We have established this fund as a permanent memorial to honor Matthew and continue his legacy of devoting himself to others. Our family will distribute the proceeds of the fund to qualified charitable organizations that align with Matthew’s values. Specifically, our…
August 9, 2019 The Double Up Food Bucks program we helped to bring to New Jersey in July 2019 continues to gain in participation through the one-year mark. Through a partnership with the national nonprofit Fair Food Network, Double Up Food…
July 31, 2019 The largest community foundation in New Jersey, the Community Foundation of New Jersey is a center for philanthropy for our state and region. Our mission is to support charitable giving that is inspired by our donors, targeted…
July 25, 2019 The below op-ed appeared on the Business blog of COMMERCE magazine. Thanks to the Commerce & Industry Association of New Jersey for sharing. To understand one of the newest trends in corporate philanthropy, look to one of…
July 24, 2019 The Elizabeth Public Schools and community-based Make the Road New Jersey plan to open a Student Success Center to help more Elizabeth students get into college. The Student Success Center (SSC) is a peer-to-peer training and support…
July 23, 2019 The popular Morristown Festival of Books will return on Friday, October 11th and Saturday, October 12th this year. Modeled after successful book festivals in other communities throughout the world, the Morristown Festival of Books brings together acclaimed…
July 19, 2019 It all started with a fundholder at the Community Foundation of New Jersey who had a passion for providing summer jobs for young people. Back in 2010, this fundholder – who likes to remain anonymous – told…
July 5, 2019 After five years with the Elizabeth Board of Education and another ten years with the Newark Public Schools, Melisa Reyes found herself in an unusual place: unemployed. Laid off by the Newark Public Schools, Reyes needed to…
June 25, 2019 The Community Foundation of New Jersey is proud to administer the New Jersey State Governor’s Jefferson Awards for Public Service in partnership with the New Jersey Governor’s Office on Volunteerism and the Star-Ledger (learn more about the…
May 16, 2019 When Rachel was three years old, her family was left struggling financially after her mother faced a catastrophic health situation. Preschool Advantage, a non-profit established in 1995 that provides tuition for children to attend a quality preschool,…