​helping-Brands.org the community, education, workforce development and advocate efforts. 

At Community Partners, we believe that meaningful change happens through collaboration. Our community partners are the heart of our mission, working alongside us to create opportunities, foster growth, and make a lasting impact. Together, we strive to build stronger connections, share resources, and empower individuals and organizations to thrive. We are proud to celebrate these partnerships and the incredible work they make possible.
                                                                                                               Ask Professor John
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Socialpreneurs like those at Community Partners play a crucial role in making a positive impact on society and the environment. By balancing profit with purpose, they can create sustainable solutions to various challenges.
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NhNUSA is a fantastic resource for career advancement, with a web portal, LinkedIn group, Facebook group, and a large network of members and volunteer leaders, it is a well-rounded platform for professional growth.

Project Tackling Food Deserts - ​Creating Food Solutions
​Creating collaboration efforts to help feed the population healthier foods, assist feeding people with severe food needs high quality healthy food - Pilot program New Jersey
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​                                        Impactful Ways to Take Action in Your Community for the Causes You Believe In
​                                                                                 Article by Naomi Johnson 

Taking positive action in your community has never been more critical. In an age where social media activism can only go so far, it's essential to step out and make a tangible difference. Whether your passion lies in social justice, climate change, or education, your voice matters. This article, courtesy of Neighbors Helping Neighbors USA and helping-brands.com and helping-Brands.org will offer you a road map with eight decisive steps for community involvement. Dive in and discover how you can be a force for good.

March to the Beat of Your Own Drum
​One of the most visible ways to take a stand is by participating in public marches and demonstrations. This approach serves as a rallying point for like-minded people, amplifying your message. Not only do these events garner media attention, but they also show strength in numbers. Joining in a march sends a loud and clear message that you're not alone in caring deeply about your chosen cause.
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Shape Tomorrow’s Leaders Today
​When it comes to long-term impact, few careers are as rewarding as education. As an educator, you're uniquely positioned to shape young minds and, by extension, the future. You may want to explore earning an online EdD degree to gain the skills needed to influence education policy, curriculum, and instructional methods. With the flexibility of online learning, you can balance work, life, and your drive to make a difference.

Be the Nonprofit Hero Your Cause Needs
Setting up a nonprofit corporation can facilitate your community involvement significantly. The structure lends credibility to your cause and simplifies the process of applying for grants and public funding. Operating as a nonprofit ensures transparency and offers a sustainable way to drive your initiatives forward. It's a long-term investment in your community that can make a genuine difference. Keep in mind that in order to set up your nonprofit legally, you’ll need to create bylaws that include how your board will meet and vote as well as rules about conflicts of interest.

Events That Unite
Organizing events to highlight your cause is a creative way to involve your community. Whether it’s a fundraiser, educational seminar, or a community clean-up, events foster engagement. Utilize premade online templates to craft eye-catching invitations that make your event the talk of the town. Such gatherings not only educate but also offer a platform for attendees to become active contributors to your cause.

Social Media as a Megaphone
In our digital age, you can't afford to overlook the power of social media for activism. Platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram offer a convenient space to reach a broad audience. Whether you're sharing inspiring stories, educational content, or real-time updates, social media is your global stage.

Service with a Purpose
​Organizing service projects is a hands-on way to support your cause actively. Whether you're planting trees, painting schools, or delivering food to the needy, service projects offer immediate, tangible benefits to your community. These projects not only help you practice what you preach but also attract volunteers who share your passion, thereby expanding your circle of influence.

The Power of the Petition
Online petitions are more than just a click; they're a collective call to action. When you start a petition, you're mobilizing a community of supporters to demand change from those in power. With enough signatures, your petition can serve as a powerful bargaining tool when negotiating with decision-makers.

