July 2021 Hi, my name is Daiquiri H. I am a divorced recovering alcoholic mother of an amazing young man. Because of my ACE’s (Adverse Childhood Experiences), choices, and decisions I made throughout my life, I went from acting irresponsible for my past actions to being accountable today. Turning my past pains into my present passion and future purpose was key. After a decade of working on my recovery, learning about myself, gaining sobriety and spiritual stability, I became honest, … [Read more...] about Daiquiri H.
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Child Tax Credit
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
Continue ReadingNorwescap’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 ReadingNorwescap Partners with Atlantic Health Systems to Provide COVID Vaccination Clinic
Norwescap is joining the ongoing fight to put an end to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are proud to announce that we have partnered with Atlantic Health System, NJHI, and the NJ Department of Health to host Free Vaccination Clinics in Warren and Sussex Counties. Additional counties may be added in the future. "We know that many people in our communities haven't yet had the opportunity to get the vaccine that will keep us all safe, and Norwescap wanted to find a way help. This pandemic has simply … [Read more...] about Norwescap Partners with Atlantic Health Systems to Provide COVID Vaccination Clinic
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