Montclair Shared Housing (The Montclair Inn) has also been selected as a grant recipient of The Montclair Foundation’s Emergency Grant Fund.
The funds awarded will be used to
contract tree work to combat the infestation of raccoons and squirrels which have come into the house, as well as removal of dangerous dead trees close to the house.
#community #commitment #reliability #gratitude #covid19 #pandemic #nonprofits #themontclairfoundation #vanvleck #support #grants #donate #shelter #counseling #mentalhealth
Another local nonprofit to receive funds from The Montclair Foundation’s Emergency Grant Fund is Family Promise of Essex County (formerly Interfaith Housing Network).
This grant enables them to continue providing short term emergency shelter, counseling, job leads and other youth and family programs.
#community #commitment #reliability #gratitude #covid19 #pandemic #nonprofits #themontclairfoundation #vanvleck #support #grants #donate #shelter #counseling #mentalhealth
Thanks to the community members who have already signed up for our Scarecrows in the Gardens exhibition and contest. We have had a few requests to extend the deadline to MONDAY, October 19, while groups are getting their entry forms completed.
Here is the link to the entry form and details.
vanvleck.org/event/scarecrows-in-the-gardens/
We can't wait to see what you create!
#scarecrowsinthegardens #vanvleckevents #fall2020
Montclair Ambulance Unit’s Duck Derby is an annual fundraiser which enables MAU’s mission and ensures life-saving operations. As an independent non-profit organization, MAU runs on patient insurance reimbursements only, and generous donor contributions.
MAU’s 5th Annual Duck Derby will be held VIRTUALLY on Saturday, October 17th beginning at 2:30pm. Derby/raffle drawing takes place at 3:30pm.
You can join the fun and purchase Derby entries, take a sponsorship, or nominate a friend, neighbor or yourself to be “Flocked”. mvau.org/duck-derby/
@montclairems #montclairems #duckderby
#ColumbusDay #IndigenousPeoplesDay
We’re open, if you’re off from work or school, come enjoy the Gardens. Masks may be removed for a photo with a loved one, but please wear it at all other times in the Gardens. Enjoy your day!
We are thrilled to announce that The Montclair Foundation has awarded funds from its Emergency Grant Fund to Human Needs Food Pantry. These funds will allow them to continue providing fresh healthy foods to their ever increasing number of clients.
#community #commitment #reliability #gratitude #covid19 #pandemic #nonprofits #themontclairfoundation #vanvleck #support #grants #donate #foodinsecurity
The Montclair Foundation is pleased to announce that an additional $25,000 from its COVID-19 Emergency Fund has been awarded to 5 local nonprofit organizations.
Human Needs Food Pantry
Family Promise of Essex County (formerly Interfaith Housing Network)
Montclair Shared Housing (The Montclair Inn)
Montclair YMCA
Connections at Home
We are honored to be a part of our community’s support system and would like to thank everyone who donated so far.
#community #essentialworkers #childcare #commitment #reliability #gratitude #covid19 #pandemic #nonprofits #themontclairfoundation #vanvleck #support #grants #donate
Join us for a fun fall event! Families, local businesses and organizations are all welcome to create a scarecrow and compete to win a donation to their favorite nonprofit organization. Let's get building!
Did you know that Van Vleck Members receive discounts on our Educational classes and programs?
That’s just one of the many benefits of membership - check out all the others at: vanvleck.org/membership-benefits/
#becomeamember #vanvleckhouseandgardens #themontclairfoundation
#TBT
Our first ever Autumn Plant Sale was a success - Thanks to everyone who came by and showed your support for Van Vleck.
Members of our community still need help right now with food, shelter and mental health support. Donations of any amount to our COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund will help support our community’s urgent needs.
Please donate today at:
app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/MontclairFoundationInc/EmergencyFund.html
#community #essentialworkers #childcare #commitment #reliability #gratitude #covid19 #pandemic #nonprofits #themontclairfoundation #vanvleck #support #grants #donate
Attention bulb shoppers!
