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Summer Calendar Raffle!

Summer Calendar Raffle!

2026 hipcil’s Summer Calendar Raffle!


The “In It to Win It” Summer Calendar Raffle is better than ever in 2026!

There is a drawing every Friday starting May 29th and continuing in
June,
July & August!

Winners are drawn 66 times during the summer.
Each day marked on the calendar lists a different cash prize.
If you win one day, your ticket is re-entered into the raffle for more chances to win again!
It’s not unusual to win more than once!

The proceeds of the In It to Win It” Summer Calendar Raffle will support the Independent Living programs and advocacy efforts that hipcil provides to the community.

The names of winning ticket holders will be posted every Friday on our website (www.hipcil.org) by 3 p.m.
Winners will also be notified by mail.


hipcil’s Summer Calendar Raffle.
Congratulations to the most recent winners!

DateAmountWinnersTicket #Drawing
Mon, Jun 01$50.00Ciccone Family1048Fri, May 29
Tue, Jun 02$25.00Ciccone Family1047Fri, May 29
Wed, Jun 03$25.00Daniel Calabrese1035Fri, May 29
Thu, Jun 04$35.00Marceline Larino1025Fri, May 29
Fri, Jun 05$25.00Stella Fellinge1057Fri, May 29
Sat, Jun 06
Sun, Jun 07
Mon, Jun 08$50.00Jeanne Laraia1104Fri, Jun 5
Tue, Jun 09$25.00Mary Shawn Hodges1036Fri, Jun 5
Wed, Jun 10$75.00Marceline Larino1025Fri, Jun 5
Thu, Jun 11$35.00Wanda Parrot-Osorio1204Fri, Jun 5
Fri, Jun 12$20.00Katherin Gabry1109Fri, Jun 5
Sat, Jun 13
Sun, Jun 14
Mon, Jun 15$30.00Van Dautruche1091Fri, June 12
Tue, Jun 16$75.00Katherine Gabry1109Fri, June 12
Wed, Jun 17$25.00Antoinette Russo1038Fri, June 12
Thu, Jun 18$30.00William Fellinger1059Fri, June 12
Fri, Jun 19$25.00Marily Gonzalez1068Fri, June 12
Sat, Jun 20
Sun, Jun 21
Mon, Jun 22$25.00Chris Russo1100Fri, June 19
Tue, Jun 23$30.00Anne Marie Prendergast1015Fri, June 19
Wed, Jun 24$50.00Thomas Bodenburg1040Fri, June 19
Thu, Jun 25$25.00Ciccone Family1047Fri, June 19
Fri, Jun 26$30.00Layla Ajdinouska1011Fri, June 19
Sat, Jun 27
Sun, Jun 28
Mon, Jun 29$25.00Marceline Larino1025Thu, June 25
Tue, Jun 30$30.00Marily Gonzalez1062Thu, June 25
Wed, Jul 01$25.00Patty Ciccone1050Thu, June 25
Thu, Jul 02$30.00Van Dautruche1088Thu, June 25
Fri, Jul 03$100.00Tanaiya Smalls1073Thu, June 25
Sat, Jul 04
Sun, Jul 05
Mon, Jul 06$25.00Marily Gonzalez1067Thu, July 2,
Tue, Jul 07$50.00Carol Bass1154Thu, July 2,
Wed, Jul 08$30.00Sioban Leahy1013Thu, July 2,
Thu, Jul 09$25.00Nancy Mazda1009Thu, July 2,
Fri, Jul 10$30.00Hyacinthe N1032Thu, July 2,
Sat, Jul 11
Sun, Jul 12
Mon, Jul 13$25.00Phil and Linda Cannerazzo1108Thu. July 9
Tue, Jul 14$30.00Bojane Heep1097Thu. July 9
Wed, Jul 15$25.00Carol Dass1154Thu. July 9
Thu, Jul 16$50.00Patricia Ebel1046Thu. July 9
Fri, Jul 17$25.00Marcella Pinckney1201Thu. July 9
Sat, Jul 18
Sun, Jul 19
Mon, Jul 20$25.00Hialita Larino1077Fri, July 17
Tue, Jul 21$75.00Louis Lee1010Fri, July 17
Wed, Jul 22$35.00Jorge Chavaria1093Fri, July 17
Thu, Jul 23$25.00William Fellinger1060Fri, July 17
Fri, Jul 24$30.00Carol Dass1151Fri, July 17
Sat, Jul 25
Sun, Jul 26
Mon, Jul 27$25.00Gloria Lieberstein1113Fri, July 24
Tue, Jul 28$75.00Jorge Chavaria1093Fri, July 24
Wed, Jul 29$35.00Tanaiya Smalls1074Fri, July 24
Thu, Jul 30$50.00Phil & Linda Cannerazzo1107Fri, July 24
Fri, Jul 31$25.00Tanaiya Smalls1074Fri, July 24
Sat, Aug 01
Sun, Aug 02
Mon, Aug 03$50.00Wanda Parrott-Osorio1204Fri, July 30
Tue, Aug 04$30.00Jeanne Laraia1104Fri, July 30
Wed, Aug 05$25.00Phil & Linda Cennerazzo1107Fri, July 30
Thu, Aug 06$30.00Gerri Kearns1061Fri, July 30
Fri, Aug 07$25.00Layla Ajdinouska1011Fri, July 30
Sat, Aug 08
Sun, Aug 09
Mon, Aug 10$25.00Carol Dass1154Fri, Aug 7
Tue, Aug 11$50.00Denise Rodriguez1001Fri, Aug 7
Wed, Aug 12$30.00Ann Marie Prendergast1014Fri, Aug 7
Thu, Aug 13$25.00Phil and Linda Cennarazo1106Fri, Aug 7
Fri, Aug 14$50.00Judith Liebman1099Fri, Aug 7
Sat, Aug 15
Sun, Aug 16
Mon, Aug 17$30.00Van Dautruche1086Fri, Aug 14
Tue, Aug 18$25.00Mark Plage1021Fri, Aug 14
Wed, Aug 19$50.00Louis Lee1010Fri, Aug 14
Thu, Aug 20$25.00Phil and Linda Cennarazo1108Fri, Aug 14
Fri, Aug 21$30.00Jovanna and John Larino1079Fri, Aug 14
Sat, Aug 22
Sun, Aug 23
Mon, Aug 24$25.00Stella Fellinger1086Fri, Aug 21
Tue, Aug 25$25.00Patricia Ebel1021Fri, Aug 21
Wed, Aug 26$25.00Judith Liebman1010Fri, Aug 21
Thu, Aug 27$25.00Marily Gonzalez1108Fri, Aug 21
Fri, Aug 28$250.00Jasmin Vals1079Fri, Aug 21
Sat, Aug 29
Sun, Aug 30
Mon, Aug 31
Fri, Aug 7

