While many of Norwescap's team members who work with young children and families may be familiar with ACEs, it is not a well-known acronym. ACEs stands for Adverse Childhood Experiences, a concept coined in the early 1990s to recognize a nationwide problem. The focus in on a range of traumas impacting a child, how those traumas might follow them through life, and the means to neutralize trauma with positive experiences, nurturing support, and loving relationships. Some of the most common ACEs … [Read more...] about Norwescap Named Central Jersey Hub of The Regional ACEs Collaborative
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Honoring Women’s History Month
March is a celebration of Women's History Month, and that gave Norwescap precisely 31 days to tell the story of women’s impact in America. We failed, of course! How can such a rich history be told in so little time? Thankfully, we have more space to expound upon here. For those who follow us on the Norwescap New Jersey Facebook page you may have had opportunity to view our “Women of Norwescap Live Series,” highlighting a dozen of the nearly 300 women who are part of our incredible Norwescap … [Read more...] about Honoring Women’s History Month
Continue ReadingVolunteer Spotlight: Thai-Phuong T. Nguyen
Everyone should have the opportunity to contribute to our communities. We create opportunities for people of all backgrounds and income levels to participate in advisory committees, volunteer at our locations, and advocate for creating communities that thrive.When you imagine what a “superstar volunteer” would look like, Thai-Phuong T. Nguyen should come to mind. As a Rutgers University graduate with a degree in Finance and Management, Thai’s decades-long career took her from manufacturing to … [Read more...] about Volunteer Spotlight: Thai-Phuong T. Nguyen
Continue ReadingCelebrating National Volunteer Month
Celebrating National Volunteer Month April is a very special month at Norwescap, and for many nonprofits around the country - it’s National Volunteer Month! This month recognizes the support, dedication, commitment, and value volunteers bring to organizations like Norwescap and many others. National Volunteer Month was created in 1989 as a federal initiative to encourage millions of people to take action and change the world. April quickly became a month dedicated to recognizing the … [Read more...] about Celebrating National Volunteer Month
Continue ReadingNorwescap Receives a $250,000 ‘Housing for Everyone’ Grant from TD Charitable Foundation
A significant part of Norwescap’s work focuses on housing. We believe that everyone deserves a safe place to live, so we work to help people find affordable housing, maintain their utility bills and create the sustainability to stay in their homes. We also partner with local organizations and neighborhoods to find ways to make communities safer, better places to live. These strategies support our work to empower thousands of individuals and families each year to move away from the crisis of … [Read more...] about Norwescap Receives a $250,000 ‘Housing for Everyone’ Grant from TD Charitable Foundation
Continue ReadingPhillipsburg 10 Year Plan
Please join Norwescap via Zoom on Thursday, February 24, 2022, 5:30pm to 6:30pm (scroll down for link and dial-in info) to provide feedback on Norwescap's Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit (NRTC) 10 Year Plan for Phillipsburg, NJ. This plan represents the collective work of Norwescap and Phillipsburg South Main Street community stakeholders to articulate a vision for the neighborhood's continued revitalization. Norwescap’s Community Development department focuses on building vibrant … [Read more...] about Phillipsburg 10 Year Plan
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