Summer is on the way, forcing families who are still not home for good 2½ years after Superstorm Sandy to find temporary living quarters yet again. While ready to enjoy the summer season at the shore, members of the New Jersey Organizing Project are also determined to help residents get back in their own homes.
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| Photo via NJOP NJOP is comprised of a regional network of people standing up for the South Jersey and shore area. |
NJOP, a regional network of people standing up for South Jersey and the shore area, is inviting the public to join in taking action through getting involved in the organization’s Bring the Jersey Shore Home Bus Tour on Thursday, May 28. Whether or not they are still struggling to get home or just want to support their neighbors, tour-goers are encouraged to ride the bus throughout the day, or meet at one of three stops along the way.
“The governor hasn’t finished the job in N.J.,” Amanda Devecka-Rinear, director of NJOP, said in a statement. “He’s touring the country, so we’re touring the shore and taking action to finish the job.”
Participants are welcome to meet at 978 Radio Rd. in Little Egg Harbor, across the street from John and Sonia’s Luncheonette, at 8:30 a.m. The bus will leave at 9 a.m. and arrive at Fireman’s Park, located at 785 Front St. in Union Beach, at 10:30 a.m. The group will then head to 246 William Cook Blvd. in the Beach Haven West section of Manahawkin for the last leg of the tour, at noon, then return to Little Egg Harbor.
The group will be delivering post cards supporting laws in the state house that could help families get home.
“Gov. Christie needs to get it done, or get of the way,” Devecka-Rinear said. “By standing up and speaking out together, we can bring the shore home.”
For more information about the event, visit newjerseyop.org.
— Kelley Anne Essinger
This article was published in The SandPaper.
This article was published in The SandPaper.
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