The first and only African American Congressman from NJ, representing the 10th District, was a Coalition supporter.

In support of our ‘Integration through the Arts’ programs for 2012, Program Director Audrey Rowe and Executive Director Nancy Gagnier accepted the award from Essex County, the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and the New Jersey Historical Commission on February 9th.

How can the leaders of volunteer committees motivate their members and keep the committee moving the organization’s mission forward? That was the topic of a workshop presented by Coalition Program Director Audrey Rowe.

The South Orange Civic Organization awarded Art Taylor and Fred Profeta with their Beloved Community Award on Sunday.

Five new trustees join the Board this January–Maria Gilmour, Shelley Slafkes, Omari Frazier, Leila Gonzalez Sullivan, and Lois Larkey. The Board also welcomes Fred Profeta—who has been an ex officio member in his capacity as the Maplewood Township Committee’s liaison—to the board as a full trustee. Read more to learn a bit about the new trustees and their interest in the Coalition.

Are you and your organization looking for more volunteers? Do you have a project you need people power for? Are you looking for donations of goods to serve those in need? Let us help!

Executive Director Nancy Gagnier gave the presentation at the 2011 Report to the Community: Welcome! We’re celebrating 15 years.  Tonight you will hear from our volunteer committees about what they’ve been working on and what they are planning for the future in support of our mission to be a stably integrated and truly inclusive community  Read more »

At this annual meeting, the Coalition committees shared highlights from 2011 and plans for 2012 with residents. Executive Director Nancy Gagnier gave a presentation that reviewed integration and fair housing efforts in our towns from the 1960’s to today. Read more…

The SOPAC Loft was full Saturday night as community supporters, local and state officials, and corporate sponsors gathered to celebrate the work of the Coalition and to honor Robert A. Marchman.

Every year during Coalition Month our volunteer committees and the trustees report on their progress toward integration and inclusion in our towns. Join us on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at 7:30 PM at the Maplewood Memorial Library, 51 Baker St., Maplewood.