10 ways to have a strong advocacy campaign
Advocacy plays an important role in supporting causes and promoting positive change in today’s society, involving mobilizing support, raising awareness, and encouraging decision-makers to address important issues. It empowers individuals and communities to have their voices heard and strive…
Influencing Legislation: How to Make Your Voice Heard!
Constituents have more of a say over what bills pass than they may think they do. Knowing this, it is helpful to understand what you can do to influence legislation. Historically, the more involved people are in the legislative…
Sustainability and Christmas: Tips For a Less Wasteful Holiday Season.
Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. Seeing distant relatives, exchanging presents, and the generally joyous atmosphere of the holiday season make this opinion fact for the many who celebrate it. It can also prove to be…
Exploring the NJ State House: A Journey Through History, Architecture, and Civic Engagement
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to visit the place where all important decisions are made? The New Jersey State House can seem intimidating at first, but once you’re there, you’ll find it’s not as intimidating as it…
Increasing the Black Women’s Voice Through Advocacy
Black women have such a powerful and graceful force. They have led many political and social movements while leading their community. Centuries later they still worked to abolish numerous difficulties Black women were facing in their communities. Equal and…
How Helping Animals Helps Us
Animal cruelty is a matter that is constantly over looked and pushed aside in our justice system today. Passing the Courtroom Animal Advocacy (CAAP)A1965/S2211 bill through the New Jersey legislature would not only help animals gain representation in the…
Social Work Month 2022: the Time is Right
By Brittany Macaluso According to the NASW( National Association of Social Workers), the theme for Social Work Month 2022 is The Time is Right for Social Work. The time is right for social work because of people like you and me. People who’s small…
New Backpack Initiative Helps Support ReNew Reentry Participants
Since October of 2021, the ReNew Reentry Court in Newark has supported a new Backpack Initiative led by Brittany Macaluso and Henry Wilson-Sadlowski along with two participants who have provided frequent guidance. The stresses that result from having to gather basic necessities…
The Recycled Content Bill: Immediate Call to Action
by Keyonna Murray A recent surge of startling environmental trends which include an influx of extreme weather incidents have resulted in increased concern in regards to climate change. An issue that has historically been relegated to being the burden…
Cost of Care Legislation: An Opportunity to Right a Wrong and Save the Animals
By: Maggie Garbarino For too long, we have allowed animal shelters and taxpayer dollars to cover the costs of caring for court seized animals without charging their abusers a dime. This outdated practice depletes animal care facilities’ resources and…