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Morris Educational Foundation ranks fifth in nation

March 27, 2017 The Morris Educational Foundation, which was incubated at the Community Foundation of New Jersey, was recently ranked fifth in the nation among foundations of its size as reported by the nation’s only annual study and ranking of K-12 education foundations — “Stepping Up: The Nation’s Top K-12 Education Foundations 2016” .  …

Opinion: Teen dating abuse demands attention

February 14, 2017 In this morning’s Daily Record, we teamed up with our friends and partners at Jersey Battered Women’s Service to call attention to an issue that’s both overlooked and widespread: teen dating violence. February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month and an opportunity to size up the challenge before us, review the critical work nonprofits are doing at the community-level, and inspire more New Jerseyans to lend a hand.…

Field Trip NJ Application Deadline Extended

February 10, 2017 Please be advised that the deadline for all field trip grant applications for the 2016-2017 school year has been extended to Friday, February 17, 2017. That’s right – whether your school is in Newark, in Bergen County, along the Jersey Shore or literally anywhere on the map of New Jersey, your application is now due Friday, February 17, 2017.…

A New Year, a $108 Million Record

January 25, 2017 As we close out the first month of this New Year, we are proud to share a few highlights of our fundholders’ extraordinary philanthropic impact across New Jersey in 2016. The numbers tell the story. $108 million into philanthropic funds at the Community Foundation, the largest one-year commitment to the current needs and future causes of our communities.…

American Water Employee Crisis Fund

American Water employees work hard every day to provide safe, clean, reliable water and wastewater services to customers. Occasionally, one of our own employees is impacted by an unforeseen situation, such as a natural disaster or family emergency. To assist in providing an effective and sustainable way to support employees during times of need, the American Water Charitable Foundation (AWCF) is pleased to offer the American Water Employee Crisis Fund.…

Fundholder Helps Young New Jerseyans Fight Substance Abuse

December 28, 2016 For Gail O’Brien, a fundholder at the Community Foundation of New Jersey, the fight against substance abuse is top of mind at morning, noon, and night. As the founder of the Parents Coalition for Substance Abuse Awareness (PCSAA) and a member of The Adam O’Brien Recovery Foundation, Gail has raised funds and provided support for countless young adults in New Jersey seeking detox, treatment, and sober living homes.…