United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey has appointed three new board members as well as new officers for 2015-2016. Among the latter is the Rand Institute’s own Senior Project Administrator Tracy Swan, who will serve as Local Board Chair. Full Story
Category: WRI In the News
Cumberland County adds 20 new sites for summer food program
Cumberland County needy youths will have 20 more places to get a free and healthy lunch this summer, courtesy of a group battling juvenile delinquency. Full Story
Lunch program grows for kids
A federally sponsored summer program to daily connect children with a good lunch has expanded dramatically in Cumberland County, according to local organizers. Full Story
New legal-medical partnership to aid Camden residents
In a holistic effort to address some medical needs in Camden, students from Rutgers-Camden and Rowan University will provide health care alongside legal services in a new medical-legal partnership. Full story
Rutgers-based institute to fete three as recipients of South Jerseyans of the year award
Three prominent southern New Jersey citizens will be honored by the Senator Walter Rand Institute (WRI) for Public Affairs at Rutgers–Camden for their leadership contributions to the region during the annual “Celebration of South Jersey” event on Friday, May 7. Full story