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Governors Office of Volunteerism&

New Jersey Commission onNational & Community Service

Honorable Chris ChristieGovernor

Honorable Kim GuadagnoLt. Governor/ Secretary of State

New Jersey Commission onGovernors Advisory Council

National and Community Serviceon Volunteerism and CommunityService

Chair Anthony Campbell, PhD. Chair Edward OMalleyVice-Chair Linda Mass Chair Emeritus Jack CallahanTreasurer Irwin Stoolmacher

Executive Committee

Bill KettlesonCarol McKinneyElaine SterlingDavid Warshaw

New Jersey Department of State Corporation for National & Community ServiceWendy Galloway, Director of Programs Lisa Guccione, Office of Field LiaisonRowena Madden, Executive Director NJ State Program Director

Erin McGrath, Office of Field LiaisonNJ State Program Specialist

Contact Information:www.state.nj.us/state/divisions/volunteerism/

(609) 633-9627


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Table of ContentsGovernors Office of Volunteerism

Mission and Vision Statement 4Staff Contact Information 5New Jersey Volunteers Centers 6-8

NJ County DOVIAs (Directors of Volunteers in Agencies) 9

NJ Commission on National and Community Service 10AmeriCorps 11

Bonner Foundation/ The College of New Jersey 12Cerebral Palsy Association of Middlesex County 12International Institute 13St. Pauls Community Development Corporation 13NJ Community Development Corporation 14NJ After 3 15Public Interest Research Foundation of New Jersey Energy Corps 15

The Salvation Army 16Union County Community College 16New Jersey Coalition against Sexual Assault 17Rutgers University (Teem Gateway) 17Teach For America 18NJ Watershed Ambassadors Program 18Jefferson Park Ministries 19Rowan University 19Jewish Family Service of Somerset, Hunterdon, and Warren 20Jewish Family Service, Inc. 20Montclair State University 21Rutgers, The State University, Camden Initiative 21

New Jersey Learn and Serve America 22FY 10 New Jersey Learn and Serve America: School Based Programs 23-26The New Jersey Higher Education Service-Learning Programs 27-28

AmeriCorps VISTA 29NJ VISTA Programs 30

Senior Corps 31Retired Senior Volunteer Programs 32-33Foster Grandparent Programs 34Senior Companions 35


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Governor's Office of Volunteerismwww.volunteernewjersey.org

The Mission

The Mission of the Governors Office of Volunteerism is to support the growth anddevelopment of volunteerism throughout the state through the promotion,coordination and enhancement of civic engagement.

The office occupies a particularly important role in state government, serving as astatewide liaison among public, private, local, state and national volunteerprograms.

The Vision

Today, the Governors Office of Volunteerism continues to fulfill its critical mission.Advocacy, recognition, communication and technical assistance form the backboneof the office. Under the leadership of Lt. Governor/Secretary of State KimGuadagno, a renewed commitment to civic engagement, volunteerism andcommunity service is guiding the office towards the attainment of its goals.

Governors Office ofVolunteerism

New Jersey Department of StateRowena Madden, Executive Director

225 West State St.P.O. Box 456

Trenton, NJ 08625-0456Phone: 609-633-9627

Fax: 609-777-2939Email: [email protected]


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Governors Office of Volunteerism&New Jersey Commission on National & Community

Service

Staff

Contact InformationMain Line: 609-633-9627

Fax: 609-777-2939Staff Information

Rowena Madden- Executive Director: (office) 609- 633-9629 (cell) [email protected]

Ivette Ramos- Grants Coordinator: [email protected]

Patricia Schwartz- AmeriCorps Senior Program Officer: [email protected]

Donna Teel- Training Officer/ Disabilities Officer/ Foster Grandparent Administrator: [email protected]

Charity Okoye Foster Grandparent Program Manager: [email protected]

Rosann Mendoza Foster Grandparent Program/ Northern Region Coordinator: 973-256-1700 ext. [email protected]

Sheila Harris Foster Grandparent Program/ Southern Region Coordinator: [email protected]

Linda V. Rivera- Program Officer, NJ Learn and Serve America: [email protected]

Kathy Daniels- Administrative Assistant: [email protected]

Marisa Lopez VISTA Member, American Indian Commission: [email protected]

Greg Luhn VISTA Member, Learn and Serve America: [email protected]

Acknowledgement

Our thanks to Marisa Lopez, AmeriCorps VISTA, for compiling and editing this comprehensive directory, which will beof assistance to all of the volunteer and national service programs in New Jersey. The directory can also be found on

our website www.state.nj.us/state/divisions/volunteerism/


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New Jersey Volunteer Centers

Atlantic CountyUnited Way of Atlantic County Volunteer CenterMeredith Egan, Volunteer Director (x19)Elizabeth Bekete, Volunteer Coord. (x22)4 East Jimmie Leeds Rd.-Suite 10Galloway, NJ 08205Phone: 609-404-4483Fax: 609-404-4303E-mail: [email protected]@unitedwayac.orgwww.unitedwayac.org/volunteer

Bergen CountyVolunteer Center of Bergen CountyJanet Sharma, Executive Director

64 Passaic St.Hackensack, NJ 07601Phone: 201-489-9454 Ext.116Fax: 201-489-1995Email: [email protected]

Burlington CountyVolunteer Center of Burlington CountyMike Pippin, Director (x7498)Burlington County CollegeParker Center-Room 135

601 Pemberton Browns Mills Rd.Pemberton, NJ 08068Phone: 609-894-9311856-222-9311Fax: 609-894-0587Email: [email protected]

Cape May CountyUnited Way of Cape May CountySuzanne Nardi230 East Maple Ave.

