Had a great morning at Oakcrest YMCA Pool & Camp. Thank you Senator Patrick Diegnan @PatrickDiegnan, Chief of Staff Greg Tufaro @GregTufaro, & Cindy Tufaro for spending time talking about the importance of quality summer-camps and safety around water programs in our communities.
National Advocacy Days bring Y leaders to DC to learn about Y-USA’s legislative priorities, gain a deeper understanding of what it means to be a Y advocate and meet with their elected officials. Thanks to all who attended this week and prioritized the mission of the Y.
This morning, @RasJBaraka served as a panelist for the Building a Culture of Health in New Jersey Conference. He was joined by @LTGovOliver, @NJDeptofHealth Commissioner Judy Persichilli from, and @NJDHS Commisioner @SarahMAdelman with @DrChrisMD serving as moderator.
Proud to represent @ymca at @WhiteHouse today at the United We Stand Summit with colleagues @EbooPatel and @JReckford
Invited because the Y is seen, all the way to highest levels of the government, as an organization that brings people together – a “uniter” & a force for good
Childcare is important to New Jersey families and a key driver of economic growth, being both a necessary mechanism for returning parents to work and a sector that employs thousands. Tomorrow in committee the Assembly considers five bills tackling affordability and access.
Moments ago Senate Health & Human Committee passed an important bill package sponsored by @SenJoeVitale@SenMTeresaRuiz that will make #childcare in #NJ more accessible, affordable & inclusive. Shout out to @RoseCushing4 for representing @njymca & testifying in support!
Addressing hunger must be part of our affordability agenda. My bill to expand access to breakfast and lunch for working and middle-class students could mean as much as 22 percent in food budget savings for a family of four.
Read about my bill👉 https://t.co/PtJKCWs6mQ
#Childcare providers - only four more days to apply for the Stabilization Grant funding! Log into your NJCCIS account and start the application process. Still need help? Visit our website at https://t.co/bsLgjZuOu8 #ReimagineChildCare
A robust economy is reliant upon a robust #childcare system to support working families. Grateful to @SenMTeresaRuiz@SenJoeVitale@SandraBCunningh & Sen Cruz Perez for recognizing this & taking steps to ensure all #NJ families have access to high-quality, affordable childcare.
The announcement of a new redevelopment plan for the Gulton site is the culmination of decades of our attempts to revitalize the property. We look forward to discussing the benefits of @MetuchenNJ’s first-ever PILOT project as we move forward. Learn more @ https://t.co/lhAof7jmnA
WOODBRIDGE: Election Day is upon us. I humbly ask for your vote once more to the Woodbridge Twp Board of Education along with my running mates @SueBourdin & @VoteJennyPerez. With your 3 votes, find us in Column 3 of your ballot in the lower right-hand corner. Thank you.
On Monday, the Assembly is schedule to vote on a third package of gun violence prevention bills representing the latest installment in ongoing efforts by NJ to lead the nation on fair and robust common-sense gun safety laws. Our communities deserve nothing less than to feel safe.
Childcare is front and center in the return to work debate. I spoke to parents and caregivers about what they're going through as the childcare industry experiences major shortages.
Child care is front and center in the return to work debate, and it’s becoming more expensive and less available. My latest report for @NBCNightlyNews on how caregivers are grappling with the child care crisis.