What’s So Great About The Garden State

What’s So Great About The Garden State

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Paterson Charity Enters 30th Year Of Service [AUDIO]

Matt-White By Matthew White 3 days ago

The Paterson-based charity, Eva's Village, will celebrate their 30th anniversary this spring. The non-profit has been a community pillar, aiding those in need with a variety of services.

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The Delivery Of Outcomes [AUDIO]

Matt-White By Matthew White 2 weeks ago

Although it did not officially receive the name it bears today until 1994, the United Way of Greater Mercer County has been serving the community for over 70 years.

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Raising The Awareness Of Benign Brain Tumors [AUDIO]

Matt-White By Matthew White 3 weeks ago

Beth Rosenthal survived a benign brain tumor that she was diagnosed with at the age of 11 in 1985. Today, she fights to raise awareness of the dangers of these tumors.

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A Mission To Prevent Homelessness

Matt-White By Matthew White 4 weeks ago

Homefront was started in the Spring of 1990 by Founder and CEO, Connie Mercer, after she received was given a tour of areas in Mercer County that illustrated the rising risk of homelessness in the area.

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Providing Pet Food In Financial Crisis

Matt-White By Matthew White January 23, 2012

Lisa and Jonathan Iszard founded the Pet Food Pantry in December of 2010.

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A Mother Continues Her Daughter’s Legacy [AUDIO]

Matt-White By Matthew White January 16, 2012

Kortney Rose Gillette was a smiling and active 9-year-old who was dealt the most unfortunate of hands.

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Providing Life-Long Memories For The Less Fortunate [AUDIO]

Matt-White By Matthew White January 9, 2012

A Monmouth County charity continues to help less fortunate students enjoy an annual rite of passage.

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Red Bank Man Captures The ‘Real’ New Jersey

By Matt Ryan December 21, 2011

New Jersey is constantly misunderstood and misrepresented. Red Bank resident Steve Rogers set out on a mission to bring positive stories about The Garden State to TV. His Emmy nominated docu-series "Driving Jersey" will premiere Christmas Eve on PBS WNET Channel 13 at 5pm

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Raising Awareness For Childhood Cancer [AUDIO]

Matt-White By Matthew White December 19, 2011

In 1992, then 17 month old Erik Zimmerman was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, which is a cancer of the brain and spine. His family and friends quickly realized they were in for the fight of their life.

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Making Wishes a Reality [AUDIO]

Matt-White By Matthew White December 12, 2011

Since 1983, the Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Jersey has had one mission in mind, according to their President and CEO, Tom Weatherall.

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