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100
This person LOVES Bananagrams. What's her name?
Nedia Morsy, lead organizer (facilitates Youth Power Project and supports organizing team)
100
What is New Jersey's state bird?
American Goldfinch!
100
Name and describe one of Make the Road New Jersey's campaign that arose out of the COVID-19 crises.
#IAmEssential, a campaign highlighting how undocumented immigrant workers are excluded from any form of relief. Check out the report we released on our website!
or #CancelRent
or #FreeThemAll
or #ProtectAllWorkers
100
When did Make the Road officially open its offices in New Jersey?
November 2014
100
She once lived in the same house with four generations of her family (in a house they built)! What's her name?
Lauren Herman, supervising attorney at MRNJ
200
This person's family is from Greece and is actually in the process of applying for Greek citizenship. What is her name?
Anjelica Mantikas, attorney
200
New Jersey has the most of this type of restaurant in the world and is often referred to as the "____ Capital of the World"?
Diners!
200
How does Make the Road New Jersey decide what campaigns to take on?
Members vote at our annual membership assembly. As a result of the COVID-19 crises, this year, members, leaders and organizers met to rethink the goals of the 2020 Membership Assembly.
200
In what cities does Make the Road New Jersey have offices?
Elizabeth (2014), Passaic (2017), and Perth Amboy (2019)
200
She can make tortillas de maiz from scratch (yum)! What's her name?
Rosa Lopez, Passaic organizer
300
This person has traveled to FIVE countries. What's his name?
Michael Asparrin, Student Success Center Coordinator
300
What does New Jersey have the most of in one area in the world, with 7 of these in a 25 square-mile radius?
Shopping malls!
300
What is one of the recommendations of the #NJisHome platform?
#OccupationalLicensesforAll, expanded access to occupational licenses to all qualified New Jersey residents regardless of federal immigration status.
300
What is the origin of the name 'Make the Road'?
From Antonio Machado, poet: "Caminante, no hay camino, se hace camino al andar." The English translate: "Traveler, there is no road; we make the road by walking."
300
He is the youngest child by 12 years! What's his name and role? And hey, who's that person standing next to him?
Adil Ahmed, Director of Worker Justice and Lorenza Garcia, worker organizer
400
Though she owns a dog, she's a self-proclaimed cat lady. What's her name?
Elizabeth Chabla, paralegal and translator
400
There are 21 of these in New Jersey. What are they?
Counties!
400
What is the connection between Jared Kushner and #CancelRent?
Jared Kushner is a millionaire landlord who has continued to pursue eviction lawsuits even though he knows first-hand how this pandemic has affected working families. But he's still trying to make a buck. #CancelRent is people over profits.
400
Outside of New Jersey, where else can you find Make the Road offices?
New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Nevada!
400
She has three daughters! What's her name?
Olga Armas, Elizabeth organizer
500
She met and spoke and stood for a photo with Bernie Sanders. What's her name?
Ruth Delgado, Communications Associate
500
How many Congressional representatives do we have in New Jersey?
12!
500
What was an outcome of the #EssentialandExcluded report/survey analysis?
Congressman Pallone pledged to fight for the inclusion of immigrant health care.
Senator Ruiz introduced legislation to create a 35-million dollar relief fund for ITIN holders. It covers only a small percentage of families said so we have to keep fighting!
Gov. Murphy also said that he supports the idea but does not know how they will pay for it.
Senators Menendez and Booker and Congresswoman Pallone supported the results of the survey.
500
What are all the departments/committees at Make the Road New Jersey?
Legal and organizing and within organizing (youth, Passaic, Perth Amboy, Elizabeth, and workers)
500
She lives in Barcelona for 4 months! What's her name and title?
Stephanie Cabrera, attorney