE THE DATE:
Thursday, April 22, 2010
RNSBDC ANNUAL BUSINESS
BAZAAR & EXPO NETWORKING EVENT
TIME: 3:00PM - 7:00PM
LOCATION:
Rutgers-Newark Campus
Robson Campus Center, Room 255-257
365 Martin Luther King Blvd.
Newark, NJ 07102
VENDORS WANTED..!
For vendor packages contact:
Shivon Scott at: 973-353-5950 or Email: rnsbdc@newark.rutgers.edu
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CELEBRITY FRIDAY'S
Start Time: Friday, March 19, 2010 at 9:00pm
End Time: Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 2:00am
Location: D'PLACE ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX, 50 CRESCENT PLACE (RT 130 NORTH, GLOUCESTER NJ
DescriptionIT'S GOING DOWN FRIDAY MARCH 19TH 2010, CELEBRITY FRIDAY'S WITH PERFORMANCES BY
MR. CHEEKS PERFORMING LIGHTS CAMERA ACTION AND ALL HIS HITS WITH THE LOST BOYZ, YOUR
CELEBRITY HOST FOR THE EVENING IKEY-C FROM SOULSONIC FORCE AND SPECIAL K FROM THE
AWESOME II RADIO SHOW WILL BE IN THE BUILDING. DJ'S JONATHAN AND CUTLAS WILL WARM IT UP AND
THE HEAVYHITTER DJ KAM WILL SHUT DOWN. TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW BY CALLING 646 243-2203 OR
609 914-1472 OR YOU CAN PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE STARTING 02/24/10 AT NEXTLEVELENT.ORG,
HEAVYHITTERDJKAM.COM, PRETTYBOYENTERTAINMENT.COM
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Annual Grand Ball
Celebration of Women
Type: Causes - Fundraiser
Network: Global
Date: Sunday, March 28, 2010
Time: 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Maplewood Women's Club
Street: 60 Woodland Road
City/Town: Maplewood, NJ
View Map
DescriptionThe Vashti School for Future Leaders presents its
LEAD out LOUD
mentoring group for girls ages 9 - 23.
We present this Grand Ball each year and award scholarship money, gifts and prizes.
Please come join us as we celebrate our girls present themselves to society as young ladies!
We need your support.
Tickets are $30.00 for adults/ $10 children 12 & under
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Save the Date!
March 24 - 28 - The 79th Annual Bryn Mawr-Wellesley Book Sale, a popular community event, will take place
from March 24th to March 28th this year at the Princeton day School.
April 16 - The 2010 Education and Research Conference: New Directions in Research and Care, one of the
largest professional conferences in the tri-state area with a dedicated focus on the care and treatment of
Alzheimer's disease and related disorders at The Palace at Somerset Park, Somerset.
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The NJ Small Business Development Center at Kean University has partnered with the City of Elizabeth to
offer a series of bi-weekly workshops at the Elizabeth Business Resource Center.
If you have ever considered self-employment-starting your own business, -or have a hobby or skill you'd like
to generate some income from -
─or ─
If you have a business and need some ideas on how to grow it in this stalled economy -
These FREE, informative workshops are for you!
NOTE: FREE one-on-one Counseling also available at the
Business Resource Center, CALL (908) 737-4220
Speaker: Reps. from NJ SBDC at Kean University
Place: NJ Department of Labor Bldg., 2nd floor, Conf. Room #2, Business Resource Center, 921 Elizabeth
Ave., Elizabeth, NJ
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
CONTACT: Clem at SBDC at Kean University (908) 737-4220
─ADVANCED REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED ─
Featured Article
SCHEDULE OF TUESDAY TOPICS:
March 16: Understanding Gov't Loans
March 30: ABC's of Starting a Business
April 6: Making Money from a Hobby
April 20: Investing in Real Estate in Today's Market
May 4: Becoming a Consultant
May 18: Creating a Business Plan
June 1: Investing in Real Estate in Today's Market
June 15: Are You Ready for Financing?
June 29: ABC's of Starting a Business
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COME AND CELEBRATE
National Council of Negro Women, Inc.
PLAINFIELD/SCOTCH PLAINS SECTION
11th ANNUAL JAZZ BRUNCH
SATURDAY, MARCH 27th, 2010 AT 11AM-3PM
L’Affaire
1099 Rte.22 East, Mountainside, NJ 07092
Ticket $ 65.00 Brunch Served
Per person 11:30 – 1:30PM
Our Special Honoree, Norma Paige, Ph.D
Live Music by Infinity
Door Prizes
TICKET CONTACT:
Corine Jordan 908-380-7445 Barbra Page 908-405-3408 Joan H. Johnson 908-222-1778
Ages 12 & under Ticket $ 25.00
No Tickets Sold at Door
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Coat Drive
Our “Share the Warmth” Coat Drive has almost, but not quite, overwhelmed us. We stopped counting a
couple of weeks ago at over 1100 coats and they’ve still been coming in steady. We have distributed
approximately 900 coats locally so far and coats are still available at all Community Kitchen functions four
times every week. But we have an abundance in inventory that we wish to share with anybody in need.
We are pleased to report that the demand in the local community has diminished greatly with your
contributions and we are now looking towards neighboring communities to share in the offering that
everybody has made available. We’ve shared coats with churches in the Trenton and Flemington areas and
we are now looking for more outlets to help us with the distribution. If you, or your church or organization,
know of anybody that is in need of winter clothing please let us know. We will be pleased to make
arrangements to get coats to you for distribution.
