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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On Tuesday, December 7, Vanguard Theater Company is kicking off their holiday season with "Broadway on Bloomfield," featuring Broadway actors Elena Ricardo (Beautiful on Broadway, Mamma Mia), and Paul A. Schaefer (Phantom of the Opera), in their show "Exposure Therapy." We hope you'll support our community partner with us, as well as the wonderful Montclair Local! Tickets are $30 a person at cafe tables for two or four, and food and drink will be available for purchase. Here’s a sneak peek! Tickets are available at www.bit.ly/ticketsVTC ![]()
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Elena Ricardo and Paul A. Schaefer come to Vanguard Theater Company for one night only!
Thanks to Santa's tiny helpers who gave some impromptu help in our Gardens today! These sweet girls were enjoying a visit and offered to help decorate. We are so thankful for volunteers of any age at Van Vleck!
Please join us in celebrating the difference makers in our community. Congratulations to Neighborhood Child and Infant Care Center, one of our Fall grant recipients, for their ongoing support of children and families in our community.![]()
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We have another delicious recipe to share from Sonia's Spoonful - Fig Jam! And it's a perfect treat to add to your Hanukkah Celebration. ![]()
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We'd love to see what you are enjoying it with... on crackers, with cheese, a crostini....straight from the jar?! Comment below or tag us and Sonia in your post.![]()
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And please join us in thanking Sonia again for creating recipes that celebrate the edible garden here at Van Vleck House and Gardens.
COMING SOON - our Partner Program with Montclair Art Museum! ![]()
This 5 week course will focus on art forms and patterns found in the natural world, using the Van Vleck Gardens for study and inspiration. ![]()
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Topics explored will be the beauty, design, and function of various patterns such as branching, the spiral/Fibonacci, star/radial, symmetry and geometry in nature. ![]()
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The class will be led by teaching artist and designer Karen Fuchs, who has a background in textile design and interior architecture. ![]()
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Registration opens December 6th (7am) - Priority Registration open now! Class runs every Tuesday from Februrary 15 - March 15, 2022. Sign up now through the Events page on our website - ![]()
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Thank you very much for your generosity during GivingTuesday and throughout the year. Because of you, we are able to make a bigger impact in the community. ![]()
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On this GivingTuesday everyone has something to give and every act of generosity counts.![]()
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There are many ways you can support The Montclair Foundation and Van Vleck House & Gardens on Giving Tuesday and during the season. Consider joining our membership program. ![]()
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Members are at the center of all we do and stay connected to us through a wealth of benefits!![]()
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When you are a member you receive:![]()
▪ advance notice and priority registration for educational and cultural programs, workshops and events.![]()
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▪ discounts on pricing for classes, programs and events, such as our annual Van Vleck Plant Sale.![]()
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▪ free admission to select Van Vleck classes such as our Saturday Outdoor Adventures program for children.![]()
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▪ free or reduced admission to more than 200 gardens and arboreta through the American Horticultural Society.![]()
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Become a member today, and help us reach our goal of 30 new members on the 30th in celebration of #GivingTuesday! ![]()
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Looking for something different and unique to give as a gift that also gives back? A gift membership is a thoughtful way to share your love of gardens with a loved one or friend this holiday season! Funds from your membership will go toward our mission of preserving this beautiful free oasis for our community. ![]()
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Thank you for helping us today towards our goal of 30 new members on the 30th in celebration of #GivingTuesday! ![]()
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On this Giving Tuesday contribute to the Annual Fund: 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 through the Donate button on The Montclair Foundation site or directly at montclairfoundation.org/givetoday
Today on #GivingTuesday 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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Making a tax-deductible contribution to our year-end campaign, you will be able to "give where you live.” Your support will benefit our local nonprofits that do such important work in our community. See your support in action in this video, on our YouTube page, with KinderSmile!![]()
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The Montclair Foundation is 42 years old! Help kick-off the season of giving and make a gift today on #GivingTuesday – a national movement to encourage giving which reminds us all of the importance of philanthropy in our lives and our communities. We thank you for your generosity and supporting our neighborhoods. ![]()
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Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving from The Montclair Foundation family. We are so thankful for you and all of your support. ![]()
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We hope you enjoy a healthy holiday surrounded by your loved ones!
Have you been inspired by our recent posts to create something beautiful for your holiday decorations but not sure where to begin (like of the beautiful wreath our Director of Horticulture, Laura Robers, created for this weekend's Deck the Halls)? Not to worry - we have the class for you!![]()
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Join us for our Natural Decorating class on December 3rd either in person or via Zoom. Laura will share with you all the ways you can bring nature inside during the holiday season.![]()
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Don't forget to sign up by November 29th.![]()
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Now is a great time to de-stress with our Virtual Monday Morning Yoga class from the comfort of your own home. Our next class is November 29th from 9:30 to 10:45 am.![]()
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Our Virtual Yoga classes are ongoing (Monday Mornings, 9:30 - 10:45 am) through December 20th (no class11/22)![]()
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It's Family Day here at Van Vleck House & Gardens 🌱 We’re enjoying some live music while making pinecone bird feeders. Many of hese beautiful Thanksgiving floral arrangements will be given to clients of Toni's Kitchen 💐🎶🐦![]()
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The sun is out, the weather is all about Fall and the warmth in everyone's hearts is filling the air. ![]()
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Thank you to the MHS Key Club for all of your help during our events 💗
What a beautiful night celebrating all of the good that grows here in our community, at Van Vleck House & Gardens and through The Montclair Foundation
How lucky we are to have had the incredibly talented Nancy Kitchen in the tent today sharing her secrets to creating the perfect arrangements. With the holidays coming, she demonstrated a what we could do for Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanza. And at the end of the event, the pieces (along with a wreath and woven hanging from our horticulturist Laura Roberts) were raffled off to six very excited winners!
There is a half hour left for you to come visit our 2021 Holiday Boutique. Plenty of time to pick up that treat for yourself or the people on your list for the holidays, a dinner party, the birthday that is approaching (or one you accidentally missed!)..... Then tonight we continue with setting up the grounds and tent for our Deck the Halls party!
Day Two of Good Grows Here.... Boutique is well underway and the Floral Feasts Luncheon is just about to begin!![]()
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Our Boutique is open until 5pm tonight, so plan your day accordingly - you don't want to miss what our vendors have for you to take home!
The Holiday Boutique is OPEN! The Van Vleck House is filled with beautiful items to kick off your holiday shopping. As soon as the doors opened, guests were ready to shop this two day event![]()
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Tickets can be purchased online vanvleck.org - Free to members.![]()
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Trust us, you won't want to miss out on all that's waiting for you, just through the front doors - starting with the happy smiling faces of our staff and volunteers 😊
Mailing Address & Phone
THE MONTCLAIR FOUNDATION
21 Van Vleck Street
Montclair, NJ 07042
Tel. 973-744-4752
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