Announcements and event coverage
Four Years and Counting
Neighbors-helping-Neighbors USA marked four years since its first River Edge job-search group on January 27, 2015.
Neighbors-helping-Neighbors USA in Madrid
The Guardian reported in November 2014 that a Neighbors-helping-Neighbors chapter had opened in Madrid, Spain.
New Jersey’s Ready to Work Partnership Award
A federal Ready to Work grant supported a New Jersey partnership that included community colleges, the state and Neighbors-helping-Neighbors.
MIT Sloan Conference on Long-Term Unemployment
MIT Sloan brought together job seekers, researchers, government staff and employment programs on May 6, 2014.
Volunteer Call for a Rockaway Township Library Group
A February 2014 volunteer notice described plans for a local Neighbors-helping-Neighbors USA meeting in Rockaway Township.
White House Announces Ready to Work Partnership Competition
President Barack Obama announced steps to help workers experiencing long-term unemployment, including a Ready to Work grant competition.
Three Years and Counting
Founder John R. Fugazzie marked three years of Neighbors-helping-Neighbors USA in a January 2014 account of the group’s River Edge beginnings.
PSGCNJ Announces a Joint Job Search Program in Bridgewater
The Professional Service Group of Central New Jersey announced a collaboration with Neighbors-helping-Neighbors USA in Bridgewater.
Job Seekers Meet with Labor Secretary Thomas Perez
John R. Fugazzie and other job seekers met with the U.S. labor secretary in Washington, D.C., to discuss long-term unemployment.
Media coverage and research
2013. Job seekers affected by the recession
The New York Times profiled older workers navigating a difficult return to employment. Forbes included the original network in a career-site roundup. Connecticut legislative staff also examined the group’s local meeting model and expansion.
2014. From peer meetings to public discussion
AOL published an account of long-term unemployed workers meeting with Labor Secretary Thomas Perez. The Guardian reported on support groups used by older unemployed workers. The Professional Service Group of Central New Jersey announced a collaboration to expand local job search support.
See the early timeline, reported success stories, or background on the organization.
Sources and further reading
- The New York Times on older laid-off workers
- Forbes career website roundup
- The Guardian on job search support groups
- AOL account of the Perez meeting
- Connecticut legislative staff review
- PSGCNJ partnership announcement
Photos and program materials
