On a cold day in January of 1982, sixty hungry people gathered for the free meal in the basement of a Trenton church. By the end of that year, more 40,000 meals had been served. No one knew there were
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30 Stories for 30 Years: Chapter 2– Big Brothers, Big Sisters for the Win
PPAG wishes to congratulate the Big Brothers Big Sisters State Association, which was presented with a joint ceremonial resolution for their excellent work in providing New Jersey’s children facing adversity with strong and enduring, one-to-one relationships that lift up the
… More > 30 Stories– Chapter One: Warming Communities
PPAG in partnership with One Warm Coat, is hosting a winter coat drive now until February 23.
Health experts report that even a 2-degree drop in body temperature results in reduced heart rate, loss of coordination, and confusion. Adults
… More >Announcing 30 Stories for 30 Years
“Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.” John Wooden
In celebration of PPAG’s 30th Anniversary, we’re beginning 30 Stories
… More >Vested Interest: Patti McGuire’s Passion for Fairness
The two-family home with a small backyard on West New York’s 59th Street was one of the last Irish households in the center of an urban revival propelled by Cuban immigration. While tens of thousands fled Castro’s revolution for
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