News & Learning

New President and CEO, Samra Haider, to Lead the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation Towards Vision of a Just and Equitable New Jersey

The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation is pleased to announce that Samra Haider has been appointed as its new President and Chief Executive Officer.

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A Year of Clarity, Momentum, and Partnership 

This has been a year of listening, grounding, learning, and charting a clear path forward. And it has also been a year of real progress and movement toward the kind of New Jersey where every family has the chance to build stability, build opportunity, and build wealth across generations. 

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New Investments Announced to Support Economic Opportunity in Paterson

The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation announced $1.6M in multi-year investments advancing economic stability, housing, and opportunity in the City of Paterson.

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All News & Learning

  • Guest Post: Laura Aden

    Although it had been 12 years since she visited the city of Paterson, Arts Program Director Laura Aden quickly found out this summer how green…

  • Guest Post: Michelle Knapik

    At the Center for Whole Communities‘ Knoll Farm in Vermont this summer, Environment Program Director Michelle Knapik joined a group of New Jersey leaders interested…

  • Guest Post: Ross Danis

    Continuing our series of Environment Stories, this next post is from Education Program Director Ross Danis, whose visit with the folks at the Pinelands Preservation…

  • Guest Post: David Grant

    The Program staff at Dodge spend most of their days criss-crossing the state to meet with nonprofit groups and leaders. Naturally, they hear many inspiring…

  • Grantee Perception Survey Results

    It has often been noted that those of us who work at foundations never tell a bad joke, let alone hear direct criticism of our…

  • Teacher Fellow Applications Now Available

    Newark public and public school teachers, we want you to hear this: applications for the 2009 Dodge Foundation Teacher Fellowships are now available. These awards…

  • Construction Update: Green Roof

    Here are a couple “Before” pictures of the green roof at 14 Maple Avenue. Stay tuned for the “After” pictures and other construction updates.