NFSB Blog

110 Years of NFSB: Henning Leads Difficult Changes that Produced a Positive Impact

As Past Master of the Nutley Masonic Lodge, Neil Henning had experience leading a local organization that was active in the community. Greg Tolve had become President of the Nutley...

110 Years of NFSB: Tolve Sees Organization Persevere Through Challenges and Change

Greg Tolve has always lived in Nutley. In fact, his family first moved to Nutley in the early 1900s and Greg’s printing company, The Delgen Press, was founded by his...

110 Years of NFSB: Board President Dave Popkin Reflects with Gratitude

Dave Popkin vividly remembers how a random food donation drop-off at Nutley Family Service Bureau (NFSB) led to an impromptu meeting with then-Executive Director Eileen Painter. “She basically grabbed...

Teen Learns to Manage Anxiety and Depression and Rediscover Motivation

As students reach and progress through high school, they often feel pressure when they see the increased expectations placed upon them. In the case of “Daniel,” a teen client of...

Jane Learns to Process Childhood Trauma and Regain a Sense of Hope

As a young child, “Jane” had been the victim of sexual abuse and trauma for years. The abuse involved a family member and had been repeatedly dismissed by Jane’s parents...

Personalized Shopping, Healthier Options Are Life-Changing for Food Pantry Clients

In 2022, the Food Pantry at Nutley Family Service Bureau (NFSB) switched from traditional food distributions to a “client choice” model. Instead of waiting in line to receive pre-packed bags...

Counseling Helps David Overcome Post-Covid Isolation and Depression

“David” had strong relationships and a good job. He was an active member of the community and felt fulfilled in life. But things started to change when Covid hit and...

NFSB Expands Mental Health Treatment with Psychiatry and Medication Management

Nutley Family Service Bureau (NFSB) is proud to welcome Barbara Njuguna, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, to our mental health program. Clients are now able to schedule appointments for psychiatric...

110 Years of NFSB: Padilla Sees NFSB Emerge from Covid Stronger than Ever

As a Nutley police officer and juvenile detective, Mike Padilla would often meet with kids and families, especially at-risk youth, who needed access to counseling and various forms of assistance...