NJ First Lady - Mary Pat Christie

Brick Stars Coach Alex DePalma the fourth New Jersey Hero of 2012.

04/27/2011

After being a hockey coach for some 25 years, Alex DePalma felt he was ready for a new challenge involving hockey. Recognizing the large number of children and adults with developmental disabilities in our state, he decided it would be exciting and beneficial to start a hockey program to introduce this group of citizens to his favorite sport.

Jane Hanson Co-Founder of Partners for Women and Justice a New Jersey Hero

03/28/2012

“Domestic violence and abusive relationships are perilous actions that no woman or child should ever have to endure. Partners for Women and Justice is providing an important safety and support mechanism to keep victims and their children safe while helping them to rebuild a successful life without violence. I am proud to name Jane Hanson a New Jersey Hero.”

Robert Clark 2nd NJ Hero of 2012

11/9/2011

First Lady Mary Pat Christie names Robert Clark, founder of YouthBuild Newark, her 2nd NJ Hero of 2012. YouthBuild is a very unassuming storefront in downtown Newark, but what happens behind it's doors is nothing short of amazing. The YouthBuild Newark program is based off the national YouthBuild model, which gives youth ages 16-24 a second chance at a new life.