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One of the joys of our job is reading the wonderful “illustrative stories” that we request as a part of the application process. We were…
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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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A Creative NJ: One Community at a Time
Last week, Creative New Jersey launched Creative Monmouth: Call to Collaboration – a two-day Open Space convening that marked the inaugural event in our statewide…
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The Best Thing You Will See Today
…is author and graphic novelist Neil Gaiman‘s commencement speech to The University of the Arts (Philadelphia) graduates. Watch the video here, or here with subtitles.…
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Educating for Genius
There have been a handful of thought leaders that have written important books and articles sounding the alarm that the current U.S. education system is…
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Five Seeds of Wisdom from the Rutherford Community Teaching Garden
When the Rutherford Green Team dreamed up the radical plan to create a community garden in the overgrown, littered vacant lot along the railroad tracks,…
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Taking Your Seat at the Table
If you missed Arts Day in Trenton on Thursday, you missed a great opportunity to get inspired and prepared to advocate the arts in ways…
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Why Civility Matters to the Social Sector
Next month, members of New Jersey’s social sector will gather for a conversation that some might think an unusual topic for nonprofits and foundations –…
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Kickstarter Campaign of the Month: ARTWORKS' Art All Night 2012 Iron Pour
In 2007, Dodge grantee ARTWORKS launched “Art All Night,” which is a twenty-four hour visual and performing arts festival in Trenton. Several Dodge staff have…
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Poetry Friday: Dodge Poets in High Schools: What Do They Do?
(students at Spotswood High School) I’m often asked what happens during a High School Poet Visit or during one of our High School Mini Festival. …
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Sneak Peek at disconnected
Here’s a small sneak peek at the excellent new exhibit “disconnected.” This is a juried exhibit of New Jersey artists, curated by Jonathan Greene at the…
