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Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation Invests $4 Million in South Ward Wellness Center to Advance Community Health and Economic Opportunity
The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation has committed $4 million toward the development of a new South Ward Wellness Center in Newark, a transformative community development project that will expand access to medical care, youth development, and economic opportunity in one of the city’s most historically
Visit: Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation Invests $4 Million in South Ward Wellness Center to Advance Community Health and Economic OpportunitysCritical Needs Grants Awarded to Trenton-Area Nonprofits
Together, in partnership with The Princeton Area Community Foundation and the Bonner Foundation, $155,000 in Critical Needs Grants were awarded to Trenton-area nonprofits facing funding cuts and increased demand for services.
Visit: Critical Needs Grants Awarded to Trenton-Area NonprofitssNew 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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Board Retreats: An Excellent Tool for Getting Major Gifts
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