photo courtesy of Joan’s Joy – The Joan Angela D’Alessandro Memorial Foundation
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
The Borough of Hillsdale will unveil an honorary street sign to recognize Joan’s Joy, a child safety foundation established in memory of 7-year-old Joan D’Alessandro, whose tragic death in 1973 sparked decades of advocacy and legal protections for children.
from the Ridgewood Guild International Film Festival
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Hillsdale NJ, in 1973, the disappearance of 7-year-old Joan D’Alessandro from Hillsdale sent shockwaves through the community, leaving her family devastated and searching for answers. Now, decades later, Joan’s story is being retold in the powerful documentary “Daughter of Mine,” shedding light on her mother Rosemarie’s relentless fight for justice and the lasting impact of Joan’s tragic death.
Continue reading A Mother’s Fight: The Story of Joan D’Alessandro and “Daughter of Mine”
