The Montclair Foundation Awards $42,000 in Grants to Montclair Nonprofits
The 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
The 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
The 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
The 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
COPE 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
Human 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
We 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
Pushcart 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
(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
A 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 […]
It takes a village…
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 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
Laptop 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
The 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
Pushcart 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. […]
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Applications for The Montclair Foundation Spring 2022 Grant Cycle open next Tuesday, February 1st, and will remain open until March 1st. If your nonprofit organization is in need of financial support, please take a look at the guidelines and criteria on our website at montclairfoundation.org/apply-for-grants![]()
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Grantees will be notified in mid-April. We look forward to your applications!![]()
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Our Development Office is available for any questions or concerns you may have. Please call 973-744-4752 x6.
Timeline photosLove gardening? Does working outdoors sound great? Want to work in a friendly environment with professional horticulturists who love to share their knowledge? Do you have a drive to gain practical horticulture experience in a truly incredible setting?![]()
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Look no further than Van Vleck House & Gardens! We are seeking a Seasonal Garden Assistant to work 10 to 15 hours per week. Hours and days are flexible, within reason. Familiarity with basic gardening techniques is preferred, but motivated individuals ready to learn should not be discouraged from applying.![]()
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For more details and to apply, please click this same graphic on our home page at vanvleck.org/help-wanted-2022-seasonal-garden-assistant
IIt's a winter wonderland to come explore ❄❄❄ The trees are sparkling like glass, the ground is crunching in song with each step and there are animal tracks are everywhere from so many visitors. ![]()
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Come before the snow melts - and share your favorite discoveries 📸⌨ - comment below or tag us in your own posts!
Welcome Rao's Homemade! We are thrilled to have Montclair based Rao's Homemade/Sovos Brands as a new "rainmaker" sponsor!![]()
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Sponsor support is integral to funding The Montclair Foundation/Van Vleck House & Gardens events, programs and mission. From Seed Sowers to Rainmakers, the generosity of sponsors provide the financial support necessary to keeping Van Vleck House & Gardens a treasured community resource reaching people of all ages and backgrounds. Some fun facts about us:![]()
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- Van Vleck House & Gardens has over 15,000 visitors per year exploring the gardens, participating in environmental education and horticultural programs, and attending seasonal festivals, concerts, and nonprofit events.![]()
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- The grounds are free and open to the public 365 days per year.![]()
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- Last year, over 170 classes were offered with close to 3,000 participants.![]()
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- This spring we will be hosting our 16th annual plant sale and the 21st annual Roses to Rock Gardens Tour.![]()
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To learn more or to become a Spring Event Sponsor visit our website -https://montclairfoundation.org/become-a-sponsor/
Thank you for all of your kind contributions to our food drive. If you are coming to Van Vleck Gardens, please consider bringing non-perishable food donations foor Human Needs Food Pantry. We have a bin at the side door entrance to Van Vleck House. If you would like to organize your own collection efforts and have our bin be a drop-off location, we are happy to be that support for you - please feel free to share this graphic to help with your messaging.![]()
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Mark your calendars - our Online Plant Sale Is Coming! Less than a month away, we open our shop. Dream about gorgeous perennials, shrubs, trees, berries and small fruits for Spring now!![]()
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Our online sale is back beginning on February 14th - shop link will go live at 9am🌱💖 There will be many items exclusive to this curated sale – not available at our annual in-person Spring sale. You won't want to miss it. Your garden will thank you.![]()
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Make sure to follow our social media accounts and sign up for our newsletter for updates - plus visit our site at:![]()
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vanvleck.org/event/2022-van-vleck-gardens-online-plant-sale/
"You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step." - Martin Luther King Jr. ![]()
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Cold temperatures make us long for the first days of spring when the gardens are starting to bloom. How about you? ![]()
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What are your favorite plants you can't wait to plant or watch come back after the winter fades? Let us know in the comments below!🌱 ![]()
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#vanvleckhouseandgardens #themontclairfoundation #gardenthrowback #pollinators #trees #shrubs #plants #milkweeds #goldenrods #montclairnj #instagarden #goodgrowshere
Check out these options for service and local nonprofits to support. baristanet.com/2022/01/local-mlk-day-services-and-events-to-honor-dr-kings-legacy/?fbclid=IwAR3me...
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Several local ways to volunteer or honor Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy through service and events on MLK Day on Monday, January 17.
Get ready - The Montclair Foundation Spring 2022 Grant Cycle is just a couple of weeks away! The application portal will be opening on February 1st and will close on March 1st. If your nonprofit organization is in need of financial support, please take a look at the guidelines and criteria on our website at montclairfoundation.org/apply-for-grants![]()
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Grantees will be notified in mid-April. We look forward to your applications!![]()
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Please reach out to the Development Office with any questions or concerns at 973-744-4752 x6.
