Marty Johnson

Founder/President of @IslesInc, a community development and environmental organization. Professor of Social Entrepreneurship @KellerCenter @Princeton

[Marty Johnson @martypjohnson]

A friend, mentor and supporter passes on. Jack Bogle inspired many, and cared deeply about others - while founding a damn good company.

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This Week in Startups: @Andela Co-Founder and CEO @JeremyJ - https://t.co/sp4CYrUrgX

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Strong data on how cleaning up vacant green spaces reduces depression and increases happiness. No big surprise for us @IslesInc, but wouldn't it be great if we funded this "health-giving" work like pharmaceuticals?

https://t.co/nMWKq3Z1U0

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Congrats to our inspiring graduates yesterday! Thanks to Jerell Blakeley, who gave a thoughtful commencement address. And so good to see @IslesInc YouthBuild alumni friends like Donta, Teddy and Lamar!

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Great to know the Federal Reserve of SF values @IslesInc work and lessons here in Jersey! Trenton Makes...Progress.

https://t.co/k6xkgmp8MQ

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@DrDonnica @IslesInc Thanks so much Dr D! See you at reunions.

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Today, @IslesInc turns 37 years old! This is how we described ourselves back then... https://t.co/BhQDWvcyJB

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Good news, for a change. @IslesInc 2017 Annual Report is out. A new format - let me know what you think!
https://t.co/7BkPStNDXv

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Thanks to Professor John Higgins at @Princeton @PrincetonPEI and @IslesInc Peter Rose for enabling students to learn, test homes, and protect kids from lead poisoning. https://t.co/AU0qrDVOHc

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"We can be both pro-growth and progressive at the same time and with equal effectiveness." Looking forward to seeing the details of Governor Murphy's new budget - times are changing in NJ! #NJBudget

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Thanks to @WellsFargo Foundation and @WandaSaez1 for bringing together 120 people and organizations from around the region to the new Social Profit Center on Tuesday. https://t.co/MxrYS8zArf

[Isles, Inc. @IslesInc]

"13 yrs ago we were outgrowing our space and thinking of what to do. We thought we could do something more ambitious, part of broader community revitalization. Wouldn't it be cool to colocate with other non-profit & for-profit orgs for greater social impact?" says @martypjohnson

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I'll be telling @IslesInc story at the @PUStudiesFood conference tmrw at the @WilsonSchool. The theme is food waste & waste in the food system (human, environmental, vacant properties, etc.) #RipeForThePicking Register: https://t.co/1iuBfy9GWB

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Pleased to be a part of this plan - and eager to roll up the sleeves and end #leadpoisoning! Good job, @ElysePivnick!
https://t.co/AbhXsWCwFl

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As part of Trenton's bridge between arts and community revitalization, a new gallery opens in the former Broad Street Bank, thanks to @trentondowntown. Join us Saturday: https://t.co/bG2T60OoIw

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Appreciate @SteveAdubato's interest in community-based approaches to solving #leadpoisoning. I'm interviewed here: https://t.co/eZPfc6lkB6

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@NickKristof Love to hear it!
Your voice is appreciated, Nick. You can help us align around performance/impact.

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@NickKristof A hopeful article, except for your rhetorical trap that seems to tear down NGOs just to build up potential for impactful businesses. I teach social entrepreneurship & run an NGO - The NGO "model" is not all the same. It's a tax status, not culture. Avoid binary thinking.

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Today @DerekLidow's book on #Entrepreneurship is out. He methodically & entertainingly debunks popular myths & magical thinking re: entrepreneurs. Think they need big risks, lots of $, innovate, be tech-savvy & “disrupt” industries? Think again.

https://t.co/qiVGplPz69

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A recent cover article on @NJBIZ highlights the challenge of lead in our water in NJ. Glad it's on their radar! The problem is, 80% of the lead in kids' bloodstreams comes from lead in dust, not water. My letter to the editor in response: https://t.co/D3KaHk6dzh

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Pleased to start with a new slate in NJ.

"A stronger and fairer New Jersey embraces comprehensive criminal justice reform...and focuses on creating housing that is affordable and safe from the danger of lead.”

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