January 10, 2021

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Upcoming Events

Not Your Inspiration: Dehumanizing Disabled People Through Misguided Praise January 11, 12pm ET RBHS Office of Disability Services invites you to discuss how excessive admiration often reinforces the stereotypes society has assigned to disabled people.

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Catalyzing Research through University-Industry Paternships January 12, 4pm ET Join this Research Resources Workshop Wednesday Series (R2W2) with guest speakers Sacha Patera, PhD and Najoua Borkadi, PhD.

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Listen. Learn. Act to End Racism: Advancing Social Justice through Storytelling January 13, 1pm ET Storytelling is a powerful vehicle to advance social justice. It is an ancient art, it’s interactive, and offers a means to raise awareness and encourage advocacy. Join Points of Light and Morehouse College for a conversation with Wil Haygood, acclaimed biographer, Pulitzer finalist, award-winning author and reporter, and Dr. Eddie S. Glaude, Jr., New York Times bestselling author and chair of Princeton’s department of African American studies, to learn how a storied past continues to shape our national identity and common values.

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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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