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SAFE In Hunterdon: Keeping People and Pets Together

Converting a shelter to make it pet friendly may seem daunting at first. Misgivings about funding and construction costs, liability and safety concerns, allergies and sanitation needs, and zoning and other issues could overwhelm nonprofit organizations weighing the idea. However, prioritizing the safety and holistic healing of an entire family — including their pets — is paramount when fleeing domestic violence.…

Impact100 Essex Awards $100,000 Grant to Perinatal Health Equity Initiative

Essex County, NJ, May 8, 2025 — Impact100 Essex, a giving circle founded and funded by women in Essex County, has awarded its annual $100,000 Impact Grant to Perinatal Health Equity Initiative (PHEI). The award was announced on May 2. Now in its eighth year, Impact100 Essex provides transformative grants to nonprofits serving underrepresented communities in Essex County.…

Crystal West Edwards Joins CFNJ Board of Trustees

Morristown, NJ, March 8, 2025 — The Community Foundation of New Jersey (CFNJ) announced today that Crystal West Edwards — a Principal at Porzio, Bromberg & Newman, P.C., in Morristown — has joined its Board of Trustees. Crystal serves in Porzio’s Wealth Preservation Group, where she counsels seniors, individuals with disabilities, and their families on issues related to complex estate and tax planning.…

A Collaborative Effort to Improve Health Outcomes

The Growing Healthy Pantries Initiative is a collaborative effort among New Jersey’s five Feeding America food banks. The goal is to provide access to healthy food choices and resources to improve long-term household stability. Successful outcomes include: More healthy food options and choices at all New Jersey pantries Better education to encourage healthy foods Increased connections to other community resources that will address social determinants and improve household stability Stronger advocacy for food security at all New Jersey pantries With more than 1,000 local pantries operating across the state, all at different levels of capacity, implementing healthy choice best practices will be a long-term effort requiring hands-on technical assistance and support.…

Driscoll Scholarship Fund Now Accepting 2025 Applications

Morristown, NJ, February 12, 2025 — The Community Foundation of New Jersey (CFNJ) announced today that the Sue Elizabeth Driscoll Scholarship Fund is accepting applications. This scholarship will provide financial assistance for graduating high school seniors from the Washington Township Public School District in Morris County.…

California Disaster Relief: 6 Organizations You Can Help

Morristown, NJ, January 13, 2025 — We’ve been reading and watching the reports about the horrifying damage and devastation in California along with many of you and wanted to share ways that we can collectively support individuals, families, and communities in their time of need.…

Maslow Scholarship Accepting 2025 Applications

Morristown, NJ, January 8, 2025 — The Community Foundation of New Jersey announced today that the Jonathan Maslow Scholarship program, which it administers on behalf of members of the Red Bank Regional High School (RBRHS) Class of 1966, is accepting applications for the Fall 2025 term.…