Celebrating State Senator Britnee Timberlake
“I believe in the power of people coming together to solve problems and create opportunities. Together, we can build a stronger, more vibrant Orange.”
Celebrating Ben Hersey of My Abode NJ
“For most of my life, I’ve been a builder and a problem solver. There’s something incredibly satisfying about improving someone’s space and seeing how it positively impacts their day-to-day life.”
Celebrating Jarteau Israel of LANBI Center for Civics & Humanities
“This is where my heart is. Orange has given me so much, and I’m proud to be part of its growth. Together, we can build a thriving, vibrant community for generations to come.”
Celebrating Jay Savulich of Rising Tide Capital
“Orange is poised for greatness,” Jay said. “With the right support and resources, its entrepreneurs can lead the way in building a thriving, equitable future for all.”
Heart of the Home Forde Family
Our Home Improvement Pilot Program provided owner-occupant homes with grants up to $10,000 to upgrade their greatest asset by making structural, energy efficiency, safety, and quality of life improvements.
We’d like to spotlight program participant, Sharon Forde. The Forde family received a kitchen renovation earlier this year. Contractor: Right on Time Construction and Interior Design.
Check out the amazing photo what she had to say about the transformation!
STEP UP! Success Story: Athletic Arts Academy, a Mission-Driven and Minority-Owned Small Business in Need of Support in Orange, NJ
In response to an increased need for resources and technical support, we partnered with Rising Tide Capital to create a grant-supported small business coaching program: STEP UP! for ten local businesses in the Heart of Orange.
She describes her overall experience with STEP UP! as “challenging but invigorating.”
Coach Iya tells us that the grant provides immediate relief and allows focus to shift on growing other aspects of the business. She has especially benefited from the 1:1 expert coaching she received from her Dedicated High Growth Coach from Rising Tide Capital, Charlene Simpson.
HANDS & MAPLEWOOD
HANDS has expanded its development frontier by collaborating with Maplewood Township to develop an affordable 3 bed, 2 bath single family home sold to a first-time homeowner with an immigrant background and a new family.