Wildwood, NJ 08260Phone: 609-729-2002Email: [email protected]

Camden CountyVolunteer Center of Camden CountySteven Burch, Director4212 Beacon Ave.Pennsauken, NJ 08109Phone: 856-663-2888Fax: 856-663-4879Email: [email protected]

Essex & West Hudson CountyThe Volunteer Network, NCJWAndrea Silvershein, DirectorSue Wasserman, Coordinator of VolunteerServices

513 W. Mt. Pleasant Ave.Livingston, NJ 07039Phone: 973-740-0588Fax: 973-424-1254Email:[email protected]

Jersey CaresBrian E. Dean, Executive Director494 Broad Street, Suite 104Newark, NJ 07102Phone: 973-424-1091


United Way of Essex & West HudsonVolunteer CenterInez Cohen CamachoFaith Vance303-309 Washington St.Newark, NJ 07102Phone: 973-624-8300 Ext. 222Fax: 973-242-6726

Email: [email protected]@uwewh.orgwww.uwewh.org


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United Way of North Essex CountyCindy Villarosa, Assoc. E.D.60 S. Fullerton Ave.Montclair, NJ 07042Phone: 973-746-4040Email: [email protected]

Gloucester County

Volunteer Center of Gloucester Countywww.gloucestercountyvolunteers.orgJune Bretz, Executive DirectorGloucester County College1400 Tanyard Rd.Sewell, NJ 08080Phone: 856-415-9084Fax: 856-415-9085Email: [email protected]

Hunterdon CountyUnited Way of Hunterdon CountyVolunteer CenterRoberta Kestenbaum, Comm. ImpactResearch Associate4 Walter Foran Blvd. Suite 401Flemington, NJ 08822Phone: 908-782-3414 x30Fax: 908-782-6704Email:[email protected] www.uwhunterdon.org

Mercer CountyVolunteer Connecthttp://volunteerconnectnj.orgAdrienne Rubin, Executive DirectorRob Kantenwein, Director of OperationsP.O. Box 615Princeton, NJ 08542-3121Phone: 609-921-8893Fax: 866-211-9475Email: [email protected]

Middlesex County Rutgers UniversityRutgers Civic Engagement and ServiceEducation Partnerships (CESEP) programwww.case.rutgers.eduDr. Maurice Elias, Director191 College Ave.New Brunswick, NJ 08901Phone: 732-932-8660Fax: 732-932-1207

United Way of Central Jersey VolunteerCenterwww.uwcj.orgSabrina Norrie, Volunteer Center Director32 Ford Ave.Milltown, NJ 08850Phone: 732-247-3727Fax: 732-247-9855

Email:[email protected]

Monmouth CountyVolunteer Center of Monmouth CountyTara Maffei1415 Wyckoff RoadFarmingdale, NJ 07727Phone: 732-938-5988Fax: 732-938-2850Email:[email protected] https://volunteer.united-e-way.org

Family and Childrens Service/ KIDS CorpsSamantha White, Manager of Vol. Services191 Bath Ave.Long Branch, NJ 07740Phone: 732-222-9111Email: [email protected]

Morris, Warren, Hunterdon, Sussex, andPassaic CountyNORWESCAP RSVPwww.norwescap.orgMichael Ferguson, Assistant Director350 Marshall StreetPhillipsburg, NJ 08865Phone: 908-454-7000Email: [email protected]

VMC- Volunteer Management CentersCarol McKinney, Executive Director280 West Hanover AvenueMorristown, NJ 07960Phone: 973-538-7200 x15Fax: 973-984-7658Email:[email protected]@vmcnj.orgwww.vmcnj.org
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Atlantic CountyWidilla Hernandez-ColinField Coordinator1 South NY Ave.-Suite 501

Atlantic City, NJ 08401Phone: 609-348-3060Fax: 609-345-4651

Burlington CountyKathy HiltnerPresidentP.O. Box 22Moorestown, NJ 08057Phone: 856-866-1949Fax: 856-866-2017Email:[email protected]

Essex/Hudson CountiesAndrea SilversheinDirectorNational Council of Jewish Women513 West Mount Pleasant AveLivingston, NJ 07039Phone: 973-740-0588Email: [email protected]

Mercer CountyMary Ann Isaac

PresidentInterfaith Caregivers of Greater Trenton229 Lawrenceville Rd.Trenton, NJ 08618Phone: 609-393-9922Fax: 609-482-3737Email: [email protected]

Monmouth and Ocean CountyJim RobertsAmerican Diabetes Association1160 Route 22 East

Bridgewater, NJ 08807Phone: 732-469-7979 Ext. 3516Fax: 732-469-3906

Salem CountyRebecca PurchaseExecutive DirectorUnited Way of Salem County203 East BroadwayP.O. Box 127Salem, NJ 08079Phone: 856-935-2538



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The mission of the Commission is to develop a statewide ethos of communityservice and a comprehensive, coordinated program targeted to the needs of New

Jersey and its unique community challenges. The programs shall provideopportunities for service that bring diverse people together working in a commoncause to get things done in communities, remove barriers, and promote respect.

The Commission shall guide the AmeriCorps programs and work to infuse service-learning into the primary, secondary, and post-secondary curricula to create future

generations of adults committed to community service.National Service programs are funded by the Corporation for National and

Community Service.

NJ Commission on National and Community ServiceNew Jersey Department of State

Rowena Madden, Executive Director225 West State St.

P.O. Box 456Trenton, NJ 08625-0456

Phone: 609-633-9627Fax: 609-777-2939

Email: [email protected]


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What is AmeriCorps?

AmeriCorps is the national service program that provides people of allages and backgrounds with opportunities to serve their communities in exchange for educational awardsand a modest living allowance. AmeriCorps members help meet the nations critical needs in the areas ofeducation, human needs, public safety, the environment, and homeland security.

What do AmeriCorps members do?AmeriCorps members work with communities to find solutions to address local needs. While learning newskills, AmeriCorps members share their talents and energy to make a difference in New Jersey. Corpsmembers might: tutor students to help them achieve academic success, aid adults of various disabilitieswith their daily living needs and support them as active members of the community, renovate homes andabandoned buildings for senior citizens and low income families, provide mentoring and safe places forchildren to learn and grow during non-school hours, assist in cleaning waterways and developing

community gardens, and help communities prepare to respond to disasters or emergencies.

