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A Father’s Tribute, a Family’s Legacy, a Resource for New Jersey

July 21, 2016 When Beatrice Oberkirch Curtis passed away in March 2013, it set into motion a series of events that unlocked a major philanthropic resource for New Jersey and with it the story of her late husband who, years before his own death, put together the pieces to perpetuate his family’s philanthropic legacy.…

New Paths Newark Congratulates First Graduate

July 20, 2016 When Joanne Bernardino came to the United States from the Philippines at just 16 years old, she knew then that one of her mother’s dreams in life was to see her daughter graduate from college. And Joanne had every intention of getting that degree, enrolling at New Jersey City University in 2002.…

Salem High School Students Study Wastewater Treatment

June 28, 2016 Students from Salem High School recently visited a wastewater treatment facility in Pennsylvania to learn about the processes by which wastewater – from household or business sinks, toilets, showers, dishwashers, etc. – is treated before being returned to the natural environment.…

NJBIZ: Dekker, foundation advise ultra-wealthy on charitable efforts

The following article appeared in NJBIZ on June 27, 2016. For the direct link, click here. THE GIVING GURU: Dekker, foundation advise ultra-wealthy on charitable efforts By Martin C. Daks, for NJBIZ, June 27, 2016 at 3:00 AM Hans Dekker travels in well-heeled circles, speaking with millionaires and billionaires on a regular basis.…

Paterson School #6 Leverages Funding for Four Field Trips

June 24, 2016 Paterson Public School #6 was able to take four field trips with funding from a recent Field Trip New Jersey grant. The first was to the Liberty Science Center where students participated in the Community Night (the one night per month when there is no entrance or activity fee).…

Hamilton Kindergarteners Visit Garden State Discovery Museum

June 22, 2016 Kindergarteners from Greenwood School in Hamilton Township recently enjoyed a day at the Garden State Discovery Museum in Cherry Hill. The students experienced numerous hands-on exhibits and took part in an interactive class on the five sense. According to one of the teachers, “our students do not typically have opportunities to visit a museum like this, so the smiles and laughter from our students was the most enjoyable part!”…

Asbury Park Students Visit Theater & Oceanfront Park

June 10, 2016 Students from Mt. Carmel School in Asbury Park recently journeyed to see live children’s theater and enjoy outdoor adventures at an oceanfront park. The excitement had built from the moment the first, second, and third grade students learned that they would be going on a spring field trip.…

Newark’s Central High Heads to Salem

June 8, 2016 Last month, students from Newark’s Central High School traveled all the way to Salem County to see firsthand PSE&G’s Energy and Environmental Resource Center. Here’s how PSE&G describes the innovative center: The Energy & Environmental Resource Center, or EERC, is an exciting learning center focused on building a greater understanding of energy, environmental challenges, and strategies for balancing energy demand with environmental stewardship.…

Red Bank Seniors Win Maslow Scholarships

June 7, 2016 The Selection Committee of The Jonathan Maslow Scholarship today announced two recipients of 2016 scholarship awards. This is the seventh year in which the scholarship has been awarded to a Red Bank Regional High School (RBRHS) student, and the first year in which two students will receive the award.…

Kean & Oroho Visit CFNJ to Pitch Charitable Deduction

June 7, 2016 On Friday, June 3rd, the Community Foundation was pleased to host Senators Tom Kean and Steve Oroho for a discussion on their legislation to create a state income tax deduction for charitable giving and their proposed elimination of the New Jersey estate tax.…