By: Chris Kirk On July 15th, American families will start to receive direct payments of up to $300 per month per child from the Internal Revenue Services. Funded as part of the American Rescue Plan, this expansion of the existing Child Tax Credit program puts more money into the hands of families and distributes it to them every month rather than waiting until the time of annual tax filing. In total, the tax credit is set … [Read more...] about Child Tax Credit
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Norwescap’s Food Bank Summer Food Service Program Now Open!
Free grab-and-go lunch for children up to age 18! June 21, 2021 to August 20, 2021Monday through Friday11 am to 1 pm Walk in sites: Firth Youth Center108 Fleming DrivePhillipsburg, NJ Phillipsburg Housing Authority Community Room535 Fisher AvenuePhillipsburg, NJ When school closes in June, many children lose their only reliable source of food. The Food Bank hosts a federally funded Summer Food Service Program in Phillipsburg, New Jersey. The program provides a free nutritious … [Read more...] about Norwescap’s Food Bank Summer Food Service Program Now Open!
Continue ReadingA Story of Resilience: Joni Liou
Written by: Gillian Baakman You can never know someone else’s journey. When we pass someone on the street, we rarely think about what they may be going through. But on average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States; this equates to more than 10 million women and men each year, according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Domestic abuse has a significant long-term impact on individuals and families regardless of … [Read more...] about A Story of Resilience: Joni Liou
Continue ReadingNorwesFest 2021
Tickets to NorwesFest are OFFICIALLY Sold Out!!! For questions please reach out to Heather Thompson at 908-454-7000 x1106. We look forward to seeing you Saturday! Social Gatherings are back - and what better way to come together with your family and friends than at an outdoor festival and fundraiser to support a great cause? NorwesFest is the event we have all been waiting for! It’s happening. One Day, Two Events on Saturday, June 26 at Ort Farms in Long Valley. Want to take … [Read more...] about NorwesFest 2021
Continue ReadingBloomin’ 4 Good – Press Release
PRESS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Buying One Bouquet Of Flowers Can Feed Those Who Are StrugglingNorwescap Food Bank partners with Stop& Shop Bloomin’ 4 Good Program PHILLIPSBURG, NJ March 2021- For most people, 2020 was a very difficult year, and 2021 has brought its own share of challenges so far. But sometimes it only takes a small gesture to brighten someone’s day, and this is where Stop & Shop comes in. Stop & Shop launched a new program, Bloomin’ 4 Good, in February of … [Read more...] about Bloomin’ 4 Good – Press Release
Continue ReadingCelebrating Black History Month and Read Across America
All throughout February, we celebrated Black History Month at Norwescap by sharing stories of Black heroes who helped to shape our country; hosting virtual events celebrating Black culture; and opening up dialogues with our staff and community members about the barriers experienced by Black Americans today. Addressing racial disparities has always been at the heart of Norwescap’s work, because we know that in America the challenges of racism … [Read more...] about Celebrating Black History Month and Read Across America
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