How much time is involved? What do I receive?Full-time AmeriCorps members perform 1,700 hours of service and upon completion earn an educationaward of $5,350. Full-time AmeriCorps members also receive: a living allowance of $11,800 per year;health insurance; and childcare, if eligible. Part-time members perform 900 hours of service and uponcompletion earn an education award of $2,675.

How can I become an AmeriCorps member?The directory lists New Jerseys programs simply find the one(s) that interest you. To apply, contact theprogram directly or go online to www.nationalservice.gov or www.americorps.gov.

What if I have a disability?Potential service members with disabilities are encouraged to apply. AmeriCorps provides opportunities forAmericans with disabilities to serve their communities while gaining valuable experience and skills.


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Bonner FoundationBonner Leader Program -The College of New Jersey

Program Description: The New Jersey AmeriCorps Bonner Leader Program mobilizes the talents andinterests of college students and community members, the resources of institutions of higher education,and the expertise of community-based organizations to address issues of hunger, mentoring, and other

human needs.

Positions Available: 3 Full time (1700 hrs.), 5 Half time (900 hrs.), 71 Minimum time (300 hrs.)Address Information:Bonner Foundation

10 Mercer StreetPrinceton, NJ 08540Contact: Christen FoellPhone: 609-924-6663Fax: 609-683-4626Email: [email protected]

Program Description: AmeriCorps members at the Cerebral Palsy Association of Middlesex County assistchildren and adults with developmental and related disabilities throughout New Jersey. Members offersupport to children in the Lakeview School in Edison and in adult day and residential programs inMiddlesex, Somerset, Monmouth and Ocean Counties. The major service goal is to assist individuals withdisabilities to achieve their greatest degree of independence and community integration. The specializedtraining offered with these assignments is valuable to AmeriCorps members planning to work in a widerange of health-care, education and related professions. Flexible schedules are available. Persons withdisabilities are especially encouraged to apply.

Positions Available: 8 Full time (1700 hrs.), 16 Half time (900 hrs.), 16 Minimum time (300 hrs.)Address Information:Roosevelt Park10 Oak DriveEdison, NJ 08837

Contact: Elizabeth Williams-RichardsonPhone: 732-549-6187 ex. 286Fax: 732-549-0510Email: [email protected]


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International Institute of New Jersey

Helping People and Communities in Transition

Program Description: The International Institute of New Jersey is a non-profit organization committed tothe goal of helping people in transition from one society to another, especially those who have endured theravages of war, persecution and economic hardship. We provide arange of services designed to help newcomers, their families, andcommunities to become self-sufficient contributing members ofAmerican society.

Positions Available: 10 Full time (1700 hrs.) 12 Half time (900 hrs.)Requirements: Knowledge of foreign languages desired but notrequired; High School and/or College background.Address Information:1 Journal Square Plaza, Fourth FloorJersey City, NJ 07306Contact: Catherine Tansey, Executive Director

Jacqueline Simon, AmeriCorps Program ManagerPhone: 201-653-3888 Ext. 114Fax: 201-963-0252Email: [email protected]

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Program Description: The St. Pauls CDC AmeriCorps Program supports the direct service work of theagencys food pantry, emergency mens shelter, adult education and partnerships for healthy livingprograms, as well as its housing & neighborhood development efforts. AmeriCorps members also supportSPCDC partner agencies in after-school and environmental programs, daycare and senior centers. St.Pauls CDC AmeriCorps members are Getting Things Done in Paterson, NJ.

Positions Available: 17 Full time (1700 hr), 12 Half time(900 hr), 10 Minimum time (300 hr)Address Information:451 Van Houten St.Paterson, NJ 07501

Contact: Richard WilliamsPhone: 973-278-7900 Ext. 48Fax: 973-684-0686Email: [email protected]


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Program Description: New Jersey Community Development Corporation (NJCDC) conducts a uniquepartnership with the Paterson Public Schools and a diverse coalition of community organizations toimplement the Paterson Community School Corps (PCSC), a comprehensive initiative offering anevidence-based prevention and support services to children and families in five schools in Paterson. Theprogram design of the PCSC is rooted in the nationally-recognized community schools model, a placeand a set of partnerships that mobilizes an array of community resources, such as after school, youthdevelopment, family support, health and mental health, parenting and adult education, employment,violence prevention, and connects them to student learning and development. Community schoolsrecognize that multiple supports such as physical, emotional, social and academic are required for all

students to succeed. Schools become centers that also strengthen families and communities.

Positions Available: 25 Full time (1700 hrs)Address Information:32 Spruce Street, 3rd FloorPaterson, New Jersey 07501Contact: Barry Ford, Program ManagerNicole Sweeney, Asst. Program ManagerMichael Gowdy, Chief Programming Officer, NJCDCPhone: 973-413-1600 Exts. 1626 (Barry) or 1634 (Nicole)Fax: 973-413-1640E-mail:[email protected]

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The Salvation Army

Program Description: The Salvation Army Newark Area Services (TSA) members serve clients involvedin the Grand Families Success Center and the Juvenile Justice Delinquency Intervention Through TargetedOutreach program, through the Boys and Girls Club. Members are trained as assistant case workers andmentor, tutor, and lead support groups with clients.

Positions Available: 9 Full time (1700 hrs) 12 Half time (900 hrs)

5 Minimum time (300)Address Information:45 Central Avenue Newark, NJ 07102Contact: Drew GrishamPhone: 973-623-5959 ext. 223Fax: 973-848-1564Email: [email protected]

Program Description: The Bridging the Digital Divide AmeriCorps program helps adult learners improvetheir computer literacy. AmeriCorps members teach keyboarding, internet navigation, email, and basicMicrosoft Word and Excel to Union County residents. In addition, members help students improve theirbasic skills as well as English proficiency through the use of technology. For example, AmeriCorps

members connect the adult learners to their community by teaching these adult students research andpresentation skills using the internet and PowerPoint. Members encourage these adult learners to activelyparticipate their community.

