Press Releases

Washington, DC-Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today announced a $126,667 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) for the Laurel Springs, New Jersey Fire Department.

"Our firefighters can't be on the front lines of danger with outdated equipment. That's why I fight in Washington, DC for our local heroes, like the brave volunteers of Laurel Springs Fire Department, to be equipped with the modern gear they need to do their jobs safely," said Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01).

Camden, New Jersey-Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today welcomed civil rights icon and U.S. Congressman John Lewis to Camden, New Jersey for important discussions on gun violence and designating a City property linked to the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as an historic landmark.

The Congressmen first visited a property at 753 Walnut Street in Camden, which local historians identified as a former home to Dr. King while he studied at the former Crozer Theological Seminary in Upland, Pennsylvania in the 1950s.

Washington, DC-Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today announced separate U.S. Department of Homeland Security Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) have been awarded to the Audubon Park Fire Department and Collingswood Fire Department to acquire modern equipment for their firefighters.

Washington, DC-Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today announced a $5,240,424 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant for the Camden Fire Department. The funds will enable the department to hire 27 full-time firefighters with salary and benefits for the City's nine fire companies.

Cherry Hill, NJ-Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today hosted a college affordability roundtable at Cherry Hill High School West, featuring leaders from South Jersey colleges & universities, parents, students, teachers and guidance counselors.

Cherry Hill, NJ-Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today announced a $300,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) grant for Rowan University's College of Engineering to foster a deeper understanding of the impact of engineering solutions on the economy, society, and the environment.

Cherry Hill, NJ-Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today announced the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded $300 million in grants to help very low-income veteran families prevent homelessness.

Among the recipients of the grant award, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Camden, Inc., which will receive $1,299,852.

Cherry Hill, NJ-Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today announced a $197,766 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant for the Chews Landing Fire Department in Gloucester Township, New Jersey.