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Ryan P. Haygood Joins Community Foundation Board

February 2, 2017 The Community Foundation of New Jersey (CFNJ) today announced that Ryan P. Haygood, one of the country’s leading civil rights lawyers, has joined its Board of Directors. Haygood serves as president and CEO of the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice where he works to ensure that urban residents live in a society that respects their humanity, provides equality of economic opportunity, empowers them to use their voice in the political process, and protects equal justice.…

Jordan Glatt Joins Community Foundation

February 1, 2017 The Community Foundation of New Jersey (CFNJ) today announced that Jordan Glatt of Summit has joined the Foundation to extend its partnerships with New Jersey corporations, entrepreneurs, and families to help them create long-term impact in our communities.…

A New Year, a $108 Million Record

January 25, 2017 As we close out the first month of this New Year, we are proud to share a few highlights of our fundholders’ extraordinary philanthropic impact across New Jersey in 2016. The numbers tell the story. $108 million into philanthropic funds at the Community Foundation, the largest one-year commitment to the current needs and future causes of our communities.…

Paulette Brown Joins Community Foundation Board

January 18, 2017 The Community Foundation of New Jersey (CFNJ) today announced that Paulette Brown, a member of the labor & employment practice group of Locke Lord LLP and the immediate past President of the American Bar Association, has joined its Board of Directors.…

American Water Employee Crisis Fund

American Water employees work hard every day to provide safe, clean, reliable water and wastewater services to customers. Occasionally, one of our own employees is impacted by an unforeseen situation, such as a natural disaster or family emergency. To assist in providing an effective and sustainable way to support employees during times of need, the American Water Charitable Foundation (AWCF) is pleased to offer the American Water Employee Crisis Fund.…

Gary Fisch Joins Community Foundation Board

January 3, 2017 The Community Foundation of New Jersey (CFNJ) today announced that Gary Fisch, the founder, owner, and president of Gary’s Wine and Marketplace, has joined its Board of Directors. Fisch opened the original Gary’s Wine & Marketplace in Madison in 1987, followed by Gary’s Wine & Marketplace of Bernardsville in 2001.…

James L. and Ruby L. Murray Memorial Scholarship Now Accepting Applications

January 2, 2017 The Community Foundation of New Jersey today announced that the James L. and Ruby L. Murray Memorial Scholarship is accepting applications for the Fall 2017 term. The James L. and Ruby L. Murray Memorial Scholarship provides financial assistance to an exceptional student who is a pursuing a bachelor’s degree in History, Social Science or Political Science at any college or university in the United States.…

Fundholder Helps Young New Jerseyans Fight Substance Abuse

December 28, 2016 For Gail O’Brien, a fundholder at the Community Foundation of New Jersey, the fight against substance abuse is top of mind at morning, noon, and night. As the founder of the Parents Coalition for Substance Abuse Awareness (PCSAA) and a member of The Adam O’Brien Recovery Foundation, Gail has raised funds and provided support for countless young adults in New Jersey seeking detox, treatment, and sober living homes.…