Creating Lasting Impact

Issues That Inspire Action

Public Safety

Public safety is a crucial element in ensuring an improved quality of life for all residents in a community. Our Donors’ support for public safety initiatives has been inspirational to others because of the many fast-acting benefits achieved through joint projects by municipal governments, CFNJ and Donors.

Police tape at a crime scene
See The Good: ‘Operation Ceasefire’ Takes Aim at Crime in Newark

CFNJ is dedicating donor legacy funds to support an innovative program to reduce crime.… Read More

Guns
See The Good: Donor Advised Fund Provides “End of the Line” for Unwanted Firearms

A grant helped the City of Elizabeth remove more than 400 guns from the streets.… Read More

Mother and daughter crossing the street
See The Good: Donor Advised Fund Aims to Increase Pedestrian Safety

A donor worked with CFNJ to design a successful decoy program for the Little Falls Police Department.… Read More