Lori H. Ersolmaz
Lori H. Ersolmaz added a video on Jan 14, 2014
Citizen Watchdog: Why a Surfer Went to the White House
Justin Auciello grew up in Seaside Park, NJ loving the ocean, beach and surfing. But, that wasn't the only thing he loved. When he heard fire alarms go off, he'd hop on his bike and chase fire trucks because he "always wanted to be in...
Lori H. Ersolmaz added a video on Nov 14, 2013
A Citizen Go-Getter on Civic Participation and Democracy
We all know people who are hard-core doers, and Rosemary Ryan, life-long Highlands, New Jersey resident delivers in spades. She's been elected Board of Education President, is an Environmental Commission member, and also sits on the...
Lori H. Ersolmaz added a video on Aug 30, 2013
How Does 100 Years Smothering Fires Ignite Community?
A story of public service and volunteering at its best—giving back to the community; families, friends and children in the most genuine and memorable way.
Lori H. Ersolmaz added a video on Jun 11, 2013
Civic Engagement: Community Disaster Relief Wagon
Circus Maximus flew from Seattle with his partner Karissa to help out in NJ after Hurricane Sandy. Using skills that he already had as a caterer, he decided to create The U-HUNGRY Cafe to mobilize and distribute food to shore towns...
Lori H. Ersolmaz added a video on Apr 11, 2013
Engaging People Series: Community Artist Will "Kasso" Condry
S.A.G.E. (Stylez Advancing Graffiti’s Evolution) Coalition is a Trenton, NJ-based art collaborative that seeks to transform symbols of urban blight — crumbling, abandoned homes and buildings — into showcases for art. S.A.G.E. artists...
Lori H. Ersolmaz added a video on Apr 11, 2013
Engaging People Series: Bonnie Kerness Social Change Activist
Bonnie Kerness has been an activist since she was fourteen. In 1961, at the age of nineteen, she moved to Tennessee to participate in the Civil Rights Movement. In 1970 she moved back North and became active with welfare and tenants...
Lori H. Ersolmaz added a video on Apr 11, 2013
Engaging People: Stories About Citizens Revitalizing Democracy
Engaging People is a web series of short documentaries about people who are engaged and actively making change in their communities. They serve as models of service, volunteerism and political action every day and in crisis situations...
Lori H. Ersolmaz added a video on Jul 27, 2012
New Jersey: Paid Family Leave
In May 2008, New Jersey became just the third state in the nation to enact paid family leave, a program that provides payments to workers who take time off for the specific purpose of bonding with a new child or to care for a seriously...