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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

MLK Day in January is the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service, encouraging all Americans to get out and volunteer. This “Day On” gives everyone across our country the opportunity to step up and take action to create the “Beloved Community” of Dr. King’s dream. AmeriCorps service members have led the national charge for this day of services for the past quarter century; and this year, Norwescap’s Americorps team organized a partnership with Project KIND in Rockaway to … [Read more...] about Norwescap’s Americorps Team Partners to Help Homeless Neighbors

At its heart, Norwescap is an organization rooted in civil rights & social justice, born out of the anti-poverty movement of the Johnson administration and fueled by the advocacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Throughout February we celebrate Black History Month by highlighting the contributions Black Americans have made to advance our society. If you stay connected with our social media channels, you will see some extraordinary stories highlighting heroes such as Ida B. Wells-Barnett, … [Read more...] about Honoring Black History Month and Remembering Norwescap’s Roots

New Jersey’s Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit (NTRC) Program, through the state’s Department of Community Affairs, provides a terrific opportunity for corporations and businesses to support projects that enrich and enhance our local communities AND offset their state tax liabilities. Through the NRTC program, companies (including LLC’s, S-Corps, and Partnerships) that have a tax liability in New Jersey of $25,000 or more can purchase dollar-for-dollar tax credits up to $1 million, and … [Read more...] about Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit Program