Author Archives: Michael Swayze

About Michael Swayze

Social Work Administrator employed by a county welfare agency, using the Internet to share information about community resources.

Education & Career Forum For Union County Students – May 18, 2013

Middle school and high school students are invited to attend a free education and career panel discussion event to be held on Saturday, May 18 at Union County College’s Kellogg Building. Sponsored by the County Youth Services Commission, the forum … Continue reading

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New Jersey Opportunity To Compete Act

The following is a press release issued in support of the New Jersey “Opportunity to Compete Act”. The intent of the legislation, according to its sponsors, is “to improve the economic viability, health, and security of New Jersey communities and … Continue reading

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Quote Of The Week

“And he [Barack] reminds me that we are playing a long game here and that change is hard, and change is slow, and it never happens all at once. But eventually we get there, we always do.” -First Lady Michelle … Continue reading

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The Great Switch to Paperless Benefits

The following article appears in the March 2013 edition of the AARP Bulletin as written by Carole Fleck. Uncle Sam doesn’t mean to nag. But for nearly three years he has asked beneficiaries of Social Security, Veterans Affairs and other … Continue reading

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Lights Out For Earth Hour: Saturday, March 23, 8:30 – 9:30PM

For one hour the lights will be turned off in over 5200 major cities and towns in 135 countries worldwide as part of a global statement of concern for climate change and commitment to finding solutions to environmental issues. For … Continue reading

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New Jersey SHARES Launches New Facebook Page

Today New Jersey SHARES, our statewide nonprofit energy fund sent out their monthly newsletter. The lead article announced the launching of their Facebook page. If you want to receive timely information about our statewide energy fund, get news about energy … Continue reading

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Power Station Crippled By Cyber Attack

Last Sunday 100 million television viewers became aware of a power surge at a stadium in New Orleans, Louisiana. Very few Americans on the other hand are aware of dangers facing our electric grid and power plants. The danger comes … Continue reading

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EITC Awareness Day – January 25, 2013

EITC Awareness Day is a one-day blitz for mainstream and social media to reach the broadest possible range of potentially eligible taxpayers. In 2012, 26.5 million low and moderate income households received $60.7 billion under the Earned Income Tax Credit. … Continue reading

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Inaugural Address by President Barack Obama – January 21, 2013

Inaugural Address by President Barack Obama United States Capitol 11:55 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Vice President Biden, Mr. Chief Justice, members of the United States Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow citizens: Each time we gather to inaugurate a President we … Continue reading

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Veterans Event – Operation Stand Down – Morristown, NJ – January 18 & 19

A number of veterans and community agencies will host Operation Stand Down at the Morristown Armory on January 18-19, from 8AM to 5PM. A Stand Down, according to the groups’ press release, is a community-based intervention program designed to bring … Continue reading

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