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New to the Workplace: A Proven and Popular Philanthropic Option

July 25, 2019 The below op-ed appeared on the Business blog of COMMERCE magazine. Thanks to the Commerce & Industry Association of New Jersey for sharing. To understand one of the newest trends in corporate philanthropy, look to one of the oldest proverbs: If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together.…

Morristown Festival of Books returns October 11-12, 2019

July 23, 2019 The popular Morristown Festival of Books will return on Friday, October 11th and Saturday, October 12th this year. Modeled after successful book festivals in other communities throughout the world, the Morristown Festival of Books brings together acclaimed authors with readers and book lovers.…

Digital Health Connectivity Project

The Digital Health Connectivity Project works across the healthcare ecosystem to design tech-enabled solutions for the most pressing healthcare challenges facing marginalized and vulnerable populations. Our current flagship project, Connect for COVID-19, collects and donates smart devices from individuals and organizations to help keep COVID-19 patients connected to the ones they love.…

Lillian G. Holmes Memorial Scholarship

The Lillian G. Holmes Memorial Scholarship was established in 2017 in memory of Lillian G. Holmes, a mother of nine, who worked for over 20 years in the Orange, New Jersey Public School District. Mrs. Holmes instilled the important qualities of faith, respect, determination, education, and philanthropy in her children, and this scholarship serves to honor her memory.…

Lillie Grace Memorial Fund

This fund was created in memory of Lillie Grace, a lovely golden retriever mix, who as an abandoned puppy, emerged from a drainage pipe in the Adirondacks and chose me to be her family. She was a beautiful soul who touched the lives of and provided unconditional love to all who knew her for nearly 14 years.…

Newark Guaranteed Income Fund

The findings of Newark’s guaranteed income report confirm what the coronavirus pandemic has underscored: Americans need more cash. This is particularly true for Newark residents. In the past twenty years, Newark’s median income has declined by 10% and it is significantly lower than the national rate.…

Impact100 Essex

Connecting Women. Strengthening Communities. Impact100 Essex is an all-volunteer giving circle founded and funded by women, in support of nonprofits serving Essex County, New Jersey. We bring women together to amplify the impact of their giving, and empower solutions for our community.…

New Paths Newark Gives Reyes a Second Chance at a College Degree

July 5, 2019 After five years with the Elizabeth Board of Education and another ten years with the Newark Public Schools, Melisa Reyes found herself in an unusual place: unemployed. Laid off by the Newark Public Schools, Reyes needed to make important decisions about her future and career – and she needed to do so quickly.…