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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.…

Arbor Glen Friend to Friend Fund

Cash contributions may be made to the Arbor Glen Friend to Friend Fund by check payable and mailed to: Community Foundation of New Jersey Post Office Box 338 Morristown, New Jersey 07963-0338…

Impact100 Essex Announces Grant Application

September 19, 2017 Our friends at Impact100 Essex last night held its first member celebration. The philanthropic group succeeded in attracting 112 women for its inaugural year and, as a result, will be awarding a $112,000 grant in 2018. Members had a chance to mix and mingle and to hear about the road ahead for Impact100 Essex, including details about the grant process and the three things members need to do – tell a friend, tell a nonprofit, and get involved.…

Give to Irma Relief Efforts in Florida & Caribbean

September 13, 2017 Hurricane Irma was the most intense hurricane to slam the United States since Katrina in 2005. Its catastrophic damage in the Caribbean was followed by 39 related deaths in the United States and more than $50 billion in damage.…

Additional Field Trip Funding Available

September 11, 2017 The Field Trip New Jersey fund is re-opening its application process, with additional funding available for field trips taking place in 2017. If you missed the original deadline, or are learning about this opportunity for the first time, now is your chance to seize a unique opportunity for your students.…

Update from Johnson & Johnson

September 7, 2017 The Community Foundation is pleased to partner with Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems Inc., effective January 1, 2018, to facilitate their charitable contributions that support work in the community by nonprofit organizations. Please note that nonprofits focused on healthcare and basic needs in Somerset and Hunterdon Counties should apply directly to the Johnson & Johnson Somerset County Companies HealthCare and Basic Needs Fund and not to the Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems Inc.…

Give to the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund

August 28, 2017 Houston and much of southeast Texas have been pummeled by Hurricane Harvey, with more than two feet of rain in some spots and no relief in sight. More than 30,000 people are already in shelters, and FEMA expects up to a half million people will require assistance.…

Community Foundation Awards $1.1 Million in Scholarships

August 23, 2017 The Community Foundation of New Jersey (CFNJ) today announced that it is granting a total of $1.1 million in scholarships to 225 students for the fall term. The scholarships come from funds CFNJ manages on behalf of philanthropic families and companies.…