The holiday season is all about giving back to the community and those in need. If you’re looking to donate items or volunteer your time, here are some places in Hudson County that could use the support. PERC Shelter PERC Shelter is always looking for specific items to be donated, since they provide shelter for […]
What You Need to Know for the 2018 Midterm Elections
‘Tis the season! Midterm elections are right around corner (November 6th, don’t forget it!) and we hope everyone understands how important it is to vote. During this election, 35 of the 100 seats in the Senate are up for election, including the seat held by New Jersey’s Robert Menendez. We’ll also be voting for the […]
Domestic Violence: How it Affects Children and How to Get Help
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. We’ve previously interviewed Devan of the incredible organization WomenRising here in Jersey City. They put their attention toward helping women and children in environments where domestic violence is present. In our interview, we focused on how people can pick up on the signs they’re in an abusive relationship and […]
5 Fun Fall Activities
This past weekend (September 23rd) marked the official start to Autumn and nothing says Fall like a drop in temperature. However, there’s still a few weeks left to enjoy the good weather and a few activities to participate in that revolve around fall! If you’re looking for something to get you out and going, feel […]
JCBOE Meeting Recap: Budget cuts are hurting everyone
The school year didn’t start yet, but almost everyone has a problem with the board. The teachers are worried about there positions, some students about there athletics and parents would like for their children to get their education without worrying about a shooter taking there child’s life. Let me start from the begin, Monday I got […]
CCAJC is Now Accepting Students for Fall 2018
We’re back! We’re opening our applications for Content Creators Academy Jersey City, a nonprofit focused on helping students learn about all things digital media; photography, graphic design, social media management, entrepreneurial skills and more! This year’s session is starting in October 2018 and will continue to run on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 PM to […]
LGBTQ+ Resources in the Jersey City Area
An important part of being an ally of the LGBTQ+ community is playing an active role by gaining a perspective through listening and learning, speaking up and taking action for/with marginalized individuals, and providing support when needed. Jersey City is a diverse and generally accepting environment, and there are plenty of resources in the area […]
The Historic Trilogy | Liberty State Park
Whether you’re from Jersey City, New York, or somewhere in Wisconsin, you’ve heard of the Statue of Liberty and more than likely know that it’s located in the Hudson River. However, did you know the Statute of Liberty is part of a 3-way architectural triangle called The Historic Trilogy, which includes our very own Liberty State […]
Jersey Art Exchange
There are so many amazing organizations here in Jersey City, but it seems like there is a deficit of programs geared specifically towards teenagers. That is why we founded CCAJC! I learned about the Jersey Art Exchange, an after school program for teens in Jersey City, after receiving an email from founder Jacqueline Arias after […]
Bird Watching In LSP
Every once in a while, it’s nice to get out of the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the great outdoors (even if that great outdoors happens to be in the middle of a city)! This past Sunday, I woke up early and headed to Liberty State Park for a morning of nature, […]
National HIV Testing Day
Every year on June 27, the Jersey City AIDS Task Force and national organizations across the country observe National HIV Testing Day. HIV Testing Day is meant to encourage individuals to get tested for HIV, especially since about one in seven people in the US who have HIV don’t know that they are HIV positive. This year, […]
National News: How to Help Separated Migrant Families
While we haven’t spoken much about national news, we find that it’s important to highlight the issues that have clearly gotten out of hand. Here’s what you should know – What’s Happening Children have been separated from their parents at the border for the past few months. While the zero-tolerance policy highlights that families would […]
Support Content Creators Academy JC
With the success of Content Creators Academy JC and the involvement of the students, we’d love to keep the program going for semesters to come. We could use a bit of help! We Need a Space A big challenge we are having is space. We are hoping to rent out a space by fall so […]
Recap: 3rd Annual Unity Walk
On Saturday, June 9th, the residents of Jersey City marched in unity from the corner of Mcadoo and Martin Luther King Drive all the way to Lincoln Park. Once I arrived at 10:30 am I first spotted the soft-hearted, Pamela Johnson of the Anti- Violence Coalition. She greets and calls me and my little sister, Jennah, […]
The CCAJC Graduation and Fundraiser
Save the date! On June 21st, we will be having a fundraiser/graduation celebrating the achievement of Content Creators Academy JC. Held in Atlas right here in downtown Jersey City, the students will be presenting their work as well as mingling with friends and family members. Content Creators Academy Jersey City is a nonprofit education program offering mentorship to […]
CCAJC’s One-Year Anniversary
Content Creators Academy is a non-profit youth mentorship program that I founded a year ago after celebrating the blog’s third anniversary. Content Creators Academy Jersey City is a nonprofit education program offering mentorship to youth in Jersey City interested in media, marketing, and entrepreneurship. We curate workshops covering a variety of digital media, including graphic design, […]
Indiegrove and their Role in the Community
Indiegrove is much more than a coworking space. They share a passion for helping entrepreneurs thrive in the community and provide the resources and connections needed to help entrepreneurs build their businesses. Upon walking in, you can tell there’s something different about them that allows them to stand out in comparison to the many coworking […]
Recap: March for Our Lives
On Saturday, March 24th in 2018, was the day our youth marched in the cold but were heated by all of the gun violence that seems to be “normal” in today’s society. Before I tell you how powerful the day was, let me inform you that all of this was organized and planned by […]
Recap of the Ward C (Journal Square) Community Meeting
After Mayor Fulop delivered his state of the City address, he announced he would be hosting several smaller “community meetings” for each ward to discuss issues specific to those parts of the city. So far there have been 4 meetings and there will be 2 more. The meetings are open to the public and give a chance […]
Why Jersey City Teachers are Fighting
The teachers of Jersey City are like the teachers of any community – essential to what makes a place, and a defining force in what the people of that place are like. Our work is a better world, better lives, bigger dreams, more skills, and new ideas. Our work is helping individuals, families, our city […]
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