FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER Check out what we've been up to this month |
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At NNJLS, we believe that Black history is American history. Our Executive Director, Jack Fitzgerald said it best, "although one month of the year is not enough to celebrate the history and accomplishments of African Americans, NNJLS recognizes the importance and need to acknowledge pivotal figures and historical moments that have helped to shape our country...".
Read our full message of solidarity to the community here.
Originally "Negro History Week", Black History Month was founded by African American scholar and historian Carter G. Woodson. After tireless efforts and persistence of Black educators, activists, and students at Kean State University in 1969, Black History Month as we know it was born! We invite you to take a moment and virtually tour the National Museum of African American History and Culture to learn more about such a paramount part of our history as Americans. For more resources, please visit the NMAAHC Digital Resource Guide. |
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Black Excellence in Legal Services "In the last 35 years, LSC has proven to be one of our nation’s most effective agents for meaningful change. You empower Americans who are struggling to live with dignity, to keep their jobs, to stay in their homes and to secure basic necessities for their families. Quite simply, you change and improve lives." The first Black attorney general of the United States, Eric Holder, praised Legal Services for their devotion to progress in 2010. | | |
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COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR FEBRUARY |
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| | Paterson Guaranteed Income Pilot A guaranteed income is an unconditional, periodic cash payment that ensures a minimum income level, regardless of employment status,. You can find out more about Paterson's guaranteed income program via one of the city's town halls with Mayor Andre Sayegh! For more information, contact
the City of Paterson. | | |
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| | Jersey City Rental Assistance City officials announced Tuesday that 1,638 households were selected to receive up to $1,500 in rent relief and utility assistance, and that more aid is coming. To qualify for the program, households must be considered low-to
moderate-income and owe rent or utility payments from March 2020 onward because of COVID-19. To apply, please fill out the city's form. | | |
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NNJLS Staff Spotlight: Lisa C. Fennell, Esq.
Public Benefits Supervising Attorney
Born and raised in Hudson County, Lisa Fennell has been employed with Northeast New Jersey Legal Services since April 1, 1999. She holds the position of Supervising Benefits Attorney in the Jersey City Office where she handles welfare matters, including TANF/GA, Emergency Assistance, SNAP, & Medicaid, SSI and Unemployment. She is the 2006 recipient of the Cynthia Barker Outstanding Attorney Award & the 2014 recipient of the David J. Gallagher Disability Advocacy Award.
She serves as an appointed member of the District VI Ethics Committee, where she investigates allegations of unethical conduct by Attorneys practicing law in Hudson County. Since 2017, she has served as a Board of Director for the Urban League of Hudson County with the goal of promoting advocacy, self-sufficiency, and empowerment for residents of Hudson County. |
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The YMCA is closing out the month by hosting a virtual town hall on
Unlearning Systemic Racism. To register for the event, click here. |
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