Institute of Social Justice honors Newark leaders at gala
Sunday, June 14th, 2009
newjerseynewsroom.com
On Wednesday, June 10th, the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice held its fourth annual Awards Gala and celebrated its 10th year anniversary. This year's gala drew 320 people and raised $235,000.
The four honorees were: Dr. Robert Curvin, distinguished fellow at Rutgers University, David Kerr, founder and president of Integrity House, Al Koeppe, president and CEO of the Newark Alliance and the HealthCare Institute of New Jersey, accepted by Bob Frank.
To read media coverage about the gala, follow these links:
For the Star-Ledger coverage, click here and here.
For the New Jersey Newsroom, click here.
Social Equity and Regional Disparities Conference
June 17 to June 19 at Newark Rutgers
The 2009 National Academy of Public Administration's Social Equity and Leadership Conference will be held from June 17-19, 2009 in Newark, NJ. The theme for the 2009 conference is Social Equity and Regional Disparities. The host institution is The School of Public Affairs and Administration at Rutgers University - Newark.
The New Jersey Institute for Social Justice will be presenting on the successes of the Newark/Essex Construction Career Consortium on Thursday, June 18 in the morning. On Friday, June 19th, Cornell W. Brooks will be speaking about Regional Equity and Housing Disparities in the morning. At 12:30 pm on Friday, the Institute, along four other outstanding organizations, will be recognized as one of the many local organizations that have worked for years to reduce disparities in the region.
For more information click this link: http://www.socialequity09.org/
"Full Speed Ahead”: A Driver’s License Restoration Fair
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Program to help N.J. drivers get suspended licenses restored
Monday, February 23, 2009
By Ralph R. Ortega
Star-Ledger
New Jersey drivers with suspended licenses can receive free help to getting their privileges restored.
A "Full Speed Ahead" driver's license restoration fair at Essex County College on Tuesday will provide tips that can help state residents in getting their suspensions lifted, according to the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice, a Newark-based research and advocacy organization hosting the event with several co-sponsors.
To read the full article, click here.
EPA awards Brownfields 2009 Grant to NJISJ
January 19, 2009
EPA's Brownfields Program empowers states, communities, and other stakeholders in economic development to work together to prevent, assess, safely clean up, and sustainably reuse brownfields.
EPA has selected the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice (NJISJ) for a job training grant. NJISJ plans to train 87 students, place at least 53 graduates in environmental technician jobs, and track students for one year. The training program will consist of four, 100-hour training cycles that include coursework in HAZWOPER, lead abatement, asbestos removal, OSHA health and safety, and brownfields issues. A minimum of three certifications will be offered. The primary trainer will be Essex County College. Students will be recruited from unemployed and underemployed city residents, with priority given to returning citizens. NJISJ will work with the Workforce Investment Board and Essex County Building Trades Council to place graduates in environmental jobs.
To read more click here.
Driver's License Reinstatement Manual Updated
The New Jersey Institute for Social Justice is pleased to announce the release of the second edition of “Getting Back on the Road: A Manual for Addressing Driver’s License Suspension in New Jersey.” (November 2008). This resource provides a roadmap for New Jersey residents and their advocates navigating the state’s complex network of laws and regulations affecting driver’s license suspension.
For a summary of the manual, please see this one pager: License Reinstatement Overview.
Apply to Our Programs
NJISJ runs several targeted employment progams for Newark and Essex County residents. Click here for more information about these programs.
