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The Closing of Liberty Humane Society Located behind Liberty Science Center, beside a ramp to the turnpike, lies 235 Jersey City Blvd. It is a small, brightly colored building that is easily missed. For almost two decades, this has been the location of Liberty Humane

Ways to Give Back in Jersey City The Holiday season is a time of expressing gratitude and compassion. It is a time when many people come together and give back. You can give back in Jersey City in many ways, from hosting your community potluck

Highlighting the Water Lantern Festival  By Maya Faulds Picture a calm lake, shrouded in darkness. Now, envision this peaceful lake filled with hundreds of bright and glowing cubes, each with the wishes, hopes, and dreams of strangers.  That is the scene and main event for

Celebrating Pitbull Awareness Month October begins National Pitbull Awareness Month, an awareness campaign established by dedicated animal advocates and welfare organizations. Its primary aim is to enlighten the public and promote positive discussions about the Pitbull breed. This initiative first took root in October 2007,

Greener JC Announces Final Round 3 of the Greening Your Business Grant  By Greener JC Intern, Carolyn Abdalla   Greening Your Business Grant  Greener JC is thrilled to announce Round 3 of the Greening Your Business Grant! Round 3 is now open and accepting applications

The Flow Initiative Celebrates Passage of Bill A1349 Offering Free Menstrual Health Products in New Jersey Public Schools On August 23, 2023, a significant milestone was reached in New Jersey as Governor Phil Murphy signed Bill A1349 into law. This new legislation mandates that public

Celebrating National Dog Day in Jersey City National Dog Day, celebrated annually on August 26th, is a special day dedicated to our beloved furry friends. Founded by Colleen Paige, an animal welfare advocate and pet lifestyle expert, her goal was to help raise awareness about

Celebrating National Nonprofit Day in Jersey City National Nonprofit Day takes place on August 17th and is a day to spread awareness to organizations working tirelessly to create change. In Jersey City, diverse nonprofit organizations are doing great work to help homeless animals, empowering women,

Celebrating National Kitten Day   July 10th is known for celebrating National Kitten Day. It is a day we not only spoil and pamper our adorable furry friends but created by animal advocate and pet expert Colleen Paige as an opportunity to find abandoned kittens

Celebrating Period Poverty Awareness Week with The Flow Initiative    During the last week of May, we come together across the United States to recognize and address the pressing issue of period poverty. From May 22nd to May 28th, known as Period Poverty Awareness Week,