Making a Difference

The Russ Berrie “Making a Difference Awards” honor extraordinary individuals who change lives of New Jersey residents through community service. Steve Adubato talks to past and present award winners to hear how their service impacts their community.

Making a Difference

Addressing "Book Poverty" in Less Affluent Neighborhoods

Addressing "Book Poverty" in Less Affluent Neighborhoods

This Non-Profit is Uplifting Underserved Women in Atlantic City

This Non-Profit is Uplifting Underserved Women in Atlantic City

The Need for Dental Health Options for People with Disabilities

The Need for Dental Health Options for People with Disabilities

Milken Educator Awardee On How She's Keeping Students Engaged in the Classroom

Milken Educator Awardee On How She's Keeping Students Engaged in the Classroom

Milken Educator Awardee Talks About Burnout and COVID-19 Challenges

Milken Educator Awardee Talks About Burnout and COVID-19 Challenges

Ethan and The Bean's Inclusive Employment Model Breaks Barriers

Ethan and The Bean's Inclusive Employment Model Breaks Barriers

Make-A-Wish NJ Celebrates 40 Years of Granting Wishes

Make-A-Wish NJ Celebrates 40 Years of Granting Wishes

Making Young Voices Heard in Newark, NJ

Making Young Voices Heard in Newark, NJ

Strengthening the Family Unit and Combatting Food Insecurity

Strengthening the Family Unit and Combatting Food Insecurity

Pathways to Success for People Entering the Restaurant Industry

Pathways to Success for People Entering the Restaurant Industry

Combatting Homelessness for Young Adults After Foster Care

Combatting Homelessness for Young Adults After Foster Care

CEO of Community Foodbank of NJ Addresses Food Insecurity & Poverty

CEO of Community Foodbank of NJ Addresses Food Insecurity & Poverty

The Life-Changing Services That The Boys & Girls Club Provides

The Life-Changing Services That The Boys & Girls Club Provides

Workforce Development in Newark NJ

Workforce Development in Newark NJ

The Affordable Housing Crisis and the Value of Homeownership

The Affordable Housing Crisis and the Value of Homeownership

Dog Rescue Activist Highlights Her New Books

Dog Rescue Activist Highlights Her New Books

Making a Difference: Service to Others

Making a Difference: Service to Others

Entrepreneur Helps Families in Need

Entrepreneur Helps Families in Need

NJ Sharing Network: Celebration of Life 2023

NJ Sharing Network: Celebration of Life 2023

Michele Adubato Talks About Supporting the Autism Community

Michele Adubato Talks About Supporting the Autism Community

Reducing Violent Crime for Youth in Newark

Reducing Violent Crime for Youth in Newark

Night of Hope for People with Autism

Night of Hope for People with Autism

The Challenges Facing Formerly Incarcerated Individuals

The Challenges Facing Formerly Incarcerated Individuals

CEO of Russell Berrie Foundation Talks About the 2023 Awards

CEO of Russell Berrie Foundation Talks About the 2023 Awards

Making a Difference: Addressing Gun Violence

Making a Difference: Addressing Gun Violence

Misconceptions Surrounding Organ and Tissue Donation

Misconceptions Surrounding Organ and Tissue Donation

Making a Difference: Sustainability and Food Security

Making a Difference: Sustainability and Food Security

Reducing Hunger Across New Jersey

Reducing Hunger Across New Jersey

Outreach Efforts in the Philanthropic Community

Outreach Efforts in the Philanthropic Community

Nyle DiMarco Discusses the Importance of Deaf Representation

Nyle DiMarco Discusses the Importance of Deaf Representation

Making a Difference: Women’s and Maternal Health

Making a Difference: Women’s and Maternal Health

First Lady of NJ Combats Maternal Health Inequities

First Lady of NJ Combats Maternal Health Inequities

How This Sanctuary Cares For Over 600 Displaced Animals

How This Sanctuary Cares For Over 600 Displaced Animals

Reducing Hunger and Food Insecurity

Reducing Hunger and Food Insecurity

Ways to End Generational Hunger

Ways to End Generational Hunger

Support for Incarcerated Adults Re-entering the Community

Support for Incarcerated Adults Re-entering the Community

Amanda Ebokosia Teaches Social Justice and Leadership

Amanda Ebokosia Teaches Social Justice and Leadership

Tackling Food Insecurity

Tackling Food Insecurity

Uplifting the Performing Arts Community in Camden

Uplifting the Performing Arts Community in Camden

Revitalizing Urban Areas through Agriculture

Revitalizing Urban Areas through Agriculture

Tackling Menstrual Health Equity

Tackling Menstrual Health Equity

Celebrating 25 Years of Russell Berrie's Unsung Heroes Pt 2

Celebrating 25 Years of Russell Berrie's Unsung Heroes Pt 2

Celebrating 25 Years of Russell Berrie's Unsung Heroes Pt 1

Celebrating 25 Years of Russell Berrie's Unsung Heroes Pt 1

Helping Those In Need During Uncertain Times

Helping Those In Need During Uncertain Times

Celebrating 25 Years of Those Who Are Making a Difference

Celebrating 25 Years of Those Who Are Making a Difference

Providing Support to Kids with Relatives Battling ALS

Providing Support to Kids with Relatives Battling ALS

Providing Supportive Services for Homeless Women

Providing Supportive Services for Homeless Women

The Impact of COVID on Children in Foster Care

The Impact of COVID on Children in Foster Care

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