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]

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]

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]

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

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

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

A Mother Continues Her Daughter’s Legacy [AUDIO]

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]

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

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]

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]

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