Community Update

Neighbors-helping-Neighbors USA, Inc. (NhN_USA) is a cost-free, nationally recognized, successful Peer-led
volunteer weekly job search support and networking group targeted to
individuals who are actively looking for work and interested in reinvigorating
their job search. Membership is open to anyone
in career transition, including unemployed or underemployed individuals and
recent college graduates in the fields of business, non-profit, and education,
as well as persons re-entering the job market, struggling small business owners
and anyone looking for part-time or volunteer work.

Founded by John R.
Fugazzie and started in River Edge, New
Jersey on January, 27, 2011, NhN has fostered
a “pay it forward” give back and an accountability weekly meeting model.

          NhN Mission



NhN is a network of volunteer peer
support groups that follow a community-based approach to help under-employed
and unemployed residents get back to work.  NhN embraces a ‘pay it
forward’ ethos, asking all associates to contribute to other members by sharing
job search techniques, related professional career development resources,
personal referrals and generally providing a forum where members feeling
empowered, energized and focused on the job search. 



       
        Goals

• Provide compassionate, nonjudgmental support to members through
  networking, coaching, leadership experience, and camaraderie.
• Partner with community business leaders to match members with job
  openings and volunteer and or paid consulting opportunities.
• Expand network reach throughout local communities where there is a
  need and interest in the New York-New Jersey metro, Boston,
  and Washington DC area and expansion into other
  states.

        Core Behaviors

• Be positive in approach and encourage others to remain positive
  when facing the inherent challenges of the job search.
• Be compassionate and firm, as needed, to maintain productive meeting
  atmosphere and consistent results orientation. 
• Be active in respective home towns by developing the group and its
  role in each community.
• Take the extra step to help members by sharing personal network and
  job leads.
• Report your success story to help others stay
  motivated as they helped you to do.