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We are excited to honor these individuals who have helped the Inn as volunteers in various capacities. Thank you to Maureen Donahoe, Diane Frohling, Shirley Grill, Garth Guthrie, Alan Trembulak, and Toni's Kitchen for advocating for senior living by helping The Montclair Inn. You can meet these Honorees at our Senior Prom Dance Party on June 14th. Tickets available here: events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07eg7aetvvacf63f8d&oseq=&c=bbd0c280-c2b4-...
Our next grant recipient is the @Human Needs Food Pantry. This privately-funded food pantry provides healthy food and other services to the needy in the greater Montclair area. We’ve loved supporting this special nonprofit who tends to the needs of our entire community. Donation dropoffs are welcome every Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30-12!
Big shout out to these #MFEEAmazingFundRACER Event Supporters!
Montclair wouldn't be Montclair without them! Give them a click and follow to thank them for the continued community support they offer:
-The Montclair Foundation
-YMCA Of Montclair
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Next OB/OM: Dave_its and What's Alan Watching? in conversation about ROBIN, Dave's book on Robin Williams. Part of BOUNCE: A Festival of Optimism & Resilience buff.ly/2Lyepoe Free, thanks to Investors Bank & The Montclair Foundation. Reserve a seat here: buff.ly/2DYKAqG
Good news from one of our recent grant recipients!
News in brief: Laptop Upcycle receives grant - Montclair Local News
Laptop Upcycle has received a $3,000 grant from the Montclair Foundation. The money will be used to help the group refurbish and distribute used laptops.Big Thanks to Marcel Bakery and Kitchen for their regular donations to Toni's Kitchen! #NeighborsFeedingNeighbors
A wonderful event by Partners for Women and Justice!
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Partners For Women and Justice Holds Annual Celebrate Hope Spring Benefit | Baristanet
More than 420 guests joined Partners for Women and Justice to “celebrate hope” at its Spring Benefit on May 1, 2019 at Mayfair Farms in West Orange. The event raised funds for free legal assistanc...Join us for Dance on the Lawn as part of Montclair Bounce festival in conjunction with @toniskitchen on June 4 at 4:00 pm! This is an opportunity to bounce,connect, care and learn to explore the joy of movement. Movers of all abilities welcome!
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“When you are out looking at gardens, admire a big garden; but plant a small one.” -Howard Van Vleck.
Find this quote displayed in Van Vleck House & Gardens’s visitor center. The center has an interactive TV that highlights exceptional new information about the gardens. As a place where you can come hang out, read a book, or catch up with some friends, feel free to come spend an afternoon with us here! #repost from Van Vleck House & Gardens
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Introducing our next Spring grantee, @HacknCraftNJ! This unique nonprofit is passionate about DIY electronics, 3D printing, robotics, drones, wearables, crafts and emerging technologies. ⚡They actively support local STEM education, activities and events, and provide resources at their “Makerspace” located in Montclair, NJ. We are proud to support this organization and their mission.
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“A mother is like a flower, each one beautiful and unique.” Happy Mother’s Day to all of the wonderful mothers in our community! 💖 Celebrate today at Van Vleck House & Gardens’s special concert featuring the NJ Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet. #mothersday #montclairnj
Introducing our first Spring grant recipient: ArtsPower National Touring Theatre ! Since their start in 1985, ArtsPower has created & premiered 33 new musicals and dramas that are now part of the repertoire of quality, American theatre! ArtsPower has helped to light up the hearts of more than 13.5 million children and families through musical theatre. 🎭
We are proud to support this special organization.
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Not only do we support the amazing organizations in our area, but we also enjoy helping the youth in our community. 👪 Van Vleck House & Gardens's Education Center offers many classes and events geared towards kids and families. You can see all of the wonderful family events happening this month here like the Junior Gardener event this afternoon: vanvleck.org/events/
We serve as a liaison for those who wish to make lasting philanthropic investments. Our goal is to increase our endowment so we can do even more for our community. Your contributions and bequests greatly impact our community’s future--support the dynamic place that is Montclair and donate today!
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Congratulations to all of our 2019 grant recipients! We will be highlighting each grantee on our social media in the upcoming weeks. Your generous donations allow us to continue supporting the nonprofits doing vital work in our community. 👐 #grantrecipients #ittakesavillage
We are proud to announce the 15 nonprofits that have been awarded grants totaling $54,000.
ArtsPower
HackNCraft, NJ
Human Needs Food Pantry
Interfaith Hospitality Network
Kindersmile Foundation
Main Street Counseling Service
Montclair Ambulance Unit
Montclair Center Corporation
Montclair History Center
Montclair Public Library Foundation
Montclair Scholarship Fund
Montclair Shared Housing Association
Partners for Women and Justice
Sepsis Alliance
Succeed2Gether
Join us tomorrow night for Van Vleck House & Gardens’ fabulous cocktail party, Fête des Fleurs, to kick off the Annual Plant Sale!🥂 Buy your tickets here: bit.ly/2uw4UdK
Timeline PhotosViburnum carlesii are some of the best-smelling flowers around! Smell them for yourself while they’re in bloom and let us know what you think.🌼 #WhatsAtVanVleckThisMonth
Don’t miss the very memorable French Connection concert on April 28, brought to us by @TheMontclairOrchestra! 🎶 “In this special season finale, we travel to France. From French composers to French-inspired works, we bring you the essence of joie de vivre!” 7:00pm at St. Lukes Episcopal Church, Montclair. Buy your tickets today: ow.ly/f3TO50pynCP
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Timeline PhotosRain or shine, The Yard Sale is still on. Proceeds to help keep rent affordable for seniors at The Montclair Inn. #seniorliving #seniors #affordablehousing #sharedhousing
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Toni’s Kitchen and the YMCA of Montclair have collaborated to launch a playful, town-wide exploration of ways to brighten our days and strengthen our spirits. This first annual festival takes place ...
The annual Montclair Film Festival begins May 3. What an amazing festival this has become & we have enjoyed watching this vibrant festival grow over the years! 🎥 This special event is organized by Montclair Film a nonprofit organization that connects global filmmakers with audiences in a diverse, culturally vibrant community through engaging films and programs. The Montclair Foundation is proud to support this organization and their mission of lifting up our community through art and film. #themontclairfoundation #repost
🌿 Save the date for @VanVleckHouseandGardens 15th annual Plant Sale, open to the public May 3-6 🌿 Don’t forget to join us for some sparkling cocktails to kick off the sale on May 2! Purchase your tickets here: ow.ly/YXAr50p0ERX #themontclairfoundation #plantsale #montclairnj
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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. […]