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Newark Shared Ministry aims to bring adult students "All the Way Up"

Submitted by Nina Nicholson on Tue, 10/31/2017 - 12:52pm

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Like mothers everywhere, Tasha Scott is determined to help her kids get a good education. But she faces some special challenges.

Scott, 42, is an unemployed single mother of eight children, currently living in the Apostles’ House shelter in Newark. Her children range in age from 2 to 26. She dropped out of high school when she first became pregnant, having completed the 10th grade.

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Tasha Scott plans to take her GED test in November or December 2017. KIRK PETERSEN PHOTO

On a recent day, three volunteer tutors were working with seven students. There are enough tutors that each student can receive some one-on-one instruction – which some of them have never had before. KIRK PETERSEN PHOTO

Chris Whitaker of Christ Church, Short Hills is the executive director of All the Way Up. KIRK PETERSEN PHOTO

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2016 ACTS/VIM grants: Supporting churches and organizations in helping neighbors

Submitted by Nina Nicholson on Mon, 05/16/2016 - 2:50pm

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Church School kids help Jerry Racioppi bless Holy Spirit, Verona’s Food Pantry

On May 11, Diocesan Council approved the ACTS/VIM grant board’s 2016 recommendation for awards totaling $155,000. These grants will help support eighteen different programs offering basic necessities including food, shelter, and education to our neighbors throughout the diocese, of which the food pantry at Church of the Holy Spirit in Verona is just one example.

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2014 outreach, congregational support and scholarships

Submitted by Nina Nicholson on Wed, 04/01/2015 - 1:10pm

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Suzanne Willian, Advisor to the Bishop for Development

Shepherd's Haven Social Day Center in Pompton Lakes

Our diocese distributed over $1,000,000 in outreach, congregational support, and scholarships in 2014. This financial support of God’s work in our neighborhoods and communities is made possible by donations from individuals and congregations, and by church pledges. Thank you for your generosity and commitment!

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Application deadline for ACTS/VIM and Ward J. Herbert Funds

Submitted by Nina Nicholson on Mon, 01/06/2014 - 5:06pm

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Applications are due Tuesday, February 18 at 12 noon for the two following funds: ACTS/VIM (supports program proposals) and Ward J. Herbert (supports buildings that are used for congregational functions). Find out more, including applications and instructions.