The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) invites the public to attend the next meeting of the Hackensack Environmental Justice Alliance on Monday, November 18 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. The meeting takes place in person at The Second Reformed Church, located at 436 Union Street in Hackensack, New Jersey 07601, and it will also be available online via Zoom.
The Hackensack Environmental Justice Alliance, a community group that focuses on helping people hit the hardest by environmental issues, provides resources for residents and people who work in the City of Hackensack to learn about strategies they can use to reduce future flooding in the area and make neighborhoods greener and healthier. During the meeting, participants share their stories about flooding in the city, provide their insights about the proposed community listening sessions planned for January, present ideas to engage more members of the community, and discuss a proposed mission statement. Updates will also be provided about different projects, including the Green Infrastructure plan, the Pathways to the River, and recent funding requests.
The public came together at the Environmental Justice Alliance’s Community Forum in Hackensack.
The NNJCF invites anyone living or working in Hackensack to attend and participate in the meeting of the Hackensack Environmental Justice Alliance. Light refreshments of snacks and soft drinks will be served.
People may pre-register for the event online. Furthermore, to participate via Zoom, sign up at the registration site to receive a link. For information about the meeting, contact the NNJCF’s Executive Director Leonardo Vazquez at leo@nnjcf.org or call 201-568-5608 extension 2.
Green Infrastructure for Environmental Justice
This community meeting is part of the NNJCF’s Green Infrastructure for Environmental Justice project. The project seeks to reduce flooding and improve environmental conditions for residents in central Hackensack. In addition, the project seeks to assist other parts of the city affected by flooding.
The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation produces the meeting in partnership with the City of Hackensack and Greater Bergen Community Action. Furthermore, residents of Hackensack and representatives from several organizations in the city participate. Several funders support the project in part, such as The Funders Network, AARP, and Valley Bank Foundation. Other donors include M&T Bank Foundation, PSEG Foundation, The Rotary Club of Hackensack, and TD Charitable Foundation, among others .
Donations Appreciated
The NNJCF also seeks donations to support the Green Infrastructure for Environmental Justice Project. Donations of any size are welcome. All donations received help to create a community rain garden or other environmental projects benefiting the community. Make a donation online. Send contributions by check made out to ‘The Northern N.J. Community Foundation’. Enter ‘Hackensack Green’ in the memo line. Mail checks to the Northern New Jersey Community Foundation, 1 University Plaza, Suite 102, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601. For further information about the NNJCF, call 201-568-5608 or send an e-mail.
