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Say hello to Denise Barth, our Environmental Educator at Van Vleck House & Gardens! Denise became involved with Van Vleck as a volunteer in 2011, volunteering in Education as well as for the Plant Sale and Roses to Rock Gardens. In 2014 she started teaching after school gardening classes for kids and the Outdoor Adventures program and became our birthday party coordinator. In 2016 Denise became a part-time employee working in Education as well as in the front office. Denise is a Master Gardener and ran many school gardening programs both here in Montclair and in Hoboken.
Denise is looking forward to our upcoming Garden to Table cooking class for kids. This will be our second year running the program. It is an opportunity to harvest from our Edible Garden, learn about cooking and taste the delicious food we have created.
Early Fall is an exciting time at Van Vleck because of the beginning of the Monarch migration. It is an opportunity for Denise and the other Van Vleck Educators to teach the public about the amazing Monarch butterfly through the many Monarchs raised and released at Van Vleck.
Denise’s job allows her to connect with nature, share her knowledge and meet so many interesting people from around New Jersey, the country and the world!
Formerly a private estate, Van Vleck House & Gardens is owned by The Montclair Foundation and, unlike other gardens, does not receive any government funding. One of the roles of The Montclair Foundation is to raise funds to support the Garden’s physical growth and development and to provide a broad range of programs and events for children and adults designed to engage, inspire and inform.
Please help us maintain the house and gardens as a valued asset for the Montclair community and beyond. Any donation you give will help improve our community and build capacity – making an impact locally!
To donate please go to: ow.ly/y4M150vUX2f
#vanvleck #pleasedonate #themontclairfoundation
Thank you everyone who submitted their grant applications for our Fall 2019 cycle! We are looking forward to reviewing your proposals!
#thankyouapplicants #grantproposals #themontclairfoundation #nonprofits
SAVE THE DATE! Sing your heart out at Just Jake's #karaoke #fundraiser for #toniskitchen on Thursday 10/10 at 6PM! It's sure to be a great time - Singing! Raffles! Prizes! Plus your generous donations will help feed many #local children. Mark your calendars!! #montclair #bloomfield #neighborsfeedingneighbors #community #singyourheartout #karaokeforacause
Come spend a fun evening cheering on the New York Red Bulls II as they take on the Charleston Battery ⚽🏃♂️-- and support The Montclair Foundation and Van Vleck!
The game is on Friday, September 27th at 7:30pm, right in our own backyard at Montclair State University's MSU Soccer Park!
Tickets are just $10 each with the promo code MONTCLAIR19. The Red Bulls II will generously donate $5 from each ticket purchased with this code to the Foundation to help with its mission to provide support and grants to local nonprofit organizations and to preserve the historic Van Vleck Gardens.
It's a win-win! 👏🏻
To purchase tickets, go to:
ow.ly/zEkN50w7guG and use promo code MONTCLAIR19.
Enjoy an evening out while also helping The Montclair Foundation give back to our community.
#nyrb2 #charlestonbattery #vanvleck #themontclairfoundation #msu #montclairstate
#repost @vanvleckhouseandgardens
#flowerfact Common names for this plant include big blue lilyturf, lilyturf, border grass, and monkey grass. But can you guess the scientific name for this low, grass-like, purple flowering plant?
Timeline PhotosThanks to @montclairfoundation for the grant that allowed us to purchase this new Fire Alarm Control Panel. This is the controlling component of our fire alarm system and crucial for keeping our residents and building safe. #safety #seniorliving
Join the ride! Our goal is to raise $35,000 to provide attorneys for 15 victims of domestic violence.
Click the link to register and create your fundraiser profile.
www.crowdrise.com/o/en/campaign/break-the-cycle-of-domestic-violence-2019
Then spread the word by asking friends and family to support your ride. Can't wait to see you there!
Can't ride? Click the link to donate.
Librarian Jane dropped off food collected by Meghan at the West Orange Library...thanks Meghan and Jane!
The Montclair Foundation was established to support not-for-profit organizations that meet health, educational, cultural, social service and quality of life needs in the greater Montclair community. It offers concerned citizens a way to assure the continuing vitality of Montclair and serves as a permanent conduit for charitable giving.
We welcome gifts to the Foundation—either directly or through trusts or bequests—and appreciate all those who support our tradition of giving.
