The Junior League of Summit (JLS), the Summit Area Public Foundation (SAPF), and the Central Presbyterian Church Community Alliance Team held a successful community leadership mixer for nonprofit organizations and the public Wednesday March 19th at the Central Presbyterian Church auditorium.
At least 80 people attended the event, representing a wide variety of nonprofit organizations. People had the opportunity to publicly introduce their organizations' missions and goals to better inform others about their roles within the community. And there was also time to socialize in a less formal manner.
"It was enlightening to hear specifics about so many of the non-profit organizations in Summit," commented Melanie Wilson, President of Speak Up Summit. "There are so many groups looking to improve the quality of life for our students, our seniors and even our animals! Many of these organization face similar challenges, specifically fundraising and volunteer participation. Kudos to the Community Alliance Team, the JLS and SAPF for creating a forum for our leaders to share their best practices, challenges and visions for improvement. We can all learn a lot from each other."
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The event was free and open to the public.
The Junior League of Summit is a nonprofit, charitable, and educational organization of women who are committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. For more information about the Junior League of Summit or to inquire about becoming a member, please visit the website at www.jlsummit.org or contact the office at 908-273-7349.
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The Summit Area Public Foundation is a community foundation that fosters philanthropy in the Summit NJ area by identifying local needs and offering donors flexible ways to make a difference in the lives of their neighbors. In addition to grantmaking opportunities, they strive to enhance their impact on the local community through education, partnerships, and awareness activities.
The Central Presbyterian Church Community Alliance Team was established to develop relationships with Summit organizations and neighbors to benefit the community.
