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Grief to Giving: Rosemary D’Allesandro’s Mission, at a Milestone, Improving Laws and Lives

November 23, 2020 John Snyder

HILLSDALE, N.J.—The devastating loss. The trauma, sometimes relived for years. For some survivors, that’s the end of the story. For others, there’s that grief plus a rarity: purpose, passion, and […]

Community Voices

Community Voices: Warmth, Rockettes, and Thanks

February 11, 2020 Pascack Press

To the editor: The Joan Angela D’Alessandro Memorial Foundation is grateful to Daisy Brownie Troop  8301 from Mahwah for their recent drive, which collected 36 coats for Joan’s Joy to […]

Community Voices

COMMUNITY VOICES: Your Gift Can Send a Child to Radio City

December 23, 2019 Pascack Press

To the editor: The Joan Angela D’Alessandro Memorial Foundation held its holiday party for volunteers and supporters recently.  At the center of the party was the Joanie Christmas tree, which […]

Hillsdale

‘Stand Up For Child Safety’: Festival in Hillsdale at Center of a Movement

October 15, 2019 Tom Clancey

HILLSDALE, N.J.—From tragedy, the community continues to circle for the collective good more than four decades after a horrific Hillsdale crime set in motion events still reverberating throughout society.  At the […]

Hillsdale

Joan’s Joy Sponsors Therapeutic Visit to START II

September 27, 2019 Hillary Viders

ENGLEWOOD, N.J.—The Joan Angela D’Alessandro Memorial Foundation—which honors the memory of 7-year-old Joan, murdered by a neighbor in 1973—continues its two-pronged work, both advocating for victims and legislation, while providing positive […]

Hillsdale

Joan’s Joy 2019 Yard Sale May 24-25

May 21, 2019 Pascack Press

Joan’s Joy Annual Giant Yard Sale is set for May 24–25 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the 45 Florence St. home office of Joan’s Joy Memorial Foundation. You’ll […]

Hillsdale

With Book and Award, Hillsdale’s Rosemarie D’Alessandro Grows Child Safety Movement

May 10, 2019 John Snyder

HILLSDALE, N.J.—It’s been a busy time for Rosemarie D’Alessandro, founder of the Joan Angela D’Alessandro Memorial Foundation, and that’s the way she likes it. She says it means more people […]

Emerson

Holiday Party For Group Home Kids Came From The Heart

February 27, 2019 John Snyder

BY JOHN SNYDEROF PASCACK PRESS Resident Mary Chongoushian read a local newspaper story about Joan’s Joy founder Rosemarie D’Alessandro helping children with special needs at Youth Consultation Service (YCS), a […]

Emerson

‘Live the Change’: In Township, Interfaith Group Hears Climate Plea

February 22, 2019 Michael Olohan

BY MICHAEL OLOHANOF PASCACK PRESS PASCACK VALLEY AREA, N.J.—An annual interfaith meeting of religious leaders from nine faith communities held its 32nd annual gathering Feb. 18 and were told by […]

Hillsdale

Book, Film to Take Up Infamous ’73 Hillsdale Child Rape, Murder

February 15, 2019 Michael Olohan

BY MICHAEL OLOHANOF PASCACK PRESS HILLSDALE, N.J.—The rape and murder of 7-year-old Joan Angela D’Alessandro of Hillsdale nearly 50 years ago—a case that still haunts North Jersey residents—is going to […]

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