New Jersey was the last northern state to enact any type of emancipation law and was one of the last states to ratify the 13th Amendment, initially rejecting it 1865. As a result, New Jersey's unique place in the history of slavery and emancipation created a distinct environment for historical and genealogical research during the… Continue reading "WEBINAR – Slavery and Emancipation Laws in 19th Century New Jersey"
Are you new to the field of grantseeking? Discover what funders are looking for in nonprofits seeking grants and how to find potential funders in this introductory course. You will learn the 10 most important things you need to know about finding grants, including: Who funds nonprofits and what are their motivations. What do funders… Continue reading "WEBINAR – Introduction to Finding Grants"
Are you looking for the next step in your career, need help finishing your degree, or looking for flexible educational options for child or self? Please join Dr. Juliette Punchello, Senior Director of Recruitment & Enrollment Management at Thomas Edison State University as she discusses the benefits of starting or completing your education! She will… Continue reading "WEBINAR – Thomas Edison State University Degree Information Session"
Bruce Springsteen’s relationship with his home state of New Jersey has a central place in his legendary career. In 2025, fans and the music world celebrated the 50th anniversary of Born to Run, a record built on escape yet Springsteen remained close to home and forever associated with New Jersey. Please join us as authors… Continue reading "VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK – Mary Climbs In: The Journeys of Bruce Springsteen’s Women Fans"
The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination protects individuals in a variety of situations, ensuring fair treatment and equal opportunity. However, many people do not fully understand their rights under this law, especially when it comes to disability rights. Please join us for the third and final installment of the "Know Your Rights" series from the… Continue reading "WEBINAR – “Know Your Rights” Part 3 – Disability and Places of Public Accommodations"
Everyone has their own tips and observations about gardening, but how many of these are actually myths? Join Debbie LaGattuta from the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Monmouth County and become a garden mythbuster! During this presentation, you will learn real facts that expose gardening myths, common misconceptions about gardening practices, and a few old wives'… Continue reading "WEBINAR – The Truth About Garden Myths"
Practicing healthy habits can have a positive impact on our overall health, including prolonging the onset of age-related brain issues, like dementia. We tend to focus on creating a healthy body, but it is just as important that we create a healthy mind. Please join Sally Zaifman-Kagan from the Greater NJ Chapter of the Alzheimer's… Continue reading "WEBINAR – Healthy Living for your Mind and Body"
Are you new to grant proposal writing or want a quick refresher? This class will provide you with an overview of how to write a standard project proposal to a foundation, including: The basic elements of a grant proposal The "do's" and "don'ts" of writing and submitting a proposal How to follow up whether the… Continue reading "WEBINAR – Introduction to Proposal Writing"
Water played a practical role in the development of American societies. The availability of navigable waters affected settlement and migration patterns. The Delaware River basin is an ecosystem, a thorofare, a natural resource, and a dumping ground! The history of the Delaware River’s settlement and the diverse waves of migrations that peopled its shores, and… Continue reading "WEBINAR – The Delaware River: An Immigrant History"
Did you know one of the first documented Indonesian families in the US lived in Elizabeth, NJ, before WWII? Award-winning author Brian Kimmel presents a fascinating "local history" edition of his memoir, Blue Skies, Troubled Waters. Through rare archival documents—including 1940s Newark newspaper clippings and unclassified military maps—Kimmel traces the journey of early migrants from… Continue reading "VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK – The First Indonesians in the Tri-State Area: A Hidden History of Migration & Survival"
Estate planning is not something that many people consider until it is too late. A delay in planning can result in costly estate litigation, guardianship proceedings, Medicaid recovery and many unintended consequences for your loved ones if done incorrectly. Please join Adam Lipps, Senior Staff Attorney for Central Jersey Legal Services, Inc. as he will… Continue reading "WEBINAR – Importance of Estate Planning: Preparing for the Inevitable"
Buying a home for the first time can be overwhelming and filled with roadblocks. Questions like "Can I afford it", "Where should I look", and "Do I need a lawyer" can make the prospect of owning a home feel undesirable. However, the NJ Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency has a first-time homebuyer program to help.… Continue reading "WEBINAR – First-Time Homebuyer Information Session"
