COMPANIES THAT CARE
Philanthropic Awards for NJ Businesses that Give Back
Compiled by Tracy Schoenberg EVP , Communications & Government Affairs
The Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey ( CIANJ ), in partnership with COMMERCE , will again salute corporate philanthropy and the spirit of giving back at the 2022 Companies that Care Awards Reception on March 23 at Nanina ’ s in the Park in Belleville . In addition to the presentation of awards , the breakfast reception will feature inspiring stories of the work companies have done in their communities to help people in need and worthy charitable causes .
Judges included D ’ Alessandro , Inc . President and COO John Corcoran ; Ridgewood Moving Services President Cindy Myer ; and AON In surance Resident Managing Director Peter Webster .
This year , CIANJ is partnering with the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program , Inc . ( NJMEP ), and NJMEP will be presenting its annual Manufacturing Cares Award to a deserving company . Award entry summaries for both CIANJ and NJMEP are included in this article .
In the spirit of giving back , 10 percent of all ticket sales will go to support the Community
FoodBank of New Jersey and the great work they do in New Jersey . Sponsors include AmeriHealth New Jersey ; Atlantic Health System ; Bergen New Bridge Medical Center ; Charity Realty International ; Eastwick College ; FDU ; GZA ; Kearny Bank ; Mikula Contractors ; NAI Fennelly ; NJCU ; PSEG ; UnitedHealthcare ; and YWCA of Northern New Jersey .
A . J . Perri
Since 2017 , A . J . Perri has been donating plumbing and HVAC equipment and services to both retired and active-duty veterans in the communities the company serves . In 2020 , A . J . Perri temporarily shifted the program ’ s focus to recognize deserving healthcare workers fighting the pandemic on the front lines , before returning to honoring veterans . A . J . Perri employees also regularly engage in volunteer and civic activities in the community , and A . J . Perri is also very active in the healthcare arena . The company is a longstanding supporter of St . Jude ’ s Children ’ s Research Hospital , and as part of their “ Service for a Cure ” program , for each service call in the month of October , A . J . Perri donates $ 1.00 to the American Cancer Society . During the past decade , A . J . Perri has raised tens of thousands of dollars in support of this worthy cause .
Alfred Sanzari Enterprises
Inspired by the powerful legacy of Alfred N . Sanzari , the founder of Alfred Sanzari Enterprises , the Alfred N . Sanzari Family Foundation ( ANSFF ) was established in 2006 to promote and support a wide range of charitable causes throughout northern New Jersey . Reflecting t h e v a lues o f A l fred a n d h i s f a mily , the ANSFF provides financial s u pport t o v a r- ious organizations with a special preference for patient care and Parkinson ’ s disease , local education programs , and programs that assist disadvantaged populations such as shelters / housing , and services for women and children in need . Since its founding , the ANSFF has donated more than $ 2 million to such organizations throughout the region and has been a dedicated supporter of Hackensack University Medical Center . The ANSFF has recently expanded its impact across the region through a new grant program established in 2020 . Since the program ’ s launch , it has awarded 22 grants totaling $ 130,000 to a range of organizations across northern New Jersey .
AmeriHealth New Jersey
Providing support and resources to people when they need it most is at the core of what we do as a company . While the company has had to hit pause on in-person engagement with community partners , our associates ’ passion for service has not wavered . For more than five years , AmeriHealth New Jersey has given back to the Child Abuse Research Education and Service ( CARES ) Institute at Rowan University , a facility that provides medical and mental health treatment for children who are suspected child sexual abuse or neglect victims . In 2021 , AmeriHealth New Jersey associates donated a record number of gifts for the CARES Institute ’ s annual holiday gift drive . AmeriHealth New Jersey works closely with CARES to determine the family ’ s needs and wish lists to provide them with the most meaningful gifts .
A deserving U . S . Marines veteran in Brick Township received a free home HVAC system installation as part of the A . J . Perri Cares program .
Atlantic Health System
AHS remains a leader in making healthcare environmentally sustainable and reducing its impact on communities in New Jersey . With N95 masks in high demand during the pandemic , the organization rapidly expanded its supply of powered air purifying respirator ( PAPR ) units from 75 to more than 800 units . The re-useable
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