Junior League of Montclair-Newark Announces 2020 Grant Winners

May 4, 2020

Junior League of Montclair-Newark Announces 2020 Grant Winners

Montclair, NJ – The Junior League of Montclair-Newark, Inc. (JLMN), is pleased to announce that they have awarded $6,000 from the Margaret Campbell Harris Scholarship Fund as Opportunity Grants. These opportunity grants were awarded to 5 high school seniors to assist them with pursuing their post-secondary education or moving into the next phase of their lives. The applicants must be foster youth, youth who were in foster care, youth who were adopted or have entered Kinship Legal Guardianship through the Division of Child Protection and Permanency or DCP&P in New Jersey. This year’s recipients were chosen from an applicant pool of very accomplished students.

"These Opportunity Grants are one of my favorite parts of the League year. It is always so amazing to hear what these young men and women have overcome, what they’ve accomplished, and the huge contributions they’re making to our community, at such a young age," noted Stephanie Hutton, Junior League of Montclair-Newark President (2018-2020), "These students are incredibly impressive and truly embody Margaret’s commitment to the community.”

These grants honor Margaret Campbell Harris, a dedicated and beloved volunteer of three Junior Leagues: London, New York and ultimately, the Junior League of Montclair-Newark. As a fervent proponent of serving children in the community, Margaret spearheaded several JLMN projects connecting children to the arts through museum visits, art classes and puppet shows. Her fundraising abilities were unmatched and allowed the JLMN to reach these children. Margaret’s extraordinary sense of humor made a marked impact on all. The Junior League of Montclair-Newark is thrilled to honor Margaret’s memory by assisting a deserving young person to achieve their goals and dreams.

About the JLMN

The Junior League of Montclair-Newark, Inc. is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. The JLMN strives to promote the safety and well-being of the children in the Essex County area. We are actively involved in supporting Foster Care initiatives because we understand that our future depends on the flourishing of our communities’ children. For more information about the Junior League of Montclair-Newark, Inc., please visit www.jlmn.org.