If you ordered bulbs at our June Sale, your bulbs will be available for pick up at Van Vleck in October. We will contact you about pickup dates, times, and procedures once they are ready to go. Stay tuned!
#plantsale #bulbs #vanvleckhouseandgardens
Need some self-care? Try one of our outdoor yoga classes in the peaceful Gardens. It is a great way to reset and restore your body and mind. Check out our list of different types of classes vanvleck.org/events/category/wellness/
Welcome, October! Can you believe it’s fall already? As our gardens start to change, come enjoy the beauty of this new season! We’re open daily from 9am to 6pm. Please adhere to all social distancing measures and wear your mask 😷
#octoberfun #fall #vanvleck #gardensofinstagram #fallcolors
Thank you to everyone who came out last Saturday in support of the Sickle Cell Disease Association of New Jersey. It was great to see you!
For more information on SCANJ, please visit:
www.sicklecellnewjersey.org/
#showyoursupport #awareness #sicklecelldisease #scanJ #vanvleckgardens
We were thrilled to have received 26 applications for The Montclair Foundation Fall 2020 Grant cycle. We’re in the process of reviewing each one and decisions will be made in early November. Stay tuned!
#supportnonprofits #nonprofits #montclairnonprofit #communityoutreach #grants #philanthropy #TMF #montclairnj
On Saturday, September 26th, supporters of the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America will be walking in Van Vleck Gardens to raise awareness of the disease. Please join them and find out about local support programs for the community.
#showyoursupport #awareness #sicklecelldisease #scanJ #vanvleckgardens
Remote learning can be tough. Every now and then, it’s good to stop, take a deep breath, and decompress.
Visit Van Vleck for fresh air and a fresh mind!
That is what we are here for--a green gem waiting for you in the middle of Montclair, NJ.
For questions about hours, visit our website.
vanvleck.org/
#backtoschool #remotelearning #educationmatters #schoolseason #vanvleckhouseandgardens
The Montclair Foundation would like to extend our warmest thanks to all of the organizations that applied for our Fall 2020 Grant. We are honored to be able to support our community and the nonprofits who serve it! Stay tuned for our grant announcements in November.
#supportnonprofits #nonprofits #montclairnonprofit #communityoutreach #grants #philanthropy #TMF #montclairnj
Today is the LAST day to apply for The Montclair Foundation Fall grant!
For any nonprofit that has experienced the turmoils of the pandemic, we want to help. Apply today for the chance to be awarded between $1,000 and $5,000 to your nonprofit.
We have granted more than $81,0000 to date this year and want to continue helping our community.
For more information about applying, visit the link below.
montclairfoundation.org/apply-for-grants/
#nonprofits #northernnewjersey #nj #grants #supportnonprofits #nonprofitsofinstagram #montclairnj
Attention nonprofit organizations!
Don’t miss out on the chance to apply for The Montclair Foundation Fall Grant - deadline is this coming Friday, September 18.
We have granted more than $81,0000 to date this year and want to continue helping our community.
For more information about applying, visit the link below.
montclairfoundation.org/apply-for-grants/
#nonprofits #northernnewjersey #NJ #grants #supportnonprofits #nonprofitsofinstagram #montclairnj
Our first-annual Autumn Plant Sale starts TODAY!
Our Garden Manager has curated a unique selection of beautiful blooms: shrubs, Annuals, and Perennials to enhance and extend the beauty of your garden.
Please remember to wear your mask and bring your credit card, no cash will be accepted.
Our hours are:
Friday, 9/11 9 am - 4 pm
Saturday 9/12 9 am - 4 pm
Sunday 9/13 10 am - 4 pm
What will you buy? Comment below!
#vanvleck #vanvleckhouseandgardens #themontclairfoundation #montclairnj #montclairnj #botanical #botanicalgardens #instagarden #plantsale #shrubs #annuals #perennials
19 years ago, America confronted one of the most devastating tragedies to happen to this country.
Today, we honor and remember those we lost and those who risked their lives for our safety. #neverforget
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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. […]