26. Dayton/South Brunswick Resident Samarth Mehta Celebrates 20 Years Since Lifesaving Kidney Transplant
DAYTON, NJ - Samarth Mehta, 32, of Dayton, NJ, recently commemorated the 20-year milestone since receiving a life-saving kidney transplant. His journey from battling IGA Nephritis and HSP at the tender age of 9 to founding and presiding over Aashray Charities Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to supporting families with hospitalized ...
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27. Northern NJ Community Foundation Launches “Beyond the Wall: Developing Digital Content Illuminating The Black Women's Mural” in Englewood
(Englewood, New Jersey; February 24, 2024) -- The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) opens Women’s History Month in March launching “Beyond the Wall: Developing Digital Content Illuminating The Black Women's Mural”.
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28. The Valley Hospital Earns National Recognition for Promoting Organ, Eye, and Tissue Donation
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, February 19, 2024 – The Valley Hospital has earned national recognition from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) DoNation Campaign for its efforts to increase organ, eye, and tissue donor registrations across the state.
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29. NJ Sharing Network Celebrates Black History Month and Highlights Inspiring Story of Hope of Transplant Recipient Muran Veniszee of North Brunswick
(NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ) - NJ Sharing Network, the federally designated non-profit organization focused on saving and enhancing lives through the recovery of donated organs and tissue in the Garden State, proudly participates in Black History Month by sharing the uplifting story of Muran Veniszee, 42, a North Brunswick resident who ...
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30. Environmental Justice Alliance to Hold February Community Meeting in Hackensack
(Hackensack, New Jersey; February 7, 2024) –  If you are seeking solutions to flooding in Hackensack, Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) invites the public to attend the Environmental Justice Alliance’s third community meeting on Monday, February 26 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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31. The Sharing Network Foundation Receives $25,000 Grant from Kohl’s National Giveback Initiative to Help Save and Enhance More Lives Through Organ and Tissue Donation
(NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ) – NJ Sharing Network, the federally designated non-profit organization responsible for saving and enhancing lives through the recovery of donated organs and tissue in the Garden State, has received a powerful boost for its lifesaving mission thanks to a generous $25,000 grant contribution from Kohl’s to the ...
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32. Organ Donation in New Jersey Reached a New Record High in 2023
NJ Sharing Network reports 715 organs were transplanted marking fifth consecutive year of record growth
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33. Environmental Justice Alliance Community Meeting to Take Place in Hackensack
(Hackensack, New Jersey; January 21, 2024) – The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) invites the public to attend the Environmental Justice Alliance’s second community meeting on Monday, January 29 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 
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34. Northern NJ Community Foundation Awarded First-Time PSEG Foundation Grant for Green Infrastructure for Environmental Justice and Flood Mitigation Program
(Hackensack, New Jersey; January 2, 2024) – The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) announces the organization was awarded a PSEG Foundation grant of $7,500 to support the Green Infrastructure for Environmental Justice and Flood Mitigation Program. 
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35. New Jersey’s Missy Rodriguez Recognized During the 2024 Rose Parade in Pasadena
(Pasadena, CA) – On New Years Day, liver transplant recipient Missy Rodriguez of Short Hills, NJ, was part of the world’s most visible campaign to inspire organ and tissue donation as she served as a float rider on OneLegacy’s Donate Life Rose Parade float in Pasadena, CA.
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36. Three Tips for for Keeping Lungs Healthier in 2024
TRENTON (December 28, 2023) –  As we end the holiday season and look to the start of the New Year, it’s a good time to consider resolutions that can help keep you and your family healthier.  The American Lung Association provides these tips for lung health:
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37. Edison Resident Lori Smith Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary of Her Life-Saving Kidney Transplant, Inspiring Hope and Advocacy for Organ and Tissue Donation
(Edison, NJ) - Lori Smith, 59, of Edison, NJ, marked a significant milestone in her life on December 16, 2023 - the 10-year anniversary of her life-saving kidney transplant at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center. Her journey highlights the importance of organ and tissue donation and the powerful impact it has ...
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38. The Gift of Sight: Dover Resident Nancy Nusbaum Advocates for Organ and Tissue Donation Following Her Journey to Restored Vision
DOVER, NJ – During this holiday season of gratitude and giving, Nancy Nusbaum, a longtime resident of Dover, NJ, is counting her blessings and sharing her inspiring journey of restored vision thanks to double corneal transplants she received seven years ago.
