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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...
New Jersey Together
Oct 5, 20233 min read
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...
New Jersey Together
Jun 27, 20233 min read
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...
New Jersey Together
Mar 22, 20232 min read
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,...
New Jersey Together
Feb 26, 20233 min read
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...
New Jersey Together
May 11, 20211 min read
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...
New Jersey Together
May 10, 20211 min read
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...
New Jersey Together
Apr 19, 20211 min read
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....
New Jersey Together
Nov 1, 20201 min read
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...
New Jersey Together
Aug 31, 20201 min read
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...
New Jersey Together
Aug 28, 20201 min read
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...
New Jersey Together
Jun 4, 20201 min read
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....
New Jersey Together
May 12, 20201 min read
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)...
New Jersey Together
May 8, 20201 min read
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...
New Jersey Together
Apr 14, 20201 min read
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...
New Jersey Together
Apr 2, 20201 min read
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!
New Jersey Together
Mar 25, 20201 min read
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.
New Jersey Together
Mar 20, 20201 min read
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,...
New Jersey Together
Jan 30, 20201 min read
150+ leaders gather for teach in on the Jersey City housing crisis
Thank you to the 150+ leaders who came out for our “teach in” on the housing crisis facing Jersey City. Leaders committed to talk to 750+...
New Jersey Together
Nov 21, 20191 min read
Jersey City BOE announces progress on water for schools
The Jersey City Board of Education announced progress on providing running, potable water for schools this week. Here's Jersey City...
New Jersey Together
Nov 7, 20191 min read
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