To donate please go to: ow.ly/kVrD50vUWLH
Timeline PhotosThank you @tonis.kitchen for this beautiful vegetable donation! #veggies #vegetablegarden #organic #healthyseniors #healthyfood
KinderSmile, Parents Who Rock help refugees - Montclair Local News
KinderSmile, Parents Who Rock help refugees - Montclair Local News
Parents Who Rock will perform on Saturday, Sept. 7, to benefit KinderSmile Foundation, who have been providing dentistry to a Syrian family.Calling all local nonprofits!
Have you submitted your grant application? We love working with past grant recipients, but we’d also love to hear from all local nonprofits and learn about your mission!
The deadline for submissions is September 9th. We have a new online submission system--visit ow.ly/eA1B50vUWop to get started.
#grants #applynow #themontclairfoundation #nonprofits
Pictured here is Joseph Scotto of Jersey Bakery Distributors, Fairfield, NJ. Today, his company donated a van load of bread and rolls, specifically Martin's potato rolls & sliced bread!
Fresh bread is something we always wish we had more of so we are truly grateful to Jersey Bakery distributors (based in Limerick, PA) for thinking of us with their overage!
THANK YOU Jersey Bakery Distributors for your generosity and for thinking of us!!
#repost from Van Vleck House & Gardens
Van Vleck’s Music & More Concert Series kicks off this Sunday, September 8, from 3:00 to 4:30pm.
Noted flutist Jessica Valiente, who has previously appeared onstage at Carnegie Hall, will be performing works by Bach, Telemann, Honegger, Enescu and Copeland.
There is no pre-registration for our Sunday concert events; seating will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. Suggested donation: $10 per person.
#vanvleckevents #musicandmore #sundayconcert
On September 4, 1904, 115 years ago, Howard Van Vleck was born. Today we celebrate his legacy and passion for arts and horticulture. Come experience the gardens and help us honor him and his unyielding love of nature.
#happybirthday #howardvanvleck #vanvleckgardens
Lost cat, please share. Lost 9-3 from Marsh Animal Hospital in Verona. Feral so may not come to you. Family is devastated
Timeline PhotosHappy #LibraryCardSignup Month! Celebrate by getting your very own library card this September. #GetLibraryCarded buff.ly/2Uwd316
Happy Labor Day!
We hope you are enjoying your long weekend surrounded by family and friends!
#themontclairfoundation #happylaborday #vanvleck
There’s still time to submit your grant application for the Montclair Foundation’s Fall 2019 grant cycle!
The deadline for submissions is September 9th. We have a new online submission system--visit montclairfoundation.org to get started.
#applynow #themontclairfoundation
Timeline PhotosSchool is back in session! This is Vivian, my first undergraduate volunteer for this semester. She's a @montclairstateu senior and her major is Public Health. Vivian will help in my office, assist with events, help in the kitchen, and help our residents with various tasks. She's also a member of @rhophi1908 of @akasorority1908. @greeklifemsu @montclairpublichealth @msuvolunteers #volunteers
We can’t believe that summer is almost over, but there’s still plenty blooming at Van Vleck. Come by for a visit this Labor Day Weekend, and remember we are open year-round!
#repost @vanvleckhouseandgardens
#comevisitus #vanvleckhouseandgardens
Timeline PhotosToday is #InternationalDogDay! Share in the comments how you’re celebrating your furry friend today.
Mailing Address & Phone
THE MONTCLAIR FOUNDATION
21 Van Vleck Street
Montclair, NJ 07042
Tel. 973-744-4752
The Montclair Foundation Awards $42,000 in Grants to Montclair Nonprofits
/0 Comments/in News /by Dror NavaroThe Montclair Foundation has awarded $42,000 in grants to seven nonprofits that serve the Montclair community and beyond. The Montclair Foundation nurtures growth in our community through support and grant giving to local nonprofits and the preservation of the historic Van Vleck House & Gardens. Grants are awarded twice annually
Montclair Foundation Grant Allows Expanded Free Programming for Military Veterans at Yogi Berra Museum
/0 Comments/in News /by Dror NavaroThe Montclair Foundation has made a $5,000 grant in support of the Yogi Berra Museum’s 2018 Veterans’ Outreach initiatives. The funding will allow the Museum to continue to extend admission to all exhibits and programs to active and former military service people free of charge, as well as to expand existing programming to veterans groups […]
Montclair Ambulance Unit
/in News /by Dror NavaroThe Montclair Foundation/Van Vleck House & Gardens is celebrating! We’re being recognized by Montclair Ambulance Unit at their eighth annual St Patrick’s Day Benefit on March 3, 2018 at the Commonwealth Club in Upper Montclair.
