1. New Jersey’s Next STEM Frontier: Learning from the Land’s First Scientists
Picture this: Thick smoke chokes the air as flames blaze closer toward homes, businesses, and forests. Firefighters battle the blaze, but it spreads too fast. In New Jersey’s Pine Barrens—one of the most fire-prone regions in the state—this is a growing concern.
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2. Wegmans Customers Donate $2.5 Million to Hunger Relief in Fall 2024
Wegmans customers raised more than $2.5 million during the company’s fall 2024 hunger relief checkout scanning campaign. Since its inception over 30 years ago, Wegmans’ Check Out Hunger campaign has raised more than $55 million for hunger relief. In 2024, Wegmans customers raised $3.2 million to help reduce ...
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3. Rotary Bellringers Ring in Hope Across New Jersey for The Salvation Army
Union, NJ – Rotary Clubs across New Jersey joined forces with The Salvation Army for an inspiring event, the inaugural “Rotary Day of Ringing.” On December 19, Rotarians from numerous clubs gathered to ring kettles, helping to raise vital funds for Salvation Army programs that support individuals and families in ...
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4. Rotary Bellringers Ring in Hope Across New Jersey for The Salvation Army
Union, NJ – Rotary Clubs across New Jersey joined forces with The Salvation Army for an inspiring event, the inaugural “Rotary Day of Ringing.” On December 19, Rotarians from numerous clubs gathered to ring kettles, helping to raise vital funds for Salvation Army programs that support individuals and families in ...
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5. RRT N.A. Celebrates a Year of Service
Rapid Relief Team Ends 2024 with a Total of 58,000 Meals Served at 270 Events Across North America [Ridgefield Park, NJ – December 5, 2024] – The Rapid Relief Team (RRT), the charitable arm of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church (PBCC), celebrates the end of a banner year. In 2024, ...
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6. Rapid Relief Team Supports St. Jude Walk/Run in New Jersey
Local Volunteers Serve Hundreds at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Charity Event [West Orange, NJ – September 28, 2024] – The Rapid Relief Team (RRT), the charitable arm of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, recently pitched in at the St. Jude Walk/Run, an event benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research ...
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7. Biden-Harris Administration Awards $955,697 to Expand Housing Counseling for Underserved Communities in New Jersey
Vice President Harris and Acting Secretary Todman announced the funding to help bridge the racial homeownership gap and foster the next generation of homeowners. 
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8. Rapid Relief Team Hosts Appreciation BBQ for Valley Hospital Nurses Serves 150+ Meals at Valley Health System’s Nurse Appreciation Family Fun Event
[Paramus, NJ, May 11, 2024] – On May 11th, the Rapid Relief Team (RRT)—the volunteer arm of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church—joined Valley Health System in Paramus, NJ, to celebrate its nurses and their families. RRT volunteers served 150 of their signature BBQ meals over the course of the day ...
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9. PSEG employees prepare 500 hygiene kits for The Salvation Army New Jersey Division during National Volunteer Week
Union, NJ– As part of National Volunteer Week, the parking lot at The Salvation Army New Jersey Division Headquarters was bustling as PSEG employees generously volunteered their time to ensure that those facing disaster had a source of comfort.
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10. BERGEN COUNTY 2026 MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN PUBLIC WORKSHOP #1
(Hackensack, N.J.) - The Bergen County Office of Emergency Management is updating its 2021 Bergen County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP). Hazard mitigation planning identifies risks and vulnerabilities associated with natural disasters and develops long-term strategies for protecting people and property from future hazard events.
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11. The Salvation Army New Jersey Division Calls on Volunteer Bell Ringers in Support of Red Kettle Campaign
With Requests for Assistance on the Rise, Iconic Fundraising Campaign Helps Fill the Gap UNION, NJ —The Salvation Army’s iconic Red Kettle Campaign launches in just a few weeks, and the non-profit organization is calling on volunteers to sign up as Red Kettle bell ringers in support of critical ...