We continue to receive men’s, women’s, and kids coats in all sizes and more styles and colors than we could
possibly list. It is tempting for us to end contributions as our inventory is high but as long as the local
community continues to contribute to the program we will continue to do our part in facilitating the
distribution program. Our inventory is high so we encourage you to come in for a free shopping spree in our
coat rooms. You may even get a free lunch to go with your free coat.
Free coats are available at all Community Kitchen functions: Monday ESL from 7-9pm, Wednesday
luncheons from 11am– 1:30pm, Thursday ESL from 7-9pm, and Sunday brunch from 11am-12:30pm.
Our sincere thanks go to everybody that has contributed to the program and made it such a successful
venture.
The Community Kitchen is conveniently located in The Centenary United Methodist Church at 108 N. Union
Street in Lambertville. We’re open every Wednesday from 11:30 to 1:30 and every Sunday
from 11am to 12:30. We look forward to your visit.
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Clark Kiwanis Spaghetti Dinner All Proceed Benefits Clark Kiwanis Scholarships and
Charitable Programs
Date: Sunday March,17,2010 Time: 12noon - 4pm Place: Zion Lutheran Church
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2010 Home and Garden Tour - Burlington, NJ
Saturday May 15th from 1-5pm
For info on the tour, advance tickets, special group rates, etc call 609-387-9245
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Outreach Opportunity
Hillsdale Helping Hand Food Pantry
2009 was a great year for volunteers at the Hillsdale Helping Hand Food Pantry. A number of people have
said that they enjoy this local ministry to our neighbors from Hillsdale, Westwood, and Emerson.
Pascack Bible Church is part of the cooperative ministry of the four Hillsdale Christian churches. For your
information the number of clients served in:2007 was 3054; 2008 was 3814; and 2009 was 5357.
Four or five people are needed to serve for an hour and a half, occasionally, on a Monday night. If you would
be interested in volunteering your time and energy to the pantry, and for more details, please contact Nancy
Illian: 201-666-3336 or 7.illian@gmail.com.
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SAVE THE DATE:
Thursday, April 22, 2010
RNSBDC ANNUAL
BUSINESS BAZAAR & EXPO NETWORKING EVENT
TIME:
3:00PM - 7:00PM
LOCATION:
Rutgers-Newark Campus
Robson Campus Center
VENDORS WANTED..............!
Call: 973-353-5950
Email: rnsbdc@newark.rutgers.edu
BUSINESS AROUND ESSEX COUNTY
NEXT CYCLE
January 28, 2010 through March 25, 2010
Program is FREE, but Registration is REQUIRED.
For further information and to RSVP, please call 973.621.2011 or email
bondingreadiness@essexcntynj.org
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Today's National and global economic climate has shifted some of the rules of Real Estate.
Many of the do-it-yourself methods no longer apply. “First Wednesdays” is an educational
series on this basic and sophisticated industry, designed to help your real estate purchase or sales
experience be a successful one.
Coldwell Banker Park Avenue Realty has designed a series of workshops and seminars to be presented on
the First Wednesdays of each month. These sessions are held throughout the year. Beginning January 6,
2010, each session will be presented from 7:00 to 8:30 PM and will feature professionals from all aspects of
the Real Estate Transaction. Each seminar will feature the opportunity to begin a credit counseling program,
become immediately pre-approved for a mortgage and offer help pr counseling to existing homeowners. In
addition, each session will feature properties available for immediate sale or rent to own.
Our goal is to assist all who are desirous of homeownership or investing in Real Estate or saving their home
from foreclosure and to educate the consumer during the entire home buying process.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Financial Freedom
7:00pm to 8:30pm
Making Your Investments Work For You. Tax Advantages of Home Ownership. Have you filed your taxes for
2009? Last minute tax tips from a Certified Tax Preparer. There will be a separate meeting for the First Time
Homebuyers club.
Wednesday, May 5, 2009
Preventing Foreclosure
7:00pm to 8:30pm
Surviving the mortgage crises. Are you at risk of losing your home to foreclosure now or in the future? Find
out if you are eligible for a mortgage loan modification or a forbearance agreement. Find help and resource
dedicated to foreclosure prevention - There will be a separate meeting for the First Time Homebuyers club.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Save the Dream
7:00pm to 8:30pm
Local, State and Federal resources available to keep as many families as possible out of foreclosure. Help for
those that need legal assistance. Tips on how to contact and what to say to your mortgage company. When
would bankruptcy be an option? Speak with a certified housing counselor. There will be a separate meeting
for the First Time Homebuyers club.
SUMMER VACATION - July, August & September
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Save the Dream
7:00pm to 8:30pm
Having trouble making your mortgage payments? Find out if you are eligible for a Loan Modification or
Forbearance Agreement. YES YOU CAN save your home from foreclosure. Speak with a certified housing
counselor. There will be a separate meeting for the First Time Homebuyers club.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Home Buyers Assistance & Grant Programs
7:00pm to 8:30pm
Introduction to the New Jersey First Time Homebuyers programs, down payment and closing cost assistance.
The best source for the rehab loans. YES, Buy It & Fix It There will be a separate meeting for the First Time
Homebuyers club.
DECEMBER CELEBRATION - Watch for Details
Register in Advance! To Register Today!
•In Person: 1015 Park Ave. Plainfield
•By Phone: 908-251-6450
•Online: www.cbparkavenuerealty.com
•By E-Mail: sandra.jackson1@coldwellbanker.com
Coldwell Banker ® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. An Equal
Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Each Office Is Independently Owned and Operated Except
Offices Owned and Operated By NRT Incorporated.
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Walkers and Crutches Available
Recently we have been receiving a lot of walkers and crutches and I was wondering if you
ever have clients in need of such items. If so, we would be glad to donate some of them for your clients.
Just let me know.
