Commentary: Supporting Cohome in Morristown
By Marnie Kaller Morristown and its neighboring towns and areas have much to recommend them – historical sites that remind us of the...
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New Jersey Together
- Nov 15
- 1 min
Update: Jersey City Mental Health Crisis Outreach Workers
Since 2020, Jersey City Together (JCT) has been pushing Jersey City officials to hire trained outreach workers with expertise in dealing...
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New Jersey Together
- Oct 5
- 3 min
It’s happened here. A man is dead. Now what do we do? | Opinion
By Alonzo Perry Sr. and Laurie Wurm Published on Mosaic, a branch of NJ.com, on August 31, 2023 Often when a tragic act of violence...
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New Jersey Together
- Jun 27
- 3 min
Update: Clean & Safe Water Project in Jersey City Schools
On June 1st at Jersey City’s Lincoln High School, parents, educators, clergy, students, and community leaders and allies from the Jersey...
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New Jersey Together
- Mar 22
- 2 min
Progress on Fines and Fees at March 15 action
On March 15th 2023, over 150 New Jersey Together clergy and community leaders from Hudson, Essex, Morris counties gathered for an action...
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New Jersey Together
- Feb 26
- 3 min
PROGRESS UPDATE: Clean Drinking Water Project in Jersey City’s Public Schools
February 2023 update–In 2018, Jersey City Together launched the School Water Action to expand access to quality drinking water,...
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New Jersey Together
- May 10, 2021
- 1 min
Morris Area Together launched with 650+ leaders present!
On May 10th, more than 650 leaders from 18 congregations & non-profits launched Morris Area Together, a new, powerful and non-partisan...
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New Jersey Together
- May 9, 2021
- 1 min
VICTORY! First, fully funded budget for Jersey City Public Schools in a decade!
HUGE PROGRESS in Jersey City as the Jersey City Board of Education passed the first, fully funded public schools budget in more than a...
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New Jersey Together
- Apr 18, 2021
- 1 min
PROGRESS! Mandatory minimum sentencing for non-violent drug offenses ended through AG Directive
On April 19th, Gov. Murphy announced that — while he would “conditionally veto” the bill on his desk that would end all non-violent...
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New Jersey Together
- Oct 31, 2020
- 1 min
Morris Area Together listens to 2,400+ during listening campaign
On October 27th, 80+ leaders from across Morris County participated in a "listening campaign report back" for Morris Area Together....
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New Jersey Together
- Aug 31, 2020
- 1 min
2,000+ from 250+ congregations & non-profits gather at NJTogether Statewide Action
On August 31st, more than 2,000 people from 250+ religious congregations & non-profits in every county in the state attended NJTogether's...
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New Jersey Together
- Aug 27, 2020
- 1 min
Morris Co. Prosecutor announces retirement
After a public push from Morris Area Together leaders, including key press coverage and an Op-Ed from faith leaders in Morris County, the...
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New Jersey Together
- Jun 3, 2020
- 1 min
Victory: 35% of new units at Jersey City's Bayfront will be affordable
“Today’s announcement represents a huge step forward...” It's been three years since Jersey City Together launched their campaign to make...
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New Jersey Together
- May 11, 2020
- 1 min
Victory: $52.7 million added to Jersey City Schools
On Monday, May 11th, the Jersey City Board of Education voted unanimously to add $52.7 million to the Jersey City Public Schools budget....
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New Jersey Together
- May 8, 2020
- 1 min
Victory: Universal COVID-19 testing begins in NJ state prisons
After a concerted campaign that escalated in the final week, NJTogether leaders (along with allies from the Corrections Officers Union)...
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New Jersey Together
- Apr 13, 2020
- 1 min
Morris Area Sponsoring Committee secures expanded food distribution over spring break
In a matter of days after learning about the issue, NJTogether leaders in Morris County mobilized & secured a meeting with the Morris...
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New Jersey Together
- Apr 2, 2020
- 1 min
New Jersey Together continues listening, work during COVID-19 Pandemic
In both Jersey City & in Morris County, New Jersey Together is continuing its work both in listening and advocacy. Jersey City Together...
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New Jersey Together
- Mar 24, 2020
- 1 min
Criminal Justice campaign launched despite COVID-19, JCT continues work
Jersey City Together launched its criminal justice campaign on March 16th. Watch the video & learn more!
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New Jersey Together
- Mar 19, 2020
- 1 min
JCPS budget passes initial hurdle, increasing local investment
On March 20th, Jersey City Public Schools gave initial approval to a budget significantly increasing local funding, after pressure from JCT.
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New Jersey Together
- Jan 30, 2020
- 1 min
60+ parent & faith leaders press JCBOE to invest $50 million into and in support of classrooms
Tonight, parent & teacher speakers pressed the JCBOE to #FundOurSchools. Supported by more than 60 parent, faith, and teacher leaders,...
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