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    Advancing Housing Justice: Addressing Inequities in New Jersey

    Our organization remains steadfast in its vision for a just and equitable New Jersey, where people of all races and communities have opportunities to thrive. In this piece, we will examine issues related to housing justice and affordable housing initiatives, while also highlighting organizations who dedicate their work to advocating for these issues.

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    Community Spotlight: South Ward Environmental Alliance  

    | Janna Oberdorf

    SWEA was one of the organizations selected to join Dodge Foundation’s inaugural cohort of the Momentum Fund. In the vibrant South Ward of Newark, New Jersey, the South Ward Environmental Alliance (SWEA) has been tirelessly working since 2015 to address environmental justice issues that impact the community.

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    Community Spotlight: Newark Community Street Team 

    | Janna Oberdorf

    Newark Community Street Team was one of the organizations selected to join Dodge Foundation’s inaugural cohort of the Momentum Fund. NCST was founded as Newark’s community-based violence reduction strategy.

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    Amol Sinha, Esq., of ACLU of New Jersey

    Amol Sinha, Esq., is executive director of the ACLU of New Jersey, which uses impact litigation, legislative advocacy, public education, organizing, and strategic communications to achieve its transformative policy goals.