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New York Times: National Park a Hard Gift to Give

January 21, 2014 It’s hard work creating a National Park, or at least so says the New York Times in its recent story on a Maine family trying to do just that.  Local opposition, economic impacts, and distrust of the federal government are just a few of the factors that can seriously slow down an otherwise well-intentioned philanthropic gesture.…

Dekker & Motiuk Discuss Support for Afghan Girls

January 9, 2014 We’re really proud of the work being done at the Afghan Girls Financial Assistance Fund (AGFAF) and think you will be, too.  Click below to hear Hans Dekker of the Community Foundation of New Jersey and Leo Motiuk of AGFAF talk about their important work together.…

Join Us to Stop Human Trafficking in New Jersey

January 9, 2014 We know two things for sure about next month’s Super Bowl at the Meadowlands in New Jersey. First, neither the Jets nor the Giants will take the field. And second, the incidence of human trafficking and forced prostitution will spike.…

NY Times Maps Poverty in America

January 7, 2014 We like a good map. And the latest from the New York Times, available by clicking the image on the right, does an expert job of tracking poverty in each of America’s counties. Click around and let us know what you think.…

For Better Road Safety, Hang Up and Drive

January 6, 2014 It’s hard to imagine life before cell phones. Today, most people don’t leave the house without one, as it’s become a vital link to staying in touch and being reachable at all times. And yet, modern conveniences aside, the ability to text, Tweet, update and call can sometimes be fatal – particularly behind the wheel of a car. …

NJ Among the Top Ten Healthiest States

December 16, 2013 The holidays are upon us. By now, most of us know that today’s gingerbread will be January’s gym pass. But even if we tip the scale a bit this month, NJ still ranks as 10th healthiest state according to the United Health Foundation’s 2013 America’s Health Rankings.…

Update on School Bullying

December 12, 2013 Earlier this year we shared with you the facts on school bullying; in 2012 alone, more than 12,000 instances of bullying were reported. Well since then, the State of New Jersey has compiled new numbers that point to major improvements in our schools.…

A Life-Saving Journey

November 27, 2013 The Star-Ledger recently covered the story of a young Afghan boy, Muslam Hagigshah, who, thanks to the generosity of a New Jersey soldier and an Egyptian doctor, received a life-saving medical operation and now heads back to Afghanistan to “resume a childhood many never thought he could have.”…