The Hudson County Community Resource Fair, an initiative to connect county and local resources and services to municipalities, hosted their latest session at the Wallace Elementary School in Hoboken yesterday.
By John Heinis/Hudson County View
At the event, Hoboken residents were able to directly access departments and agencies that exist within the county in a one-stop-shop structure – with translators available for all Spanish-speaking citizens.
While attending these Resource Fairs, residents learn about and apply for childcare and health care, small business programs and grant opportunities, as well as vaccinations administered by Hudson Regional Health.
“These County Resource Fairs bring the community and county together in one place with the goal of helping each other and sharing opportunities,” Hudson County Executive Craig Guy said in a statement.
“Hudson County is here to support Hoboken’s community – the residents that need the services and resources that are critical to their success, happiness, and safety. In addition to offering services residents can utilize, the County Resource Fairs are a great way to discover new career and employment opportunities within the County’s departments.”
The community resource fair held in Hoboken is the fifth installment of these events after hosting sessions in Bayonne, Kearny, Union City, and Jersey City.
“Hudson County has a number of departments that service all residents, especially those that need us the most, throughout the county,” added Hudson County Board of Commissioners Chair Anthony Romano.
“Through the Resource Fairs individuals and their families have direct access to the knowledgeable staff that can help them address some of the critical issues they are facing in their lives. Whether Hoboken’s residents face housing insecurity, food insecurity, or they battle issues related to health and childcare – Hudson County is here to help!”
U.S. Rep. Rob Menendez (D-8) and Assemblywoman Jessica Ramirez (D-32) were also in attendance.
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