About Us About Us
We are a non-profit charitable organization, located in Piscataway,
New Jersey and offer teens and young adults an alternative to traditional after school programs and recreational centers. We are dedicated to providing education, resources, and support to youth through age 24.
We look to partner with others who are committed to providing resources to youth and young adults. Be a part of our vision and become part of our exciting after school, recreational and learning facility. Our training facility is also available for rental. Rental does not include use of projector, screen, wireless microphone, or flatscreen television. Nonprofit organizations receive a reduced rate.
The following is a list of FREE programs:
With the growing need for developmental resources and recreational facilitiies due to government budget cuts, we are a catalyst that makes resources readily available for our participants after school, evenings, and weekends to assist them in increasing their knowledge, developing their social skills and talents in a supportive environment.
Our mission is to support our youth and young adults and work towards a greater good by creating awareness and promoting resources through education, advocacy and service. These resources include, but are not limited to, career development and wellness focusing on domestic violence and substance abuse education for prevention.
Our vision is to partner with others who share our mission and vision to identify and establish programs and social services which will positively impact and improve the quality of life with a standard of excellence and integrity.
Vission | Mission
- career development and technology access
consisting of self-paced computer training, resume
writing workshops, and interview techniques for ages
18-24;
- domestic violence: awareness, prevention, and
safety resources;
- substance abuse: alcohol and drug awareness;
- financial literacy workshops;
- life skills: peer group mentoring sessions regarding
healthy concepts of womanhood and manhood
centered on issues affecting youth and young adults.
- mentoring: mentees ages 13-17 will experience a
journey of self expression and development.
We also provide expungement service to participants.
Our focus is empowering others with educational, career building and health and wellness resources for wellness, self sufficiency and financial independence.
We identify the issues facing our participants and apply our efforts towards partnering with others to meet their needs with effective programs, social services, and resources.
We serve all with respect and demand the highest ethical behavior of ourselves, as well as our partners and affiliates.
Founding Principles
Youth Make A Positive Impact
Let your voice be heard online with a feature story or in our focus groups. Share in engaging workshops. Now accepting applications for our FREE evening mentoring program for FEMALES and MALES between the ages of
13 and 17 years of age. Space is limited. Fax or drop off your application.
We Are Impacting Communities
242 Old New Brunswick Road, Suite 115
Piscataway, New Jersey 08854
Tel. 732.543.7161 | Fax 732.377.0388
Participant Application.pdf
Our online features and educational tools will enable you to receive up to date information regarding health and wellness, safety hotlines and resources, community events, and volunteer opportunities. We invite you to view these resources as tools of empowerment to take control of your health and well-being to affect a positive change in you or your loved one's life.
Together, we can make a difference. Join us on Facebook , Twitter or sign up to receive additional information. Share our website with others to help continue our efforts to build stronger and healthier communities for ourselves and future generations.
Support our cause with donations or become a volunteer and be one of the voices of concern as a team captain and facilitate a toiletry drive to help us aid victims of sexual assault. Start a jeans day campaign at your organization or school and collect funds to help us help others.
Toiletry Donation List.pdf
Toiletry Donation List.pdf
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Divorce Divorce
RETIREMENT & SOCIAL SECURITY:
If you have been married for at least 10 years, you are entitled to your ex-spouse's social security benefits if you are not disqualified based on your income base. You can begin to collect the benefits when your ex-spouse reaches age 62 and your divorce has been finalized for more than two years. If you have unmarried children that are under 18 years of age, they are entitled to survivor benefits if your ex-spouse is deceased. You are also qualified for survivor benefits as a widow.
INSURANCE: Make sure you get check ups if you are covered on your spouses insurance.
Ask for medical and dental insurance for children. Ask that your children be named as beneficiaries on your spouse's life insurance. Continue your insurance with COBRA. PROPERTY & ASSETS: Please consult with a licensed financial planner regarding your assets and holdings. A capital gains tax can be applied to property when they are sold. Your marital house is not subject to capital gains tax. If you remain in the house, consider if you will be able to maintain it after the divorce. If so, ask for a cash settlement. Note - inheritance is not considered part of the marital assets.
TAXES & LIENS: Check to see if there are any outstanding taxes owed or liens placed on your property by contacting your federal and state tax departments, in addition to local courthouse. You are both responsible for taxes and liens.
