Moving New Jersey Forward Foundation along with various Hispanic organizations put together their first Hispanic Heritage Celebration in Elizabeth. Over 350 people came out to celebrate their cultural diversity along with various elected officials including Moving New Jersey Forward Foundation founder Freeholder Sergio Granados along with Freeholder Vice Chairman Bruce Bergen, County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi, Assemblyman Jamel Holley, Undersheriff Almicar Colon, Mayor Chris Bollwage, Roselle Park Councilman Richard Templeton, Elizabeth Councilwoman Patricia Perkins-Auguste, Elizabeth Board of Education members Stan Neron, Charlene Bathelus and Board of Education Vice Chairman Jose Rodriguez.
