The 1.3 million members of the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union in the U.S. and Canada work in a wide range of industries from meat packing plants, grocery stores, retail stores and a number of other industries. Together, we're fighting for a better future for all workers. Mission: To provide a voice for workers on the job. To fight injustice and exploitation by employers. To secure living wages and good benefits for workers and their families. To create jobs that can be a career and put workers on the path to reaching the American dream.

Rewarding Lives. Healthy Communities. Welcome to an agency that is passionate about supporting the families and communities of the Hudson Valley. We have been evolving services for people facing the challenges of disability and mental illness for over 58 years. Today ...we offer a broad range of programs and touch thousands of lives every week. Yet we always work hard to focus on the needs and potentials of one person at a time. Our many and varied services are all focused on one goal: helping people with challenges live the fullest life possible. We believe each of us is entitled to a voice in establishing our own life goals and strive to treat each person we assist as a partner. We are committed to making a positive difference in the communities where we live and work.

Pillar Care Continuum (formerly CPNJ) was founded in 1953 by the parents of children with cerebral palsy who wanted better services for their loved ones. They operated from donated space in the basement of Orange Memorial Hospital. The organization has steadily grown over the years and today it is a $27 million dollar organization with more than 500 staff members at 14 program sites serving more than 1,400 infants, children and adults with disabilities. Pillar Care (formerly CPNJ) is dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities and other special needs by supporting personal growth, independence and participation in the community.

Administration of the Defined Benefit Plan (Pension) encompassing policy and procedural matters, regulatory, plan and fiduciary compliance for a population of 5000+ members working under collective bargaining agreements. QDRO administration in conjunction with legal and actuarial consultants.

Jawonio is the premiere provider of lifespan services for people with special needs. Jawonio is a New York-based non-profit with service locations in all of Rockland County for young children and adults. Their main campus is in New City, NY. In Westchester, Jawonio in Yonkers is the primary location for adult programs and services. The agency has other sites throughout the Lower Hudson Valley Region including Orange County for specialized services. Jawonio operates two successful businesses in the region including a commercial cleaning company as well as a Lego resale store. Both entities provide vocational skills, job training and supports leading to employment opportunities. Jawonio is a local, state and nationally recognized nonprofit organization of excellence and innovation. The word “Jawonio” is an Indigenous American word for Independence. Our mission is to inspire children and adults with special needs to reach their maximum potential. At the same time, our outstanding reputation for more than 75 years has been to provide compassionate care and quality services that offer hope and opportunity. Jawonio is known for being the place “where miracles happen every day”.

United Way of Northern New Jersey is working to advance the common good by focusing on EDUCATION, INCOME, and HEALTH. These are the building blocks for a good life: a quality education that leads to a stable job; the tools needed to achieve financial stability; and good health. We aim to create long-lasting community change by addressing the underlying causes of the most significant local issues. We believe that it takes everyone in the community working together to create a brighter future. We convene people from all across the community – government, business, faith groups, nonprofits, and fellow citizens – to tackle the issues. Why? Because we all win when… - A child is able to achieve their potential and succeed in school. - A family becomes financially stable and independent. - Individuals are able to achieve and maintain good health throughout the stages of their lives.

The New Jersey State Constitution places all political power with the people. The State Government is instituted for the protection, security, and benefit of the people of New Jersey. Responsibilities are shared between the three branches of State Government - The Executive, Legislative and Judicial Branches.

ACE was created by the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 as part of a national network of federally funded Community Action Agencies (CAA’s) to administer various programs on the community level that assist people of low-income out-of-poverty conditions. Incorporated in 1965, ACE began with a budget of $430,000 as a grantee for the federal Head Start Program maintaining fiscal and administrative responsibility for services in Lackawanna, Pike, Susquehanna, and Wayne Counties. ACE is a Community Action Agency authorized to administer funds received from federal, state, local, or private funding entities to assess, design, operate, finance, and oversee anti-poverty programs. ACE is intended to promote self-sufficiency and depends heavily on volunteer work, especially from the low-income community. ACE's mission statement is to empower people with the skills needed to become self-sufficient and enhance their lives through education, training, life skills, and support services. Over the past 50 years, ACE has developed a broad range of additional programs and services that promote school readiness for children and families and helps families struggling with the effects of poverty. These programs range from employment, education, income management, transportation, workforce initiatives, veterans support services, weatherization, crisis and emergency food assistance, to parenting support, childcare, and early learning programs. ACE is here to Help People Prosper!

Swim instructor, CPR & AED certified -Responsible for maintenance of the pool and surrounding area to ensure swimmer health, safety and welfare. -Provided both group and individual swim lessons to children of various skill level ages 3-8

Biourbanism for the Sunny Side of the Planet LPAStudio is a leading planning and design firm focusing on territorial planning, urban design and landscape urbanism in southern regions and territories —the so-called subtropics that feature semi-arid and Mediterranean environmental regimes. LPAStudio has a deep commitment to the specific (economic, social and environmental) potentialities of the subtropics, which are deployed in line with the principles and protocols of biourbanism thinking. The firm is structured into three divisions that enable the integration of strategic, design and execution phases of the urban development process. With the understanding of urban environments as a complex symbiosis of (ecological, political, infrastructural, nervous…) systems, LPAStudio provides services in the fields of strategic development, master planning, urban design, infrastructure and landscape design. LPAStudio has accumulated extensive experience in the practice of subtropical urbanism and its subsequent urban and landscape configurations: waterfronts, tourist destinations, eco-resorts, public spaces, recreational and sport spaces, outdoor commercial areas, friendly pedestrian precincts, mobility infrastructures... The firm has received accolades in various diverse national and international competitions. With offices in the Canary Islands and Madrid, LPAStudio is engaged in projects in the two subtropical strips that run around the globe, where regular collaborations with local partners and consultants are established. LPAStudio is an auditor and licensed organization of BREEAM_ES (urbanism)

The NEPA Alliance, a regional community and economic development agency, serves the seven counties of Northeastern Pennsylvania including Carbon, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike, Schuylkill and Wayne. NEPA Alliance services include Business Financing, Government Contracting Assistance, International Trade Assistance, Non Profit Assistance, Transportation Planning, Research and Information, and Local Government Services. OUR GOALS The Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance will have a positive impact on the economic and community development of the region, by utilizing the exceptional abilities of our professional staff to: •Increase the number and quality of the services we provide to business clients •Provide valuable services to local governments •Provide valuable services to nonprofit entities through the Nonprofit & Community Assistance Center (NCAC) •Strive to consistently achieve 100% customer satisfaction •Maintain and enhance financial stability of our organization •Provide support for the creation or retention of 2,250 jobs annually •Communicate the positive impact of our services on our region •Seek and develop partnerships with other organizations to enhance delivery of programs and services and utilize resources efficiently

THE ARC/MORRIS COUNTY CHAPTER, NEW JERSEY, INC. is a non for profit organization serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. We provide and array of services including residential, respite, day habilitation and more.