1. Children’s Aid and Family Services Increasing Access to Lifesaving Medication
Narcan “Buster Boxes” Launched in Bergen County September 22, 2025 – (Paramus, NJ) Children’s Aid and Family Services, with the support of the Marri family of River Edge, launched the “Buster Box,” a newspaper-style dispenser that will provide free Naloxone (Narcan) in 12 towns in Bergen County.
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2. NJ Sharing Network Commemorates Hispanic Heritage Month by Honoring the Memory of Organ Donor Hero Julian Rosado of Bayonne
(Bayonne, NJ) – During Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15), NJ Sharing Network is proud to honor the legacy of Julian Rosado of Bayonne, whose selfless decision to be an organ donor saved the lives of three people.
by post on 09/23/2025 05:49 am - Story - 14,170 Hits

3. April is National Donate Life Month: Honoring the Legacy of NJ Organ Donors
(New Providence, NJ) – National Donate Life Month, observed each April, raises awareness about the lifesaving power of organ and tissue donation, honors the generosity of donors, and celebrates the lives they save.
by post on 04/02/2025 04:53 pm - Story - 18,969 Hits

4. NJ Sharing Network Commemorates Hispanic Heritage Month by Honoring Organ Donor Heroes and Raising Awareness About the Importance of Organ and Tissue Donation
(New Providence, NJ) – According to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and the Organ Procurement and Transplant Network (OPTN), over 22,000 Hispanic individuals are currently on the national organ transplant waiting list. In 2023, Hispanic Americans made up about 15% of all organ donors in the U.S. ...
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5. Northern New Jersey Community Foundation's Montclair State University-PSEG Institute for Sustainability Studies Team Builds Green Infrastructure Plan for City of Hackensack
(Hackensack, New Jersey; August 9, 2024) – The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) partnered with Montclair State University’s PSEG Institute for Sustainability Studies (ISS) on a project to enhance the natural environment in the City of Hackensack. The NNJCF provided five students from a range of colleges and majors, ...
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6. NJ Sharing Network Celebrates National Minority Donor Awareness Month by Honoring Multicultural Organ and Tissue Donors
(New Providence, NJ) - National Minority Donor Awareness Month, celebrated annually in August, honors the generosity of multicultural organ and tissue donors and their families. It also highlights the critical need for diverse communities to register as organ and tissue donors.
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7. What’s in a Name? Much More for a Hispanic-Serving Institution
PARAMUS, N.J. – When Bergen Community College President Eric M. Friedman, Ph.D., arrived on campus in 2021, he quickly learned that students, faculty and staff prized the College’s standing as a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) as a point of pride in Bergen’s overall identity.
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8. Earthquakes in New Jersey
... with a 4.8-magnitude quake striking on Friday. The United States Geological Survey reported that the earthquake was felt across the New York City metropolitan area, as well as in cities ranging from Philadelphia to Boston. The temblor occurred at 10:23 a.m. Eastern, about 4 miles north of Whitehouse Station, N.J.
by Paramus Post on 04/06/2024 12:49 am - Story - 25,797 Hits

9. 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.
by post on 02/07/2024 06:03 pm - Story - 31,694 Hits

10. Thanksgiving Meets the Heart and Soul of ADA Mediterranean Brasserie
Fair Lawn, New Jersey - November 16, 2023 - In the heart of Fair Lawn, New Jersey, a culinary gem was born that not only tantalizes taste buds but also warms the hearts of its patrons. ADA Mediterranean Brasserie, under the masterful guidance of Chef/Owner Erhan Gezer, has become more ...
by post on 11/18/2023 08:46 am - Story - 20,781 Hits