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12. NJ Sharing Network and American Red Cross Joined Forces for Successful Blood Drive in New Providence
(New Providence, NJ) - NJ Sharing Network, the non-profit organization responsible for the recovery of donated organs and tissue for transplant in the Garden State, partnered with the American Red Cross to host a life-saving Blood Drive on Tuesday, October 3, 2023.
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13. NJ Sharing Network and American Red Cross Join Forces for Life-saving Blood Drive on October 3 in New Providence
All Blood Donors Will Receive a $15 Amazon E-Gift Card (New Providence, NJ) - NJ Sharing Network is proud to announce a partnership with the American Red Cross to host a life-saving Blood Drive on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, at NJ Sharing Network's ...
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14. Northern NJ Community Foundation Announces Discount Tickets for Students to See Screening of American River Film.
(Hackensack, NJ; May 17, 2023) -- The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) invites youngsters and young adults to attend and be inspired by the special screening of the documentary film, American River, on Wednesday, June 7 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
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15. Northern New Jersey Community Foundation to Celebrate 25th Anniversary With Showing of Environmental Justice Film, American River, at Hackensack Performing Arts Center
(Hackensack, NJ; April 27, 2023) -- The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) celebrates its 25th anniversary with a screening of the documentary film 'American River', an inspiring and entertaining movie about the evolution of the troubled Passaic River, on Wednesday, June 7 at the Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC), ...
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16. NCJW HOSTS MEETING ON AVOIDING SCAMS AND SCHEMES
Seven Tips from WABC 7 on Your Side’s, and local Bergen County Resident, Nina Pineda
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17. Project DYNAMO congratulates U.S. government on Brittany Griner rescue
Editor’s note: Bryan Stern is available for media interviews as a subject matter expert in rescues of American citizens held hostage or unlawfully detained. He will be in New York City tomorrow, Friday Dec. 9, and is available to come in-studio, if needed. 
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18. New Jersey American Water employees and union members donate more than 275 toys to The Salvation Army New Jersey Division
Short Hills, NJ – The conference room at New Jersey American Water’s Short Hills operating center was full of wrapping paper, toys and cheer as employees gathered to wrap presents for children in need this holiday season.
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19. The Salvation Army New Jersey Division is committed to providing service and love to those in need this Christmas and beyond 
Across the nation, the largest social-services organization launches iconic Red Kettle holiday fundraising campaign to meet increasing need 
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20. Kean University Panel Discusses Anniversary, Impact of Superstorm Sandy
UNION, N.J. — Ten years after Superstorm Sandy struck New Jersey, causing damage across the state, panelists at a Kean University event held to mark the anniversary described how the storm changed their lives.
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21. Service of Prayer and Action for Ukraine at West Side Presbyterian Church
RIDGEWOOD – Angry. Heartbroken. Helpless. Hopeless. Afraid. As the war in Ukraine escalates, West Side Presbyterian Church invites you to channel these feelings into positive action. 
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22. Federal Funding for New Jersey Tops $806 Million
TRENTON, N.J. – Six months since the Sept. 5 federal disaster declaration for the remnants of Hurricane Ida in New Jersey, $806 million in federal funding has been provided for survivors.
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23. FEMA Deadline has Passed but Help is Still Available; Federal Funding Tops $711.7 Million
TRENTON, N.J. – FEMA encourages applicants to keep in touch to track their case. Residents who believe the assistance they received for repairs is not enough are encouraged to contact FEMA to submit an appeal.
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24. FEMA Registration Deadline Approaching Jan. 5 for New Jersey Ida Disaster Assistance
... and businesses who had property damage or loss caused by remnants of Hurricane Ida from Sept. 1-3, 2021, have until Wednesday to apply for federal disaster assistance. The deadline to apply for assistance from FEMA and for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is Jan. 5, 2022.
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25. Less than One Week Left to Register for New Jersey Ida Disaster Assistance
TRENTON, NJ – Less than one week remains for New Jersey homeowners and renters who had property damage or loss caused by remnants of Hurricane Ida from Sept. 1-3, 2021, to apply for federal disaster assistance. The deadline to apply is Monday, Dec. 6, 2021.
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