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United Way of Passaic County
Funder: Partners for Health Foundation
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During the fall, Paterson Public School District’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program allowed kids to sample some of the best fresh produce New Jersey has to offer. United Way of Passaic County (UWPC) played a large role in local produce procurement, previously described here. But winter in New Jersey limits access to locally-grown fresh produce. While we await the return of the spring and locally-grown produce, we also recognize the opportunities that winter provides to use non-local produce to foster cultural understanding and appreciation for different fruits and vegetables - like the kumquats shown here. MORE
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Governor Murphy Declares March Brain Injury Awareness Month
Funder: New Jersey Division of Disability Services
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Through the Traumatic Brain Injury Fund, DDS provides New Jersey residents who have survived a traumatic brain injury the opportunity to access the brain injury-related services and supports they need to live in the community. The Fund purchases supports and services to foster independence and maximize quality of life when insurance, personal resources, and public programs are unavailable to meet those needs. A portion of the Fund also is used to support public education, outreach, and prevention activities related to TBI. MORE
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Garden Grant Program
DEADLINE: March 31
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Kids who grow veggies, eat veggies, so school gardens can make a big difference. Through the Garden Grant program, schools and non-profit organizations turn outdoor spaces into powerful hands-on learning gardens that connect kids with food, spark their curiosity and support classroom curriculum. The program provides a $3,000 monetary grant to support a new or existing edible educational garden. MORE
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Community Change Challenge Grant
DEADLINE: April 14
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The AARP Community Challenge provides small grants to fund quick-action projects that can help communities become more livable for people of all ages. Applications are accepted for projects to improve public spaces, housing, transportation, civic engagement, coronavirus recovery, diversity and inclusion, and more. After reading the information below, click the yellow button to apply. MORE
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Message Guide: Racial Equity in Public Policy |
The guide walks through key messages and tips for advocates to use with decision-makers to advance the conversation on racial equity, link racial inequity and structural racism to policy and garner support for specific racial equity language in policy. MORE
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Spreading the Word About P-EBT |
As the state prepares its plan to distribute the next round of Pandemic EBT, Hunger Free New Jersey (HFNJ), in partnership with other advocacy and child-serving organizations across the state, has launched a statewide communications campaign to increase awareness of Pandemic EBT and the steps parents need to take to qualify. Messages and materials are provided to spread the word in your school and community. MORE
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Joining the COVID Community Corps |
As COVID vaccines becoming more readily available, education efforts are critical in ensuring residents have accurate information and can turn to trusted sources with questions, concerns, or issues about getting vaccinated. The COVID Community Corps is an effort to build up community-rooted knowledge and train individuals to help inform their neighbors, families and friends through workshops and trainings. MORE
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Training, Collaborations and Networking |
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Adverse Childhood Experiences:
Inside New Jersey's New Plan to Address a Perennial Harm
March 11
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Please join for a virtual roundtable with a panel of policy leaders, clinical experts, and front-line advocates to examine how COVID-19 is amplifying childhood trauma, New Jersey’s innovative, grass-roots approach to addressing ACEs, and how we can all play a role in the state’s action plan. MORE
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RU Ready to Garden?
March 11 (12 sessions)
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The Farmers Market Conference
March 15-18
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Providing support and training to the farmers market community. Learning and networking for current and prospective farmers market participants: farmers, food makers, farmers market managers; municipal groups, nonprofits and policymakers that host or support farmers’ markets. MORE
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Storytelling for Active Transportation Advocates
March 17
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How can we reach more people and convince them of the benefits of inclusive and accessible walkable communities? Listen to a panel of creative and experienced communicators share their ideas about how to cut through the clutter and move people to action. MORE
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