Turning Illiquid Assets Into Charitable Giving
Articles
Assets with little or no liquidity have long been accepted by community foundations and present an appealing giving option for donors. See how you can turn your illiquid assets into charitable giving.
Why I Give
By Steve Colson
Inspiring Donor Interviews
Learn about one donor's commitment to giving through the Community Foundation.
Make a Grant
Make a Grant
Click here to visit Donor Central 3.0, a secure platform where you can login to your fund, identify funding opportunities, and make grants.
Taking Back the Medicine Cabinet
Health
The success of "National Prescription Take Back Day" has us taking another look at the prescription drug abuse epidemic. Click to read how several communities safely collected and disposed of these drugs - and how you can do the same.
Rebuilding the Coastline, But at What Cost?
Environment
The New York Times takes a close look at the costs of rebuilding after Hurricane Sandy and highlights a program funded by the Community Foundation.
Lending a Hand to Oklahoma
Lending a Hand
The massive tornado that recently ripped through parts of Oklahoma has caused devastation not unlike what New Jersey saw after Hurricane Sandy. Now it's our turn to help Oklahoma begin the long process of recovery.
The Case for Play
How Recess Can Make Schools Safer
Education
As bullying in schools continues to be a hot topic, new studies show how environmental factors influence kids’ behavior in schools. Click to read a summary of the report.
Heroin in NJ
New Trends Create New Challenges
Safe & Vibrant Communities
Is heroin in your neighborhood? Recent data suggests there’s a good chance. Click to see what you can do about it.
Shrugging off Sandy, Heading for Camp
Investing in our Kids
For the kids of Union Beach – most of whom saw their homes destroyed by Hurricane Sandy – this summer will come with some hardship. Click to read how one community is responding and how you can help.