# @rutgersnewarkofficial on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2025-12-24T17:32:58.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Rutgers University–Newark (@rutgersnewarkofficial) — https://gondola.cc/rutgersnewarkofficial

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❄️🧤 Led by rutgerssasn Dr. Ramona Ross, students in her “Community Psychology” course put learning into action through a community-centered initiative supported by the Sheila Y. Oliver Center for Politics and Race in America cprarutgers “Classroom Enrichment Grant.”

Through the grant, Dr. Ross enriched course material by supporting a Newark community initiative focused on assisting individuals who are unsheltered through cold-weather kits. Students collected and packed essential items, including hygiene products and cold-weather supplies. Nearly 100 kits were assembled during class and later distributed through the rutgers_pd “Winter Blessing Drive,” an annual effort that provides care items to individuals and families across Newark during the colder months.

💌 The grant also supported a second initiative in partnership with the Office of Community & Rutgers Engaged Science (CARES) rutgers_cares , distributing 56 new hoodies with handwritten notes of encouragement to CASA of Essex County, an advocacy organization supporting youth in foster care.

This initiative reflects the power of purpose-driven learning to make a real difference in Newark and strengthen Rutgers–Newark’s bond with our city.

#InNewarkOfNewark #Community #Purpose #Growth #RaiderFamily #RutgersNewark

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