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In Focus: Women Who Give

October 20, 2017 On October 19th, the Community Foundation was pleased to host Hali Lee, Tuhina De O’Connor, and more than 50 fundholders and friends for an in-depth conversation on the increased role women play in driving American philanthropy. Mariner Wealth Advisors, our co-hosts for the event, provided the venue, with Managing Partner Bob DiQuollo stressing the importance of professional advisors being in tune with this trend.…

Responding to the Northern California Fires

October 16, 2017 We are pleased to share the below information on responding the California’s wildfires from the Northern California Grantmakers: Community Needs With fires active and evacuations expanding, relief operations continue to be the focus of activity at this time.…

Fundholder in Focus: Preventing Stillbirths

October 10, 2017 Every year in the United States, more than 25,000 babies are lost to stillbirth. Despite this staggering statistic, the topic of stillbirth remains a taboo subject. Thousands of families endure the pain and trauma of stillbirth every year, and until we as a society acknowledge this and talk openly about it, health care professionals, friends, family will remain unprepared to help their loved ones.…

Fundholder Supports Chatham Parade

October 10, 2017 When it comes to fundholders’ interests and the ways they use their funds, we tend to see something new almost every day. Big or small, long or short-term, local or around the world – the challenges and solutions these funds address run the gamut.…

No More Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault

This October, we’re doing three things: We’re spreading the word about the countless New Jerseyans affected by domestic violence and sexual assault, including: The 1 in 3 women who have experienced sexual assault or domestic violence at some point in their lives The 1 in 6 men who experienced sexual abuse before the age of 18 The 2 out of 3 victims who come forward and say no one helped them We’re joining with Gary’s Wine & Marketplace to say no more.…

The C. R. Bard Employee Crisis Fund

The C. R. Bard Employee Crisis Fund is designed to help eligible workers in the United States and Puerto Rico suffering from financial hardship short term in nature from a qualified disaster as defined by the IRS. The fund can help eligible workers affected by a qualified disaster pay for basic living expenses not covered by insurance or help from other organizations including: housing, home repair (for primary residence only), food, clothing and other basic living essentials.…

How to help after recent hurricanes and earthquakes

September 21, 2017 Harvey, Irma, Jose, and Maria are names we won’t soon forget. These four hurricanes – plus two of Mexico’s deadliest earthquakes – have hit with such force and quick succession that many communities will take years to rebuild.…

Impact100 Essex Announces Grant Application

September 19, 2017 Our friends at Impact100 Essex last night held its first member celebration. The philanthropic group succeeded in attracting 112 women for its inaugural year and, as a result, will be awarding a $112,000 grant in 2018. Members had a chance to mix and mingle and to hear about the road ahead for Impact100 Essex, including details about the grant process and the three things members need to do – tell a friend, tell a nonprofit, and get involved.…