■ Philanthropy
■ Philanthropy
events , Elijah ’ s Promise ’ s food truck distributes hot meals to patients while Saint Peter ’ s provides healthcare screenings , COVID‐19 vaccinations , and recipes and nutrition information , along with fresh produce . The newly expanded Saint Peter ’ s Family Health Center in New Brunswick is opening an onsite market for patients and through predictive analytics gleaned from screening data will assist in assessing patients ’ risk for illness and hospitalization based on social determinants of health .
Smolin Lupin & Co ., LLC
Helping Children
Embracing the essence of love and generosity , our dedicated Smolin team in collaboration with CPC Integrated Health , united for the second year in a row to create a meaningful impact in the lives of local families , with a special focus on helping children . Our Red Bank and Spring Lake Heights offices pooled resources and donated a heartwarming collection of gifts , holiday decorations and household goods to ensure that these families experience the joy of the holiday season . Through our fundraising initiatives , we successfully raised several thousand dollars to provide support and create lasting memories for these families . It is amazing to witness the power of community and the impact our organization can have when we unite for a common cause . Together , we are not just coworkers ; we are a family that cares deeply about making a positive difference in the world around us .
South Jersey Industries
Veteran Outreach
South Jersey Industries ( SJI ) is incredibly committed to caring and showing appreciation for New Jersey ’ s almost 299,000 veterans ’ service to our country . SJI first has Veterans Engagement Team ( VETS ). This employee resource group supports the personal growth and professional development of the former 58 servicemen and women who have transitioned to the workforce in the South Jersey Gas and Elizabethtown Gas service territories . SJI also participates in the U . S . Army ’ s “ Partnership for Your Success ” ( PaYS ) Job Recruitment Program and offers veterans job interviews once they ’ re discharged . SJI has also increased veteran hiring by 300 percent and annually celebrates Veterans ’ Day , with its 2023 observance including employee-written holiday cards , collecting toys for the New Jersey Veteran Network ’ s holiday toy drive , and donating $ 67,602 from the company ’ s annual employee giving campaign . SJI will donate $ 77,765 to the New Jersey Veterans Network this year .
Volunteering / Community Service
South Jersey Industries ( SJI ) prides itself on being a committed community partner and providing vital funding to its Employee Resource
Groups volunteering with local , regional , and statewide organizations that support those in need . SJI employees annually participate in the American Heart Association ’ s Heart Walk , host a Dr . Martin Luther King Jr . Day of Service , donate food to the Joint Base McGuire- Dix-Lakehurt , and create a more sustainable environment . Through the Mark Cuban Foundation AI Bootcamp , SJI also boosts local high school students ’ AI proficiency at its South Jersey Gas and Elizabethtown Gas headquarters . On Giving Tuesday 2023 , 1,200 SJI employees donated a record amount of over $ 330,000 to organizations such as Covenant House New Jersey and The Community Food Bank of New Jersey through its annual , company-matched Employee Giving Campaign . SJI has generous grant programs supporting community-centered children ’ s athletic programs and First Responders training and equipment in the utilities ’ service areas .
T & M Associates
Volunteering / Community Service
For over 58 years T & M Associates has supported our partner communities through volunteerism , promoting STEM education , and charitable giving . As a natural next step to support this work , in 2021 the T & M Foundation – a 501 ( c )( 3 ) nonprofit – was established . The Foundation gives to civic , cultural , community , and educational organizations that align with the Foundation ’ s mission . In 2023 the Foundation was able to support 64 organizations , donating more than $ 40,000 . Community partners include HABcore , Habitat for Humanity , Lunch Break , Fulfill , and A Need We Feed . Employees spent 524 hours volunteering their time to support these causes . The Foundation also committed $ 62,500 for STEMbased scholarships and visited numerous classrooms , providing STEM presentations , activities , and mentorship . These organizations / institutions serve students from every age group and / or focus on making STEM education more accessible and effective for underrepresented communities .
Town Title Agency
Fund-raising Efforts
In 2023 , Town Title Agency proudly hosted its eighth annual charity golf event at the prestigious Ridgewood Country Club . This longstanding tradition exemplifies our unwavering commitment to community service , bringing together hundreds of supporters in a collective effort to make a difference . Our dedication to this cause extends beyond the event , as we continue to seek innovative ways to support healthcare initiatives and improve the well-being of our community .
The event ’ s proceeds will greatly benefit three outstanding beneficiaries at Hackensack Meridian Health : The Tackle Kids Cancer program at the Children ’ s Cancer Institute at the Joseph M . Sanzari Children ’ s Hospital ; the Inserra Diabetes Research Institute at the Joseph M . Sanzari Children ’ s Hospital ; and the Caryl and Jim Kourgelis Foundation for Behavioral Health at the Hackensack Meridian Carrier Clinic .
Valley Bank
Volunteering / Community Service
New Jersey Reentry Corporation ( NJRC ) is a non-profit with a social mission to remove all barriers to employment for citizens returning from jail or prison with job training and other essential resources . Valley became the preferred financial education provider and helped NJRC ’ s formerly incarcerated clients establish a relationship with a mainstream bank – something that ’ s proven to be essential for successful reintegration . Nearly 200 bank accounts were opened at Valley by NJRC clients , providing a needed opportunity for financial stability and independence . Valley Associates contributed nearly 300 service hours to support NJRC ’ s mission in 2023 , which also included repacking food for distribution to NJRC clients . A NJRC client testimonial who benefited from Valley ’ s involvement stated : “ As a person who has spent 20 years away from society , I ’ ve had the experience of being embraced by strangers who showed empathy for my life ’ s struggles of becoming acclimated back into society . Those strangers became my financial advisors , my support system , a resource to restore my dignity and proper place back in my family structure as well as ( in ) society .”
Walters
Volunteering / Community Service
Walters believes in the power of giving back — especially in local communities where it is active . Over the past two years , they ’ ve rolled out numerous projects successfully that range from annual college scholarships to collecting donations to help the needy .
In 2023 , $ 8,000 in scholarships were presented to four high school seniors in the Barnegat Bay area who plan to attend college .
During the holidays , Walters continued their annual Thanksgiving basket collection , donating 158 baskets with gift cards and non-perishable food items . Employees also organized a Giving Tree to fulfill the wishes of 19 less fortunate families .
In Stafford Township , they constructed Park of the Pines , a new park and playground , and refurbished and reconditioned the town ’ s existing water tower .
Walters ’ affordable housing communities provide residents with year-round resources such as after-school programs , special interest clubs , career readiness , a food pantry program , eviction prevention , and social services assistance .
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