Resilience, Resolve Fuel NJ Nonprofit Founder's Recovery From Stroke

The Morris Plains resident was paralyzed on her right side and and went through intensive therapy so she could re-learn how to use her legs and arms, and how to speak. Close to a year later, Lopez told Patch that though the stroke may have altered her journey, it has not taken away her resolve to help those in need. Lopez is the founder and CEO of POWER CHANGES LIVES, an organization working to help low-income, minority, and underserved communities around the state. POWER (People Organized Working Evolving Reaching) runs...