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The Pew-MacArthur Results First Initiative published an assessment of states that follow an evidence-based approach to policymaking. New Jersey ranked as one of the 28 “Modest” state when it come to the prevalence and sophistication of their policymaking – the second lowest rank a state could attain. Only 8 states were ranked in the highest bracket […]

The Plainfield Civic Trust started their training on the 10-step Problem Solving Guide that outlines how citizens can effectively make the change their community needs. The training covered everything from how to file an OPRA request, their access to the Law and Policy Task Force of experienced municipal attorneys and policy experts, and the virtue […]

Civic Trust Speakers Task Force members Jesus Ramos, Terri Alston, and Joel Rosa were invited to speak before the Newark West Ward Clergy Alliance by chairman Bishop Rudy Carlton at Jehovah-Jireh Praise and Worship Church Center. The Task Force presented to the Association an opportunity to become more civically involved through becoming a Newark Civic Trustee. […]

Noted youth mentor and Perth Amboy Trustee Edison Jaquez was featured on radio station WBGO on January 17th. He discussed his book “A Second Chance: Life Lessons Turned into Living Dreams” that chronicles his experience mentoring underprivileged children. Jacquez also recently mentored incarcerated youths at the Essex County Juvenile Detention Center. As a member of […]

The Perth Amboy Civic Trust welcomed their newest Trustee Alibell Marquez last week. “I want to get a deeper understanding of what my rights are and also how I can improve my quality of living and the quality of living for my family,” she said. Marquez, a member of Americorps, wants to extend her civic […]

Trenton Civic Trustees Jason Baker, founder of the community group N.E.T.S, and community organizer Lakeysha Walton took some time over the Thanksgiving holiday to give to those who are less well off. The group provided 100 dinners to the community and surprised a young girl who recently lost her mother with toys. The power of […]

Newark Civic Trustee Munirah Bomani embodies the principles of The Civic Pledge.  A Trustee means you are a leader in your own community and set an example for others to follow. Bomani is celebrating 20 years after incarceration and has made it her life’s mission to helping women who were just released from prison reenter society. […]

The Plainfield Civic Trust held their first regular meeting on Tuesday with a primer from Trust Facilitator Joel Rosa on what is expected of a Trustee. Perth Amboy Civic Trustees Lionel Giron and Terri Alston gave an overview of the day-in-the-life of a Civic Trustee and the successes and power they have when they become […]

The Home News Tribune covered Governor Christie Whitman’s pledge to leave her country better than she found it. She highlighted the need for an alternative to dysfunctional politics by encouraging citizens to get involved in their communities. “The former governor urged all New Jerseyans to join her in “Taking the Pledge, and becoming part of a […]

The Civic Pledge continues to inspire action from citizens from all different backgrounds across the state. At a recent event in Jersey City, Governor James Florio, alongside Governor Tom Kean, took the Pledge and urged citizens that if people want to live in the kind of country they deserve they must get involved in their […]