Government Meetings—Your Arena for Change
Local government meetings are often overlooked as a platform for change. Yet, these gatherings are where decisions affecting your community are made. Engage in these sessions to speak up for what you believe in. Your presence and activism at these meetings can inspire change, from policy alterations to the allocation of public funds for your cause.
There's no shortcut to creating a better world, but your effort counts more than you might think. By engaging in marches, committing to educational development, founding nonprofit organizations, orchestrating community events, wielding social media, executing service projects, initiating petitions, and advocating at government meetings, you embody the change you seek. Don't wait for someone else to make the world better. Take action today, and shape your community for the better, one step at a time.

Looking for resources that can help with a career change? Take a look at
​Ask Professor John, Neighbors Helping Neighbors USA and helping-brands.com and helping-Brands.org today.

​​​The Sustainable Development Goals are:

1. No Poverty
2. Zero Hunger
3. Good Health and Well-being
4. Quality Education
5. Gender Equality
6. Clean Water and Sanitation
7. Affordable and Clean Energy
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
9. Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
10. Reducing Inequality
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
12. Responsible Consumption and Production
13. Climate Action
14. Life Below Water
15. Life On Land
16. Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
17. Partnerships for the Goals

​The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, 
​adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. At its heart are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are an urgent call for action by all countries - developed and developing - ​in a global partnership. They recognize that ending poverty and other deprivations must go hand-in-hand with strategies that improve health and education, reduce inequality, and spur economic growth – all while tackling climate change and working to preserve our oceans and forests.

Rapid Re-employment efforts by
NhNUSA
​and led by John R. Fugazzie

February 2025

This is a focused effort of Neighbors-helping-Neighbors USA as a rapid response to help federal workers who need to transition to the private sector. Created a LinkedIn group and web page of resources on my community portal to connect volunteers in my network and organizations to help Federal Workers who were suddenly laid off.

February 2022

Created a LinkedIn group to recruit volunteers dedicated to supporting Ukrainian refugees in the U.S. and EU with their job search needs. This initiative follows the proven model of Neighbors-helping-Neighbors (NhN), which has been successfully assisting job seekers since 2011.

Our first international effort was a successful collaboration with a nonprofit foundation and a university in Madrid,                            resulting in 100 individuals returning to work.

We’ve also developed a dedicated webpage with valuable resources and are leveraging my extensive professional network of individuals and organizations to address this urgent need. You can learn more at www.nhnusa.org and the helping-Ukraine page. 

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LinkedIn Group

​January 2020

Set up emergency effort to connect supermarket employees who suddenly lost their jobs. 193 joined group, connected with other chains in my network, many landed jobs quickly. ​

This effort then transitioned into the continuing LinkedIn group as networking group for all of food industry both people needing a new job or career advancement and those looking to hire.
Currently with 269 members.

https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12360321/

February 2019 

Marcal Paper Plant  

Fire burned down factory, set up effort to help reconnect them to new employment and connect with state benefits.

Marcal SoundView Information Page
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Employee Resource page

Message from CEO  Rob Baron
From: Rob Baron 
To: John R. Fugazzie <[email protected]>
Sent: Sun, Feb 10, 2019 12:28 pm

Thanks John. I appreciate you helping our associates. They are a great workforce and deserve employment. 

Rob

Rob Baron
Chief Executive Officer 
Soundview Paper Company
One Market Street
Elmwood Park, NJ 07407-1401Articles​Job fair held for Marcal Paper Mill workers after devastating fire

 NJ 1015 Marcal Paper Exits NJ after Massive Fire Workers Strat Job Hunt

​Officials scramble to help 500 workers find jobs after Marcal fire
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​Marcal Paper fire: 80 years of New Jersey history gone in an instant

​Watch: Drone Flyover of Marcal Paper Fire Aftermath The eight-alarm ripped through the Elmwood Park facility Wednesday night. The flames lit up the night sky and embers blew onto Rt. 80.   

 By Daniel Hubbard, Patch Staff | 1.31.19

March  2018

Linkedin and facebook group established to help the laid off workers find new employment 

Nearly 1,200 Toys R Us Wayne Employees Are Losing Their Jobs

July 2017

Rapid Reemployment Initiative Launched   
For Laid-Off Bergen Police
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facebook page