Seeds Of Hope
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One of the best parts of my job as associate editor of New Jersey Monthly is telling the inspiring stories of our annual Seeds of Hope winners. If you know a volunteer whose story needs to be told, it’s time to let us know.
morePlucking Heartstrings
An established restauranteur from Little Silver helps spread the holiday cheer to those less fortunate.
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A Voice For The Voiceless
As a volunteer for the Court Appointed Special Advocates of Morris and Sussex Counties Inc., Sister Jane Frances Brady acts as a voice for the voiceless.
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Going To Bat For Adults With Autism
The mother of an autistic son realizes there are few services for adults living with autism, and acts to change the status quo.
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Families Helping Families
A family breast-cancer diagnosis spurred two teens to action, and a charity was born.
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Used Goods, Fresh Hope
Mary Kotzas, of Toms River, founded the Resale Shop, which donates all its proceeds to Hunger Relief, a food bank in Ocean County.
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Finding Peace
Susan Rose, of Cherry Hill, began a charity after the loss of one of her daughters.
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Building The Future
Jim Mock, from Bayonne, volunteers for Rebuilding Together in Jersey City.
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The Best Medicine
Nancy Liverakos, of Highland Park, works with Women Aware and Amandla Crossing.
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A Family Tradition
Janet and Peter Simon, of New Vernon, donate time and energy to the Morristown Memorial Health Foundation; Women’s Health Philanthropy Council; William E. Simon Foundation; Hidden Pond Foundation.
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Independence Through Art
Leonard Bornstein volunteers with Arts Unbound in Maplewood.
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2010 Seeds of Hope
Our 2010 Seeds of Hope honorees bring energy, creativity to giving.
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Building Dreams
2009 Seeds of Hope honoree Kathryn Tanaka.
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Sound Thinking
2009 Seeds of Hope honoree Laura McKirdy.
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Let It Grow
2009 Seeds of Hope honoree Ernest Cottrill.
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Rock Steady
2009 Seeds of Hope honoree Bob Benjamin.
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Art Lovers
2009 Seeds of Hope honorees Leonard and Arlene Lieberman.
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2009 Seeds of Hope
Our 2009 Seeds of Hope honorees are paving the way.
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2009 Seeds of Hope Winners
New Jersey Monthly, the state’s leading consumer magazine, reaffirms its commitment to the spirit of volunteerism as it announces the 2009 class of its Garden State Seeds of Hope award honorees.
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Seeds of Hope 2010
Please help us find the most dedicated volunteers in the state—those special people who give of themselves and their time. We're looking for the people who make a difference, from the fundraisers to the in-the-trenches volunteer.
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2008 Seeds of Hope Honorees
Five years ago, NJ Monthly started the Garden State Seeds of Hope Awards to honor the exceptional people of our state who go to extraordinary lengths to help and give hope to others. Meet this year's crop of extraordinary individuals.
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