KEEP COPIES OF THE FOLLOWING:
- Savings - Life Insurance
- Checking - Disability Insurance
- Certificates of Deposit - Homeowners Insurance
- Mutual Funds - Medical Insurance
- Home Equity Loans - Umbrella Policy
- Brokerage Accounts - Automobile Insurance
- Credit Card Accounts - Property Title
- Mortgage Information - 401 K Plan
- Vehicle Title - IRA
- Purchase Price of Your Home - Keogh Plan
- Tax Returns For Last 5 Years - Wills & Trusts
- Six Months of Pay Stubs - Safe Deposit Box
DIVORCE RESOURCES
FAQS The Divorce Center Woman's Divorce Divorce and Separation Forms Child Support Calculator DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUPS
The Divorce Education Center of New Jersey Divorce Care throughout the USA & Canada National Sucide Prevention Lifeline & Resources (1.800.273.TALK) STARTING PROCEEDINGS: Divorce is an emotional time and you should take care of your health and well-being as you begin this journey. Take a depression screening test and take care of yourself.
Retain your own attorney for fair representation to protect yourself. Do not sign anything until you have been advised by your attorney.
FINANCES: Consulting with a financial planner that is skilled in divorce proceedings to assist you in preparing for your future. Consider the following:
Do not quit your job. You need a steady income stream. Do not make large purchases because it adds to your marital debt. Purchase money orders and travelers checks to save for emergencies. Contact credit card companies and freeze all joint credit card accounts. Make sure you have separate bank accounts and discontinue any joint accounts. Make sure all of your assets are separate and readily accessible (liquid), i.e., income from workers compensation (disability), personal injury settlements, individual gifts and items acquired prior to marriage. SUPPORT: Spousal (taxable) & Child Support (non taxable)
PLEASE NOTE - THIS SECTION , AS OUR OTHERS, IS FOR GENERAL INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT INTENDED AS ADVICE. PLEASE CONTACT A LEGAL AND/OR FINANCIAL EXPERT FOR ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE.
Making Divorce Easier on You and Your Kids.pdf
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Stop Bullying Resources
Bullying is intentional bothersome behavior which can be physical, verbal, or psychological. It involves hitting, name-calling, threats, starting false rumors, and other measures. Bullies can use email, chat rooms, instant messages, social networking websites, and text messages to hurt their targets. It is very important to take bullying seriously, as the effects can be dangerous. In severe cases, bullying has contributed to tragedies, such as school shootings and suicides.
Bullying Fact Sheet Bullying Statistics Bullying Volunteer Guide How to Stop Bullying Internet Parenting National Center For Education Statistics National Crime Prevention Council Stop Bullying 
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Donate Donate
We Are Impacting Communities Organization is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, operated and maintained by volunteers. In order to remain a vital resource catalyst for our community, we rely on funding from individuals, associations, corporations, and foundations. See our donor privacy policy. Listed below are ways that you can help us help others. We encourage you to make an impact in our communities by donating through the following channels:
Donate online or by mail with your check or money order to:
We Are Impacting Communities
The Walton Building
242 Old New Brunswick Road, Suite 115
Piscataway, New Jersey 08854
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Employee Giving Program
Inquire about your company's giving program; if your employer conducts a giving campaign, you may be able to select We Are Impacting Communities to receive a contribution through a payroll deduction or designated “jeans” day.
Matching Corporate Gift Program
You can instantly add to the amount of your gift! Many corporations have programs that will add to or match the donation of their employee to a charitable organization. The specific guidelines on matching-gift amounts vary with each employer, so please inquire about your company's involvement. If your corporation does have a matching-gift program, obtain your matching-gift forms, return them to We Are Impacting Communities, and
we will notify your employer of your gift.
Volunteer Your Time, Service, Equipment, Supplies or Products
Your volunteerism, financial, and other resource donation to We Are Impacting Communities helps us in our mission to provide resources. We are able to maximize our resources and cut costs when we receive In-kind donations. Become a captain in our toiletry campaign drive and collect toiletries to assist victims of sexual assault. Assist us in our mentoring and leadership program by becoming a mentor. Join one of our committees as a volunteer and help us with event planning for community awareness, healthcare, fundraising galas, etc. Contact us today to make a difference as a volunteer or supporter.
