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CFNJ Announces Appointment of Paul Di Maio to Board of Trustees

Morristown, NJ, October 31, 2025 — The Community Foundation of New Jersey (CFNJ) announced today the appointment of Paul Di Maio, President & CEO of Delta Dental of New Jersey and Delta Dental of Connecticut, to its Board of Trustees. He previously served as Senior Vice President & General Counsel and Chief Administrative Officer at Delta Dental before being promoted to President & CEO in January of this year.…

SAFE In Hunterdon: Keeping People and Pets Together

Converting a shelter to make it pet friendly may seem daunting at first. Misgivings about funding and construction costs, liability and safety concerns, allergies and sanitation needs, and zoning and other issues could overwhelm nonprofit organizations weighing the idea. However, prioritizing the safety and holistic healing of an entire family — including their pets — is paramount when fleeing domestic violence.…

Impact100 Essex Awards $100,000 Grant to Perinatal Health Equity Initiative

Essex County, NJ, May 8, 2025 — Impact100 Essex, a giving circle founded and funded by women in Essex County, has awarded its annual $100,000 Impact Grant to Perinatal Health Equity Initiative (PHEI). The award was announced on May 2. Now in its eighth year, Impact100 Essex provides transformative grants to nonprofits serving underrepresented communities in Essex County.…

Eklund Scholarship Fund Welcomes Applications

The Eklund Scholarship will be awarded to an active member of the Presbyterian Church in Morristown who has been accepted as a full-time student at an institution of higher learning within the United States during the 2025-26 academic year. The student should be active in various church programs, scholastic activities, and community service.…

Crystal West Edwards Joins CFNJ Board of Trustees

Morristown, NJ, March 8, 2025 — The Community Foundation of New Jersey (CFNJ) announced today that Crystal West Edwards — a Principal at Porzio, Bromberg & Newman, P.C., in Morristown — has joined its Board of Trustees. Crystal serves in Porzio’s Wealth Preservation Group, where she counsels seniors, individuals with disabilities, and their families on issues related to complex estate and tax planning.…

Tommy Brower Scholarship Fund Welcomes Applications

This scholarship is awarded in loving memory of Tommy Brower — a 1989 graduate of Freehold Boro High School — who is remembered for his love of his family and friends, his fun-loving personality, his infectious laugh, and his competitive nature.…

A Collaborative Effort to Improve Health Outcomes

The Growing Healthy Pantries Initiative is a collaborative effort among New Jersey’s five Feeding America food banks. The goal is to provide access to healthy food choices and resources to improve long-term household stability. Successful outcomes include: More healthy food options and choices at all New Jersey pantries Better education to encourage healthy foods Increased connections to other community resources that will address social determinants and improve household stability Stronger advocacy for food security at all New Jersey pantries With more than 1,000 local pantries operating across the state, all at different levels of capacity, implementing healthy choice best practices will be a long-term effort requiring hands-on technical assistance and support.…

Driscoll Scholarship Fund Now Accepting 2025 Applications

Morristown, NJ, February 12, 2025 — The Community Foundation of New Jersey (CFNJ) announced today that the Sue Elizabeth Driscoll Scholarship Fund is accepting applications. This scholarship will provide financial assistance for graduating high school seniors from the Washington Township Public School District in Morris County.…