Positions Available: 8 Full time (1700 hrs) 4 Half time (900 hrs)Address Information:40 West Jersey St.Elizabeth, NJ 07202Contact: Christopher GoreRegina HarleyPhone: 908-659-5166Fax: 908-965-6010Email:[email protected]@ucc.edu
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New Jersey Coalition against Sexual Assault

Program Description:The NJCASA AmeriCorps programs 18 members serve at 12 of New Jerseys22 sexual violence programs as well as the NJCASA offices. Members provideoutreach to the local community on sexual violence and are involved withstrategies to prevent sexual violence. Members also recruit and developvolunteers for the sexual violence programs including the 24 hour hotline,

outreach, and other assistance. Many members also serve as advocates for survivors of sexual violenceand their loved ones, by providing support through the hotlines and through accompaniments to the policestation, hospitals, or court. Through their service, NJCASAs AmeriCorps members gain experience andknowledge around sexual violence. Many members intend to continue in the sexual violence field and theirservice as NJCASA AmeriCorps members provides them with skills and understanding that furthers theirgoals.

Positions Available: 6 Full time (1700 hrs) 12 Half time (900 hrs.)Address Information:2333 Whitehorse Mercerville Rd, Suite JNew Brunswick, NJ 08901Contact: Jennifer Nix

Phone: 609-631-4450 x205Email: [email protected]

Rutgers University (T.E.E.M. Gateway)

Program Activities: Rutgers TEEM Gateway AmeriCorps members serve with a variety of organizationsengaging in direct service, which includes: tutoring, mentoring, volunteer recruitment, volunteer trainingand coordination, events and project planning, educational projects, community education and other youthdevelopment service. Members also engage in projects during National Days of Service, statewide projectsinvolving various other AmeriCorps programs in New Jersey, and Rutgers TEEM Gateway volunteer andtraining events. Persons with disabilities, those with or without a college education, and those of all agesand diverse backgrounds are encouraged to serve with us!

Positions Available: 9 Full time (1700 hrs) 20 Half time (900 hrs) 4 Minimum time (300 hrs)Address Information:Rutgers University - OCPE102 Ryders LaneNew Brunswick, NJ 08901Contact: Sara Naphas, Kim Potter, Justin TylerPhone: New Brunswick: 732-932-9271 x609, x667 (Kim)Newark: 973-820-4112 x2080Fax: 732-932-1187Email: [email protected]


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Program Description: Teach For Americas mission is to build the movement to end educational inequityin Newark, Camden, Passaic, and across the nation. We do this by building a corps of highly talentedindividuals who commit to teach for two years in New Jerseys lowest -income communities and whobecome leaders for expanding educational opportunity. In the short term, our corpsmembers go aboveand beyond traditional expectations to ensure that children growing up today have the educationalopportunities they deserve. In the long term, our corpsmembers use the insights and convictions gained

during their teaching experience to serve as lifelong leaders for change. Teach for America membersserve in Newark, Camden, and Passaic public schools, grades K through 12. For more information log-onto www.teachforamerica.org

Positions Available: 92 Full time (1700 hrs.)Address Information:60 Park Place, 18th FloorNewark NJ, 07102Contact: Mike Larson x41105Aziza Musa x41109Phone: 973-621-6644Fax: 973-621-7766

Email: [email protected]@teachforamerica.org

Program Description: The New Jersey Watershed Ambassadors Program is a community-orientedAmeriCorps environmental program designed to raise awareness about watershed issues in New Jersey.Through this program, AmeriCorps members are placed in watershed management areas across the stateto serve their local communities. Watershed Ambassadors monitor the rivers of New Jersey through visualand biological assessments. The members also support or serve with community volunteers and areavailable to train local volunteers in these monitoring techniques. Watershed Ambassadors are alsoavailable to make presentations to community organizations and schools. These interactive presentationsprovide information about water and watershed issues in New Jersey. Members educate students andcitizens about watershed issues and empower them to get involved in their watershed.

Positions Available: 20 Full time (1700 hrs)Address Information:

401 E. State StreetP.O. Box 418Trenton, NJ 08625Contact: Akili Lynn, Jennifer Noblejas, Kimberly CennoPhone: 609-633-1441Fax: 609-292-0687E-mail: [email protected]


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Jefferson Park Ministries

Program Description: Jefferson Park Ministries, a faith-based organization, provides a range of servicesfor the Haitian community and other at-risk populations. JPM enables immigrant, vulnerable Haitians andothers with limited literacy to navigate the social service system by reducing language and cultural barriers.AmeriCorps members assist in the delivery of ESL and Adult literacy classes year round. Members holdpositions in programs including food pantry/nutrition, tutoring and child literacy, crisis intervention andcommunity outreach.

Positions Available: 2 Full time (1700 hrs) 29 Half time (900 hrs) 6 Minimum time (300 hrs)Address information:213 Jefferson AvenueElizabeth, NJ 07201Contact: Catherine R. Saintilien, Executive Director

Linouse Lafontant, Program ManagerPhone: 908-469-9508 or 469-1519


Program Description: The Rowan University Office of Precollege Programs, in partnership with theCamden City Public Schools, the Camden County Technical Schools and the Camden Promise CharterSchool have been working throughout the last year to plan and design a community wide advisors pipelineof AmeriCorps members (College Advising Corps). The long term mission of the program is to increase thecollege-going rate of Camden students through enhanced advisory services, recognizing the connectionbetween higher education attainment, workforce demands and the economic vitality of the state.

Positions Available: 12 Full time (1700 hrs)Address information: Office of Sponsored Programs201 Mullica Hill RoadGlassboro, New Jersey 08028Contact: Winona WigfallPhone: 856-756-5420Email: [email protected]


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Program Description: Jewish Family Service of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties (JFS)developed in 2005 an evidence based model Family Mentor Program to serve at-risk families in SomersetCounty with trained and supported friendly volunteer home visitors to provide support, information,modeling of skills and achievement of family centered goals. The population served includes families witha child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and frail elderly. AmeriCorps Members provide outreach tochurches, civic groups, high schools, community colleges and other organizations to identify volunteers tobe matched with seniors or children with ASD.

