UPCOMING EVENT

The Hackensack River Nation Summit brings together public officials, leaders of environmental and community organizations, and business leaders who want to protect the Hackensack River watershed ecosystem and connect more people to the river.  It is a great opportunity to make valuable connections, gain useful knowledge, and increase your visibility to advance your mission. The […]

A National Heritage Area (NHA) is a federally-designated region that has made a special contribution to American history and culture. The designation is more than symbolic. It can generate over $100 million in economic impact, support hundreds of jobs, and bring up to $1 million in federal funds a year to the NHA, and much more in […]

The May HEJA meeting will focus on ways to get more trees planted and maintained in Hackensack. Guest speaker: Josh Cohen, Chair, Hackensack Shade Tree Advisory Committee. He will talk about the city's recent tree inventory. Then we'll get into our work groups to strategize how HEJA can increase the tree canopy. Key questions to […]

What tangible changes do nonprofit programs create in the lives of the communities they serve? Too often, nonprofit reporting focuses on what we have done (or outputs) without mentioning the outcomes and impact of our program services. This 45-minute presentation will demystify the Theory of Change, a strategic tool vital for service providers and often required by funders. We'll […]

Join us for an evening of laughter, networking, hors-d'oeuvres and drinks, feathering the "North Jersey Changemaker Awards." The awards honor champions of community, creativity and change. Hosted by Bill Ervolino, humorist and Bergen Record columnist 2025 Changemaker Awardees: Visionary Leadership Award: South Orange Mayor Sheena Collum Green and Healthy Places Leadership Award: Dr. Marion McClary, […]

Join us for the next meeting of the Hackensack Environmental Justice Alliance. HEJA is a resident-led group working to address environmental issues in Hackensack, such as flooding, and make Hackensack greener, cleaner and healthier for everyone. Everyone is welcome to join. Agenda: With a new city administration starting in July, what would you like the […]

In June 2024, more than 50 people came together to install a rain garden at Hackensack High School. The garden is meant to help reduce flooding, bring more beauty to the neighborhood, and help students learn more about sustainability. Please join us June 10 at 1 pm for the dedication of the Hackensack Community Rain […]

According to psychiatrists, all people have a similar set of needs to make their lives happy. In this webinar, learn how creative placemaking can help directly address most human needs, and indirectly support others. Don't know much about creative placemaking? No problem. This webinar will introduce you to this concept, which is about leveraging the […]

Join us for the next meeting of the Hackensack Environmental Justice Alliance. HEJA is a resident-led group working to address environmental issues in Hackensack, such as flooding, and make Hackensack greener, cleaner and healthier for everyone. Everyone is welcome to join. ​You can join in person at Second Reformed Church or online through a zoom […]

According to psychologists, all people have a similar set of needs to make their lives happy. In this webinar, learn how creative placemaking can help directly address most human needs, and indirectly support others. Don't know much about creative placemaking? No problem. This webinar will introduce you to this concept, which is about leveraging the […]