History of NhNUSA January 27, 2011 to present
About Neighbors-helping-NeighborsOver the 14 years of Neighbors-helping-Neighbors existence we have had in excess of 150 volunteer leaders who led our meetings across NJ, in Boston, DC and Madrid Spain. 85% of our leaders landed jobs and many have keep helping. www.nhnusa.org
When I started the helping-Veterans chapter we ran meetings and included all veterans in the main stream NhN meetings. AJ Luna and many others have assisted with this area. I accumulated emails of hundreds of individuals, veterans and organizations who supported and helped Veterans. www.helping-Veterans The Latino's chapter was formed for and by my students at FDU in the Hispanic Center so many of my former students still stay in touch and help me with a wide range of community projects www.helping-latinos.com Diana Bermudez ran a meeting group in spanish for the parents of her high school students. The helping-Women chapter effort came about through a strategic partnership with the Women's Rights Information Center in Englewood, lead by Amira a professional contact who volunteered significant to lead our woman's group and also many of my FDU students went there to help with the weekly meetings.
Neighbors-helping-Neighbors USA and its founder John R. Fugazzie were active members of the White House Faith-based Neighborhood Partnership during the Obama administration, and now again under the Biden Administration who re-established this office which ended 2025.
6.27.2020 Weekly Toyo Keizai Magazine - Japan
PDF of my four-page article with the magazine cover, saying “Corona Job Crisis.” The majority of the issue is about situations in Japan, though. I quoted you on the third page. You’ll see “NhN USA” and your middle name, “R” in English! My Tokyo-based editor has tried to send us copies of the issue, but mailing services between the U.S. and Japan have been interrupted for the past few months. I haven’t received even a single magazine or mail from Tokyo since the end of March. So at the moment, I’m emailing you. Misa 
2.3.14 - Sen. Booker's first floor speech
River Edge Advocate For Unemployed: Keep It Real
River Edge Professor Rebounds From Economic Crisis, Nominated For Award 9.17.15
America’s two economies and the Federal Reserve’s role Mary Snow explains why the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decision matters |
NhNUSA partnership with
Westwood Library Since Aug.15, 2011 NhNUSA founding Library River Edge Library Opened January 27, 2011 to September 18, 2014 Thanks to all our former meeting locations over the past 14 years Westwood Monmouth Co Middletown Women's Rights Info Fort Lee Wayne Cranford Waldwick Library Cresskill Bergenfield Oakland Ridgewood Fair Lawn Dumont Lodi Garfield Hawthorne Closter Englewood Maywood Howell Ringwood Wanaque Lake Hiawatha Maplewood Mahwah Warren Co Library Monroe Colts Neck Cliffside Park Emerson Oradell Rockaway Twp. Sussex County Norwestcap Phillipsburg Boston Public Library Mt. Pleasant Wash. DC ProNet-Orlando FL Microsoft store Boston Microsoft Store Bridgewater Microsoft Store Virginia Microsoft Store San Diego Montclair State Univ. Rutgers Business School MBA Career Connections Cresskill Library Raritan Valley CC Hudson County CC Community College of Morris Bergen Community College Hudson County One Stop Berkeley College - Marcal 
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5.6.14
Search without reward
MIT conference highlights the plight of the long-term unemployed, a social issue of growing urgency.
MIT Sloan Mini Conference on Long term Unemployed
Search without reward
MIT conference highlights the plight of the long-term unemployed, a social issue of growing urgency.
MIT Sloan Mini Conference on Long term Unemployed
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2.4.13
Cover story USA Today written by Rick Hampson Video report on River Edge meeting on USA Today Story was covered by 2nd largest Newspaper in Italy Rick Hampson is a national reporter for USA TODAY. Over five decades as a journalist he's covered stories such as the assassination of John Lennon, the trial of John Gotti, the 9/11 attacks, eight national political conventions. |
Feb.10, 2013 on "Sonstein Sunday" Q104.3 Shelli Sonstein
Interview with John Fugazzie and Abby Kohut "Absolutely Abby"
Mar. 24, 2013 on KTU Cares with Host Cindy Vero
John and Absolutely Abby
Aug,12, 2012 KTU Cares with Cindy Vero
John R. Fugazzie and Absolutely Abby
Media Coverage of Abby
Regular Weekly Guest from on the Road "Absolutely Abby" ( Abby Kohut)
As her nationwide tour travels the country we check in with her each week to talk about the cities and states she is bringing her job search help to.
Abby Across America Tour
Bio:
Abby Kohut, who is known on the web as Absolutely Abby, is the President of Staffing Symphony, LLC.
In the past 18 years, Abby held positions such as Senior Director of Recruiting for Kaplan, Interim Director of Recruiting for Continuum Health Partners, and Manager of Global Recruiting for Alpharma.