Positions Available: 2 Half time (900 hrs) 6 Quarter time (450 hrs) 12 Minimum time (300 hrs)Address information: 150 West High StreetSomerville, NJ 08876Contact: Elise PrezantPhone: 908-725-7799Fax: 908-725-0284Email: [email protected]

Jewish Family Service, Inc.

Program Description: Jewish Family Service, Inc. (JFS) helps more than 3,000 people every year andoffers a wide array of quality professional services including counseling, case management, support,psycho-education and afterschool enrichment. JFS has been providing afterschool programming since2004 at four elementary schools in Cliffside Park School District. The 2010 Club Ed will be in all sixelementary schools in North Bergen. Students engage in tutoring specific to improving deficiency, increasetheir school performance, and score higher on the NJ ASK test. AmeriCorps members will participate intutor training and directly apply tutoring skills enabling students to become proficient tutors in language artsliteracy.

Positions Available: 2 Full time (1700 hrs) 12 Half time (900 hrs)Address information: Jewish Family Service, Inc.1485 Teaneck RoadTeaneck, NJ 07666Contact: Lisa FedderPhone: 201-837-9090 ext. 208



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Program Description:The Environment, Education, and Community Outreach (EECO) project is acollaboration of Montclair State University's New Jersey School of Conservation, Service-Learning andCommunity Engagement Program, and Center for Student Involvement. The purpose of the EECOproject is to build and develop a multi-site campus-based national service program that assists theUniversity in its efforts to fully engage University resources to address education, environment andcommunity and economic development.AmeriCorps members are involved with invasive species abatement, lake clean up, trail building andmaintenance, forest fire prevention, and riparian and wildlife habitat restoration. EECO members willalso build and maintain infrastructure such as lakeside docks, state park trails, and classroom andinstructional spaces.

Positions Available: 16 Full time (1700 hrs) 8 Half time (900 hrs)Address information: 1 Normal Avenue, 309 College HallMontclair, NJ 07043

Contact: Bryan MurdockPhone: 973-655-6831Email: [email protected]

Rutgers, The State UniversityCamden Initiative

Program Description: AmeriCorps members at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, willpartner with 25 nonprofit, community and faith based organizations in Camden, with the active supportof the community residents, to strengthen Camden communities. Projects include enhancing existingprograms, developing and promoting new community, economic, educational, and human serviceprograms, and providing significant and sustained direct services to support distressed families in theareas of Health/Nutrition, Community and Economic Development, and Education.

Positions Available: 2 Full time (1700 hrs) 10 Half time (900 hrs) 40 Quarter time (450 hrs) 10Minimum time (300 hrs)Address information: Rutgers University, School of Social Work, Center for Nonprofit Mgmt.390 George St., 5th FloorNew Brunswick, NJ08901Contact: Ronald L. Quincy, Ph. D.Phone: 732-932-8758Fax: 732-932-6720


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New Jersey Learn and Serve America:School- Based Programs

The purpose of the Learn and Serve America: School-Based Program (LSA:SBP) is to increasestudent, teacher, and community participation in service-learning projects that integrate school-basedlearning and community service activities into the various curricular areas as a means to implement NewJerseys Core Curriculum Content Standards. Service-learning is a method of teaching and learning thatcombines academic work with service to the community. Through this instructional method, students learnby doing through a clear application of skills and knowledge while helping to meet needs in the school andcommunity. Students are engaged in service to their communities as a means of enhancing theiracademic achievement, applying learning to real-life and work situations, and developing skills for activecitizenship. The Department of State partners with the NJ Department of Education for the Learn andServe America: School Based Program.

NJ Learn and Serve America Program225 West State St., 4th floor

Trenton, NJ 08625

Contact: Linda V. Rivera, Program OfficerPhone: 609-292-1834


Greg Luhn, Learn and Serve VISTAPhone: 609-777-3141


www.state.nj.us/state/divisions/volunteerism/


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A national study of Learn and Serve America programs suggests that effective service-learning programsimprove grades, increase attendance in school, and develop students personal and social responsibility. Agrowing body of research recognizes service-learning as an effective strategy to help students by:

Providing structured time for students to reflect by thinking, discussing and writing about their service Providing an opportunity for students to use skills and knowledge in real-life situations Extending learning beyond the classroom and into the community Fostering a sense of caring for others

Service-learning also strengthens both education and local communities by:

Building effective collaboration partnerships between schools or colleges and otherorganizations Engaging parents and other adults in supporting student learning Meeting community needs through the service projects Providing engaging and productive opportunities for young people to work with others in their community.


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FY 10 New Jersey Learn and Serve America: School Based Programs

Northern Regional Service-Learning Center

Saddle Brook Public SchoolsKim Altamura-Gerken and Gayle Dunlap, Project Directors

355 Mayhill StreetSaddle Brook, NJ 07663

Phone: 201-843-1142 x 207 or x 207Fax: 201-843-0216E-mail: [email protected]

[email protected]: www.saddlebrookschools.org

Dr. Harry A. Groveman, Superintendent201-843-2133

Central Regional Service-Learning Center

Cranford Public SchoolsSusan Caruso-Green, Project Director

132 Thomas StreetCranford, NJ 07016Phone: 908-709-6207

Fax: 908-272-0391E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.cranfordschools.orgDr. Gayle Carrick, Superintendent

908-709-6202

Southern Regional Service-Learning Center

Atlantic County Institute of Technology

Jamie Moscony, Project Director5080 Atlantic AvenueMays Landing, NJ 08330

Phone: 609-625-2249 x 5010Fax: 609-909-0336

E-mail: [email protected]: www.acitech.org

Dr. Philip Guenther, Chief School Administrator609-625-2249

Cumberland County TechnicalEducationCenter

Mr. Patrick Cruet, Project Director601 Bridgeton AvenueBridgeton, NJ 08302Phone: 856-451-9000 Ext. 226Fax: 856-453-1118E-mail: [email protected]: www.cumberland.tec.nj.usMrs. Darlene R. Barber, Superintendent856-451-9000