Notice anything different about about entrance gates? That's right, our new system is getting put in place! We love our deer friends but our property is having a hard time with their visits, so in our efforts to keep the Gardens the space you enjoy coming to we have installed an automatic gate to help. Read below for a reminder from last month's post announcement.![]()
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While we love sharing this beautiful oasis with everyone, our local deer population have been feeding on our perennials and also causing permanent damage to our trees and shrubs from antler rubbing. You may have seen many of our tree trunks have been wrapped in burlap or our repeated efforts to kindly escort them out of the property. We don't blame them for loving it here as much as we do! ![]()
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In an effort to protect the Gardens, and provide the beautiful space you come to experience, we have decided to take an additional step by installing an automatic gate system at both entrances. We are hoping to have this fully in place before the new year. What does this mean for you, our visitors?![]()
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- Not to worry, we wil still be open daily from dawn to dusk ...for our human guests.![]()
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- When you pull up the the entrance gates on Van Vleck Street and North Mountain Avenue, they will open automatically during visiting hours. Pull your car up slowly to trigger the sensor. Pedestrians will be able to gain access by pushing the button to the side of the gate. A sign will be posted pointing you by arrow its location.![]()
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- If you happen to see deer on the property, please let our staff know so that we can carefully and lovingly guide them to the nearest exit.![]()
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Please feel free to share this post to help in our efforts to make this shift with as much ease as possible. We thank you for your understanding and the continued support you provide of our special place in the community.
With Covid numbers rising and the winter season upon us, food pantry needs are on the rise. If you are coming to Van Vleck Gardens, please consider bringing non-perishable food donations foor Human Needs Food Pantry. We have a bin by the side door entrance to Van Vleck House.![]()
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Human Needs Food Pantry of Montclair, New Jersey
Are you looking for a welcoming place to volunteer? Join us at Van Vleck House & Gardens! Contact Info@vanvleck.org about opportunities in our Gardens, Education Center and fundraising events. We love to meet new do-gooders!
Winter is here - cozy up to our sweet honey. Our wholesome honey is delicious in a warm cup of tea or oatmeal on a chilly morning. Order some today while supplies last! ![]()
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Thank you to all who supported our recent fundraising efforts! We are so appreciative of your generosity and look forward to helping the community in 2022.
Our plans were to start off the new year with the return of our Second Sundays Concert with alto saxophonist and composer, Zoe Obadia 🎷🎵 "Jazz Concert" Sunday, January 9th 2:00 – 3:30pm. DUE TO THE OMICRON VIRUS SURGE, THIS CONCERT WILL BE RESCHEDULED TO A LATER DATE.![]()
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We will announce here and on our website when Zoe's performance will take place. Please sign up for our newsletter or become a member to receive notice ahead of time!![]()
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View this and the entire concert series program on our Events Page - vanvleck.org/event/second-sunday-concert-series-zoe-obadia/
The importance of gardens has never been more relevant to the community over the last two years.![]()
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As 2021 comes to a close, please consider a contribution to The Montclair Foundation/Van Vleck House & Gardens Annual Fund Campaign to acknowledge what this place means to you and all who enjoy our gardens and natural areas.![]()
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Your gift—small or large—makes a difference! Donate at www.montclairfoundation.org/givetoday
As 2021 comes to a close, we know that we can only succeed because of people like you who care about improving our community, both now and into the future. ![]()
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We are so grateful to everyone—businesses, civic leaders, community members, donors, and nonprofits—who have partnered with the Foundation since 1979 to help make our community stronger!
It's not too late to donate! Your gift supports us so that we can continue to build on our successful history of promoting philanthropy for the well-being of our communities forever. ![]()
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With your generosity, we will continue to be the community foundation that supports philanthropists and builds strong nonprofits, while focusing and leveraging our grantmaking.![]()
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Donate today at montclairfoundation.org/givetoday
It's not too late to contribute to our Annual Fund Campaign. Help cover essential operating costs that allow staff and volunteers to maintain and grow our horticultural displays, provide educational programming to nature lovers of all ages and so much more. ![]()
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Donate today at montclairfoundation.org/givetoday
With only a few hours left in 2021 did you know that you can set up recurring donations at www.montclairfoundation.org/givetoday and support the nonprofits and causes you care about all year long?
Your kindness has allowed for us to support Main Street Counseling, who provides accessible mental health services to low-income residents of Montclair and surrounding counties. ![]()
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Learn about Main Street Counseling in one of our latest videos www.youtube.com/watch?v=7O8m_fOqi8s also on our website's home page![]()
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THE MONTCLAIR FOUNDATION
21 Van Vleck Street
Montclair, NJ 07042
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