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Trenton Health Team
Funder: New Jersey Department of Health
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Trenton Health Team (THT), in partnership with the Tri State Transportation Campaign (TSTC), conducted a walk audit in the Trenton Historic Development Collaborative (THDC) neighborhood of Trenton’s West Ward. Eleven intersections were surveyed along West State Street, Calhoun Street, Bellevue Avenue, and Hermitage Avenue.
The AARP Walk Audit Tool Kit was used to assess the walkability of the sidewalks and streets. The assessment focused on crossings and sidewalks, safety, driver behavior, and comfort and appeal at each intersection. Each aspect was rated as poor, fair, good, or excellent. The intersections were also given an overall rating. Common issues included faded and unmarked crosswalks, broken sidewalks, speeding, drivers not yielding to pedestrians, and litter. MORE
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Communities Moving to Action Grantee Named Among Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Culture of Health Prize Finalists
Funder: New Jersey Health Initiatives
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The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) has announced the nine communities chosen as finalists for the 2021 RWJF Culture of Health Prize. The Prize honors communities working to advance health, opportunity, and equity for all. The community of Freehold Borough, a NJHI: Communities Moving to Action grantee, was named as a finalist for the 2021 Prize. MORE
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Keen Effect Grant
DEADLINE: March 31
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The trades have historically been a male-dominated career field. That, however, is changing as the number of women entering the trades is growing at a rapid pace. KEEN Utility, through the She Builds Grant Program, supports nonprofits that provide trade skills education, networking, and support for girls and women. As trusted contacts in the non-profit world, you are encouraged to nominate a group to be considered for a grant. This program is open to US-based and -operated organizations only, with 501c3 status.
The best part is, organizations themselves don’t have to fill out any application, but merely be entered into the super quick nomination form expiring at the end of the month! 4 grants will be disbursed, including $5,000 cash and up to $3,000 gear stipend per grant.
Nominate your favorite nonprofit now. 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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Benchmarking Insights on Older Adults |
In the 2018 Benchmarking Report on Bicycling and Walking, data showed that there was a statistically significant increase in the percentage of walking trips by people age 65 and older. At the same time, there was no increase in the percentage of bicycling trips by people age 65 and older. In both cases, people age 65 and older represented a smaller percentage of bicycling and walking trips than their percentage of the overall population, where they make up about 16% of the US population. 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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Housing Solutions Collaborative
Deadline: April 9, 2021
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Join a peer learning collective for cross-sector teams to network, engage in problem-solving, and build knowledge and capacity to use the tools of equitable laws and policies to address the housing crisis. For a one-year period, teams in eight cities will be supported with individualized technical assistance as they advance strategies for healthy, stable, and affordable housing. MORE
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Hackensack Meridian Health Establishes Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation
Source: New Jersey Business Magazine, March 11, 2021
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Hackensack Meridian Health, the largest, most comprehensive and integrated health care network in New Jersey, announced the formation of Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation. The newly created foundation will serve as the parent organization for the network’s 10 community-based hospital foundations. In addition to raising funds for the network’s local medical centers, Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation will also focus on network-wide priorities such as behavioral health, children’s health, the Hackensack Meridian Center for Discovery & Innovation and the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine. MORE
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How to Create a Culture of Inclusive Fundraising
Source: Chronicle of Philanthropy, March 10, 2021
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Training, Collaborations and Networking |
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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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National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference
March 16-18
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Participants share information and learn how to strengthen the quality and reach of federal nutrition programs, learn best outreach and program practices from other states and localities, fill in the gaps in food service for millions of low-income children, and identify creative ideas for new and innovative approaches to ending hunger. 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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