Gloucester County VocationalTechnicalSchool District

Allen F. Jordan, Jr., Project Director1360 Tanyard RoadSewell, NJ 08080Phone: 856-468-1445 x 2165Fax: 856-468-0522E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]: www.gcit.orgMs. Ellen Herdegen, Superintendent856-468-1445
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Secaucus Public SchoolsRob Daniello and Michael Kanarek, ProjectDirectors20 Centre AvenueSecaucus, NJ 07094Phone: (201) 974-2000

Fax: (201) 617-0197Email: [email protected] or [email protected]: http://www.sboe.orgMs. Cynthia Randina, Superintendent(201) 974-2004

Hanover Park Regional High School DistrictChris Kelly and Jessica Baxter, Project Directors63 Mt. Pleasant AvenueEast Hanover, NJ 07936Phone: (973) 887-0340Fax: (973) 887-9247Email: [email protected] or [email protected]: www.hpreg.orgMs. Carol Grossi, Superintendent(973) 887-0320

Lenape Valley Regional High School DistrictMaria Kochan, Project Director28 Sparta RoadStanhope, NJ 07874Phone: (973) 347-7600 ext. 170Fax: (973) 448-0106Email: [email protected]: www.lvhs.orgMr. Paul A. Palek Jr., Superintendent(973) 347-7600

West Orange School DistrictVictor Paglio and Jeanine Genauer, ProjectDirector179 Eagle Rock AvenueWest Orange, NJ 07052Phone: (973) 669-5301 ext. 31581 or 669-5400ext. 20519Fax: (973) 669-1260Email: [email protected] or

[email protected]:http://schools.woboe.org/Pages/Default.aspxDr. Anthony Cavanna, Superintendent(973) 669-5400

Roxbury Township Public SchoolsDr. James Heinegg, Project Director42 North Hillside AvenueSuccasunna, NJ 07876Phone: (973) 584-6099 ext. 5002Fax: (973) 252-1434Email: [email protected]: www.roxbury.org

Dr. Michael Rossi, Superintendent(973) 584-6867

Central Region

Eatontown Public SchoolsJill Wetzel and Laurie Boyd, Project Directors5 Grant AvenueEatontown, NJ 07724Phone: (732) 389-5013 ext 1114Fax: (732) 389-1364Email: [email protected] [email protected]: www.eatontown.orgMs. Barbara Struble, Superintendent(732) 542-1310

Keansburg School DistrictMarian Hendershot and Matthew Gristina, ProjectDirectors100 Palmer PlaceKeansburg, NJ 07834Phone: (732) 787-2007 ext 2330Fax: (732) 495-7906Email: [email protected] [email protected]. Nicholas M. Eremita, Superintendent(732) 787-2007

Jackson School DistrictLaurie Keats, Project Director151 Don Connor BoulevardJackson, NJ 08527Phone: (732) 833-4684Fax: (732) 833-4681Email: [email protected]: www.jacksonsd.orgMr. Thomas Gialanella, Superintendent(732) 833-4600


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Central Jersey College Prep Charter SchoolLynne Ozgur, Project Director17 School House RoadSomerset, NJ 08773Phone: (732) 302-9991 ext 133Fax: (732) 302-9992Email: [email protected]: www.njcollegeprep.org

Mr. Bekir Duz, Lead Person(732) 302-9991 ext 106

Village Charter SchoolLeigh Byron, Project Director101 Sullivan WayTrenton, NJ 08628Phone: (609) 695-0110 ext 8Fax: (609) 695-1880Email: [email protected]: www.villagecharter.orgMr. Leigh Byron, Lead Person(609) 695-0110 ext 114

Southern RegionAtlantic County Special Services School DistrictMs. Janene Ganiel, Project Director4805 Nawakwa BoulevardMays Landing, NJ 08330Phone: (609) 625-5663Fax: (609) 625-6453Email: [email protected]: www.acsssd.netMs. Lizabeth Buoro, Superintendent(609) 625-5796

chARTer~TECH High School for thePerforming ArtsJohn Vavra and Brian McGuire, Project Directors413 New RoadSomers Point, NJ 08244Phone: (609) 926-7694 ext. 145Fax: (609) 926-8472Email: [email protected] or

[email protected]: www.chartertech.orgMs. Janice Strigh, Lead Person(609) 926-7458

Egg Harbor City Public SchoolsMarc Roesch, Project Director528 Philadelphia Avenue or 730 Havana Avenue(after December 2010)Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215Phone: (609) 965-1034Fax: (609) 965-4742Email: [email protected]: www.ehcs.k12.nj.usMr. John Gilly, III, Superintendent(609) 965-1034

Lenape Regional High School DistrictChris Heilig, Project Director93 Willow Grove RoadShamong, NJ 08088Phone: (609) 268-2000 ext 5541Fax: (609) 268-6642Email: [email protected]: www.lrhsd.orgMs. Emily Capella, Superintendent(609) 268-2000

Woodbury City Public School DistrictEdward F. Murphy and Kathryn Stalter-Allen,Project Directors25 N. Broad StreetWoodbury, NJ 08096Phone: (856) 853-0123 ext 225Fax: (856) 853-2684Email: [email protected] [email protected]. Joseph Jones, III, Superintendent(856) 853-0123


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Montclair State UniversityBryan MurdockCenter for Community Based LearningMorehead HallMontclair, NJ 07109Phone: 973-655-4426Fax: 973-655-7204Email: [email protected]

Rowan UniversityJulie Peterson201 Mullica RoadSuite 210 - Student CenterGlassboro, NJ 08028Phone: 856-256-4596Fax: 856-256-4469Email: [email protected]

Ramapo College505 Ramapo Valley RoadMahwah, NJ 07430Karen BoothPhone: 201-684-7223Fax: 201-684-7452Email: [email protected] KauderPhone : 201-684-7451Fax : 201-684-7452Email : dkauder @ramapo.edu

