The Nicholson Foundation is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of vulnerable populations in New Jersey.
New & Noteworthy
NJ Community Health Workers Begin Visits for Asthma In-Home Intervention Pilot Project
On June 14, a group of 11 community health workers (CHWs) were certified by the Rutgers New Jersey Talent Development Center as part of the Nicholson-funded Asthma In-Home Intervention Pilot Project. The CHWs will now begin conducting home visits to approximately 480 high-cost asthma patients between the ages of 2-17 who are enrolled in Medicaid.
Learn More"Strolling Thunder" Rally Calls for Action on Early Childhood Issues In NJ
Over 150 young children and parents joined together at the state capitol in Trenton on May 21 to call on lawmakers to improve policies for infants and toddlers and their families. Several State Assembly Members and Senators also joined with parents and advocates at the event to repeat the call that success for children begins at birth, and greater public investments are needed on early childhood issues.
Learn MoreNicholson Grantee Bringing Art, Jobs, and Educational Opportunities to Downtown Newark
On April 25, 2018, Newark-based GlassRoots, Inc. and its project partners, including The Nicholson Foundation, celebrated an important first step in the organization’s transformation into a community hub for creative entrepreneurship with a Launch Event.
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