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Karen Peetz Keynotes 2nd Annual Women in Philanthropy Luncheon

May 11, 2017 Yesterday afternoon we were very pleased to host our 2nd Annual Women in Philanthropy Luncheon at the Reeves-Reed Arboretum in Summit with support from Mariner Wealth Advisors. More than fifty women, including Community Foundation fundholders, senior executives, elected officials, corporate and nonprofit board members, and  “communitarians” – people who have a passion for local volunteerism – came together to hear from keynote speaker Karen Peetz.…

Why You May Want to Make Charitable Contributions for 2017 Sooner Rather Than Later

May 9, 2017 Charitable donations and gifts to donor advised funds rose substantially in 2016, due in part to anticipated tax changes this year. And while the failure of Republicans to come together on a health care plan has raised questions about the future of tax reform, it’s still likely some legislation will pass this year, in part because Republicans have a vested interest in achieving legislative victories before the 2018 midterm elections.…

American History High School Visits Washington, DC

May 1, 2017 Student members of the New Jersey Future Educators Association chapter at Newark’s American History High School recently spent a few days in Washington, DC and Baltimore thanks, in part, to funding from Field Trip New Jersey and its Pi Chubb Newark Field Trip Fund.…

Beck Scholar Cynthia Amuruotu Continually Seeking Justice

April 27, 2017 For Cynthia Amuruotu of Orange, “justice” has always been more than a theory – it’s been at the core of her character, and a key motivator in her academic and soon-professional career. At Marylawn of the Oranges, Cynthia distinguished herself by participating in numerous organizations and activities that emphasize justice in the community.…

Janssen Announces HealtheVoices™ Impact Fund

April 24, 2017 Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced the HealtheVoices™ Impact Fund, a new grant offering created to support innovative efforts by online health advocates to serve and assist patient communities. Established at the Community Foundation of New Jersey (CFNJ), the HealtheVoices™ Impact Fund will award projects that align with the Janssen charitable giving mission to advance healing for patients.…

Impact100 ESSEX Actively Seeking Members

April 20, 2017 With November’s election suggesting reduced funds for rising local needs, thirty Essex County women have joined to fund innovative programs addressing unmet needs of underserved populations in Essex County.  Adopting a national model, Impact100 Essex stirs women to identify, research and collaboratively fund local non-profits seeking to expand or deepen their programing. …

Beck Scholar Daniel Kendall Proves the Power of Perseverance

April 17, 2017 Flooding and displacement from Hurricane Sandy weren’t enough to knock Daniel Kendall off his path toward a college degree. Neither were his family’s serious medical issues, career changes, or impending tuition bills for three siblings. Despite one challenge after the next, nothing could stop this Point Pleasant teenager from putting in the work to maintain excellent grades, numerous advanced placement courses, and active participation in the rugby and science teams at Christian Brothers Academy in Lincroft.…

Morris Educational Foundation Receives County Award

April 6, 2017 The Morris Educational Foundation (MEF), which was incubated at the Community Foundation of New Jersey, was honored on March 29th at the 2017 Friends of Education Celebration of the Morris County Council of Education Associations annual event.   The event was held at the Meadow Wood Manor in Randolph.…

Morris Educational Foundation ranks fifth in nation

March 27, 2017 The Morris Educational Foundation, which was incubated at the Community Foundation of New Jersey, was recently ranked fifth in the nation among foundations of its size as reported by the nation’s only annual study and ranking of K-12 education foundations — “Stepping Up: The Nation’s Top K-12 Education Foundations 2016” .  …