Thanks and best to you.
Geri
Geri LaPlaca, Director
Your ReSource, Inc.
8 Industry Court
Ewing, NJ 08638
(P) 609-530-1513
(F) 609-530-1514
glaplaca@yourresourcenj.org
www.yourresourcenj.org
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The $8,000 first-time home buyer tax credit past its original November 30 deadline, and it will now be
available through April 30, 2010. Additionally, existing homeowners who have lived in their homes for at
least five consecutive years out of the last eight will be eligible for a credit that can total $6,500. Other de...
tails of that amendment are as follows:
Prospective purchasers with binding contracts in place as of April 30, 2010 will be allowed an additional 60
days to complete the transaction. Credit remains at $8,000 for first-time purchasers. No change to definition
of first-time purchaser. Income limits are expanded to $125,000 on a single return and $225,000 on a joint
return.
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The New Jersey Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides subsidies to help low-
income families and individuals meet home heating and medically necessary cooling costs. LIHEAP funds can
also be used for energy crisis intervention and low cost residential weatherization and other energy related
home repairs. Applications are accepted beginning on November 1 and ending on March 31 for both heating
and cooling assistance costs. Persons applying for LIHEAP should present: Social Security Card, Driver's
license or birth certificate, Proof of residence, Current fuel/utility bill showing account number and the
name, address, telephone number of the dealer, proof of earnings and any other requested documentation.
Renters who pay their share of the heat must present a copy of the lease or an affidavit from the landlord.
Persons who live in public housing and/or receive rental assistance are not eligible, unless they pay their
own heating or cooling costs directly to the fuel suppliers.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of New Jersey, you must need
financial assistance for home energy costs and your household's annual income before taxes must not
exceed $23,400 if one person lives in the household; $31,500 if two people live in the household; $39,600 if
three people live in the household; $47,700 if four people live in the household; $55,800 if five people live in
the household; $63,900 if six people live in the household; $72,000 if seven people live in the household; and
$80,100 if eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $2,124 for each additional person in
the home.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for LIHEAP, please visit the New Jersey LIHEAP website to download an application, at the following
location:
http://www.state.nj.us/dca/divisions/dhcr/forms/docs/heaappl.pdf
Applications must be submitted to your authorized local community action agency or community based
organization in your area. To find your local agency please visit:
http://www.state.nj.us/dca/divisions/dhcr/offices/localagencies.html
Program Contact Information
To apply for LIHEAP, please visit our website to download an application and to locate an authorized local
community action agency or community based organization in your area:
http://www.state.nj.us/caregivernj/resources/bills.shtml#liheap
For persons age 60 or over, or who are disabled, applications may be received and returned by mail. Other
households may apply by mail at the discretion of the local agency.
For further information, call the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Hotline (toll-free) at:
800-510-3102
Managing Agency
New Jersey
http://www.state.nj.us
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VOLUNTEER TO DELIVER MEALS ON WHEELS!
Every Friday from 10:30am to 12:30pm BCC is scheduled to deliver meals to Seniors and
the disabled in North Brunswick. If you would like to volunteer on Fridays contact
Carl (908-616-3315)or Shaun (732-824-1022)!
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Program Description
New Jersey administers the Federal Food Stamp program, which enables eligible low-income individuals and
families to receive cash benefits to help pay for food. The County Welfare Agency determines eligibility.
Individuals and families who are deemed eligible will receive their Food Stamp benefits within 30 days of
submitting an application. Under certain situations, emergency benefits may be issued within just a few days.
Clients who are already receiving Food Stamp benefits may reapply by filing an application for re-
certification by the 15th day of the last month of their current certification period.
Recipients of Food Stamps and WFNJ/TANF, the state cash assistance program for families, receive their
benefits through the "Families First" card (Electronic Benefits Transfer System). Currently, clients of
WFNJ/GA, the state cash assistance program for individuals and childless couples, access their Food Stamps
through the Families First card but receive cash assistance by check.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of New Jersey and fall into
one of two groups: (1) those with a current bank balance (savings and checking combined) under $2,001, or
(2) those with a current bank balance (savings and checking combined) under $3,001 who share their
household with a person or persons age 60 and over, or with a person with a disability (a child, your spouse,
a parent, or yourself). For either group, you must also have an annual household income of less than
$13,284;if one person lives in the household; $17,808 if two people live in the household; $22,332 if three
people live in the household; $26,856 if four people live in the household; $31,380 if five people live in the
household; $35,904 if six people live in the household; $40,428 if seven people live in the household; or
$44,952 if more than seven people live in the household.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
To apply for Food Stamps, please visit the New Jersey Department of Human Services web site:
http://www.oel.state.nj.us/foodstampTool/fs_howto_apply.html
To locate a county welfare office nearest you, click here:
http://www.nj.gov/humanservices/dfd/programs/foodstamps/cwa/index.html
For more information, dial the Food Stamp Hotline:
800-792-9773
Managing Agency
New Jersey
http://www.state.nj.us
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Program Description
The School Breakfast Program provides funding that makes it possible for schools to offer a nutritious
breakfast to students each day. Similarly, the goal of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) is to protect
the health and well-being of the nation's children by providing nutritious school meals every day. NSLP
provides funding that makes it possible for schools to offer a nutritious school lunch. Schools receive
Federal funds for each breakfast and lunch served, provided that the meal meets established nutrition
standards.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of New Jersey and a parent or
primary caregiver responsible for a child(ren) who attends school (high school or under). Those who qualify
must also have an annual household income before taxes that must not exceed $26,955 if two people live in
