Montclair Foundation Awards $54K In Grants To 10 Local Nonprofits

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The Montclair Foundation (TMF) awarded $54,500 to 10 area nonprofit organizations for projects or programs that benefit Montclair residents and neighboring communities. Grants were awarded to support programs in human services, arts, youth education, and senior services.

Montclair and its environs are home to so many dedicated community organizations which work every day to create opportunities for our residents and support the fabric of our diverse neighborhoods.

“Every one of these causes is remarkable. We hope these grant awards will advance equity, improve education, help with food insecurity and create a healthy, vibrant community for years to come,” stated Peggy Murphy Deehan, The Montclair Foundation Grants Committee Chair.

Grants were awarded to the following nonprofit organizations.

• Connections at Home- Funding will support homebound Seniors in Montclair. This includes paying for their tech support, internet connectivity, senior-friendly software, and tablet subscription, as well as ongoing tech training, and regular interaction with social workers. https://cahnj.org/
• COPE Center- Funding for general support of counseling services and education on behalf of families in Montclair. COPE Center – Oaks Integrated Care (oaksintcare.org)
• Family Promise of Essex County-General operating support for local families who are experiencing homelessness, financial crisis, or need ongoing support to help families maintain their housing stability and increase self-sufficiency. www.fpessexnj.org
• Human Needs Food Pantry-General operating support to purchase protein for their constituents. The cost of protein accounts for 28% of their total food budget. www.humanneedsfoodpantry.org
• Jazz House Kids Inc.- Funding will underwrite three Jazz Explorers presentations at the Family Jazz Discovery Zone during the 2022 Jazz Festival. Participants will learn about the Black musical heritage from which jazz sprung and its multicultural roots celebrated around the world today. www.jazzhousekids.org
• Montclair Historical Society-Funding will offset the costs of completing the planning phase of an ADA site plan. The site plan will serve as a blueprint to allow for more efficient circulation, parking, lighting, and building access for all visitors regardless of physical ability. www.montclairhistory.org
• Neighborhood Child & Infant Care Center, Inc.-Funding to purchase updated furniture for their pre-k classrooms. www.neighborhoodchildcare.net
• Northeast Earth Coalition, Inc.-Funding for general operating support to expand its programs such as the Free Little Pantries, community gardens, and delivery of food. www.neearth.org
• Pushcart Players-Funding for professional theater performances in Montclair elementary schools. Performances address social studies, literature, history, the autism spectrum, special educational needs, and values clarification for young people, their families, and their educators. www.pushcartplayers.org
• Succeed2gether-Funding for general operating support of their tutoring and mentoring programs. www.succeed2gether.org.
• Vanguard Theater Company-Funding support for their Broadway on Bloomfield series. www.vanguardtheatercompany.org

The Montclair Foundation has awarded more than $2.8 million to over 100 local nonprofits. The
Foundation would like to remind grant seekers that the deadline for fall grant opportunities is
Tuesday, September 13, 2022. The grant portal will open to applicants on Tuesday, August 9,
2022.

The Montclair Foundation is a 501( c )3 nonprofit organization that awards grants to charitable
organizations in the greater Montclair area. Equally important to the Foundation is its
commitment to the historic preservation of The Van Vleck House & Gardens and the role it
plays in the educational enrichment and cultural enjoyment of the community. The Foundation
serves as a vehicle for those who wish to make lasting investments in our community’s future
through philanthropic contributions and bequests. For more information visit
www.montclairfoundation.org.

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