During the summer of 2019, Paterson YouthCares worked to improve ourselves and our community by learning more about the impact of food insecurity. We aimed to increase food security through our community-focused summer project. We enhanced and revitalized: Deacon Davis’...
The vision of the Asbury Park Alliance is to improve the health and well-being of all Asbury Park residents through prevention, health education, active programs, policy, and environmental change. Its mission is to prevent and reduce chronic disease by eliminating...
Since its formation, Millville’s first community action group has taken ownership of their Little Free Libraries project. These teens have deemed themselves the “Be the Change” group. They are committed to being the driving force behind the installation of 10...
The Emerging Leaders of Perth Amboy were able to accomplish quite a bit to impact their community with their three summer 2019 initiatives focused on food insecurity, water safety, and beautification. Regarding food insecurity, they implemented two action plans: 1)...
Coalition leadership from six separate housing sites in the East Ward of Newark began the process of meeting to help identify shared health and housing issues tenants face at their respective homes. By creating a safe space to discuss how...