Carrie Ann is a smart and determined woman with a contagious laugh and a warm personality. Eight years ago she was living in New York City, pursuing a career that involved travel all over the country. But when she discovered that she was pregnant – and that the baby had health complications that might be very serious – everything changed. “It was so scary. But I was committed. I was ready to move forward and face whatever it took to take care of my child.” Knowing her traveling days were … [Read more...] about Carrie Ann
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Joni Liou
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 wealth, race, ethnicity and … [Read more...] about Joni Liou
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“My life was at the bottom. I went to Norwescap for some food and never expected to become so involved. Now my life is in a totally different place.” Nitosha Y., a single mother of four, always dreamed of having a house with a yard where her children could play. She had spent most of her life living in shelters, staying with friends or residing in apartments. Last year, Nitosha lost her job due to COVID, and she started to get behind on her bills. She came to Norwescap looking for food…and … [Read more...] about Nitosha
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Meet Eman, a stay-at-home mother of three young boys: Magdy, age 5; Eyad, age 3; and Zayn, age 2. She and her husband recently immigrated from Egypt to New Jersey. Eman’s roots are in the U.S., but most her family is in Ohio, so they don’t have much local support. The couple has been working hard to build a life for themselves and their boys in their Hackettstown home – but it hasn’t been easy. Eman’s husband had a successful family business in Egypt, but he has had difficulty finding gainful … [Read more...] about Meet Eman
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We’re all making an effort to support our local businesses this holiday season – and Norwescap is no exception. Thanks to support from our communities and funding through the CARES Act, we have been able to assist many area businesses in covering expenses related to rent and utilities, website and online enhancements, and masks and other PPE – allowing them to remain open and viable during a year like no other. LEE Services in downtown Phillipsburg, NJ fills a critical need in the community, … [Read more...] about LEE Services
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A Circle's Story My name is Katherine Dieterie and I am a Graduated Pathways to Prosperity Leader in Sussex County, NJ. In fact, I am becoming an Ally to new Pathways to Prosperity 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 joined Pathways to Prosperity I didn't realize how depressed I was feeling. I was lost and not myself. Within the first week of becoming a Pathways to Prosperity Leader, I signed up for classes to re-train myself so … [Read more...] about Katherine
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