Legacy Gift Program - Designate Today For Tomorrow
Gift planning helps you create an immediate or deferred gift that will best express your desire to benefit We Are Impacting Communities; while at the same time fulfilling your personal financial goals. Contact your financial and/or legal advisor to answer any questions and provide tax assistance. Designate your gift today
for tomorrow. The following are different types of giving that can be a significant benefit to us.
- Bequests (Gifts by Will) - Pooled-Income Funds
- Testamentary Trusts - Charitable-Lead
- Real Estate - Life-Income Gifts
- Charitable Remainder Trust - Securities
- Life-Insurance Policies
Donate
VOLUNTEER
BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
AND ADVISORS
Shirl D. David, Founder
Piscataway, New Jersey
Calvia S. Gillespie
North Brunswick, New Jersey
Calvin E. Laughlin
Piscataway, New Jersey
Yolanda M. Lott
Newark, New Jersey
Anthony Porter
Charlotte, North Carolina
Dr. Crystal D. Silas, M.D.
Visalia, California
Tiffane N. Wynn
Piscataway, New Jersey
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Campaigns Ongoing Campaigns
Contact us to partner and promote community campaign drives to create awareness one "click at a time." The following are ongoing partnered campaigns:
According to the Huffington Post, 2009 Annual Homeless Assessment Report, 70,000 families visited homeless shelters in 2009. 62% are of a minority group and 38% have a disability. These families are in need of assistance with basic toiletries.
TOILETRY and TIE COLLECTIONS
We are collecting toiletries from the list below for emergency shelters and transitional housing facilities in need of hygiene items for their residents.
We are also collecting men's ties to assist men with career development and interview techniques.
Please feel free to drop by or ship donations to our office at:
242 Old New Brunswick Road, Suite 115, Piscataway, NJ 08854. Organize a drive with your company or group. Your generosity and kindness can make someone's first night's stay a little easier. We only accept NEW, unopened items listed below . If you are an agency in need of items, please contact us directly.
BREAKING SILENCES PROJECT
Our dedication to provide resources to victms
of domestic violence and abuse is our reason
for helping to facilitate this project and encourage
you to give "voice to the pain and victimization of
women across America with your personal
story. . .C lick here to join the manuscript a nd
tell your story."
Please click on the links below for a unique shopping experience. All purchases and searches support our cause. Help us help others.
shampoo conditioner lotion dental floss toothpaste toothbrush deodorant 
Toiletry Donation List.pdf
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Contact Contact Us
Our community awareness initiatives are designed to educate and provide resources. Get involved. Download our participant and/or volunteer application. Support our ongoing toiletry campaign or partner with us regarding your community initiatives and help make a difference in the lives of others. Our onsite training facility is available for rental. Rental fee does not include use of projector, screen, flatscreen television, or wireless microphone. Nonprofit organizations receive a reduced rate.
Participant Application.pdf
WAICO Volunteer Application.pdf
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While WAICO strives to make the information on our website as timely and accurate as possible, we make no claims, promises, or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the contents of this site, and expressly disclaim liability for errors and omissions in the contents of this site. No warranty of any kind, implied, expressed, or statutory, including but not limited to the warranties of non-infringement of third party rights, title, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or freedom from computer virus, is given with respect to the contents of this website or its links to other Internet resources. We are committed to ensuring the quality, objectivity, and integrity of the information provided to you on our website. If there are any errors or omissions, please contact us immediately.
Donor Privacy
WAICO does not copy, reproduce, publish, distribute, share or sell, the name, personal contact information or description of any donation or donor to third parties, except as required by law, requested in grant applications or in connection with bank credit or debit card transactions that may be made without prior knowledge or consent of the donor.
WAICO may publicly acknowledge donors by name and/or description of donation, unless the donor requests in writing that the donor does not wish to be publicly acknowledged. Donations may be acknowledged in certain printed material, such as newsletters, feature articles, brochures, press releases, event invitations or programs, stationery, solicitation letters, WAICO’s website or other means of expressing appreciation for the donor’s assistance.
