by Harry Pozycki, Citizens' Campaign Chair and Sidney Hargro, Executive Director South Jersey Community Foundation. September 5th, 2010

Over the past year,a movement has been growing throughout New Jersey -- a movement for civic and fiscal responsibility. New Jerseyans are quickly recognizing that business as usual won't cut it anymore and it is time to take responsibility for the future of our state and our communities. A poll conducted by Monmouth University in 2008 found that nearly six in 10 New Jersey residents believe that being a good citizen means having some special obligations. Similarly, nearly two in three New Jersey residents feel it is important for them to be active in their communities. Which is why citizens from across the state are answering the "Jersey Call to Service," a non-partisan movement to participate in the leadership our communities and build a culture of service. (read more)

Citizens' Campaign Chairman Harry Pozycki's interview on the Camden County Call to Service and the growing Jersey Call to Service movement will air on 90.9 FM WHYY NPR Tuesday morning September 14th.

 

September 11 is a day when we can take the time to remember those Americans who lost their lives at the World Trade Center but also remember the great service performed by all those who responded to the emergency.  One way we can honor those who risked their lives is also to recognize September 11 as the National Day of Service and Remembrance and to make an individual commitment to engage in citizen service and make our country strong.