Thank so much to the grassroots and organizational leaders on the ground for sharing their visions for the opioid settlement funds in Atlantic County!
Foundations of Community Leadership Training – September 2025 Registration
Ever look around and think, ‘somebody should do something?’ When you’re stuck in a broken recovery system, it can feel like there’s nobody there to help you get back on your feet. But when we stick together, we can build the power we need to create real solutions and improve our day to day lives. Read More »
NJRP, Maine People’s Resource Center Deep Canvass to Build Support for Offshore Wind
NJRP, Maine People’s Resource Center Deep Canvass to Build Support for Offshore Wind / June 26, 2024 / People’s Action The New Jersey Resources Project, which has long fought to restore the Jersey Shore from the ravages of Hurricane Sandy, joined forces with the Maine People’s Resource Center, the Climate Advocacy Lab and People’s Action Read More »
Off-shore wind could still benefit Jersey Shore communities like Lacey | Opinion
Off-shore wind could still benefit Jersey Shore communities like Lacey / Asbury Park Press / June 19, 2025 By Kataluna Buenvenida Two years ago, I was door-knocking in Lacey, talking about offshore wind development in our community. Around that time, Ørsted,had paused its original plan to build offshore wind turbines to provide energy to our Read More »
President Trump’s plan to “wean off” FEMA doesn’t resonate with some N.J. residents still recovering from hurricanes
President Trump’s plan to “wean off” FEMA doesn’t resonate with some N.J. residents still recovering from hurricanes / CBS NY / June 18, 2025 By Christine Sloan President Trump said recently he wants to move toward getting rid of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, better known as FEMA, and get states to take on responsibilities. Read More »
Nothing About us Without us: Community Conversations About Offshore Wind
When it comes to developing offshore wind energy, deep canvassing can transform local public opinion, strengthen civic engagement, and empower community organizations…given the right conditions. Maine People’s Resource Center, New Jersey Resource Project, the New Conversation Initiative, People’s Action Institute and the Climate Advocacy Lab developed this report coming out of two deep canvassing campaigns Read More »
Ocean County Medicaid Stories
Ocean County has a 10.1% uninsured rate. Of the 2022 Substance Abuse Treatment Admissions, 12% of Ocean County residents were uninsured, and 73% had Medicaid. We need Medicaid to end the overdose crisis. Ocean County In 2023, Ocean County had 168 overdose deaths According to the CDC, there were 149 provisional overdose deaths in Ocean Read More »
Where experts say NJ should spend opioid settlement funds
Where experts say NJ should spend opioid settlement funds / NJ Spotlight / June 17, 2025 By Lilo H. Stainton Expand housing-first programs, where sobriety is not a prerequisite for shelter. Integrate harm reduction strategies, like distribution of the opioid-reversal agent naloxone into emergency rooms and community clinics. Train more treatment providers in best-practice strategies Read More »
How should NJ spend its share of national opioid settlement funds?
How should NJ spend its share of national opioid settlement funds? / NJ Spotlight / June 3, 2025 By Lilo H. Stainton Safe housing, as a foundation for a healthier life. Transportation to substance use treatment, support and job programs. Support for families who have lost loved ones to the opioid epidemic. Funding for grassroots Read More »