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​Proposal for Partnership Between Neighbors-helping-Neighbors USA and the local County Workforce Development Board
helping-Brands – A Community Impact Social Enterprise
Partnership License Agreement
Effective Date: August 1, 2025

​Overview

Neighbors-helping-Neighbors USA (NhNUSA)
Website: www.nhnusa.org

NhNUSA is a nationally recognized, peer-led job search support and networking organization. Since its founding in January 2011 by John R. Fugazzie, NhNUSA has helped over 1,200 individuals successfully re-enter the workforce. The organization hosts weekly meetings designed to support adults in active job search, career advancement, or transition—including the unemployed, underemployed, recent graduates, veterans, small business owners, and those seeking part-time or volunteer work.

NhNUSA meetings are held in local communities and reflect the demographics of the neighborhoods they serve. The model emphasizes peer support, leadership development, and community engagement, and has been proven to accelerate job placement for active participants.

Partnership Opportunity

This license agreement establishes a partnership between helping-Brands, led by NhNUSA, and the County Workforce Development Board and its local One-Stop Operator. The goal is to implement the NhNUSA job club model within the local workforce area to enhance existing services, reduce costs, and improve employment outcomes.

The program will supplement current workshops, training cohorts, and boot camps by providing post-training continuity through weekly peer-led support meetings. These meetings foster ongoing motivation, skill development, and networking opportunities for job seekers.

National and Local Impact

NhNUSA has a proven track record of successful partnerships, including:
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  • Federal H-1B Ready to Work Grant (2014–2018) – Recruited over 300 long-term unemployed individuals in NJ through outreach and weekly meetings at community colleges.
  • Madrid, Spain – Partnership with a university and foundation using a cohort model with an 85% success rate (85 job placements).
  • Women’s Rights Information Center (Englewood, NJ) – Women-focused job search support and mentoring.
  • Prince George’s County Workforce Board (Maryland) – Licensed to operate weekly groups through their community partner network.
  • Bergen County Workforce Board (Hackensack, NJ) - Licensed to operate meeting groups through their community partner network using the NhNUSA program model..

NhNUSA also implemented several local emergency rapid re-employment initiatives:

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.  https://www.askprofessorjohn.com/helping-federal-workers.html

​January 2020
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Set up an 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 279 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.

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 07407-1401
 
Article  ​ Job fair held for Marcal Paper Mill workers after devastating fire

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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Deliverables
The license agreement includes the following deliverables:
  • Defined market and population area for NhNUSA program implementation.
  • Technical assistance and leadership training by John R. Fugazzie founder.
  • Web-based training sessions for staff and partners.
  • Support in building collaborations with local stakeholders.
  • Development of customized group materials.
  • Membership access to NhNUSA national LinkedIn and Facebook groups.
  • Creation of local NhNUSA/Partnership LinkedIn and Facebook groups.
  • Dedicated partnership page(s) on NhNUSA website and social media.
  • Access to all of NhNUSA’s free online resources
  • Coordination of periodic expert guest speakers (in-person or virtual).
  • Customized operations manual for the partnership.

Licensing Fee
One time License Fee: $4,000
This fee covers materials, programming, professional consulting, and technical assistance

​Conclusion
This partnership represents a powerful opportunity to transform lives through community-driven support and workforce development. By combining NhNUSA’s grassroots approach with LWDB’s institutional resources, we can create a sustainable model for empowering long-term welfare recipients and building a stronger County.


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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!


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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

​Legal : Intellectual Property Statement
All the materials and brands that part of this website portal are: John R. Fugazzie
All the brand, name, graphics, images, logos, web site support and related materials are the intellectual property of John R. Fugazzie and can be licensed by partners under a written agreement..
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.
All brand names, graphics, images, logos, website content, and related materials are the exclusive intellectual property of John R. Fugazzie. These assets may be licensed to partners through a formal written agreement.
NhNUSA Legal Statement and current structural status

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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    • Pasta from Italy
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    • Spirits and Liquors
    • Water of Italy
    • Fugazzi Family History
    • Authentic Designations
    • Italy Business - Economic Development
    • Travel and Culture
    • Linguria
    • Emilia-Romagna
  • Food Marketing Partners
    • CEA
  • CheeseXChange
  • Foodie John
    • Chef Lilly Business
    • Sofrito
  • Chef Lilly
  • Nostalgic-Brands
  • Community Partners
    • Volunteering
    • Ignite + Uplift
    • helping-Parkland FL
    • helping-River Edge NJ
    • helping Rockland County
  • helping-Health-Wellness
  • helping-Food Security
  • Saddle River Valley
  • Bergen Dog Owners Group
    • Hazel on BDog
    • Bergen Dog Memorial Page
  • Avalon Gardens Farm
    • Hummingbirds
    • Northern Cardinals
    • Cropsey Farm - Rockland County
    • DePieros Farm - Montvale -Bergen County
  • Matthew Fugazzie
  • Children's Books - Matt
  • Tyler Fugazzie
  • Fugazzi Family History
  • Clare Fugazzie
  • Adventures of Skel
  • Happy Birthday
    • Time Flies
  • Congrats on your work anniversary
  • Yankee7.org
  • Congrats on your new position
  • helping-Nonprofits
  • HB Cards
    • Thanksgiving 2025
    • Congrats on your Accomplishment
  • hB Retail Store
  • Portal Directory and Web site traffic
  • John finds things funny
  • Mr. Bill
  • 9-11 We Will Always Remember
  • Mocktails
  • Tyler Fugazzie Consulting
  • FDU redevelopment