Pre-apprenticeship program helps the underserved and formerly incarcerated
The New Jersey Reentry Corporation announced a program to help underserved communities and the formerly incarcerated obtain gainful employment.
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“Homeless Solutions” makes New Jersey homeownership a reality
A nonprofit unveiled its newest affordable housing units in Morristown to keep up with rising demand.
Breakfast After the Bell Program Helps Feed Kids in Paterson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AKIcEdLKyA From our partners at NJTV News: By Leah Mishkin The state Senate’s passed a package of bills aimed at providing meals for more than a half million students from low-income households. Advocates for Children of New Jersey found…
Advocates Warn Too Many Kids Still Miss Out On Free Breakfast
Every weekday morning, nearly 268,000 New Jersey students start their day with a free breakfast. It’s a program that’s grown here in recent years. Yet advocates say far too many more low-income children are still missing out.
Section 8 Rule Change Could Help Low-Income NJ Residents
You only need to go outside for a few minutes to know it’s not safe to stay. And forecasters aren’t expecting daytime temperatures to rise above freezing until after New Year’s Day.
Trenton forum paints picture of modern-day poverty
At an NJTV In Your Neighborhood Community Forum, statistics painted the picture of modern-day poverty.
Christmas Comes Early in Monmouth County Beach Town
Santa Claus came early this year for about 100 kids.
Democratic Leaders Call For $15 Minimum Wage
Congressman Donald Norcross called a news conference Monday to discuss the state minimum wage in New Jersey
Advocates call for full funding of SNAP program
A new report shows how widespread the need for SNAP is in fighting food insecurity.
Stakeholders and Advocates Discuss Solutions to Homelessness
Pulitzer Prize-winning author explains eviction is the second leading cause to homelessness.