The Community Foundation of New Jersey (CFNJ) and Community Foundation of South Jersey (CFSJ) today announced the appointment of Alma García as program director for New Jersey Health Initiatives (NJHI), a signature program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF). The two…
September 14, 2023 Panasonic today announced the Panasonic Foundation is teaming up with the Community Foundation of New Jersey (CFNJ) to launch the Panasonic Challenge Grant, presenting an opportunity to the community of Newark, NJ to close the gap between…
The IHS Alumni Scholarship Fund offers up to 5 scholarships each year to graduates of Irvington (NJ) High School to attend a college, university, or business/trade school. The scholarships are renewable for up to 4 years, provided the students are…
Devastating wildfires in Hawaii have killed more than 100 people and destroyed countless homes and businesses. Many fundholders are responding to critical needs in Hawaii and we are pleased to recommend these vetted charities: The Maui Strong Fund from…
Over the years, you’ve probably taught your young children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews lessons along the lines of “share and share alike” and “better to give than to receive.” But how do you transition these lessons into more concrete instruction…
Don’t forget that August is National Make-A-Will month. Even if your estate planning documents are already in place, this is still a good time to review your will, trust, and beneficiary designations to ensure that they still capture your financial…
Megan Flynn’s non-linear college career took her to several colleges, but the University of Connecticut, where the New Jerseyan graduated this Spring, was “where I was meant to be,” she says. Thanks to a generous scholarship from the Austin O.…
August 16, 2023 The Community Foundation of New Jersey today announced the creation of the Wilhelmina Holder Student Assistance Fund, which will provide support for Newark students attending post-secondary programs who have unexpected costs not covered by financial aid. Students…
The Morris County Funders Group, a coalition of 10 funding organizations, has announced $325,000 in collaborative funding to support mental health in the region. With funding from this collaboration, Mental Health Association in New Jersey will facilitate Mental Health First…
For Laisha Perez, a generous scholarship from the Siegel Family Scholarship Fund not only made her dream of a college education possible, but also gave her the opportunity to study abroad in Rome. Perez recently returned from a semester in…