The Outpost in the Burbs, Inc
/0 Comments/in Past Grant Recipients /by Dror NavaroThe Outpost in the Burbs, Inc., was formed in 1987 by a group of young adults that met each Sunday at the First Congregational Church in Montclair. They decided to open a coffeehouse as a means of drawing others into the group. The Outpost has been a place where people have enjoyed great music, found […]
COPE
/0 Comments/in Past Grant Recipients /by Dror NavaroCOPE Center is a non-profit agency who’s mission is to provide behavioral healthcare services that are affordable, accessible, and responsive to individual, family, and community needs. The name COPE stand for Counseling, Outreach, Prevention, and Education and its counselors work in the areas of
Human Needs Food Pantry
/0 Comments/in Past Grant Recipients /by Dror NavaroHuman Needs Food Pantry (HNFP) was initially established in 1982 as an outreach program by the First Baptist Church of Montclair. Within several years, it incorporated as an independent 501(c)(3), committed to the mission of providing free food, clothing and human services to local residents that fall below the federal poverty line.
Montclair Foundation Supports AIM
/in Uncategorized /by Dror NavaroWe are delighted to report that The Montclair Foundation has provided a generous grant of $5000 to AIM to underwrite a part-time employee position to help plan and run our events and programs. The Foundation supports a broad range of activities and organizations that contribute to the quality of life in Montclair and its environs. […]
Pushcart Players Receive Montclair Foundation Grant
/in News /by Dror NavaroPushcart Players, New Jersey’s Emmy nominated and award winning touring theater for young audiences has received a generous grant from The Montclair Foundation to support performances of their latest productions and in-school theater education programs in and around Montclair, NJ. A social profit organization founded in 1974, Pushcart brings substantive musical theater, workshops, and residencies […]
Montclair Film Announces Grants Totaling More Than $150,000
/in News /by Dror Navaro(MONTCLAIR, NJ) — Montclair Film has announced grant awards totaling more than $150,000 in recent months from a wide range of philanthropic entities for programs ranging from celebrity fundraisers to general operating support. The programs include: The Montclair Film’s 7th annual Celebrity Fundraiser, Sad! A Happy Evening with Stephen Colbert and Samantha Bee was made possible […]
Military Vets Can Visit Yogi Berra Museum For Free
/in News /by Dror NavaroA grant from the Montclair Foundation will allow military veterans to visit the Yogi Berra Museum for free. The following article comes courtesy of the Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center. The Montclair Foundation has made a grant in support of the Yogi Berra Museum’s 2018 Veterans’ Outreach Program. The funding will allow the museum […]
OTM Presents “The Magic Flute” at Van Vleck
/in News /by Dror NavaroIt takes a village…
/in News /by Dror NavaroThe Montclair Foundation awarded a $3,500 grant to Laptop Upcycle, which runs a program that provides free laptops to underserved students in Montclair. The Montclair Foundation awarded a $3,500 grant to Laptop Upcycle, which runs a program that provides free laptops to underserved students in Montclair. The organization uses funding to refurbish laptops donated by […]
Laptop Upcycle Receives Grant from TMF
/in News /by Dror NavaroLaptop Upcycle Receives Grant from TMF to Underwrite Free Laptop Program for Montclair Students in Need (May 1, 2017) Laptop Upcycle, a division of HackNCraftNJ, announces a $3500 grant from The Montclair Foundation that will support the organization’s free laptop program created for underserved kids in Montclair. Laptop Upcycle was formed Fall 2016 by Jon […]
The Montclair Foundation Food Drive for the Human Needs Food Pantry
/in News /by Dror NavaroThe Montclair Foundation Conducts a Successful Food Drive for the Human Needs Food Pantry We were pleased to successfully conduct a food drive for HNFP to help meet a portion of its needs for the Montclair community. This drive was handled by Lissa Barrett, Chair of The Montclair Foundation, Charles Fischer, Executive Director, and […]
Montclair Foundation Awards Grant to Pushcart Players
/in News /by Dror NavaroPushcart Players, New Jersey’s Emmy nominated and award-winning touring theater for young audiences, has received a generous grant from The Montclair Foundation to support performances of their latest productions and in-school theater education programs in and around Montclair. The Montclair Foundation is a nonprofit that awards grants to charitable organizations in the greater Montclair area. […]