The Senate Economic Growth Committee approved S-3043/A-4505, the Healthy Small Food Retailer Act, which would create a public fund to increase the availability and sale of healthy, affordable food in local corner stores and bodegas in New Jersey communities underserved by supermarkets.
Legislation has been introduced—S-3043/ A-4505—that would enable the expansion of the NJ Corner Healthy Corner Store Initiative to additional New Jersey communities that lack access to affordable, healthy foods.
The Rescue Mission of Trenton is attempting to break the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® for the largest collection of clothing for recycle/donation on November 15. Clothing donations needed!
ABS’ Libby Vinson attended the 2nd Annual Voices for Healthy Kids (VFHK) Grantee Training and American Heart Association Advocacy Boot Camp in New Orleans September 28 – October 1, 2015. Libby took advantage of hands on experiences and skills building to help strengthen the New Jersey Healthy Corner Store Initiative. In addition to the extensive training … Continued
ABS coordinated the production team, partners and customers profiled in this NJ Healthy Corner Store video. This video showcases the NJ Healthy Corner Store Initiative, a partnership of The Food Trust, New Jersey Partnership for Healthy Kids and the American Heart Association | American Stroke Association. The New Jersey Corner Store Initiative is working to provide families … Continued
Partners of NJ Healthy Corner Store Initiative gathered at NJ State House to publicly thank sponsors of the A-4505/S-3043— Healthy Small Food Retailer Act.
MEDIA ADVISORY – PRESS CONFERENCE REQUEST FOR COVERAGE Thursday, June 18, 2015 @ 10:00AM NJ State House, Room 109 (Conference Room Across from Assembly Chambers) 125 West State Street, Trenton, NJ 08625 Press Contact: Libby Vinson (609) 577-1993, libby@absnj.com American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, The Food Trust and NJ YMCA State Alliance Encourage … Continued
The newly released Life-Cycle Ceremonies: A Handbook for Your Whole Life (now available on Amazon as a paperback or Kindle e-book), is a compilation of ceremonies and rituals written by experienced Certified Life-Cycle Celebrants® from all over the world, who share their wisdom along with some favorite rituals. It’s an excellent resource for those who want to better practice mindfulness in their day-to-day lives, for wellness, healthcare, and deathcare professionals, and for all lovers of life.
Signature Title Agency owner Ehab Abousabe graciously hosted a fundraiser for Paula Sollami Covello on April 30th at his home in Princeton. Mr. Abousabe thanked the County Clerk and her staff for the efficient property recording and other services they handle. Other public officials attending the event included Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes, Assemblywoman … Continued
Women in Development sponsored a program focused on ways to effectively engage children in volunteerism and philanthropy on Take Your Child to Work Day.