Tag Archives: Newark
CNJG: How not to read ‘The Prize’
November 20, 2017At last month’s Grantmakers for Education Annual Conference in Washington, D.C., we presented a workshop called “How Not to Read the Prize” to a standing-room-only audience of national, regional, and local foundations. We did so not to dispute the findings … Continue reading
Detroiter feels kinship with Newark on 50th anniversary of rebellion
August 3, 2017This year marks a somber anniversary for many urban communities around the United States. It’s the 50th anniversary of 1967 rebellions that occurred in cities across the nation, including Newark, Oakland, and Minneapolis-Saint Paul. As a native Detroiter, I’ve heard … Continue reading
Free Press: Race, the Media, and Politics in the Trump Era
February 1, 2017One of the most important roles news outlets have is their power to convene. They can bring together community members and those in positions of power, and provide a space for thoughtful conversation while asking necessary, but uncomfortable, questions. … Continue reading
Jersey Water Works: 10 Great Ideas for New Jersey’s Water Infrastructure
June 30, 2016New Jersey Delegation Gathers National Best Practices from One Water Summit Innovative ways to integrate water management, reduce costs, partner and build broad public support were all on tap at the U.S. Water Alliance’s second annual One Water Summit, on … Continue reading
Trust for Public Land: Building Healthy Parks and Healthy Communities
May 23, 2016It’s no secret that families in Newark’s Ironbound neighborhood shoulder an undue burden stemming from impacts of centuries of industrial and economic growth focused in the community. Every day, parents worry how to keep their children healthy despite well-documented lead … Continue reading
Jersey Give Back Guide: Ironbound Community Corp
December 16, 2015From Thanksgiving to New Year’s, we are highlighting each of the organizations featured in the Jersey Give-Back Guide, an online giving gadget that takes the guesswork out of year-end giving. Ironbound Community Corporation Connect Website: ironboundcc.org Twitter: @ironboundcc Facebook: facebook.com/ironboundcc … Continue reading
Jersey Give Back Guide: GlassRoots
December 15, 2015From Thanksgiving to New Year’s, we are highlighting each of the organizations featured in the Jersey Give-Back Guide, an online giving gadget that takes the guesswork out of year-end giving. GlassRoots Connect: Website: glassroots.org Twitter: twitter.com/glassroots Facebook: facebook.com/GlassRootsInc Tumblr: glassrootsinc.tumblr.com … Continue reading
Poetry Friday: Summer Wrap Up
August 28, 2015This summer was the second run of our Lunchtime Poems poetry reading series in Newark’s Military Park. For seven Tuesdays starting in July, poetry filled the air for our audience, as well as for park patrons who may not have … Continue reading
Dodge Foundation Week In Review
January 9, 2015Scroll through to learn more about what’s on the minds of Dodge Foundation program directors, what our grantees are up to and more. Just click on the links to learn more. [View the story “Week In Review” on Storify]
Jersey Give Back Guide: Trust for Public Land’s Parks for People Program
December 26, 2014Throughout December, we are highlighting each of the organizations featured in our Jersey Give-Back Guide, an online portal for year-end giving that makes it easy to donate to some of New Jersey’s most effective nonprofits. Today we feature Trust for Public Land’s … Continue reading
Jersey Give Back Guide: NJ Tree Foundation
December 18, 2014Throughout December, we are highlighting each of the organizations featured in our Jersey Give-Back Guide, an online portal for year-end giving that makes it easy to donate to some of New Jersey’s most effective nonprofits. Today we feature NJ Tree Foundation. Organization … Continue reading
Jersey Give Back Guide: Greater Life
December 15, 2014Throughout December, we are highlighting each of the organizations featured in our Jersey Give-Back Guide, an online portal for year-end giving that makes it easy to donate to some of New Jersey’s most effective nonprofits. Today we feature Greater Life. … Continue reading
Jersey Give Back Guide: Bethany Cares
December 9, 2014Throughout December, we are highlighting each of the organizations featured in our Jersey Give-Back Guide, an online portal for year-end giving that makes it easy to donate to some of New Jersey’s most effective nonprofits. Today we feature Bethany Cares. Organization name: Bethany … Continue reading
#DPF14 Social Spotlight
October 23, 2014Get an inside look at the Geraldine R. Dodge Poetry Festival like never before. We rounded up news, photos, links and tweets from the Festival. Add yours with #DPF14 by posting to Twitter, Facebook or Instagram: