■ Philanthropy
■ Philanthropy
Continued From Page 10 Stepping Stones participants also received “ Golf is for Everyone ” t-shirts designed by the students .
Citrin Cooperman
Giving back to our local communities is a huge part of the culture at Citrin Cooperman . The firm participates in numerous charitable initiatives including sponsorships , food and consumer goods drives , holiday giving , and donations to numerous charities supporting the victims of natural disasters . Throughout the year , our “ Charitable Fridays ” in each office provides a rotating list of charities and collects donations from our partners and staff , which the firm matches . Citrin Cooperman ’ s donations to charitable initiatives total more than $ 170,000 in 2022 .
We are deeply committed to doing our part to help create a bright future for New Jersey ’ s communities by donating our time and money to charities that support youth , healthcare , homelessness , and the arts . These include The New Jersey Community Food Bank , YWCA of Northern New Jersey , Josephine ’ s Place , The Valerie Fund , the Newark Public Library , Repertorio Espanol , Eva ’ s Village , and Angels On The Bay .
Caring for our people and our communities is a cornerstone of Citrin Cooperman ’ s values . We are honored to support the work of such impactful initiatives and look forward to continually expanding our philanthropic reach and involvement .
CohnReznick LLP
In 2022 , CohnReznick LLP ’ s New Jersey offices came together to support social impact initiatives in communities throughout the state . Our team members aided families in need by donating fleece tie blankets to the Interfaith Food Pantry in Morris Plains and to Mary ’ s Place by the Sea in Ocean Grove in support of women facing a cancer diagnosis . They also put together snack bags for children experiencing food insecurity which were donated to both the Interfaith Food Pantry in Morris Plains and the Monmouth County Boys & Girls Club in Red Bank . In addition , team members participated in annual charitable collection activities including our winter coat drive benefiting Jersey Cares and United Way Warmest Wishes and our annual golf outing benefitting the CohnReznick Foundation . The golf event raised $ 25,000 and the funds were donated to charities focusing on children and other crucial social causes . The New Jersey offices also collected toiletries to create care packages for patients at Jersey Shore University Medical Center . Looking ahead , the team is preparing to launch a food drive to support the local community .
Columbia Bank
Over the past two years , Columbia Bank in conjunction with the Columbia Bank Foundation has shown that it is a ‘ Company that Cares ’ in various ways . Columbia Bank sets the expectation that volunteering is an important part of our mission . Team Columbia has volunteered for 140 unique organizations and has volunteered over 8,674 hours . The Bank allows employees to volunteer on company time , aims for 100 % participation and allows employees to nominate organizations for donations . Our teams sit on local boards , host financial seminars and more . Additionally , the Columbia Bank Foundation contributes to the funding of impactful efforts across the state . From providing warm blankets to the homeless to supporting affordable housing the Foundation disbursed over $ 5.2 million in donations between 2021 and 2022 . We manage these efforts not only because we care , but because we know that communities thrive when the people within them work together to help others succeed .
Delta Dental of New Jersey
During Delta Dental of New Jersey ( DDNJ )’ s third annual observance of its All- Associate Volunteer Day ( Oct . 7 ), 83 percent
Caring for people and communities is a cornerstone of Citrin Cooperman ’ s values . Here staff volunteer at the Community FoodBank .
Photo : Citrin Cooperman of associates volunteered at 22 New Jersey and Connecticut community organizations , including DDNJ Foundation grantees dedicated to improving the oral health of uninsured and underserved populations .
2022 marked the first year the event was held in-person again since 2019 . DDNJ associates taught over 85 preschoolers about oral health , made 21 no-sew blankets for animals at local animal shelters , prepared over 10,150 meals , and gleaned more than 1,800 pounds of apples for America ’ s Grow-A-Row . They also engaged in various indoor and outdoor activities at Boys Girls Club of Newark , Community Hope ( Parsippany ), and Morris Habitat for Humanity .
All-Associate Volunteer Day is the kick-off of DDNJ ’ s month-long celebration , Associate Impact Moments , where associates plan activities and events that foster engaging and connecting with each other , the community , and customers .
EAI , Inc .
EAI has had the pleasure to support Preacher Rob ’ s Brotherhood , a program that helps to feed senior citizens who live in Coney Island , N . Y . The community there continues to recover from the deluge of Hurricane Sandy , and the lasting impacts of the pandemic . With a donation and efforts from the company and our staff , we were able to feed many families , including at important holidays like Thanksgiving . We are also proud to have a history of supporting women in non-traditional careers , both those that work with us in the construction industry , and as a sponsor of women boxers . We believe supporting women enhances the safety and richness of our community ; and we are proud to have worked with Alicia Ashley in the past who was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame , Class of 2023 . We ’ re currently sponsoring AIBA world champion gold medalist boxer , Tiara Brown , and Maureen Shea .
Goldstein Lieberman & Company
When companies truly care , it isn ’ t for a moment or for the duration of an event – it is for a lifetime . That kind of commitment is the bedrock of the Goldstein Lieberman Cares program . We established our program fourteen years ago when tremors in the economy caused many companies to reduce or eliminate their charitable donations and support . We have never faltered on the commitment we made then – to be there , dependably there , during the best and the worst of times . When the COVID‐19 epidemic gripped our community , the charitable organizations we helped in the past turned to us for help in the present . We do not categorize or strategize our donations – whether the call comes from food pantries , health centers or veterans ’ groups , we lend a helping hand . One example is Benjamin Mills , CPA , partner at Goldstein Lieberman & Company LLC , and an Eagle Scout was elected president of the Boy Scouts
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