the household; $33,874 if three people live in the household; $40,793 if four people live in the household;
$47,712 if five people live in the household; $54,631 if six people live in the household; $61,550 if seven
people live in the household; $68,469 if eight people live in the household; and $75,388 if more than eight
people live in the household. For larger households, add $6,919 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for free or reduced price meals, contact your child's school. A listing of your state's schools can be
found here:
http://www.state.nj.us/education/directory/districts.shtml
Program Contact Information
For information on the New Jersey School Breakfast and Lunch program please visit:
http://www.state.nj.us/agriculture/divisions/fn/childadult/school.html
For additional information, call the Bureau of Child Nutrition Programs at:
609-984-0692
Managing Agency
New Jersey
http://www.state.nj.us
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Program Description
New Jersey FamilyCare is a Federal and state funded health insurance program created
to help New Jersey's uninsured children to have affordable health coverage. It is not a
welfare program. New Jersey FamilyCare is for hard-working families who cannot afford
to privately pay the high cost of health insurance. Eligibility is based on family size and
monthly income. Assets are not considered when determining eligibility. New Jersey
FamilyCare is a comprehensive health insurance program that will provide many if not
all of your child's health care needs. A sample of the services provided by NJFC are:
physician services, preventive health care, emergency medical care, inpatient hospital
services, outpatient hospital services, laboratory services, prescription drugs,
eyeglasses, dental services in most cases, emergency transportation, mental health
services, plus many more.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of New Jersey, under
19 years of age, not covered by health insurance (including Medicaid), a US national,
citizen, legal alien, or permanent resident, and you must have an annual household
income before taxes of less than $29,140 if two people live in the household; $36,620 if
three people live in the household; $44,100 if four people live in the household; $51,580
if five people live in the household; $59,060 if six people live in the household; $66,540
if seven people live in the household; $74,020 if eight people live in the household; and $81,500 if more than
eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $7,480 for each additional person in the home.
Depending on your income level, you may have to pay a premium for coverage. Please see this state's
program information for details.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
If you are interested in applying for New Jersey FamilyCare, the entire application process can be completed
through the mail. All enrollment packets contain postage free envelopes. Calling the number below and
giving your name and address will allow our office to mail an application to your home: (800) 701-0710
You can also download an application by visiting our web site at: http://www.njfamilycare.org/pages/FC_APP-
en.pdf
Or if you would like to have face-to-face contact with someone, you may select one of the many outreach
and enrollment sites listed by county:
http://www.njfamilycare.org/enroll/enroll_njkc.html
The outreach and enrollment sites also have applications available if you choose to personally obtain one. If
you need help completing your application, you may call and speak to a Health Benefits Coordinator at (800)
701-0710.
Once you have copies of all the required documentation and your application is completed and signed, place
everything in the prepaid postage return envelope provided and drop it in the mail. That's all there is to it.
Program Contact Information
For more information on New Jersey FamilyCare, please call (800) 701-0710 or visit the following website:
http://www.njfamilycare.org/index.html
Managing Agency
New Jersey
http://www.state.nj.us
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Program Description
New Jersey's welfare reform program, Work First New Jersey (WFNJ), was initiated in April 1997, following
the passage of sweeping Federal reforms in 1996, known as the Personal Responsibility and Work
Opportunity Reconciliation Act. Under the Act, the Federal program for families became known as
Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF). Under the supervision of the NJ Division of Family
Development (DVD), WFNJ provides temporary cash assistance and many other support services to families
through the TANF program. WFNJ emphasizes work as the first step toward building a new life and a brighter
future. Our goal is to help people get off welfare, secure employment and become self-sufficient through job
training, education and work activities.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of New Jersey, either pregnant or
responsible for a child under 19 years of age, a US national, citizen, legal alien, or permanent resident, have
low or very low income, and be either under-employed (working for very low wages), unemployed or about to
become unemployed.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
There are 21 county welfare agencies within New Jersey who administer the TANF program. To determine
whether you are eligible for Work First New Jersey benefits and to apply, contact your county welfare
agency. A complete list of the agencies is available by clicking on the link below:
http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dfd/programs/foodstamps/cwa/index.html
Program Contact Information
For more information, please visit our web site at:
http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dfd/programs/workfirstnj/
Managing Agency
New Jersey
http://www.state.nj.us
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Program Description
The Head Start program (for children ages 3-5) and Early Head Start program (for pregnant women, infants,
and toddlers) promote school readiness for children in low-income families by providing comprehensive
educational, health, nutritional, and social services. Parents play a large role in the programs, both as
primary educators of their children and as participants in administering the programs locally. Both programs
provide pre-literacy and literacy experiences in a multi-cultural environment. Parents are also provided
social services, including assistance with childcare. Services are also available to migrant and seasonal
farm worker families.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of New Jersey, you must be a
parent or primary caregiver responsible for a child who is too young for public school and your household's
annual income before taxes must not exceed $10,830 if one person lives in the household; $14,570 if two
people live in the household; $18,310 if three people live in the household; $22,050 if four people live in the
household; $25,790 if five people live in the household; $29,530 if six people live in the household; $33,270 if
seven people live in the household; $37,010 if eight people live in the household; and $40,750 if more than
eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $3,740 for each additional person in the home.
