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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.…

Honorable Ann P. Conti Scholarship Fund Accepting Applications

November 30, 2016 The Community Foundation of New Jersey today announced that the Honorable Ann P. Conti Scholarship is accepting applications for the Fall 2017 term. The merit scholarship will award $2,500 to a Union County resident attending a New Jersey law school on a full-time basis.…

Plan Your Year-End Giving

As we head into the holiday season and look forward to the New Year, our entire team at the Community Foundation of New Jersey is proud to celebrate you and all the families and businesses that contribute to the vitality and wellbeing of others throughout our state, the nation, and the world.…

Three Great Options for #GivingTuesday

November 29, 2016 Giving Tuesday has become a national day of philanthropy – a day to think about organizations doing great work to make our communities and the world we live in a better place. This Giving Tuesday, there are so many ways you can contribute resources to worthy causes and institutions.…

Impact 100 Jersey Coast Awards Inaugural $145,000 Grant to 180 Turning Lives Around

November 21, 2016 Impact 100 Jersey Coast held its first annual meeting Thursday evening, where the organization awarded its first inaugural $145,000 grant to 180 Turning Lives Around for its Family Justice Center program. According to Aimee Remey, Chair of Impact Communications, cheers and applause filled the room at the Navesink Country Club, where 135 Impact members, finalists and guests gathered to hear presentations from five Impact grant finalists.…