New Jersey Department of Community Affairs

New Jersey-Based DCO Energy and Jersey City Public Schools Embark on Energy Savings Improvement Program Project – Largest Project Approved by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities to Date

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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Jersey City Public School District has a total of 44 schools, representing 5.5 million square feet, and will receive significant renovations and improvements.

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  • Jersey City Public School District has a total of 44 schools, representing 5.5 million square feet, and will receive significant renovations and improvements.
  • Thanks to fantastic long-term facility improvements, 1,100 local well-paying careers will be available in the Jersey City area.
  • "This project is a testament to the sustainable and health safety priorities of Jersey City Public Schools,” said Dr. Norma Fernandez, Superintendent of Jersey City Public Schools District.
  • In partnership with Jersey City Public Schools, DCO Energy and its Competitive Edge team, will deploy local education resources to deliver customized educational programs for Jersey City Public School students.

Heart of Camden Awarded $1 Million in Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credits

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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The Heart of Camden, together with the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Camden City’s Mayor, Camden County Commissioner Jeff Nash, and funding partners Campbell Soup Company and New Jersey American Water today celebrated a $1 million investment in revitalization efforts for the Camden Waterfront South neighborhood.

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  • The Heart of Camden, together with the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Camden City’s Mayor, Camden County Commissioner Jeff Nash, and funding partners Campbell Soup Company and New Jersey American Water today celebrated a $1 million investment in revitalization efforts for the Camden Waterfront South neighborhood.
  • The grant was awarded through the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs’ Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit (NRTC) program with funding from Campbell Soup Company and New Jersey American Water and will be used to implement Heart of Camden's Catch the Wave: Waterfront South Neighborhood Plan.
  • This significant investment will benefit Heart of Camden’s programs for the Waterfront South neighborhood and the children and families in the community.
  • The Waterfront South Neighborhood Plan is the result of a twelve-month community-driven planning process organized by the Heart of Camden.

Assisted Living at Hammonton Gets the Green Light

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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RED BANK, N.J., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Assisted Living at Hammonton, South Jersey's third affordable, assisted living community developed by New Standard Senior Living (NSSL), is now licensed by the New Jersey Department of Health.

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  • RED BANK, N.J., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Assisted Living at Hammonton, South Jersey's third affordable, assisted living community developed by New Standard Senior Living (NSSL), is now licensed by the New Jersey Department of Health.
  • New Standard Senior Living has delivered three affordable, assisted living properties to serve South Jersey's seniors.
  • The first project, the Millville campus , was completed in 2020, then followed by the second project in Egg Harbor Township and this month, the opening of the third and final NSSL's community — Assisted Living at Hammonton .
  • Assisted Living at Hammonton is located at 308 S. White Horse Pike, Hammonton, N.J. 08037.

Cross River and Operation Hope Provide Life-Changing Improvement for Consumers’ Financial Health

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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Cross River Bank (“Cross River”), a technology infrastructure provider that offers embedded financial solutions, is pleased to share mid-year results from its partnership with Operation Hope: HOPE Inside Cross River, which provides life-changing financial literacy education and financial planning to empower local small business owners and individuals on their path to financial stability and freedom.

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  • Cross River Bank (“Cross River”), a technology infrastructure provider that offers embedded financial solutions, is pleased to share mid-year results from its partnership with Operation Hope: HOPE Inside Cross River, which provides life-changing financial literacy education and financial planning to empower local small business owners and individuals on their path to financial stability and freedom.
  • “More than ever, consumers need support in managing their financial wellness,” said Nicole Henderson, Head of Community Affairs at Cross River.
  • “We applaud Cross River's leadership for their commitment to the financial wellbeing of their clients,” said Operation HOPE founder, chairman and CEO, John Hope Bryant.
  • Cross River and Operation Hope are working to close the inequality gap in financial education.

New Jersey American Water Awards Nearly $1 Million to Support Community Development Projects Across Camden

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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$335,000 to Heart of Camden: Founded in 1984, Heart of Camden leverages neighborhood assets to advance community improvement and green space initiatives in Camden’s Waterfront South district.

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  • $335,000 to Heart of Camden: Founded in 1984, Heart of Camden leverages neighborhood assets to advance community improvement and green space initiatives in Camden’s Waterfront South district.
  • “American Water continues to live up to its commitment to our city as a true member of our community.
  • New Jersey American Water has been the water services provider for the Cramer Hill and East Camden parts of the city for over 100 years and American Water Contract Services has been the contract operator for Camden’s water and wastewater system since 2016.
  • To learn more about American Water’s ongoing partnership with the Camden community, view the Annual Camden Community Investment Report here .

