Need time to care for yourself or loved ones? New Jersey’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program provides cash benefits while you take leave. Learn more and apply at myLeaveBenefits.nj.gov.

Yesterday, NJCA joined families, child care providers, educators, and advocates at the State House in Trenton for a legislative hearing on the affordability, accessibility, and stability of New Jersey’s child care system, followed by the Affordable Child Care Now rally. Families deserve affordable, quality child care. Providers and educators deserve the resources and support they need to keep their doors open and deliver the care our communities depend on. It’s time for our state leaders to make child care a priority and deliver real solutions for New Jersey’s families and providers. #ChildCareForAllNJ #AffordableChildCare #NJCA

Join NJCA & TD Bank for a FREE virtual First-Time Homebuyer Webinar on Tuesday, October 27! Learn the steps to buying your first home, explore affordable mortgage programs, understand your fair housing rights, avoid predatory lending, and connect with a free HUD-certified housing counselor. Register today: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…

Start Strong NJ, a statewide childcare affordability campaign led by two nonprofit advocacy organizations, estimates that the lack of affordable care costs New Jersey $5 billion annually in lost wages, business productivity, and tax revenue. jerseyvindicator.org/2026/10…

Know your rights. The Fair Housing Act protects against housing discrimination. Reach out if you need help. Call us at 908-546-0664 or visit njcitizenaction.org/fair-hou… for more information.

Last night, we celebrated our very own Yarrow Willman-Cole, NJ Citizen Action’s Work Justice Program Director, who was honored as Comrade of the Year at the 2026 Solidarity Awards! 🎉 Yarrow’s dedication to advancing paid leave and affordable childcare policies is making a difference for working families across New Jersey. Her work reflects our shared belief that no one should have to choose between caring for their family and making ends meet. We’re incredibly proud to have Yarrow on our team. Congratulations, Yarrow! You deserve this recognition!

In-person early voting starts THIS SATURDAY, October 24! You can also vote by mail, use a secure ballot drop box, or vote in person on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Make your plan to vote! Visit Vote.NJ.Gov for early voting locations, polling places, and ballot information.

Ready to take your small business to the next level? Join us Thursday, November 12, for our FREE Small Business Expo! Connect with financial institutions, business resource providers, and expert advisors to explore affordable loans, discover valuable resources, and find the tools you need to grow your business. Don’t miss this opportunity to build connections and unlock new possibilities for your business! Register at njcitizenaction.org/expo2026

Have you heard? The DCCC recently added Zack Mullock’s race to unseat Republican Jeff Van Drew in South Jersey’s Congressional District 2 to its list of districts that could flip this November! Whether you can knock on doors, make phone calls, text voters, or help spread the word, every volunteer makes a difference. Sign up today to get involved! Once you sign up, we will get back to you with more information on how to volunteer and the dates and times that may work for you. Sign up here: ow.ly/EZR450ZZJPa

“Jeff Van Drew and any other Republicans who voted for this bill do not get to say ‘I didn’t hurt Medicaid,’” Maura Collinsgru, director of policy and advocacy at New Jersey Citizen Action, told TNJD. “They hurt Medicaid and in fact they may cause people to lose their lives because they will lose access to routine care, and when they do get care many of them will be too sick to be helped.” To volunteer for Mullock's campaign, sign up this interest form: form.123formbuilder.com/6984… njdemocrat.substack.com/p/wh…

NJCA's Financial Justice Program Director, Beverly Brown Ruggia testified in favor of GAI Accountability Act, bill A5090, that imposes civil penalties on generative artificial intelligence platforms engaging in harmful activity, including exploitation of children. The bill is sponsored by ASM Andrew McCurdy.

Thanks to @CongressmanKean , @Congressman_JVD, Congressman Chris Smith voting to side with billionaire corporations rather than their constituents, rates in NJ’s individual health insurance market, including plans sold through Get Covered New Jersey, will rise by a weighted average of 19.8% in 2027. njpbs.org/posts/for-second-y…

A new Altarum survey of more than 1,400 New Jersey adults found that 41% worry they or a family member won’t be able to afford needed prescriptions. New Jersey lawmakers have the power to act. Establishing upper payment limits can help rein in prescription drug costs and protect families from unaffordable prices. The affordability crisis won’t solve itself. With nearly 1,000 price hikes and counting across New Jersey, it’s time for the Legislature to use the tools available to lower costs and put people ahead of runaway prices.

Far too many New Jerseyans are unaware that they are likely eligible for paid family leave when they need to take time to care for their health or their loved ones. We believe that service provider organizations in New Jersey should be informed of this benefit so they can share with their clients and the public. To that end, we offer free trainings and presentations for various audiences, in English or Spanish, virtually or in-person. For more info or to schedule a training, please visit: njtimetocare.com/trainings

Fair housing matters and you can help make it a reality. Join our team of Fair Housing Testers and support efforts to identify and address housing discrimination. Learn more at njcitizenaction.org/fair-hou…

If you receive the one-time $90 Medicare premium rebate from the Trump administration, consider whether you can put it toward a cause you believe in. A one-time check can go quickly. But investing in the future of our communities can have a lasting impact. Support a Democratic campaign or an organization working to protect our democracy, defend essential programs, and hold elected officials accountable. Small contributions can help sustain the work of organizing, advocacy, and civic engagement. Make that $90 count! Every act of civic engagement matters.

NJCA joins the launch of NJ Institute For Social Justice’s Free the Degree” campaign to increase access to higher education in New Jersey.

Domestic Workers are essential, and your contributions are invaluable. NJ's new law ensures you have the rights you deserve—regardless of your immigration status or how you are paid. And remember – if your employer doesn’t provide you the contract required by law, you’re still entitled to your rights. Find out more: nj.gov/labor/domesticworkers

Visit us for FREE health insurance enrollment assistance at the Elizabeth Public Library on Oct 13 or Oct 27 from 9am to 5pm. We can help you with Get Covered NJ or NJ Family Care in English and Spanish. Walk ins are welcome. If you have any questions, please call 1-888.654.3893.

NJCA celebrates with @MaketheRoadNJ as they honor former NJ Attorney General Matthew Platkin and independent journalist Kevin Ortega-Rojas the 2026 People’s Power Awards for understanding that the only way out from under the authoritarian regime is together.