In Nov. 2021 after ten years of our evolving mission and impact, we changed our name to Gathering Ground. You may still find reference to our old name Creative New Jersey in posts created prior to Nov. 2021.

Gathering Ground benefits from the active participation and wisdom of dozens of individuals who serve as members of our local community-based Host Teams.

Highlands Host Team

Youth volunteer for Creative Highlands

Danielle Acerra, Monmouth Arts
Lois Bajor, Highlands Borough Arts Council
Doug Card, Resident
Cynthia Fair, Highlands Board of Ed
Amy Goerl, Resident
Barbara Iannucci, Resident
Lenore Kingsmore, Henry Hudson Regional School
Rev. William Lago, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church
Joann Lowry, FEMA Community Recovery
Pam Marvin, Monmouth Arts
Valerie Motecalvo, Bayshore Recycling
Steve Nelson, New Jersey Future
Kate Reed, Resident
Sandy Taylor, Monmouth Arts
Sarah Thoma, Friend of Highlands
Robert Ward, Inroads Consulting Group, LLC
Linda Weber, Sustainable Jersey
Ellen Williams, Highlands Borough Arts Council
Cindy Zipf, Clean Ocean Action

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“During the process, a wonderful synergy has developed. The weekly Host Team meetings have united our Host Team, and forged new relationships between us all, as well as the businesses and community organizations that we represent. I applaud Gathering Ground for helping communities look at themselves through a process that embraces inclusivity, accountability and openness.”

– Rachael Faillace – Chair, Rahway Call to Collaboration Host Team | Former Executive Director, Rahway Arts District (Rahway)

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