July 19, 2019 It all started with a fundholder at the Community Foundation of New Jersey who had a passion for providing summer jobs for young people. Back in 2010, this fundholder – who likes to remain anonymous – told…
August 13, 2014 One of the things we at the Community Foundation are most proud of is our work with individual fundholders to turn ideas into action, and start the process of building a legacy. Take the example of a…
July 19, 2013 The Morristown Neighborhood House helps working families, many of them including new immigrants, “maximize their educational, social, physical, and economic potential.” Turns out, one of the services they provide is especially important to Thomas Friedman of the…
February 6, 2013 One of Community Foundation’s fundholders wanted to explore ways he could use his fund to help special needs adults find employment and careers. The Foundation explored a number of different ideas, including providing direct subsidies for employers…
August 24, 2011 For the last few summers, Community Foundation donors have approached us about how to help youth find summer work. Their interest was motivated by a simple belief that summer employment can accomplish a number of good things:…