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Letter May 2026

Letter May 2026

Dear HIPCIL Family, 

On May 22, 1995, I began my journey with Heightened Independence and Progress Center for Independent Living (HIPCIL) as a Hispanic Outreach Worker. At that time, I could not have imagined the path ahead or the lasting impact this organization would have on my life and the many individuals we serve in our community.

Throughout the years, I have had the privilege of serving in a variety of roles at HIPCIL. Each experience strengthened my understanding of leadership, compassion, advocacy, and the power of community. These opportunities have shaped my professional growth and deepened my respect and commitment to our mission.

In October 2024, I was honored to step into the role of Chief Executive Officer. Leading an organization that has meant so much to me for decades is both humbling and deeply meaningful.

I am incredibly proud of the progress HIPCIL continues to make. What truly sets our organization apart is not only the services we provide but the people who make this work possible. I extend my sincere gratitude to our dedicated staff, supportive colleagues, community partners, board members, and—most importantly—the individuals we are privileged to serve. Your trust, resilience, and partnership inspire me every day.

Together, we have built a strong foundation rooted in independence, empowerment, inclusion, and dignity. As we look ahead, I remain committed to strengthening our mission and ensuring that every person we serve has the opportunity to live independently and achieve their full potential.

Thank you for being part of this journey and for your continued belief in the work we do at HIPCIL. I look forward to continuing this important work alongside each of you.

With gratitude,

Marily Gonzalez-Rodriguez 
Chief Executive Officer
Heightened Independence and Progress Center for Independent Living (HIPCIL)

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Are You Looking for Housing?

Are You Looking for Housing?

Are You Looking for Housing?

 

Have you been discriminated against for any reason?

 

Let Us Help!

Call 201-489-3552

 

Fair Housing Council of Northern New Jersey

 

The Fair Housing Council
of Northern New Jersey
131 Main Street, Suite 140
Hackensack NJ 07601
201-489-3552
www.fairhousingnj.org
info@fairhousingnj.org

 

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Need a lawyer? We can Help.