If you do not meet these criteria, you may still qualify if you are a U.S. national, citizen or permanent resident
whose financial status is low income or very low income, who is under-employed, unemployed or about to
become unemployed, facing pregnancy, less than 19 years of age yourself, or the parent or primary
caregiver for children under the age of 19 years. Other qualifications may apply.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
The Head Start Locator provides a searchable database of Head Start programs. To apply for this program
please visit the following website, which will direct you to the Head Start office nearest to you:
http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/HeadStartOffices
Program Contact Information
You can visit the New Jersey Head Start-State Collaboration Office at:
http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/hsd/SCO/StateCollaborati.htm#NewJersey
You may also contact Department of Human Services, Office of Early Care and Education by calling at:
609-292-4469
Managing Agency
New Jersey
http://www.state.nj.us
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Program Description
New Jersey WIC Services provides supplemental nutritious foods to pregnant,
breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants, and children up to the age of five. WIC
services include nutrition education and counseling, breastfeeding promotion and
support, immunization screening and health care referrals.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of New
Jersey, pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum woman, infant or child up to 5 years of
age and: (1) are individually determined by a health professional to be at nutrition risk;
and, (2) meet an income standard, or are determined automatically income eligible. A
person who participates or has family members who participate in certain other benefit
programs, such as the Food Stamp Program, Medicaid or Temporary Assistance for
Needy Families, automatically meets the income eligibility requirement.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this
benefit.
Application Process
To apply, set up an appointment at the WIC clinic closest to you:
http://www.state.nj.us/health/fhs/wic/localagencies.shtml
Program Contact Information
Please see the following Web Site for the income standard or maximum income limit for WIC eligibility:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/howtoapply/incomeguidelines.htm
For more information on New Jersey WIC, please visit the NJ Department of Health and Senior Services
website at:
http://www.state.nj.us/health/fhs/wic/index.shtml
If you have questions about the program or if you would like to schedule an appointment with a local WIC
state agency representative, call the NJ Department of Health and Senior Services at:
609-292-9560
Or call toll-free a local WIC agency at:
866 446-5942
Managing Agency
Department of Health and Senior Services (NJ)
http://www.state.nj.us
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Program Description
The Special Milk Program (SMP) encourages the consumption of milk by children in order
to foster good health and academic achievement. The Special Milk Program may not be
operated in a school or institution, which is also participating in the National School
Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program. The exception is for the sponsors
participating in the Split Session Kindergarten Milk program. The Split Session
Kindergarten Milk Program allows for the serving of milk to children enrolled in the Split
Session Kindergarten programs, where they do not have access to the National School
Lunch Program.
General Program Requirements
Any child in a school or institution that participates in the Special Milk Program can get
milk. Schools may elect to offer free milk to low-income children. In order to qualify for
this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of New Jersey, your household's
annual income before taxes must not exceed $20,036 if one person lives in the
household; $26,955 if two people live in the household; $33,874 if three people live in the
household; $40,793 if four people live in the household; $47,712 if five people live in the
household; $54,631 if six people live in the household; $61,550 if seven people live in the
household; and $68,469 if eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $6,919 for each
additional person in the home.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for the Special Milk program, directly contact your child’s school, camp, or child care institution to
find out if it participates in the Special Milk Program.
The Federal agency Child Nutrition Programs manages this program and provides state contact information
here:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/Contacts/StateDirectory.htm
Additionally, your state education agency can also provide you with more information about the program.
http://www.state.nj.us/agriculture/divisions/fn/childadult/school_milk.html
Program Contact Information
You may also contact your local school district if you have other inquiries regarding the program.
You can call the New Jersey Bureau of Child Nutrition Programs if you would like to learn more about
Special Milk at:
609-984-0692
Managing Agency
New Jersey
http://www.state.nj.us
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The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community
Resources administers the Weatherization Assistance Program designed to promote
energy conservation in low-income households.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of New
Jersey, your household's annual income before taxes must not exceed $23,400 if one
person lives in the household; $31,500 if two people live in the household; $39,600 if
three people live in the household; $47,700 if four people live in the household; $55,800
if five people live in the household; $63,900 if six people live in the household; $72,000
if seven people live in the household; and $80,100 if eight people live in the household.
For larger households, add $2,124 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this
benefit.
Application Process
To apply for this program, please contact your local administering agency at the following location:
http://www.state.nj.us/dca/divisions/dhcr/offices/localagencies.html
Program Contact Information
For more information on the Home Weatherization Assistance program, please call the New Jersey
Department of Community Affairs at:
609-292-6140
Managing Agency
New Jersey
http://www.state.nj.us
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Dear Union County Employers and Community Partners -
Would you like to improve your employees' PC and/or communication skills?
It outlines a series of classes that are free to employees of businesses in Union County.
If your employees need to strengthen their skills in any of the subject areas noted, please
call Mr. Joe Oliver or Ms. Vanessa Torres-Holmes at 908-355-4444 for further details on
how your company's employees can participate.
We encourage you to share this information with your business colleagues throughout
Union County.
Thank you.
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Millhill Child and Family Development Corporation is a nationally certified center
renowned for providing high quality early childhood education and services for the entire
family. As an expansion of its Social Services program, we now offer a Saturday Parenting
On Program Days Participants Receive:
• Bus Transportation for parents & children 18months-5yrs old
• Child Care with Educational, Therapeutic &Recreational goals.
• Parent Stipend for Participation
•
Breakfast and Lunch
Upon Completion
Parents Receive:
•
Formal Graduation and Certificate of Achievement
FAMILY SUCCESS IS OUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY!
Millhill Child and Family Development Corporation
Please call with referrals and questions
101 Oakland Street
Trenton, J 08618
www.millhillcenter.org
609-989-7333 ext 22
Program focusing on improved parenting skills and parent empowerment.
Millhill's Parent Empowerment Group is a 12 week intensive Parenting Group (6 weeks) and Life Skills class
(6 weeks) for families with open DYFS cases that will meet on two alternating Saturday mornings per month
from 9:30-11am. After group sessions, parents/caregivers and children will come together to share a meal
which will both reinforce skills learned in group but also build nurturing and family cohesion.
