■ Philanthropy
■ Philanthropy
acknowledges organizations who are addressing healthcare disparities faced by historically marginalized groups .
The Medical Center ’ s Community Outreach Team goes into communities to provide education , health screenings , and more to those who have been traditionally underserved . This past year , we participated in Project Homeless Connect , worked with Buddies NJ for STI testing and vaccinations for at risk members of the LGBTQ + community , forged a new partnership with the Diabetes Foundation for education and health screenings , worked with the NAACP on their health fair , food distributions , outreach to veterans and provided services to underserved students at Felician University . Additionally , the Medical Center has joined with community partners in the Age-Friendly North Jersey coalition actively working to help seniors age in place while receiving essential support and services .
Berkeley College
Feeding the Hungry
The Berkeley College Foundation Food Pantries continue to ensure students have access to proper nourishment without sacrificing their education . The student resources – located at Berkeley College campuses in Woodland Park and Newark , NJ , and New York City , have been visited more than 1,200 times and have distributed 10,500 food and household items in the past year alone .
Students can shop in-person or place orders online , and the pantries offer a “ Grab and Go ” option , with themed bags of food such as breakfasts , lunches , or holiday dinner items .
Food pantries at the New Jersey campuses were established in collaboration with the
The Berkeley College Foundation Food Pantries continue to ensure students have access to proper nourishment
Community FoodBank of New Jersey , with support from local businesses . Berkeley College students , faculty , and staff also volunteer with the Community FoodBank each month .
In 2022 , the Community FoodBank of New Jersey estimated that 140,000 college students experienced food insecurity across the Garden State , exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and inflation
Columbia Bank
Feeding the Hungry
Caring for the community is at the core of Columbia Bank ’ s mission . Over the past two years , Columbia Bank in conjunction with the Columbia Bank Foundation have been committed to strengthening communities through ongoing employee volunteer outreach , financial literacy seminars and affordable housing initiatives . The Bank ’ s Foundation proudly disbursed nearly $ 5MM to a variety of organizations through grants , sponsorships , and charitable giving opportunities . In 2022 and 2023 , nearly 100 % of Team Columbia has donated approximately 10,000 volunteer hours at over 200 local organizations . Specifically , Team Columbia has made a meaningful effort to feed the hungry . Through supporting 30 organizations that address food insecurity in New Jersey , Team Columbia has had the opportunity to serve meals , stock food pantries , collect donations and package food . Each year , Columbia Bank hosts a state-wide food drive to support organizations whose mission is to fight hunger . Columbia Bank is passionate about supporting the community and embraces the ongoing efforts of local organizations who strive to make a meaningful difference every day .
Denholz Properties
Volunteering / Community Service
Since moving to Red Bank in 2019 , Denholtz Properties , a leading commercial real estate investment and development company , has sought to make a difference for local organizations across the Borough . The company ’ s work is best exemplified by its support of Lunch Break , an organization that provides individuals and families battling financial insecurity in the Monmouth County community with life ’ s basic necessities of food , clothing , life skills and fellowship .
Recognizing Lunch Break ’ s transformative programs in Monmouth County , Denholtz Properties has been deeply involved with the organization since its relocation . In 2022 , the firm participated in Lunch Break ’ s Toy Drive , Back to School Drive and its annual Gala , as well as the organization ’ s 40th Year of Serving the Community Celebration in 2023 . Christina Jordan , Director of Marketing and Investor Relations of Denholtz Properties , has also served on the Board of Trustee for Lunch Break , assisting with the organization ’ s strategic plan .
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center performs screenings healthcare disparities faced by historically marginalized groups .
Eastwick College
Helping Children
When Covid hit , scholarship requests at Eastwick College increased fivefold . Students had relied on part-time jobs to help pay college expenses but when the country shut down , those jobs evaporated .
Fortunately , there was a silver lining to that dark cloud .
The college ’ s scholarship program was closely examined and made more robust . Instead of awarding scholarships on an ad hoc basis , Eastwick Elite Scholarships - with a fall and spring application period - was created . Corporations and individuals were invited to become Founding Partners ; seven agreed : alumna Bonnie Welsch , Care One , Glicksman Family , Good Samaritan Hospital , Lakeland Bank , PNC Bank , and PSEG Foundation .
Results ! Prior to Covid , in 2019 , 14 scholarships were awarded . Then , thanks to the generosity of the Founding Partners , in 2022 , the first year of Eastwick Elite Scholarships , 26 were awarded ; in 2023 , an astounding 40 scholarships were awarded , allowing students to remain in school and graduate on time .
Fennelly Associates
Fund-raising efforts
Fennelly Associates is one of the region ’ s most successful and experienced independent
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