NFSB Blog

Senior Outreach Program Shows How Youth Volunteers Are Making a Difference

Siri Bhat, a junior at Nutley High School and member of the local Girl Scouts, started volunteering at Nutley Family Service Bureau (NFSB) a couple years ago. Since then, she...

In-Person and Remote Counseling Available at Nutley Family Service Bureau

True to our philosophy of responsivity to community needs, Nutley Family Service Bureau adapted across the organization to the many challenges of operating in a time of pandemic. One of...

The Anxiety of Returning to the Classroom and the Workplace

Humans adapt to the environment around them. When society was blindsided by the COVID-19 pandemic, people adapted. Children learned virtually and anyone who could work from home did so. People...

NFSB Helps Seniors Navigate Social Services and Overcome Isolation

Seniors in our community have been affected more by COVID-19 than any other group. Need for social services in particular has never been higher, and the team at Nutley Family...

The Garden Party to Benefit NFSB Returns to Mountsier-Hardie Garden This Fall

The return of popular live events in 2021 continues as Nutley Family Service Bureau (NFSB) presents The Garden Party at the spectacular Mountsier-Hardie Garden in Nutley. This year’s event will...

Meet the Counselors: Kristen Petullo, MSW, LCSW

From a young age, Kristen Petullo, MSW (Master of Social Work), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) knew she wanted to help people. She just wasn’t sure how until she went...

Nutley Bakeries Step Up to Provide Bread to Those in Need

In 2017, Dorothy Huey asked the person behind the counter at a local bakery what they do with their bread at the end of the day. The person said any...

How the “Feel Good” Nature of Volunteering Extends to Overall Wellness

When most people think of volunteering, they focus on the “feel good” aspect of helping others and supporting a worthy cause. There’s no doubt that volunteering is one of the...

It’s the Holiday Season – in July – at Nutley Family Service Bureau!

Prepare for Nutley Family Service Bureau (NFSB) to be transformed into a winter wonderland on Friday and Saturday, July 16 and 17 as we host the annual Holiday in July...