Nonprofits

At a gala earlier this summer, more than $75,000 in scholarships were awarded as part of the New Brunswick Education Foundation’s ongoing efforts to help inspire, equip, and empower local youth.
Aug 19, 2024

Through his foundation, attorney pays it forward to New Brunswick youth

With the help of sponsors such as Johnson & Johnson, attorney Emmanuel Ford's New Brunswick Education Foundation is helping to inspire, equip and empower local students.

Camden Community Partnership President and CEO Dana Redd welcomes attendees to the organization’s 2023 Annual Meeting. During her address, Redd highlighted Camden’s resiliency and the critical role dynamic partnerships play in the City’s continued growth and success.
Apr 29, 2024

Camden Community Partnership unveils new website, marks 40 years

The group's work to facilitate its namesake city's revival will get a boost from the redesign, which offer a modern, fresh and vibrant look for a more user-friendly experience.

The Campbell Co.'s Camden headquarters
Apr 19, 2024

Campbell awards $880K to 44 nonprofits

The awards – including six in the Garden State – are part of the Camden-based company's ongoing efforts to give back to the communities where it operates.

Established in 2004, the New Jersey Golf Foundation has raised more than $15 million to support annual golf programming with a focus on three core pillars: youth, military Veterans and individuals with special needs.
Apr 12, 2024

NJ Golf Foundation marks 20 years of impact

Since its inception, the organization has raised more than $15 million to support annual golf programming.

NJBIZ Editor Jeffrey Kanige speaks with Schone Malliet, a former Marine Corps pilot, salesman, banker and the founder of Winter4Kids, a nonprofit organization based in Sussex County that introduces vulnerable kids with an opportunity to experience winter in a new way, with lessons, better nutrition and, most important, fun.
Mar 18, 2024

Former Marine uses winter sports to help kids avoid serious problems

NJBIZ recently sat down with Schone Malliet, founder of Winter4Kids, to talk about how he came to establish the Sussex County-based nonprofit that introduces vulnerable kids with an opportunity to experience the season in a new way, with lessons, better nutrition and, most important, fun.

Lasagna Love teamed up with Hunterdon County winery Old York Cellars to create a custom wine brand. A portion of proceeds will be donated to Lasagna Love to further the organization’s mission of feeding those in need.
Mar 11, 2024

Old York Cellars, nonprofit Lasagna Love collaborate on custom wine

A portion of proceeds will go toward the group to help further its mission, which is dedicated to feeding neighbors in need by providing family-style meals at the local level.

Jersey Mike's CEO and founder Peter Cancro (center) along with a team celebrate the 2023 Day of Giving.
Feb 29, 2024

Jersey Mike’s seeks to break records with March’s ‘Month of Giving’ campaign

Since 2011, the fundraising effort has raised more than $88 million. This year, the franchise will work to top 2023's national fundraising total of $21 million.

Grantees of the first Stanley Creators Fund program (from left): Wawa Gatheru of Black Girl Environmentalist; CJ Goulding of Boyz N The Wood (a Teaneck-based non-profit); Amber Martinsen-Blake of Catalyst for Change; Lauren Clark of Le’s Go Compost; and Matt Simon of Multicultural Refugee Coalition.
Feb 12, 2024

Stanley drinkware grants $50K to Teaneck nonprofit Boyz N The Wood

After reviewing 500 applications, five awardees were selected to receive funding each through the Stanley Creators Fund.

Chick-fil-A visits America's Grow-a-Row to celebrate the True Inspiration Awards.
Jan 10, 2024

America’s Grow-a-Row receives $200K grant from Chick-fil-A

According to the Pittstown nonprofit, the funding will help its Fresh Produce Initiative provide 14.4 million servings – or 3.6 million pounds – of healthy foods.

550 Broad St. in Newark. - PROVIDED BY FIDELCO REALTY GROUP
Dec 18, 2023

Dodge Foundation marks 50-year milestone, relocates HQ to Newark

To better align with its mission toward a just and equitable New Jersey, the nonprofit will move into Fidelco Realty Group’s historic 550 Broad St. building, which sits across from the revitalized Harriet Tubman Square.

Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver was sworn in during the inauguration at the War Memorial in Trenton on Jan. 16, 2018.
Nov 28, 2023

Oliver family launches nonprofit in honor of late lieutenant governor

The Sheila Y. Oliver Civic Association will support young women of color who are interested in government, public policy and community organizing, as well as underrepresented and underserved communities.

Hopeworks has moved into its new corporate home, a 13,000-square-foot space at 808 Market St. in Camden.
Nov 25, 2023

American Water foundation awards $500K in workforce readiness grants

The funds went to three dozen nonprofits across the U.S. that are making a difference — including four from New Jersey.