Her website AbsolutelyAbby.com and her book "Absolutely Abby's 101 Job Search Secrets" teaches candidates secrets about the job search process that other recruiters won't tell you. Abby has provided job search tips on Fox 5 Business News, NBC Atlanta, CBS Atlanta LinkedIn, Forbes, USA Today, ABC's Good Morning Connecticut, and the Joe Franklin show on Bloomberg Radio. Abby was selected as one of "The Monster 11 for 2011: Career Experts Who Can Help Your Job Search" and is one of the “Top 100 Influential People Online” according to Fast Company Magazine. Since 2010, Abby has been on a mission to help one million job seekers and is currently driving around the USA on a nationwide tour to accomplish that goal which you can learn more about at www.AbbyAcrossAmerica.com
Interview with John Fugazzie and Abby Kohut "Absolutely Abby"
Mar. 24, 2013 on KTU Cares with Host Cindy Vero
John and Absolutely Abby
Aug,12, 2012 KTU Cares with Cindy Vero
John R. Fugazzie and Absolutely Abby
Media Coverage of Abby
Regular Weekly Guest from on the Road "Absolutely Abby" ( Abby Kohut)
As her nationwide tour travels the country we check in with her each week to talk about the cities and states she is bringing her job search help to.
Abby Across America Tour
Bio:
Abby Kohut, who is known on the web as Absolutely Abby, is the President of Staffing Symphony, LLC.
In the past 18 years, Abby held positions such as Senior Director of Recruiting for Kaplan, Interim Director of Recruiting for Continuum Health Partners, and Manager of Global Recruiting for Alpharma.
Her website AbsolutelyAbby.com and her book "Absolutely Abby's 101 Job Search Secrets" teaches candidates secrets about the job search process that other recruiters won't tell you. Abby has provided job search tips on Fox 5 Business News, NBC Atlanta, CBS Atlanta LinkedIn, Forbes, USA Today, ABC's Good Morning Connecticut, and the Joe Franklin show on Bloomberg Radio. Abby was selected as one of "The Monster 11 for 2011: Career Experts Who Can Help Your Job Search" and is one of the “Top 100 Influential People Online” according to Fast Company Magazine. Since 2010, Abby has been on a mission to help one million job seekers and is currently driving around the USA on a nationwide tour to accomplish that goal which you can learn more about at www.AbbyAcrossAmerica.com
The specific goals of the grant John R. Fugazzie was pursuing—through the Marigold Ideas For Good contest—were centered around supporting and expanding Neighbors-Helping-Neighbors USA (NhNUSA), the job search support and networking group he founded. Here are the key objectives tied to the grant:
References
[1] Fugazzie's Good Idea Could Net $5,000 Grant for NHN - Patch
- Expand NhNUSA's Reach: The grant aimed to help grow the number of library-based locations where NhNUSA meetings are held. At the time, there were 20 locations, with plans to add four more [1].
- Support Job Seekers: NhNUSA provides peer-led weekly meetings to assist individuals in job searches, offering networking opportunities and emotional support during challenging economic times.
- Promote a Pay-It-Forward Model: Members are encouraged to help each other selflessly, creating a community of mutual support.
- Formalize the Organization: The grant would assist in the legal formation of NhNUSA as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, with help from Rutgers Law School.
- Celebrate Volunteerism and Community Impact: The grant recognized the volunteer efforts that led to 750 members and 151 success stories in just 18 months.
References
[1] Fugazzie's Good Idea Could Net $5,000 Grant for NHN - Patch
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My first published book in partnership with my oldest son Matt
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Lily's Big Sister Surprise Paperback
Large Print, July 7, 2025 by John R. Fugazzie (Author), Matthew Fugazzie (Contributor) A Big Surprise Brings Even Bigger Joy! Lily is a young girl whose life is already full of love and adventure. But one sunny morning, everything changes with Mommy and Daddy’s special announcement: Lily is going to be a big sister! Follow Lily as she prepares for her important new role. With help from her loving family, Lily discovers that being a big sister isn’t just about sharing toys—it’s about sharing your heart. A tender, charming story about the joy that a new sibling can bring. It’s perfect for growing families ready to celebrate a new arrival! Buy on Amazon amzn.to/4lhheGr See more children's books on Matt's page |
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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
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John R. Fugazzie is the developer of presentations, courses, and workshops associated with the following intellectual properties:
helping-Brands, Neighbors-helping-Neighbors USA, Ask Professor John, helping-Women, helping-Veterans, and helping-Latinos.
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Neighbors-helping-Neighbors USA is a social franchise founded by John R. Fugazzie on January 27, 2011 in the River Edge NJ Public Library. The organization operated from May 24, 2012-December 24, 2017 as a 501 (c)(3) New Jersey nonprofit. The organization now continues its amazing growth helping people and the continued expansion under the leadership of its founder John R. Fugazzie.
Neighbors-helping-Neighbors USA (helping-Brands) is the intellectual property of John R. Fugazzie who is the sole owner of the brand, name, images, logos, social media groups, web sites, and all current and future related materials. John R. Fugazzie maintains all rights to the use and distribution of these materials and any duplication and use without the written permission or license is prohibited Copyright 2011-2025.
Neighbors-helping-Neighbors USA is a social franchise founded by John R. Fugazzie on January 27, 2011 in the River Edge NJ Public Library. The organization operated from May 24, 2012-December 24, 2017 as a 501 (c)(3) New Jersey nonprofit. The organization now continues its amazing growth helping people and the continued expansion under the leadership of its founder John R. Fugazzie.
Neighbors-helping-Neighbors USA (helping-Brands) is the intellectual property of John R. Fugazzie who is the sole owner of the brand, name, images, logos, social media groups, web sites, and all current and future related materials. John R. Fugazzie maintains all rights to the use and distribution of these materials and any duplication and use without the written permission or license is prohibited Copyright 2011-2025.
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