All donations are treated individually for purposes of donor confidentiality. If a donor chooses to opt out of any acknowledgement listings in printed material by indicating so in a written letter or email, the donor’s name and contact information will be made available only to members of WAICO’s Board and others who are responsible for managing the business of the corporation. If WAICO does not receive written or email communication indicating that the donor does not wish to have its his/her information publicly acknowledged, WAICO will assume the donor intends to allow public acknowledgement of the donation.
All records of donations to WAICO shall be maintained by the organization according to the applicable standards of record retention in effect at the time of the donation. All records will be maintained in a secure location of WAICO. Further information may be obtained by contacting:
We Are Impacting Communities
The Walton Building
242 Old New Brunswick Road, Suite 115
Piscataway, New Jersey 08854
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Inspire Featured Writer
We Are Impacting Communities, Inc. express our heartfelt appreciation to Crystal A. Jones, two year Breast Cancer Survivor, who inspires us all. Here is her story of triumph. . .
My name is Crystal A. Jones, and I am a breast cancer survivor.
It was Thanksgiving Day and boy, did I realize I had a lot to be thankful. I found a lump in my breast and I told my boyfriend, Michael.
Michael examined the lump; and from the look on his face, I could tell he was worried. I called the doctor and the rest happened so
fast - a biopsy was performed and in three days, I was scheduled for a mastectomy.
When the doctor told me about my prognosis, I was so scared. I immediately called my brothers and Michael and together, we went
to my parents' house. I thought I was keeping a secret, but it holds true that a mother knows her child. My mom is my best friend.
She knew something was wrong. I told her my prognosis. She held my hand and told me that everything would be alright; and we
were in this together. My family supported and embraced me with love - which is the basis of our foundation. They reassured me that
I would not go through this alone.
The next day, I went to work and informed my co-workers. They formed a circle of prayer and prayed for me (which included people
from all over the world) . Everyone was of a different faith; but I believed we all prayed to the same GOD! My mom called everyone she
knew, and they put me on their prayer list. Before I knew it, I was on a prayer list everywhere!
My family and I went to my follow-up doctor's appointment. When the surgery was scheduled, my heart dropped and the tears started flowing. My first thought was about my child! I asked GOD not to do this to me because I am all my son has. I prayed and cried; prayed and cried. I went for a walk with Michael and told him that I didn't want to die. He told me that I was not going to die and would be alright. Michael told me that I had work to do, a child to raise, and was not going anywhere! I knew I had my family and crazy support. The support was so heavenly that I felt like I was floating! My best friend, Leslie, happened to lose her job on the day I found out that I had breast cancer and never left my side! Oh, I forgot to tell you that I had angels for doctors. My gynecologist stayed with me every step of the way; and when my doctor informed me that I had a large lump with satellites spreading to my lymph nodes, he prayed for me. We had a lot of work ahead of us. If you don't understand, let me make you understand how powerful my support was. It was all around and through me! Michael and I wrote a song for them. The name of the song is Angels By My Side .
The day of the mastectomy was very quiet. It seemed that I could not get it together. Michael and I went to pick up my mom, and off to the hospital we went. So; I am in the hospital, waiting to go into surgery which was scheduled for 10:00 a.m. However, I didn't get wheeled into surgery until 3:00 p.m.! Can you imagine the anxiety that was flowing through the waiting room? I was taken to the operating room and then I woke up. My doctor told me that I must have had a lot of people who had a connection with GOD, because he only found one lump and it did not spread. My family rejoiced! My mom, who is very reserved, jumped and shouted Thank you GOD! I am so blessed - I felt no pain and went home the next day.
I still had a long road to travel. I needed chemotherapy every three weeks for six months. When the doctor told me I needed chemotherapy, the only thing that stayed in my mind was that I was going to lose my long, flowing hair. As an African American woman, having naturally long hair is quite a feat to achieve. Upon arriving at the hospital for my first chemo treatment, I sat waiting for something to happen. It was okay - I didn't feel anything. I went home and within three days, I began to feel sick. I lost my appetite and taste buds. I felt nauseous all the time and vomited. Within the three weeks of chemotherapy, I tried to hold on to my hair; but eventually lost it.
Let me tell you something - GOD puts people in your path for a reason. I was at my lowest point and was on my way to purchase
a wig; however, I never purchased one. A saleswoman in the wig store sensed something was wrong with me; so I told her my
story. She asked me to go home, shave my head, and take my power back - get control of my situation. " When you have lemons,