Participants will gain:
• Increased knowledge of child development
• Awareness of appropriate expectations for children
• Increased knowledge of alternatives of physical punishment
• A change in views regarding the use of corporal punishment
• An increase in empathic awareness of children's needs.
Children will have the opportunity to continue their respite day with therapeutic play and excursions into
the community. Parents who successfully complete the program may be identified as Parent Mentors who
will then serve as informal supports for the next cohort.
Introducing Millhill’s
Therapeutic Intervention Respite and Parenting Program!
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Food Pantry Needs
We have a real need in the food pantry right now for non-perishable food items. Please
help by either buying food items from the list below, or donating monetarily. The pantry
ministers to several families not just by providing food, but by emotional and spiritual
support and prayer. This is an awesome work! Please help us!
Food Items Needed: Spaghetti Sauce; Canned Spaghettios, Raviolis, etc; Peanut Butter,
Jelly, Baked Beans, Cereal, Tuna
New Covenant Community Church | 255 Edgewood Ave | Audubon | NJ | 08106
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Online access to audiobooks, ListenNJ.com, which brings audiobook
downloads directly to the listener via any Internet connection is free
to New Brunswick Free Public Library patrons and to LMxAC member library
patrons. ListenNJ offers over 4800 audio selections, including the
latest from Janet Evanovich, Finger Lickin’ Fifteen, as well as
Guillermo del Toro’s The Strain and Nora Roberts’ Black Hills.
From January to July 2008, 6,241 titles were checked out by LMxAC
libraries using ListenNJ; in the same time in 2009, activity increased
by over 47%, to 9,176 titles. Some of this spike in use can be
attributed to the introduction of iPod-compatible downloads. Cheryl
O’Connor, Executive Director of INFOLINK, explains, “This is what our
customers have been waiting for – the ability to transfer audiobook
downloads to iPods, iPhones, and other smart phones, as well as to the
standard mp3 player.”
Listeners can play the downloaded audiobooks on their iPod, iPhone, or
mp3 player and the ListenNJ audiobooks can also be burned to discs,
copied to a computer or a laptop hard drive for ten days. When using
ListenNJ, listeners are required to agree to specific terms of use and
once the lending period expires, the expired title is deleted from the
PC. “ListenNJ titles circulate for 10 days at a time and may not be
renewed’ noted Eileen Palmer, Executive Director of LMxAC. “Once you
become addicted, like I am, you listen all the time in your car.” And
to make listening in the car use even easier, Palmer now accesses her
downloaded audiobooks via her mp3 player and a digital FM transmitter.
Other big users are students covering required reading. “Somehow
students find Shakespeare a little easier to digest when they can listen
to Hamlet on an iPod,” jokes YA librarian, Mary Piekarski from
Piscataway Public Library. And ListenNJ has the goods on required
reading, everything from Brave New World and Fahrenheit 451 to In Cold
Blood and classical literature such as Wuthering Heights. But there are
also titles that teens and ‘tweens lap up, like the Gossip Girls series
and the Gallagher Girls series.
All you need is a library card so stop by your local library and pick
one up! ListenNJ has 4800 books you might like to listen to.
LMxAC member libraries include: Dunellen, Edison, Jamesburg, Kenilworth,
Long Branch, Manville, Matawan-Aberdeen, Metuchen, Middlesex, Middlesex
County Community College, Milltown, Monroe, New Brunswick, North
Brunswick, Old Bridge, Perth Amboy, Piscataway, Plainfield, Plainsboro,
Red Bank, Roselle, Roselle Park, Sayreville, Somerville, South
Brunswick, South River and Spotswood. Find their websites at:
www.lmxac.org/lmx/member.html. Carteret Public Library has recently
joined LMxAC and will be online this fall.
Robert J. Belvin, Ph.D.
New Brunswick Free Public Library
60 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick NJ 08901
732.745.5271 bbelvin at lmxac.org
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Program Description
New Jersey's welfare reform program, Work First New Jersey (WFNJ), was initiated in
April 1997, following the passage of sweeping Federal reforms in 1996, known as the
Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act. Under the Act, the
Federal program for families became known as Temporary Assistance to Needy Families
(TANF). Under the supervision of the NJ Division of Family Development (DVD), WFNJ
provides temporary cash assistance and many other support services to families through
the TANF program. WFNJ emphasizes work as the first step toward building a new life
and a brighter future. Our goal is to help people get off welfare, secure employment and
become self-sufficient through job training, education and work activities.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of New Jersey, either
pregnant or responsible for a child under 19 years of age, a US national, citizen, legal
alien, or permanent resident, have low or very low income, and be either under-employed
(working for very low wages), unemployed or about to become unemployed.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this
benefit.
Application Process
There are 21 county welfare agencies within New Jersey who administer the TANF program. To determine
whether you are eligible for Work First New Jersey benefits and to apply, contact your county welfare
agency. A complete list of the agencies is available by clicking on the link below:
http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dfd/programs/foodstamps/cwa/index.html
Program Contact Information
For more information, please visit our web site at:
http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dfd/programs/workfirstnj/
Managing Agency
New Jersey
http://www.state.nj.us
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Program Description
The Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services (DMAHS) administer state-and Federally- funded
health insurance programs for certain groups of low and moderate income people. New Jersey Medicaid is an
entitlement program that provides health insurance for more than 600,000 very low-income parents,
children and people who are aged, blind or disabled. It pays for hospital, doctor, prescription drug, nursing
home and many other healthcare benefits.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of New Jersey, a US national,
citizen or permanent resident in need of health care/insurance assistance, whose financial situation would
be characterized as low income or very low income. You must also be either pregnant, have a child(ren) with
a disability, or be responsible for children under 19 years of age.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
The Office of Customer Service oversees ten (10) Medical Assistance Customer Centers (MACC) throughout
the State. The MACCs serve as focal points of information and problem solving for customers, families,
providers and other agencies throughout the State. Click here for listing of MACCs:
http://www.nj.gov/humanservices/dmahs/info/resources/macc/index.html
People can apply for the New Jersey Medicaid program either by calling:
800-356-1561
For questions about New Jersey Medicaid, call your local MACC or toll-free at:
800-356-1561
Our mailing address is:
Division of Medical Assistance & Health Services
Quakerbridge Plaza
P.O. Box 712
Trenton, NJ 08625-0712
Managing Agency
New Jersey
http://www.state.nj.us
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National Guard Militia Museum
See historic pictures displayed in the National Guard Heritage Gallery, the first national
flag carried ...