Provident Bank Announces $950,000 in NRTC Funding Awards to Ten New Jersey Non-Profit Organizations

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Monday, July 17, 2023
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The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (the “Department”) served as the intermediary agency between the non-profit organizations and Provident Bank.

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  • The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (the “Department”) served as the intermediary agency between the non-profit organizations and Provident Bank.
  • NRTC program funding from Provident Bank has been awarded by the Department to the following non-profit organizations:
    Clinton Hill Community Action - $100,000 for the revitalization of the Upper Clinton Hill neighborhood in Newark.
  • “Provident Bank is proud to support these worthy non-profit organizations through the NRTC program,” said Joseph Spatola, Senior Vice President.
  • The corporations contribute funding to the NRTC Program and in return receive a 100 percent tax credit against various New Jersey state taxes.

G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. Announces the Election of Three New Board Members: Dr. Joyce F. Brown, Michael Shaffer and Andrew Yaeger

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
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Morris Goldfarb, G-III’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, “We are pleased with the additions of Joyce, Mike and Andrew to our Board of Directors and are looking forward to working with them.

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  • Morris Goldfarb, G-III’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, “We are pleased with the additions of Joyce, Mike and Andrew to our Board of Directors and are looking forward to working with them.
  • Dr. Brown also served as a New York City Deputy Mayor for Public and Community Affairs during the David Dinkins administration.
  • Mr. Shaffer spent over 30 years at PVH Corp. holding numerous positions in its wholesale and retail divisions before retiring in 2021.
  • In addition, eleven of the fourteen Board members or 79% of the Board of Directors are independent.

ASSISTED LIVING FOR LOW-INCOME SENIORS 101

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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RED BANK, N.J., June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to the needs of the local community, New Standard Senior Living (NSSL), a New Jersey-based affordable, assisted living provider is now offering informational sessions about Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Communities that serve seniors in South Jersey.

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  • Every Wednesday, throughout the month of June, seniors, their families and members of the community can attend an informational session about affordable, assisted living and the qualifying process for low-income seniors.
  • We see a lot of posts and responses from seniors and the community about how they are afraid that affordable, assisted living communities are still too expensive for low-income seniors.
  • "In response, we decided to reach out to the community by offering free informational events — thus, Assisted Living for Low-Income Seniors 101."
  • New Standard Senior Living communities are the first of its kind in the state of New Jersey purposely designed for seniors who cannot afford market-rate assisted living.

The Government of Canada to match United Way donations to support wildfire response in the Northwest Territories

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Monday, June 5, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, June 5, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Government of Canada announced that it will join the Government of the Northwest Territories in matching donations to the United Way of the Northwest Territories, to support disaster relief and recovery efforts in a number of communities.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, June 5, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Government of Canada announced that it will join the Government of the Northwest Territories in matching donations to the United Way of the Northwest Territories, to support disaster relief and recovery efforts in a number of communities.
  • Both governments recognize the brave and essential work of firefighters, first responders, volunteers, non-governmental organizations, and emergency managers across all orders of government and Indigenous communities.
  • "The serious wildfires burning in the Northwest Territories have left many people in difficult circumstances and forced entire communities to evacuate.
  • On behalf of the Government of the Northwest Territories, I would like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to the Government of Canada for matching donations to the United Way NWT to support these residents during this time of need."

New Jersey American Water Completes Acquisition of Egg Harbor City Water and Sewer Systems

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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New Jersey American Water announced today it has completed its acquisition of the water and wastewater systems of Egg Harbor City, N.J. for $21.8 million.

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  • New Jersey American Water announced today it has completed its acquisition of the water and wastewater systems of Egg Harbor City, N.J. for $21.8 million.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230601005799/en/
    Egg Harbor City Mayor Lisa Jiampetti signs agreement to sell its water and wastewater system to New Jersey American Water.
  • From left: Mark McDonough, president of New Jersey American Water and Lisa Jiampetti, Mayor of Egg Harbor City (Photo: Business Wire)
    The state’s WIPA legislation was signed into law in 2015.
  • “We are ready to provide the residents of Egg Harbor City with reliable water and wastewater services, as we do for over 190 municipalities across the state,” said Mark McDonough, president of New Jersey American Water.