A Newark Virtual Program Offers Students College, Career, and Financial Advice During the Pandemic
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, a program in New Jersey offers students remote education for college, financial and career prep.
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During gov’t shutdown, NJ assembly continues to work on hunger awareness
Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin and other legislators toured a food bank in Neptune as Coughlin continues his fight against what has become a marquee issue for him -- food insecurity.
How can community college address growing food insecurity?
The goal of the initiative is with more New Jersey students able to receive SNAP, there’s a better chance of them completing their education and going on to land higher paying jobs.
NJ Gov. wants $15 minimum wage bill before the end of the year
Murphy was asked why he focused on the minimum wage on a day when marijuana tops the agenda in Trenton. We can walk and chew gum at the same time, he said. And besides, raising the minimum wage has been…
Emergency shelter is a safe haven for homeless families
HomeFront provides shelter at a central campus for families without splitting them up. Beyond that, the organization offers services that helps the community with opportunities for employment and creative outlets in its art gallery.
Fourteen anti-hunger bills are on the table in NJ
Anti-hunger advocates and Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin cite the Garden State’s growing and grim statistics. Coughlin says about one in eight, or 266,000 people, are affected by food insecurity.
Community college students face higher rates of food insecurity
According to a survey, of the 419,000 students attending college in New Jersey, about one-third, or 139,000, are food insecure. Among community college students, 42 percent are facing hunger.
Finding social services for Camden’s undercounted, underserved homeless
In Camden, most homeless go unnoticed and underserved.
ALICE households are growing despite economic recession
In the most recent ALICE report, the numbers demonstrate that the economic growth the stock market has been enjoying doesn't reflect reality for many New Jersey families.
Free Lunch Programs Make A Big Difference in Student Success
Students depend on free lunch programs to stay focused in school, learn social skills, and of course stay healthy.