Ongoing Every Tue & Fri.
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. National Guard Militia Museum
151 Eggert Crossing Road, Lawrenceville
(609) 530-6802
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Free Shuttle Bus – to and from Elizabeth and Newark Liberty International Airport
Terminal B (NJ Transit bus stop) and North
Area Bldg. 70. Service available 7 days a week between 1:00 am – 5:00 am. To make
reservations please call Meadowlink
Commuter Services at 1-866-208-1307.
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Want to know
if you are pregnant?
Call or Visit us to receive your
FREE and Confidential
Pregnancy Test.
Immediate Results and
Free and Confidential
counseling available.
South Ward Family
Success Parent Child Center
635 South Clinton Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08611
1-800-247-6365 x 142
We are here to help you.
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CHS of NJ is in dire need of
DIAPERS and BABY WIPES
for our CUNA* and Infant Foster Care Programs.
If you, your church, synagogue, or civic group are interested
in coordinating a Diaper Drive please contact Valerie for details
at: vnoble@chsofnj.org or (609) 695-6274 x141
We would also appreciate gift cards of any value
to stores where we can purchase them ourselves.
Thank you for caring about our babies!
*CUNA provides linguistically and culturally appropriate prenatal health, education and
support for at risk and isolated Latina pregnant
women, birth fathers and their families
Saving Children’s Lives and Building Healthy Families Since 1894
www.chsofnj.org
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YOUR CHILD
MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR UP TO $2000
WORTH OF
FREE TUTORING!
Choose the NJ Department of Education Approved
A.Y.P. ACADEMY (PROVIDER #305) because we provide
your child with the BEST TUTORING PROGRAM!
A.Y.P. Academy students:
⇒ Show improvement in Math and English Language Arts
⇒ Have BETTER Grades in School
⇒ Perform BETTER on Standardized Tests
⇒ Have BETTER Study Skills
⇒ Have increased Self-Esteem and Confidence
⇒ Receive Comprehensive Assessments and Individualized Education Plans
CALL 908-595-2106 OR 877-LEARN13 FOR
MORE INFO!
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TIME TO REPLENISH OUR INVENTORY OF EMERGENCY CLEAN-UP (FLOOD) BUCKETS
Help us replenish our inventory so we can assist others in the future! With donations of 5-gallon buckets
loaded with cleaning supplies, masks and gloves, we are able to offer much needed necessities during
natural disasters. Emergency Clean-up (Flood) Bucket assembly is a great service project for a youth group
or congregation. If you are interested in participation or making a donation, please contact Lee Zandstra,
Director of Community Partnering and Disaster Response Coordinator at 609.699.4133 or at lzandstra@lsmnj.
org.
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Len Sammons Motorsports Presents Indoor Auto Racing
JANUARY 29-30, 2010
Start your engines race fans! Len Sammons Motorsports will once again present the Gambler's Classic inside
the arena of Boardwalk Hall, Friday and Saturday, January 29-30, 2010.
Tickets will be available beginning August 19 and prices are as follows:
FRIDAY RACES START 7:30PM
Front Row (Premium Seating) - $25
General Admission - $15
Lower Level Reserved - $20
Child GA (3-12) - $5
Upper Reserved - $17
SATURDAY RACES START 7:30PM
Front Row (Premium Seating) - $30
General Admission - $20
Lower Level Reserved - $25
Child GA (3-12) - $5
Upper Reserved - $22
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U.S. Department of Commerce's
Export Assistance Center of Newark
Does your company need assistance penetrating international markets? Are you looking to identify and
evaluate international partners or are you having challenges navigating through export documentation?
If so, the U.S. Department of Commerce's Export Assistance Center of Newark is here to help. With over 160
offices in 82 countries, our experienced staff of International Trade Specialists can help your company
succeed in the global market place.
For more information about the services we provide to the community for little or no cost, visit us at www.
buyusa.gov/newark
or call 973.645.4682
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U.S. Department of Commerce's
Export Assistance Center of Newark
Does your company need assistance penetrating international markets? Are you looking to identify and
evaluate international partners or are you having challenges navigating through export documentation?
If so, the U.S. Department of Commerce's Export Assistance Center of Newark is here to help. With over 160
offices in 82 countries, our experienced staff of International Trade Specialists can help your company
succeed in the global market place.
For more information about the services we provide to the community for little or no cost, visit us at www.
buyusa.gov/newark
or call 973.645.4682
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Agency Services Fees
American Credit Alliance
609-393-5400
23 South Warren St
Trenton, NJ 08608
www.501plan.org
CM Contact: Joy Franklin
Help to avoid foreclosure:
- Help CL understand available options so they can make informed choices.
- Help negotiate repayment plan with lender
- Assist with loan modification
- Debt Management Counseling
For seniors, explore feasibility of reverse mortgage counseling.
