Home » Capital Campaign Moving ForwardCapital Campaign Moving Forward GOOD GROWS HERE: A HISTORIC SUCCESS Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, we are thrilled to announce that we have exceeded our $4 million goal, raising an astounding $4.5 million for the Good Grows Here capital campaign! This achievement is a testament to the unwavering support of our donors, who believe in our mission to nurture the Montclair community through philanthropy, education, and the preservation of Van Vleck House & Gardens. YOUR SUPPORT IS MAKING AN IMPACT Because of your generosity, we are already putting these funds to work: Expanding Our Education Department With increased staffing and enhanced programming, we are growing our educational initiatives to better serve learners of all ages. Launching a Cultural Series This fall, we will introduce a dynamic series of lectures, performances, and community events designed to enrich and inspire. Restoring Van Vleck House Construction will soon begin to restore and repair the historic roof, ensuring that this beloved landmark remains a vibrant community space for generations to come. WITH GRATITUDE We are deeply grateful to every donor who contributed to this campaign. Your generosity has strengthened our ability to serve the community and preserve Van Vleck House & Gardens for years to come. Below, we recognize all those who made this possible. Thank you for believing in our vision and growing something truly special with us. DONORS Wisteria Lissa & Jim Barrett Brenda L. Bingham Peggy & Gregg Deehan Marge & George Derrick Erner Featherstone The Garrity Family George & Suzanne Harris Doug & Gay Lane Charitable Foundation Jacqueline McMullen McMullen Family Foundation Robert Raymond Family Foundation Roy & Marianne Smith Judy & Bill Turner Turrell Fund The Whitehill Foundation Rhododendron Anonymous Anquillare Family Foundation Tina Bennett & Ashley Goodall David Bershad & Mindy Cohen Andie & Co Bertsche Stephen & Evie Colbert Terrance & Charlene Connolly The Corhan-Aitken Family Roxanne Delaney & Jeffrey Delaney, Jr. Doug Ewertsen Joaquin & Andrea Fernandez-Stearns Richard Ferrari Monique & Wanda French-Brown Jeanie & Sam Givens Neil & Meryl Hillsberg Deborah & Peter Hirsch Christine James & Nick De Toustain Ann & Tom Johnson Madifing & Cheryl Kaba Joanne Kornoelje David Koschik & Izumi Hara The Lacey Family The Magrini Family Helen & Thanassis Mazarakis Amy Owens Sandy & Gretchen Prater Marisabel & Jerry Raymond Glenn & Lyn Reiter Cheryl & Marc Slutzky Cal & Michele Trevenen Margo & Frank Walter Kathy & John Wessling Ethan Wohl & Leslie Meek-Wohl Azalea Anonymous Betty Ann & Jack Cannell Patrick Crosetto & Benjamin Brudney The Donnamiller Family Susan Dumont & Gordon Dinsmore Susan & John Eckert Rosemary Iversen Charles & Catherine Kenny Fred & Joanne Langbein Michael Maher Dan & Ann McCarthy Charlie & Maureen Michaud Betty & Greg Murphy Rosalie & Dan Peed Theresa & Christopher Petermann Raina Pitts & Family Donna & Michael Ratliff Peggy & Scott Reynolds Jill Rockwitz & Ben Watson Daren & Lauren Rogers Lauren Stakias & David Brennan Ginger & Henry Steuart David & Lois Stith Alan & Laura Trembulak Howard A. Van Vleck Foundation Linda & Torben Winther Joseph & Christine Yewaisis Sue Young Questions? Please contact Anita Peterson 973-744-4752 xt. 6 anita@montclairfoundation.org
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