Raritan Valley Community CollegeLori MoogP.O. Box 3300Somerville, NJ 08876Phone: 908- 526-1200, Ext. 8284Fax: 908-704-3442Email: [email protected]

Rider UniversityAnthony Campbell2083 Lawrence RoadLawrenceville, NJ 08648Phone: 609-896-5101Email: [email protected]

SUNY Rockland Community CollegeDebra Balestra145 College RoadSuffern, NY 10901Phone: 845-574-4394Fax: 845-574-4476Email:[email protected]

Rutgers Civic Engagement and ServiceEducation Partnerships (CESEP) programwww.case.rutgers.eduDr. Maurice Elias, Director191 College Ave.New Brunswick, NJ 08901Phone: 732-932-8660Fax: 732-932-1207


Alysha Brown, Director of ProgrammingPhone: 732-932-8660, Ext. 18Fax: 732-932-1207Email: [email protected]

Dyanna Moon, Associate DirectorPhone: 732-932-8660, Ext. 13Fax: 732-932-1207Email: [email protected]

The Richard Stockton College of New JerseyBeth OlsenJimmie Leeds RoadPomona, NJ 08240Phone: 609-652-4844Fax: 609- 748-5509Email: [email protected] DeutschPhone: 845-574-4405Fax: 845-574-4147Email: [email protected]

Union County CollegeCynthia Roemer1033 Springfield AvenueCranford, NJ 07016Phone: 908-497-4385Email: [email protected]

St. Peter's CollegeLiz McMahonOffice of Community Service and Service-Learning2641 Kennedy BoulevardJersey City, NJ 07306Phone: 201-915-1847Fax: 201-938-1254Email: [email protected]
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AmeriCorps VISTACorporation for Nationaland Community

Service

New Jersey

AmeriCorps VISTA is an AmeriCorps program for individuals age 18 and older. AmeriCorps VISTAMembers assist communities in developing their capacity to address local issues. They work toincrease housing opportunities, develop literacy programs, establish credit unions, and improve healthcare in under-served communities. Since 1965, more than 100,000 VISTAs have joined forces with

12,000 public agenciesand nonprofit groups to help communities across the country.

Members must be at least 18; there is no upper age limit. Different AmeriCorps VISTA sponsorsrequest members with different qualifications. Some projects require people with college study or abachelors degree. Other projects may emphasize experience or skills rather than formal education.The ability to speak Spanish is especially helpful in certain areas.

Address Information:Corporation for National & Community Service

44 S. Clinton, Suite 312Trenton, NJ 08609Phone: 609-989-0474Fax: 609-989-2304

Lisa Guccione, Office of Field LiaisonNJ State Program Director

Erin McGrath, Office of Field LiaisonNJ State Program Specialist

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AmeriCorps VISTAProjects in New Jersey

Court Appointed Special Advocates of NJ945 West State St.Trenton, NJ 08618Supervisor: Peter CerraPhone: 609-695-9400Email: [email protected]

Education Works Inc.684 Whitehead Rd.Lower LevelLawrenceville, NJ 08648

Supervisor: Julie Fabrik-SwartzPhone: 609-392-6662 Ext. 110Fax: 609-392-6211Email: [email protected]

Homefront1880 Princeton Ave.Lawrenceville, NJ 08648Supervisor: Alicia PortalatinPhone: 609-989-9417 Ext. 133Fax: 609-989-9423Email: [email protected]

Newark Emergency Services for Families Inc.982 Broad St.Newark NJ 07102Supervisor: Essence MaradiagaPhone: 973-643-5727Fax: 973-643-2842Email: [email protected]

NJ Commission on National and CommunityService Reenter Revitalize Reconnect225 West State St. 3rd fl

Trenton, NJ 08625Supervisor: Rowena MaddenPhone: 609-633-9629Fax: 609-777-2939Email: [email protected]

Northwest NJ Community Action Program350 Marshall St.Phillipsburg, NJ 08865Supervisor: Bill DelaneyPhone: 908-454-7000 Ext. 119Fax: 908-859-0729Email: [email protected]

Philmont Non-Profit DevelopmentCorporation800 Cooper Street

Suite 500Camden, NJ 08102Supervisor: Kelley EwingPhone: 215.576.1903Email: [email protected]

North Star Academy10 Washington PlaceNewark, NJ 07102Supervisor: Pamela InbaskarenPhone: 917-658-2259Fax: 973-642-5800


Tri-County Community Action Agency, Inc.110 Cohansey St.Bridgeton, NJ 08302Supervisor: Tom PoulsenPhone: 856-451-6330 X6610Email: [email protected]

Rutgers, RCE 4-H Youth DevelopmentProgram162 Washington St.

Newark, NJ 07102Supervisor: Phillipa MyersPhone: 973-353-5525Fax: 973-353-1430Email: [email protected]


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Senior CorpsRetired and Senior Volunteer ProgramsA program of the Corporation of National and Community Service

Senior Corps connects todays over 55s with the people and organizations that need them most. Wehelp them become mentors, coaches or companions to people in need, or contribute their job skillsand expertise to community projects and organizations. Conceived during John F. Kennedy'spresidency, Senior Corps currently links more than 500,000 Americans to service opportunities. Their

contributions of skills, knowledge, and experience make a real difference to individuals, nonprofits, andfaith-based and other community organizations throughout the United States.Senior Corps offers several ways to get involved. Volunteers receive guidance and training so theycan make a contribution that suits their talents, interests, and availability.Retired Senior Volunteer Program connects volunteers age 55 and over with service opportunities intheir communities that match their skills and availability. From building houses to immunizing children,from enhancing the capacity of non-profit organizations to improving and protecting the environment,RSVP volunteers put their unique talents to work to make a difference.The Foster Grandparent Program connects volunteers age 60 and over with children and youngpeople with exceptional needs. Volunteers mentor, support, and help some of the most vulnerablechildren in the United States.The Senior Companion Program brings together volunteers age 60 and over with adults in their

community who have difficulty with the simple tasks of day-to-day living. Companions help out on apersonal level by assisting with shopping and light chores, interacting with doctors, or just making afriendly visit.

