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Dear Friends of Arm In Arm, On behalf of the Board of Directors of Arm In Arm, I am honored and delighted to announce that Maureen Hunt has been appointed as Arm In Arm’s new Executive Director. Maureen has been an integral part of our agency for the past five years, serving as our Chief Development Officer. She has played a crucial role on the leadership team that has guided our agency through ...
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Celebrating 45 Years and 45 Communities at “The Power of We” Fundraising Event As we approach a monumental milestone of 45 years of service, we are excited to announce our annual fundraising event, "The Power of We," taking place on May 8th. This event not only honors our rich history but also celebrates the incredible strength and dedication of 45 local communities that have played a crucial ro...
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The NJ Department of Community Affairs has opened it's waiting list for their State Rental Assistance Program The application process is from 1/13/25 - 1/31/25, 5:00 PM. It is a lottery and 6,000 households will be selected via lottery for the waiting list. It is a computerized selection. How to apply: https://www.WaitingListCheck.com/NJ559 One application per household. Requirement...
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Arm In Arm is so thrilled to have received support to continue our Still Standing Program from the Fund for Women and Girls of the Princeton Area Community Foundation.             “Reposted from Princeton Area Community Foundation” :  November 6th 2024                                                                                          ...
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I am so pleased to welcome Minda Alena to our Board. Minda is the Program Manager for the Princeton University Program in Law & Public Policy (P*LAW). At the University, she also serves as Board Secretary for the Women’s Employee Resource Group and as an Academic Managers Group Member. She brings extensive experience as an event and conference producer with an M.A. in Journalism from New Y...
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Dear Friend, As August begins and many of you start preparing your children for a return to school, Arm In Arm continues our work on the front lines, ensuring individuals and families have food on their tables and a roof overhead, both of which are critical to making certain that the children in our community are able to grow and learn. While our mission extends beyond immediate aid as we striv...
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Dear Friend, As we previously announced, Arm In Arm is proud to have, once again, received a coveted 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator. This is Charity Navigator’s highest possible rating, and it indicates that Arm In Arm adheres to sector best practices and executes its mission in a financially efficient way. We are also excited to share...
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Community Outreach Flyer 2024 Save the Date Date: Saturday May 4th, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Where: 301 Southard Street, Trenton NJ Please Join us at The Still Standing Community Outreach/ Mental Health Fair, in collaboration with Haven of Hope and Princeton Deliverance Center, Inc. Come enjoy a cookout with Speakers, and Health Screenings, along with children's activities and games. H...
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"We Turn Hunger into Hope" By: Lea Kahn, Staff Writer Hunger is real and the need to provide food is growing. That’s the message from seven nonprofit groups that feed the hungry in Princeton, Lawrence Township, Trenton and other towns in Mercer County. Representatives of the organizations – from the Mercer Street Friends food bank to Arm in Arm, the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen, the Jewish Fa...
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Guest Op-Ed Published in The Trentonian November 21, 2023 In the heart of New Jersey lies a shadowed reality that often goes unnoticed amidst our thriving communities—the silent epidemic of food insecurity. Mercer County, a region known for its cultural diversity and economic vitality, faces an escalating crisis that demands immediate attention. As the Covid pandemic recedes, we are seeing t...
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