WINDOWS
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UNDERSTANDING
2023 FEATURED ORGANIZATIONS
BRADY - UNITED AGAINST GUN VIOLENCE
Middlesex County Chapter
The mission of the Brady organization and its Million Mom March is to create a safer America by cutting gun deaths in half by 2025.
CENTER FOR GREAT EXPECTATIONS
Somerset, NJ
Grounded in a spirituality that treasures the dignity of all, The Center for Great Expectations seeks to form a partnership with homeless pregnant and/or parenting women and adolescents, men, and their children, in creating a safe place, safe presence, and a safe path, that enables clients to experience, choose and maintain physical, psychological, social and spiritual health for themselves, their children and families.
CLAYMORE VETS
Somerville, NJ
mission is to cultivate a creative and connected community of Veterans, First Responders and Artists to foster social reconnection and growth rooted in clay and Visual Arts.
New Brunswick, NJ
harnesses the power of food to break the cycle of poverty, alleviate hunger and change lives. They operate a community soup kitchen, culinary arts school, catering business and connect low-income individuals and families with social and health services. With the support of volunteers, donors and community partners, Elijah’s Promise serves more than 200,000 free meals per year at their Community Soup Kitchen and trains previously unskilled workers for careers in the food services industry.
Highland Park, NJ
is a nonprofit fund created by the Borough of Highland Park to contribute to the well-being of Highland Park students in need. Donations to the fund are used to provide lunches to these students when school is not in session and offer opportunities to ensure their success in school and the future. Since its inception in December 2015, they have supplied more than 450 lunches to children.
MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID, Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ
is a training course designed to give members of the public key skills to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. Mental Health First Aid training helps a layperson assist someone experiencing a mental health crisis. Recognizing the potential risk factors and warning signs for a range of mental health problems, including: depression, anxiety/trauma, psychosis and psychotic disorders, substance use disorders, and self-injury.
METUCHEN POLICE DEPARTMENT
Metuchen, NJ
exists to serve all people within their jurisdiction with respect, fairness and compassion.
They are committed to:
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The prevention of crime and the protection of life and property
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The preservation of peace, order and safety
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The safe enforcement of laws and ordinances
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The safeguarding of constitutional guarantees
With community service as their foundation, they are driven by goals to enhance the quality of life, investigate problems as well as incidents, seek solutions and foster a sense of security in communities and individuals.
MIDDLESEX COUNTY CENTER FOR EMPOWERMENT
Middlesex County, NJ
is the state designated sexual violence program for Middlesex County. They strive to support and empower survivors and significant others affected by sexual violence, and to help eliminate all forms of sexual violence through community awareness and education. We are excited to partner with them on this collaboration with the potential for complementary programming.
MOMS DEMAND ACTION for Gunsense in America
NJ State Chapter
is a grassroots movement fighting for public safety measures that can protect people from gun violence. They pass stronger gun laws and work to close the loopholes that jeopardize the safety of families. They also work in their own communities and with business leaders to encourage a culture of responsible gun ownership. They know that gun violence is preventable, and are committed to doing what it takes to keep families safe.
M-WRAP PROGRAM, Rutgers UBHC
New Brunswick, NJ
provides intensive case management and recovery support services for pregnant and postpartum women with substance use disorders (SUDs). Recovery Support Specialists provide non-clinical assistance and recovery supports while maintaining follow-up with the women and their infants/family. The overall goal is to alleviate barriers to services for pregnant women with SUDs through comprehensive care coordination. The M-WRAP model is intended to promote maternal health, improve birth outcomes, and reduce the risks and adverse consequences of prenatal substance exposure.
NJ INTERFAITH CENTER FOR CANCER CARE
Highland Park, NJ
The work of NJIC3 responds to the complexity of cancer in our families and communities through individual, congregational, and systemic engagement, support, and advocacy. NJIC3 seeks to address the spiritual, emotional, social, and practical needs of those dealing with cancer, using tools drawn from the areas of contemplation, collaboration, and care.
NEW BRUNSWICK POLICE DEPARTMENT
New Brunswick, NJ
is committed to providing a safe and peaceful environment in the City of New Brunswick through effective and impartial law enforcement. The New Brunswick Police Department shall respond to the needs of its residents through active participation in community partnerships. The New Brunswick Police Department shall accept only the highest caliber personnel with a demonstrated ability to meet and exceed standards for personal and professional conduct. The New Brunswick Police Department will extend the utmost courtesy and respect to all residents, visitors and employees within the City and will be accountable for the actions of its members at all times.
NEW JERSEY BLACK WOMEN PHYSICIANS ASSOCIATION
New Brunswick, NJ
is a nonprofit organization and network of Black women physicians dedicated to advocacy and the elimination of healthcare disparities within communities of color and other vulnerable populations. They form partnerships within the community to provide advocacy, mentorship, education and healthcare navigation.
REPLENISH
Middlesex County, NJ
provides nonperishable foods and necessities to our network of over 130 partner organizations throughout the 25 towns in Middlesex County to ensure that all residents have access to nutritionally adequate food and necessities at all times. Additionally, Replenish supplies partners with networking opportunities, resource-sharing tools and nutritional guidelines for clients. On a broader platform, Replenish is an advocate for programs and policies intended to combat hunger and poverty.
RUTGERS STUDENT FOOD PANTRY
New Brunswick Campus, NJ
is of one of the over 20 food pantries in New Brunswick and exclusively serves Rutgers students. The food pantry provides groceries and toiletries for any student in need, but more than that connects students with resources to take care of the physical and psychological demands associated with food insecurity.
SAINT PETER'S UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, For KEEPS Program
(Kids Embraced and Empowered through Psychological Services)
New Brunswick, NJ
strives to offer high-quality mental health diagnoses and intensive treatment to children who suffer from emotional and behavioral difficulties that impede their ability to function successfully in a social environment. Anyone can refer a child to this program, including schools, physicians, agencies, parents.
SOUTH PLAINFIELD SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
South Plainfield, NJ
The South Plainfield Social Services Department works to ensure that all residents who seek help receive it. The agency’s work is predicated on the belief that equitable access to healthy food is a crucial step along the road to empowerment, independence, and social transformation. The Social Services Department is fortunate to be able to rely on the very generous contributions of a community always willing to come to the aid of their neighbors.
TRAUMATIC LOSS COALITION (TLC)
Central Jersey
The dual mission of the TLC is excellence in suicide prevention and trauma response assistance to schools following unfortunate losses due to suicide, homicide, accident, and illness. This is accomplished through county, regional, and statewide conferences, training, consultation, onsite traumatic loss response, and technical assistance. The purpose is to ensure that those working with youth from a variety of disciplines and programs have up-to-date knowledge about mental health issues, suicide prevention, traumatic grief, and resiliency enhancement.
WOMEN AWARE
New Brunswick, NJ
mission is to promote the safety and self-sufficiency of individuals and families affected by domestic violence in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
PROGRAM PARTNERS
Above Art Studios
Rutgers African – American Alumni Alliance
American Hungarian Foundation
Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice
BIPOC @ MGSA
Center for Social Justice Education and LGBT Communities, Rutgers University
Civic League of Greater New Brunswick
First Presbyterian Church Food Pantry, Metuchen
Hyacinth AIDS Foundation, New Brunswick
Interfaith RISE
LLEGO (The LGBTQQIA People of Color Organization at Rutgers)
Metuchen Human Relations Commission
New Brunswick Free Public Library
New Brunswick Public Schools
The Pride Center
Rutgers, Collaborative Center for Community Engagement
Zimmerli Art Museum
list in progress as of 2/1/23