Local Jewish agencies win Essex County community awards
Anibal Ramos, left, director of the Essex County Department of Economic Development, Training and Employment, with Diane Squadron of Jewish Family Service and Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr.
Anibal Ramos, left, with Michael Andreas of JVS of MetroWest and Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. (Photos by Glen Frieson)
Jewish Family Service of MetroWest from West Orange and Jewish Vocational Services of MetroWest from East Orange were among 10 Essex County municipalities and 28 non-profit community organizations that received a total of about $5.8 million from the Community Development Block Grant program and the Emergency Solutions Grant program on January 19. The CDBG and ESG programs are funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and administered by the Essex County Division of Housing and Community Development. Funding is slated for infrastructure improvements, community programs, and building renovations.
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