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NJ Latina service centers face steep state aid cuts, angering advocates • New Jersey Monitor
NJ Latina service centers face steep state aid cuts, angering advocates • New Jersey Monitor
The Sherrill administration has it is addressing a $3 billion structural deficit and making more than $700 million reductions to spending.
Watch lunch learn on NJ environmental justice
Watch lunch learn on NJ environmental justice
Join us for a one-hour virtual Lunch & Learn exploring key environmental policy developments in New Jersey, including the Climate Superfund Act and other env...
What Clean Energy Really Means and What It Doesn’t
What Clean Energy Really Means and What It Doesn’t
Written by: Gina Ramos - Clean Energy ConsultantThe phrase clean energy has become a staple of climate conversations, policy debates, and corporate sustainability goals. Yet despite its widespread use, the term is often misunderstood or applied inconsistently. Understanding what clean energy truly means — and what it does not — is essential for making informed decisions about climate solutions, public investment, and long-term energy planning.At its most basic level, clean energy refers to energ
Why We Need a New Jersey Voter Empowerment Act (A4083/S3009)
Why We Need a New Jersey Voter Empowerment Act (A4083/S3009)
HWRC'S Success Stories | Blogs
Turning Challenges into New Paths: Jihobanna's Story
Turning Challenges into New Paths: Jihobanna's Story
This Week’s Highlight: Jihobanna Marina Navarro García, Hispanic Family Center.My name is Jihobanna Marina Navarro García. I am 44 years old, Nicaraguan, a lawyer, and a notary. I have two children, a 24-year-old son and an 18-year-old daughter. I emigrated to the United States on February 13, 2022, and arrived in Camden, New Jersey, on February 22 of that same year.The reason for my emigration was the difficult sociopolitical situation my country had been facing since April 18, 2018. At that ti
Discover Roseline Joseph's story
Discover Roseline Joseph's story
This Week’s Highlight: Roseline Joseph, Hispanic Family Center.Roseline Joseph, of Dominican and Haitian background, arrived in the United States ready to begin a new chapter in her life. Like many newcomers, she faced uncertainty, but also carried a strong desire to move forward and build a better future.After hearing about a course offered at the Hispanic Family Center, she decided to take a chance and get involved. From the very first day, she was met with kindness and support from the staff
Empowerment in Action: Building Confidence in a New Beginning
Empowerment in Action: Building Confidence in a New Beginning
This Week's Spotlight: Samantha Díaz, Hispanic Women’s Resource CenterBackgroundSamantha Díaz, originally from the Dominican Republic, came to the center with a clear goal: to learn English and better adapt to life in the United States. After hearing about the program from her aunt, who had previously taken classes at the center, Samantha felt encouraged to take that first step.Having arrived in the country just three months ago, she was looking for support, guidance, and opportunities to grow
Empowerment in Action: Honoring Women’s Strength During Women’s History Month
Empowerment in Action: Honoring Women’s Strength During Women’s History Month
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PRESS RELEASE: Read proposed budget cuts review
PRESS RELEASE: Read proposed budget cuts review
Contact: Anthony Campisianthony@walnutlanestrategies.com(732) 266-8221The Latino Action Network Foundation (LANF) today expressed grave concern regarding the potential community-wide impact of the Fiscal Year 2027 budget proposal, which would appropriate just $535,000 for the Hispanic Women’s Resource Centers (HWRCs) — a staggering 80% cut. LANF leadership warns that if this funding level is enacted into law, the resulting service gap would leave thousands of New Jersey Latinas without a pathway
PRESS RELEASE: Latino Action Network Foundation Hails Governor Sherrill’s Signing of Immigrant Trust Act as a Definitive Stand Against Federal Overreach
PRESS RELEASE: Latino Action Network Foundation Hails Governor Sherrill’s Signing of Immigrant Trust Act as a Definitive Stand Against Federal Overreach
Contact: Anthony CampisiAnthony@WalnutLaneStrategies.com(732) 266-8221The Latino Action Network Foundation (LANF) is celebrating a historic victory for New Jersey’s immigrant families as Governor Mikie Sherrill signed the Immigrant Trust Act into law. This landmark legislation codifies protections that prohibit state and local law enforcement from participating in federal civil immigration enforcement, protecting New Jersey residents from the Trump administration’s extreme mass deportation tacti
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Lunch & Learn: The Hispanic Women’s Resource Centers
Lunch & Learn: The Hispanic Women’s Resource Centers
Latina workers face the largest gender wage gap of any racial or ethnic group in the United States. According to 2023 American Community Survey (ACS) data, L...
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Scholarships Available | Education Resources
Scholarships Available | Education Resources
Clean Energy Superfund Toolkit.docx - Google Docs
Clean Energy Superfund Toolkit.docx - Google Docs
NAVEGANDO LA AYUDA FINANCIERA DE NJ
NAVEGANDO LA AYUDA FINANCIERA DE NJ
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The Latinx Experience in Schools: A Policy and Action Agenda
The Latinx Experience in Schools: A Policy and Action Agenda
The Latino Action Network Foundation (LANF) and the New Jersey Consortium for Immigrant Children (NJCIC) have collaborated to release a groundbreaking report titled "The Latinx Experience in Schools: A Policy and Action Agenda." This report is the culmination of a vital education roundtable held on January 14, 2023, bringing together diverse stakeholders, from students and teachers to educational leaders and advocates, all with a shared commitment to addressing the deep educational inequities fa
La experiencia Latinx en las escuelas: Una agenda de política y acción
La experiencia Latinx en las escuelas: Una agenda de política y acción
The LatinX Experience in NJ Schools: A preliminary Overview
The LatinX Experience in NJ Schools: A preliminary Overview
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