Hoboken Education Foundation Holds Biggest Fundraiser Of The Year

HOBOKEN, NJ — As Hoboken’s schools deal with shrinking state aid and growing enrollment, an annual gala that raises hundreds of thousands of dollars for the district is more important than ever, according to organizers.

Last week, local school supporters flocked to the Hoboken Public Education Foundation’s annual gala, the parent-run nonprofit’s biggest fundraiser of the year.

Every dollar raised during the event goes towards Hoboken schools. This year, the goal was ambitious: $225,000, organizers said.

“As Hoboken public school enrollment is growing and state funding is shrinking, it is imperative that we continue to provide for value-added programs at our local schools,” said co-founder and president Shirael Pollack.

Sponsors of the 2019 gala included SJP Properties, Mack-Cali, Academy Bus, Urby, Paintzen, Bijou Properties, KMS Development Partners, Suez, BCB Community Bank, Fidelity Investments, Rocket Club, Newell and Advance Realty.

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