Need a lawyer? We can Help.

Northeast New Jersey Legal Services.

Need a lawyer? we can Help.

Our lawyers provide no-cost legal services for eligible residents of Hudson, Bergen, and Passaic Counties, in matters including:

  • evictions;
  • welfare, SNAP/food stamps, SSI, unemployment, Medicaid;
  • child custody and support;
  • domestic violence;
  • foreclosure;
  • consumers rights;
  • identity theft;
  • bankruptcy;
  • immigration;
  • expungements;
  • and more.

Call
(973) 523-2900
to learn how we can help.

Northeast, New Jersey Legal Services

www.northeastnjlegalservices.org

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The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

New Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

 988 is the new three-digit dialing code for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Starting July 16, 2022, you can call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org if you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide or experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis.

 

 

El 988 es el nuevo código de marcación de tres dígitos para la Línea de vida contra el suicidio y las crisis. A partir del 16 de julio, 2022, puedes llamar o enviar un mensaje de texto al 988 o chatear con 988lifeline.org si tú o alguien que conoces está pensando en el suicidio o experimentando una crisis de salud mental o de consumo de sustancias. 

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Register Ready – For individuals who may need assistance in a disaster

Register Ready – For individuals who may need assistance in a disaster

Register Ready – For individuals who may need assistance in a disaster

The first step in emergency preparedness for individuals who may need assistance in a disaster.

WHAT CAN I DO TO GET READY?

  •  Assemble a Go Bag with your ID, important papers, medication in labeled containers, and important contact information (cell phones may not work in a disaster). Keep your go bag updated.
  •  Make a Household Plan by going to www.ready.gov for checklists and preparedness guides. Your plan should identify evacuation routes and places to stay.
  • Make Plans for Your Pets before an emergency and ask your local emergency manager about pet sheltering. A service animal with a current rabies vaccination will be permitted in shelters. For more tips, visit:
    https://animalemergency.nj.gov
  •  Register with the Public Alert Systems in your community (e.g. Reverse 911, Swift911, NJ 2-1-1, Nixle) through your county or local Emergency Management Office. Text “ReadyNJ” to 898-211 to get text alerts on how to prepare for emergencies and stay informed during the next disaster.
  • Inform your electric utility provider If you have medical equipment that requires power.
  • Visit ready.nj.gov today to better prepare for local disasters.info@fairhousingnj.org
    Text "ReadyNJ" to 898-211

    Text “ReadyNJ”
    to 898-211

    Stay tuned to local news, radio or television stations for timely disaster information.

    Register Ready is:

    • Free,
    • Voluntary,
    • Secure and confidential,
    • Protective of your privacy,
    • Used by emergency managers to plan for DAFN concerns.

    Register today—
    be ready for tomorrow!

    Update your information at least annually.

    In a life threatening situation, don’t wait for help — call 9-1-1.

    WHAT IS REGISTER READY?

    Register Ready is a free, secure, voluntary database designed
    to help emergency managers and first responderrs plan for and support people with disabilities and access and functional needs (DAFN) who may need assistance in the event of a disaster.

    You (or someone on your behalf) are encouraged to register if you have a physical, developmental, cognitive or behavioral impairment, language barrier, or transportation challenge that may make it difficult for you to safely shelter in place or evacuate in a disaster.

    WHO SHOULD REGISTER?

    Permanent and seasonal NJ residents with DAFN who may need help evacuating, sheltering in place or at a public shelter, or requiring emergency assistance should register. Individuals with a temporary disability, such as high-risk pregnancy or other serious medical condition, should register.

    HOW CAN I REGISTER?

    • Go to: www.registerready.nj.gov
    • Telephone 2-1-1 (within NJ), or 877-652-1148 toll free (TTY/TDD and translation services available)
    • Contact your County Office of Emergency Management
    • Contact your local Center for Independent Living.
    Contact your local Center for Independent Living
    Contact your County Office of Emergency Management

    WHO SEES MY INFORMATION?

    Register Ready complies with all laws to protect your privacy and personal data. The emergency management community, which includes public health officials and first responders, has access to Register Ready for planning and coordination.

    HOW IS MY DATA USED?

    Communities use Register Ready in a variety of ways. Emergency managers and trusted personnel may use the information to plan, send public messaging, assist with evacuation, and support sheltering and post-disaster recovery. After registering, contact your local Office of Emergency Management to learn how staff utilizes Register Ready and what you can do to enhance your own preparedness.

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