- “Sandy” Cross, Chief Executive Officer of the JRF, gives the opening remarks
- Dr. Alan Goldsmith, President of the JRF, comments on the humble beginnings of the JRF
- Antonia Ricigliano, former mayor of Edison and JRF board member, recounts lessons of generosity learned as a child from her parents
- Guest speaker Oldania Pena, “STEP UP” student from the Academy for Urban Leadership
- Mayor Wilda Diaz addresses the audience
- Mayor Diaz presents Proclamation. L to R; Oldania Pena, Sandy Cross, Mayor Wilda Diaz, Dr. Alan Goldsmith, Antonia Ricigliano, and Hershel Chomsky
PERTH AMBOY – JRF is recognized by the City of Perth Amboy for its 50th Anniversary for notable Community Action. Rising poverty, hunger, and unemployment rates affect every state, city, suburb, and rural community in our nation. Telling the success stories and sharing their results will be especially vital for the city, county, and state.
*Photos by Joe Bayona