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Family Promise of Bergen County in the News
Cause for hope in the fight against hunger
As the pandemic wears on, everyone is finding it challenging and, at times, exhausting. Follow the link to a recent Op Ed, written by the former mayor of Ridgewood and Family Promise volunteer, Paul Aronsohn, that speaks to the human spirit helping us find our way through the coronavirus pandemic.
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NJ First Lady Volunteers With Ridgewood Nonprofit
First Lady Tammy Murphy will volunteer with Family Promise by participating in the group’s Bergen County Walk-In Dinner program.
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In Memoriam – Nancy Woods
Rest in Peace Nancy S. Woods, June 1, 1928 – June 10, 2020
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Family Promise Of Bergen County Distributes Meals In Englewood
Family Promise of Bergen County and World Central Kitchen are working together to address food insecurity and keep local restaurants in business. Read about this unique initiative here.
During coronavirus outbreak, NJ’s homeless in ‘extremely dire’ situation
Where do you go to ‘shelter in place’ when you are homeless? Homelessness during a pandemic calls for creative solutions.
Read about the challenges and responses to COVID19 by Family Promise and other providers.
Paul Shackford named Hometown Hero
Board President Paul Shackford was named a Hometown Hero by Congressman Josh Gottheimer at a ceremony at Felician University in Lodi, on July 9, 2019. According to Congressman Gottheimer, this honor is bestowed on members of the community whose “dedication improves the lives of their neighbors, families, and all Jersey residents.” ….
Paul was specifically cited for his work with Family Promise of Bergen County…
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HUD Homeless Data Don’t Add Up: Children and Youth Pay the Price
https://www.bergenfamilypromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/HUD-report.pdf
Hike or Bike 2018
Thanksgiving Photos 2017
Family Promise providing homeless working families the help they need
Family Promise wins the IKEA Challenge
Church’s legacy is to help homeless families
A new life for a Family Promise family
https://familypromise.org/a-new-life-in-new-jersey/
New Jersey Faces new Poverty: Rising Family Homelessness in Bergen County
www.ministrywith.org/files/88/ICPH_brief_NewJerseyFacesNewPoverty.pdf
Informing the community
http://jewishstandard.timesofisrael.com/a-different-kind-of-hospitality/
The IRF affiliates with Family Promise
https://familypromise.org/the-latest/welcome-bergen-county-nj-affiliate-162/
In the book Giving, Bill Clinton makes reference to the Walk-in Dinner Program