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39. New Jersey’s Missy Rodriguez Selected by the Sharing Network Foundation to Participate in the 2024 Rose Parade? in California
New Providence, NJ – NJ Sharing Network, the federally designated non-profit organization responsible for the recovery of donated organs and tissue for transplant in the Garden State, recently honored liver transplant recipient Missy Rodriguez of Short Hills, NJ, as she gets set to participate in the 2024 Rose Parade? in ...
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40. Paramus Based CancerCare Awarded Northern NJ Community Foundation Grant
(November 28, 2023; Hackensack, New Jersey) – The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) joined more than 1,000 community foundations nationwide to celebrate National Community Foundation Week.  During the week, the NNJCF, a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization headquartered in Hackensack, New Jersey, announced $53,803 in grant and scholarship awards were made ...
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41. Northern NJ Community Foundation Announces 2023 Grant Awards
(November 28, 2023; Hackensack, New Jersey) – The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) joined more than 1,000 community foundations nationwide to celebrate National Community Foundation Week. 
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42. Belleville Resident Karl Halpin Celebrates a Decade of Life After Life-Saving Liver Transplant and Inspires Hope and Advocacy for NJ Sharing Network
Belleville, NJ – Karl Halpin, 61, recently celebrated a remarkable milestone – the 10th anniversary of his life-saving liver transplant. Karl’s journey serves as an inspiring testament to the transformative power of organ and tissue donation and transplantation.
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43. Community Leaders Honored at Northern New Jersey Community Foundation’s 25th Anniversary Celebration
(Hackensack, NJ; November 20, 2023) ─ The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) honored community leaders in Bergen County, New Jersey at its 25th Anniversary Celebration on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at AURA Restaurant & Bar in Hackensack, New Jersey. 
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44. Northern NJ Community Foundation Opens National Community Foundation Week & Announces 2023 Grant Awards
(November 16, 2023; Hackensack, New Jersey) – The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) joins more than 1,000 community foundations nationwide to celebrate National Community Foundation Week from November 12-18, 2023. 
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45. Retired U.S. Army Reserve Veteran Jenny Godnick Spearheads Organ Donation Awareness and Prepares for 3 Volcanoes Climbing Challenge in Guatemala
(Hightstown, NJ) – In honor of Veterans Day, NJ Sharing Network, the non-profit organization responsible for the recovery of donated organs and tissue for transplant in the Garden State, is proud to spotlight Jenny Godnick, 58, a Hightstown, New Jersey resident and retired U.S. Army Reserve Veteran.
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46. Green Infrastructure for Environmental Justice Community Meeting to Take Place in Hackensack
(November 9, 2023; Hackensack, New Jersey) – The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) invites the public to attend the “Green Infrastructure for Environmental Justice Community Meeting” on Monday, November 27, 2023 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  The meeting takes place at Second Reformed Church, located at 436 Union ...
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47. Mother and Son’s Kidney Transplant Story Inspires Hope and Advocacy for NJ Sharing Network
ELIZABETH, NJ – A local heartwarming story of a mother’s selflessness and a son’s resilience has captured the community’s attention and is raising awareness about the power of organ and tissue donation and transplantation.
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48. The Sharing Network Foundation Announces Election of New Board Members to Help Guide Life-Saving Mission
(New Providence, NJ) - The Sharing Network Foundation is pleased to announce the election of three outstanding individuals to its Board of Trustees - JP Bartolomeo of Colts Neck, Bobby Ring of Berkeley Heights, and Lorie Rodimer, a native of Sussex County currently residing in East Stroudsburg, PA.
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49. Foundation Celebrates Arts & Humanities and Jersey Arts Month With Free Public Art in Bergen County
(Hackensack, New Jersey; October 21, 2023) – In observance of National Arts and Humanities Month and Jersey Arts Month, the Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) invites people in the area to see public art and online programming available for free in Bergen County.  As part of the NNJCF’s 25th ...
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50. Hackensack Stormwater Flooding and Combined Sewer Overflow Webinar Rescheduled to October 30
(October 4, 2023; Hackensack, New Jersey) -- What is the City of Hackensack doing to reduce flooding and overflows of its sewer system?  Find out the strategies the city is using in the webinar, How Hackensack is Working to Reduce Flooding and Combined Sewer Overflow, rescheduled for Monday, October 30, ...
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