Social Justice Matters Forum

06/07/2026

We’re back! 👋 An update from Refugee Assistance Partners NJ:

It’s been a little while, but behind the scenes, our mission to support newly arrived families in and around Union County hasn’t stopped.

For our new followers and long-time friends, RAP-NJ is a grassroots, volunteer-driven organization. We provide practical, everyday support to help families find safety, stability, and friendship in our community by:

Turning empty apartments into welcoming homes.
Helping neighbors get to appointments and grocery stores.
Offering English practice, school navigation, and friendship.

We’ll be using this page to share updates, celebrate our volunteers, and post practical ways you can help.

❤️ How you can help today: Drop a comment to say hello, give this post a share, or tag a friend who wants to follow along!

06/07/2026

Come celebrate Juneteenth with Social Justice Matters on Saturday, June 13th (rain date June 20th) noon to 5pm at the historic Shady Rest, 820 Jerusalem Rd, Scotch Plains. Come shop at our Black-owned business vendor market.

06/05/2026

Come celebrate Juneteenth with Social Justice Matters on Saturday, June 13th (rain date June 20th) noon to 5pm at the historic Shady Rest, 820 Jerusalem Rd, Scotch Plains. Enjoy soul food, Caribbean bites, baked goods, traditional fruit cobblers, hot dogs, and more!

06/04/2026

Come celebrate Juneteenth with Social Justice Matters on Saturday, June 13th (rain date June 20th) noon to 5pm at the historic Shady Rest, 820 Jerusalem Rd, Scotch Plains. Something for ever and everyone is welcome! Live music and DJ, African dance, African drumming, mini golf, great food, Freedom Awards ceremony, and so much more!

06/03/2026

Come celebrate Juneteenth with Social Justice Matters on Saturday, June 13th (rain date June 20th) noon to 5pm at the historic Shady Rest, 820 Jerusalem Rd, Scotch Plains. Thank you especially to and to . This program is funded in part by a 2026 HEART (History, Education, Arts Reaching Thousands) Grant from the Union County Board of County Commissioners

06/02/2026

Come celebrate Juneteenth with Social Justice Matters on Saturday, June 13th (rain date June 20th) noon to 5pm at the historic Shady Rest, 820 Jerusalem Rd, Scotch Plains. Lots of fun for the kiddos, including balloon art with Dan Evans Totally Zany, mini golf, face painting, bubbles, skee ball, and children’s book readings by local authors. Free and open to the public

06/01/2026