Family Resource Center Serves
as Safety Net for Needy

When 47-year-old disabled veteran Edward Williams recently came to the New Community Family Resource Center seeking help, he was not alone. With him were his 19-year old niece, who is unemployed and expecting a baby in June, and a 23-year-old unemployed family friend whom he has also taken into his home

Community Impact: Planting Seeds
Of Education

When most children today dream of what they will be when they grow up, being a teacher may not be the profession of choice. In fact, escaping the rigors of the classroom is often the thought during roll call in homeroom period, followed by the sigh of relief that customarily accompanies the dismissal bell

Miss New Jersey USA Brings Message
Of Perseverance To Harmony House

Kaity Rodriguez, Miss New Jersey USA 2009, urged youngsters at New Community Harmony House to stay positive, persevere and prepare themselves for success, even when facing life’s tough challenges.  “Perseverance is when you keep on going, despite what you have been through,” she told the young residents who reside in the 102-family transitional housing facility designed for homeless families seeking to one day move into a permanent residence

Pedestrian Program Wins Outreach Award

The Pedestrian Injury Prevention Partnership (PIPP) at the New Jersey Trauma Center at UMDNJ-University Hospital received the Health Research and Educational Trust (HRET) of New Jersey 2009 Community Outreach Award. The Trust is a non-profit affiliate of NJHA and presents the annual award to recognize hospital-initiated programs that demonstrate commitment to identifying and meeting community needs through collaboration and creative response.