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The power – and importance – of second chances
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The power – and importance – of second chances

 The New Jersey Reentry Corporation (NJRC) believes in access; access to job training, educational and financial resources, and employment to effectively reintegrate and rehabilitate individuals who have been previously incarcerated.This access is critical, because without it, these individuals can face several barriers that make their reintegration into the workforce and ...

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Revitalizing New Jersey communities
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Revitalizing New Jersey communities

Access to affordable housing, employment, education, and economic mobility are key to a thriving community. These four pillars are critical, yet access to each is still needed in communities nationwide.  In New Jersey, the state’s Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit (NRTC) program has helped increase this access, fostering strong community development projects for ...

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From Dream to Reality: Ebony’s journey to homeownership
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From Dream to Reality: Ebony’s journey to homeownership

Homeownership - and the agency that comes with it - is a milestone that everyone should be able to experience. However, rising interest rates and a low housing inventory have kept homeownership out of reach for many, including Ebony Tarrance, a mother and hair stylist from Montgomery, Alabama. Becoming a homeowner ...

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Supporting the Hebrew Free Loan Society
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Supporting the Hebrew Free Loan Society

Investing in the communities we serve has been a long-standing pillar of Valley’s mission. When the COVID-19 pandemic began, small businesses were heavily impacted, with many experiencing financial and staffing issues.To help alleviate financial distress, Valley Bank continued to provide resources and grow its partnership with the Hebrew Free Loan ...

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Building a Community Center in the shadow of a pandemic
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Building a Community Center in the shadow of a pandemic

Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation (CHDC) has been serving local residents since 1983. As a nonprofit community development organization and settlement house, CHDC operates with the mission to build a strong, sustainable East New York where both youth and adults achieve educational and economic success, secure affordable housing, and develop ...

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Annual Letter to Shareholders | 2023
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Annual Letter to Shareholders | 2023

One of the most common misconceptions is that you should always separate your professional and personal lives. If the past few years have taught me anything, however, it’s that in an ever-evolving world, we need leaders that will challenge the lessons we’ve learned and reimagine their organization’s role in driving ...

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