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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.…

CFNJ at Express Newark: Many Intersecting Pathways to Success

October 9, 2017 On October 4th, the Community Foundation of New Jersey, with partner U.S. Trust, hosted an engaging conversation with four diverse stakeholders in the economic transformation underway in Newark, NJ. Ommeed Sathe, who leads impact investments for Prudential Financial, spoke about the long-term commitment his company has made to Newark and cities like it to create diverse pathways of opportunity.…

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.…

Essex County Nonprofits Invited to Apply for $112K Grant

September 28, 2017 Impact100 Essex, a new philanthropic collaborative of Essex County women, has announced it is accepting applications from Essex County nonprofit organizations for a $112,000 grant. The application and other information are available at www.Impact100Essex.org. Applications are due December 15, 2017.…

Janssen Announces HealtheVoices™ Impact Fund Recipients

September 27, 2017 Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced the recipients of the inaugural HealtheVoices™ Impact Fund grants, supporting innovative efforts by online health advocates to serve and assist patient communities. The HealtheVoices™ Impact Fund is a new offering that stems from Janssen’s annual HealtheVoices™ Conference, a first-of-its-kind event that brings together online health advocates from a wide range of communities to learn, share and connect.…

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.…

Dominique Lisa Pandolfo Memorial Scholarship Fund

Dominique Lisa Pandolfo was an extraordinary young woman who lived each day to the fullest. On September 10, 2001, Dominique started her first day at New York University Graduate School. On September 11, 2001, Dominique became a victim of the attack on the World Trade Center.…