Pre-service orientation and on-site training are provided to allsenior volunteers. The average volunteer commitment is 20hours per week, yet hours are flexible at each site.For more information call sites listedbelow, or 800-424-8867.

Address Information:CNCS44 S. Clinton, Suite 312Trenton, NJ 08609Phone: 609-989-0474Fax: 609-989-2304

http://seniorcorps.org/about/programs/fg.asphttp://seniorcorps.org/about/programs/fg.asphttp://seniorcorps.org/about/programs/sc.asphttp://seniorcorps.org/about/programs/sc.asphttp://seniorcorps.org/about/programs/sc.asphttp://seniorcorps.org/about/programs/fg.asp


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Senior Corps Retired and Senior Volunteer Programs

Atlantic Human Resources, Inc.One South New York AvenueAtlantic City, NJ 08401Director: Deborah MercadoPhone: 609-348-4131 ext. 243Fax: 609-345-5750Email:[email protected]

RSVP of Salem CountyAtlantic Human Resources98 Market St., Rm. 8Salem, NJ 08079Director: Deborah Mercado

Phone: 856-935-7510 x 8458Email:[email protected]

Volunteer Center of Bergen County64 Passaic StreetHackensack, NJ 07601Director: Barbara WiederechtPhone: 201-489-9333Fax: 201-489-1995Email:[email protected]

Burlington County College601 Pemberton Browns Mills RoadPemberton, NJ 08068Director: Karen BennettPhone: 609-894-9311 x1498Fax: 609-726-0604Email:[email protected]

Cumberland Office on Aging800 E Commerce St, Rm 21Bridgeton, NJ 08302Director: Judy Truman

Phone: 856-453-2161Fax: 856-453-8419Email: [email protected]

RSVP of Cape May CountyCounty Administration Building

4 Moore RoadCape May Courthouse, NJ 08210Director: Vivian Lee ShupertPhone: 609-886-3400Fax: 609-889-0344Email: [email protected]

Camden County RSVPCommunity Planning and Advocacy Council6981 North Park Drive, Suite 309-310East BuildingPennsauken, NJ 08109Director: Gwen MilePhone: 856-663-4773Fax: 856-663-7182Email:[email protected]

Gloucester County College1400 Tanyard RoadSewell, NJ 08080Director: Helen AntonucciPhone: 856-468-1742Fax: 856-468-9462


NORWESCAP RSVP Volunteer ResourceCenter - Morris, Sussex, Warren, Hunterdon,& PassaicPO Box 563Denville, NJ 07834Director: Nancy HessPhone: 973-784-4900 x101Fax: 973-784-4904Email:[email protected]
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R.S.V.P. of Middlesex CountyThe Salvation Army New Brunswick287 Handy StreetNew Brunswick, NJ 08901Director: Barry SmithPhone: 732-249-6330Fax: 732-545-3606


Family and Childrens Services191 Bath AvenueLong Branch, NJ 07740Director: Samantha WhitePhone: 732-728-1331Fax: 732-728-9386Email:[email protected]

RSVP of Mercer CountyCONTACT of Mercer County N.J. Inc.1985 Pennington RoadEwing, NJ 08618Director: Hugh AdamsPhone: 609-883-2883Fax: 609-883-2024Email:[email protected]

Ocean County Board of Social Services1027 Hooper AvenueToms River, NJ 08754Director: Alisa MacCrate, RSVP Director

Phone: 732-286-5999Fax: 732-286-1683Email:[email protected]

Somerset County Office of Volunteer Services27 Warren St.Somerville, NJ 08876Director: Rita DonaldPhone: 908-704-6338Fax: 908-231-1813Email: [email protected]

Community Access Unlimited80 West Grand StreetElizabeth, NJ 07202Director: Deborah HykesPhone: 908-354-3040Fax: 908-354-3142Email: [email protected]

RSVP of Essex and Hudson CountiesNewark Emergency Service for Families, Inc.982 Broad St.Newark, NJ 07102Director: Jessica BournePhone: 973-639-2100 x 262Fax: 973-639-2999

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Senior CorpsFosterGrandparent Programs

The Salvation Army (Hudson County)Newark Area Services45 Central AvenueNewark, NJ 07102

Director: Maria Guzman, FGP DirectorPhone 973-623-5959 x208Fax: 973-623-7537Email:[email protected]

Atlantic Human Resources, Inc.One South New York AvenueAtlantic City, NJ 08401Director: Widillia Hernandez-ColonPhone: 609-345-2590


Our Lady of Lourdes Health Foundation1600 Haddon AvenueCamden, NJ 08103Director: Rosemary RichardsonPhone: 856-757-3084Fax: 856-757-3273Email: [email protected]

Jefferson Park MinistriesPO Box 163213 Jefferson AvenueElizabeth, NJ 07207-0163

Director: Katia Theodore, FGP DirectorPhone: 908-469-1519Fax: 908-469-1520Email: [email protected]

New Jersey Department of State225 West State StreetP.O. Box 456Trenton, NJ 08625Director: Donna TeelPhone: 609-777-4613Fax: 609-777-2939




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Senior CorpsSenior Companions Programs

The Salvation Army (Essex, Hudson, & Union Counties)Newark Area Services

45 Central AvenueNewark, NJ 07102Director: Jeanne Bell, SCP DirectorPhone: 973-623-5959 x209Fax: 973-623-8471Email: [email protected]

Our Lady of Lourdes Health Foundation1600 Haddon AvenueCamden, NJ 08103Director: Rosemary Richardson

Phone: 856-757-3084Fax: 856-757-3273Email: [email protected]

New Jersey Department of State225 West State StreetP.O. Box 456Trenton, NJ 08625Director: Donna TeelPhone: 609-777-4613Fax: 609-777-2939Email:[email protected]

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