Why is it so hard to ask for help? We’re a society that treats self-reliance like it’s the crowning achievement. But the truth is, we all need help from time to time. And learning how to ask for it can have a dramatic impact on our lives. How, then, do we start to get over the unease that consumes so many of us at the mere thought of asking for even a small amount of help? By trying to get out of our own heads. We’re worried about becoming a burden. But it’s our perception—and only our … [Read more...] about It’s OK to Ask for Help
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Norwescap’s 2019 Annual Gala
When I got out of the military, I thought things would be easy. But, with young children and difficulties finding employment, I needed the support of Norwescap to provide child care for my children and to help me find affordable housing. Norwescap gave me the support I needed to advance in my career and support my family.” - Neil (former Norwescap participant) Norwescap serves over 30,000 individuals like Neil every year, but we couldn’t do it without support from our sponsors, donors, partners … [Read more...] about Norwescap’s 2019 Annual Gala
Continue ReadingNorwescap Celebrates Katherine’s Success
A Circle's Story My name is Katherine Dieterie and I am a Graduated Circles Leader in Sussex County, NJ. In fact, I am becoming an Ally to a new Circles Leader. I have come a long way from where I was 2 years ago. I had lost my job 3 years ago and when I joinedCircles I didn't realize how depressed I was feeling.I was lost and not myself. Within the firs week of becoming a Circles Leader I signed up for classes to re-train myself so that I could find a job that would sustain me until … [Read more...] about Norwescap Celebrates Katherine’s Success
Continue ReadingNorwescap Celebrates Yvonne’s Success
Yvonne's story "When I was just a teen. I decided that by the age of 25 I would be married, have two kids, my house, and a Honda Civic. Well, I wasn't too far off. By the age of 28 I was married, by 30 I had my second daughter and by 31 I had my house.I never got the Civic but I did end with a brand new car.I joined NORWESCAP Family Self-Sufficiency about one year after I started receiving housing assistance thanks to the help of Mark Bizzarro, Sherry Sims and Margarita Howard. knew then that … [Read more...] about Norwescap Celebrates Yvonne’s Success
Continue ReadingIndividual Development Account Client Builds New Business
BH recently began the IDA program with the goal of home ownership. While driving a school bus and attending school at William Paterson part time, she was offered a twelve-month teaching position at $40,000 annually. Despite many financial setbacks, she was able to save $2,900 with her new job. She attributes much of her success to the financial education she received through the IDA program, including budgeting and how to be an educated consumer. Ironically, by attending the home ownership … [Read more...] about Individual Development Account Client Builds New Business
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