Note: If FHA loan, lenders must participate in loan mitigation process.
Sliding scale ($75), but no one turned away.
English, Spanish,
Russian, French
Isles, Inc.
609-341-4733
619 Greenwood Ave
Trenton, NJ 08609
www.isles.org
CM: Contact: Lathea Morris Help to avoid foreclosure:
- Help CL understand available options so they can make informed choices.
- Help negotiate repayment plan with lender
- Assist with loan modification
- Debt Management Counseling
For seniors, explore feasibility of reverse mortgage counseling.
No charge for foreclosures
$25 fee for credit counseling
English ONLY
New Jersey Citizen Action
800-656-9637
118 W. State St
Trenton, NJ 08608
www.njcitizenaction.org
Loan Crisis Counseling (help to avoid foreclosure):
Reverse Mortgage Counseling
Home Improvement Counseling
Note: Spanish spoken in their Newark and Passaic offices.
Submit online application. Loan counselor will return call within two days. (You can help CL do this.) www.
njcitizenaction\loancounseling.html
No fee
Spanish
Consumer Credit Counseling
609-586-2574
1931 Nottingham Way
Hamilton NJ 08619
www.fgccorp.org Financial Counseling, Debt Management Program, Housing Counseling, Credit Advice,
Educational Programs, Representative Payee Program, Bankruptcy Counseling and Education
No fee for foreclosure counseling appt (2hrs)
No fee
Spanish
1-888-379-0604, x16
Homeownership Preservation Foundation
Hotline: 888-995-HOPE
www.995HOPE.org HUD certified counselors 24/7. counseling and mediation with lender.
None
Spanish
Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America
www.NACA.com
‘Best Mortgage’ Program, Foreclosure Prevention, HUD-certified counselors, workshops.
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Could please announce that we still have a few preschool slots available where the fee is
based on the parents income (CBC slots) at our Pre-School located at the Hollowbrook
Community Center? Eligible families must submit proof of income, school or training.
US citizenship of the child must also be documented. For more information, call 883-1560.
This is a NAEYC accredited child care center.
Ewing CYO PreSchool @ Hollowbrook
320 Hollowbrook Dr.
Ewing, NJ 08638
Thank you
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· Help for Foreclosure
Mercer Alliance is spreading the word about the help for individuals experiencing foreclosure. Isles, a
nonprofit in Mercer County , is offering HUD counseling. They will work for the client and not the lender. Call
609-341.4733 or 609-341-4714 or 1-888-995-HOPE.
·
· Donate Money for ID campaign
Mercer Alliance is raising money to help all people experiencing homelessness to get a photo ID. Experts
estimate that the cost to obtain proper photo ID for an individual is between $50 and $100. The homeless
person often never had these important documents or has lost them. A photo ID is needed to enter Federal
buildings, ride the railroads and to apply for many benefits and services.
· For More Information
Please Contact: Tarry Truitt, Communications and Project Manager, ttruitt@merceralliance.org or 609-844-
1008
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Mercer County Community College Continuing Education Classes
Community colleges in New Jersey often offer continuing education classes.
Mercer County Community College is currently offering courses specific to seniors!
Topics include managing your health care, politics and other issues.
For more information go to www.mccc.edu/ccs.
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IN CAMDEN COUNTY: Wanted: Literacy Volunteers!
We have opportunities for Literacy Volunteers! If you are interested in working
one-on-one with a youth to help them to improve their reading, writing or math skills,
please contact our Literacy Director Shawn Mack at shawn@hopeworks.org.
We especially are looking for people who would be available in the afternoons
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Real Estate
Buying or Selling a home - NO PROBLEM! EVEN in Today's Volatile Market!
I can help YOU with buying or selling property in New Jersey! Call me today for a
FREE consultation! Experience the difference of personalized attention from an
experienced realtor with your best interest in mind.
For more info contact:
Andrea White-Spann, Real Estate Broker Sales Associate- Coldwell Banker @
(908) 754-7511 or (908) 400-1409
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"TO LOVE ANOTHER PERSON IS TO HAVE COMPASSION FOR THEIR CURRENT SITUATION
AND TO HELP THEM REGARDLESS"
Ann Martin-Frey
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If you need specific help, email me and I will respond relatively quickly!
Thank you! And have a peace-filled day!
Ann
DISCLAIMER
JUST A SHORT NOTE TO STATE THAT THE PURPOSE OF THIS PUBLICATION IS TO PASS PRECIOUS INFORMATION ON TO
THOSE OF NEED. OCCASIONALLY, THERE WILL BE ARTICLES BY OTHER WRITERS. I MAY NOT NECESSARILY AGREE WITH
THEIR VIEWPOINTS, HOWEVER, I DO RESPECT THEM. THANK YOU
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REMEMBER NO MATTER WHAT TOWN, CITY, COUNTY OR STATE SEND US YOUR UPCOMING EVENT
INFORMATION TO BE APPLIED TO YOUR STATE'S PAGE!
BECOME ACTIVE IN YOUR COMMUNITY!
IF YOUR GROUP, ORGANIZATION, OR HOUSE OF WORSHIP HAS ANY ACTIVITIES UPCOMING SUCH AS:
MEALS FOR THE NEEDY, FOOD PANTRIES & BASKET GIVEAWAYS, CLOTHING CLOSETS, BAZAARS,
FLEA MARKETS, CAR WASHES, FREE CLASSES/SEMINARS, FILM FESTIVALS,
FIRST TIME HOME PURCHASER SEMINARS, STATE FAIRS....EVEYTHING!!!!
PLEASE CONTACT ME BY EMAIL: homelesstoindependence@yahoo.com
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