December 6, 2021

National Influenza Vaccination Week This year, National Influenza Vaccination Week is December 5-11. NIVW is a national awareness week focused on highlighting the importance of influenza vaccination. Learn More

Community Health Needs Assessment The Walter Rand Institute is looking for residents of Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem counties who are interested in participating in a brief, anonymous survey for a Community Health Needs Assessment.  Learn More

Upcoming Events

Live Conversation on Care and Caregiving December 8, 10:30am ET Join the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation for a live conversation on care and caregiving with RWJF President and CEO Rich Besser, MD, and Ai-jen Poo, co-founder and executive director of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, and co-founder and director of Caring Across Generations.

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Research Resources Workshop Wednesday Series: Rutgers University Libraries December 8, 4pm ET

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Funding Opportunities

The Horizon Foundation The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey only considers requests submitted by organizations located in New Jersey that have tax-exempt classifications under Sections 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. The Foundation will consider funding the state or regional office for organizations with multiple chapters or multiple affiliates operating in New Jersey. The Foundation will also consider funding local chapters or affiliates of organizations with state or regional offices by invitation only. Considerations for higher education applicants New Jersey universities and accredited colleges may submit one grant application per calendar year through their institution’s foundation. Application deadline is January 26. Learn more here.

Community Resources

New Jersey COVID-19 Information Hub: The State of New Jersey has put together a list of resources about the COVID-19 virus including testing sites, signs and symptoms, and FAQs about social services.  You can find community-based and local COVID-19 testing site locations and hours here. Middlesex County residents can register for a free COVID-19 test at sites throughout the county. Appointments required. The sites provide saliva-based test kits developed at Rutgers University. Visit New Jersey’s COVID-19 Vaccine Registration site to pre-register for the vaccine. New Jersey's Covid-19 Vaccine Appointment Call Center can be reached at 855-568-0545.

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