Essex Together is a broad-based chapter of New Jersey Together consisting of 17 member institutions. In the spring and summer of 2021, Essex religious and non-profit leaders led a cross-county listening campaign seeking to understand the hopes, dreams, and concerns of Essex County residents. This campaign, paired with the work of our institutions and organizers, led to the launching of Essex Together in May of 2023. 

 

At the launch of Essex Together, our four primary areas of focus were brought into view: criminal justice reform, housing, education, and green energy/environment. Our strategy teams are currently working on these issue driven campaigns. We are holding trainings throughout the year as we continue to prepare our leaders and teams to act on their interests. 

 

If you are interested in getting involved or involving your religious congregation or non-profit, please reach out to us at essex@njtogether.org.

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NEWS STORIES:

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No One Would Rent to Me’: Essex County Group Highlights Housing Challenges, Solutions: Montclair Local News

December 6, 2025
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Essex Together/NJT celebrates Passage of YIGBY housing:June 9, 2025.

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Essex Together/NJT leaders Support the "Yes in God's Back Yard" Campaign for More Affordable Housing:MAY 13, 2025

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NJ Gubernatorial Candidates Commit to Work with New Jersey Together: MAY 1, 2025​

 

Update from 5/22/24 NJT Meeting with NJ DOC Commissioner Victoria Kuhn: June 1, 2024
 

STATE DOC COMMISSIONER COMMITS TO IMPLEMENTING NJT’S FINES AND FEES PLAN STATEWIDE, WORK TOGETHER ON MORE PROGRESS: MARCH 19, 2024

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Update: Progress on Fines and Fees: Dec 20, 2023

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Progress on Fines and Fees at March 15 action: Mar 22, 2023

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