Read about Pride+ in the Spring 2022 issue of NJAMHAA
Read about Pride+ in the Spring 2022 issue of NJAMHAA News here.
JP Pedoto invited to Columbia High School in Maplewood, NJ
JP Pedoto, Family Connections’ Pride+ Program Coordinator, was invited to participate in a panel discussion at Columbia High School in Maplewood, NJ about gender identity and how to better understand and support transgender, non-binary and gender-fluid youth. View the discussion here:
Joel Torres, Family Connections’ ADAPT Senior Manager Selected by NJDoH
Joel Torres, Family Connections’ ADAPT Senior Manager, was selected by the New Jersey Department of Health to serve on their Healthy New Jersey 2030 Healthy Communities Action Team. The action team is focused on inclusive and just systems, resources, and policies to ensure that racial equity, affordability, stability, safety, and political capital are consciously interwoven into the cultural fabric. Healthy New Jersey is an overarching initiative that focuses on identifying and addressing NJ residents’ priority health needs over a ten year period.
Family Connections’ Paquita Mason and Asionna Warner as Keynote Speakers at Althea Gibson Academy’s Kindergarten Graduation Ceremony
Family Connections’ Paquita Mason and Asionna Warner were the keynote speakers at Althea Gibson Academy’s Kindergarten Graduation Ceremony in East Orange, highlighting the new collaboration between the school and Family Connections’ Strengthening Family Bonds and Parents As Teachers programs.
The youth of Incorruptible.essex cleaned up Irvington Park
The youth of Incorruptible.essex cleaned up Irvington Park to collect trash and cigarette butts to kickoff an online challenge #Fillthebottle. They were able to educate parents and youth on the dangers and effects of tobacco to our health and our planet.
Their efforts were featured in the Essex News Daily, check it out: https://essexnewsdaily.com/headlne-news/local-group-cleans-up-irvington-park
Family Connections honors Frank McGehee, area bank a ‘A Toast to Hope’
Family Connections honors Frank McGehee, area bank a ‘A Toast to Hope’
KW Red Day of Giving Brings ‘Hope Inspired’ Decor to Family Connections
KW Red Day of Giving Brings ‘Hope Inspired’ Decor to Family Connections: https://www.tapinto.net/towns/berkeley-heights/sections/real-estate/articles/kw-red-day-of-giving-brings-hope-inspired-decor-to-family-connections
Family Connections to Honor Frank McGehee and Valley National Bank May 10
On May 10, 2022, Family Connections will honor former Maplewood Mayor, Frank McGehee with the Roger Manshel Lifetime Achievement Award and Valley National Bank with the Champion of the People Award.
KW Red Day of Giving Hike for Hope Supports Family Connections
KW Red Day of Giving Hike for Hope Supports Family Connections: https://www.tapinto.net/towns/berkeley-heights/sections/real-estate/articles/kw-red-day-of-giving-hike-for-hope-supports-family-connections
Family Connections’ Board of Trustees member, Marie McGehee is featured in this month’s SOMA LIVING MAGAZINE! Congratulations to Marie and her family!
Family Connections’ Board of Trustees member, Marie McGehee is featured in this month’s SOMA LIVING MAGAZINE! Congratulations to Marie and her family!
Read the article here: https://www.omagdigital.com/publication/?m=59967&i=695345&p=1