Glen Ridge Community Fund
The primary purposes and objectives of the community fund are:
1. Provide an agency through which accredited charitable, health and social welfare activities of general
community concern may unite in appeals to the public for financial aid and support.
2. Cooperate among the agencies serving Glen Ridge and it's people in the planning and execution of
social service programs for the community.
3. Provide facilities, peoplepower and community leadership for a unified fund-raising campaign.
100% of your gift goes directly to these thirteen agencies.
Following are comments and brief descriptions for these supported organizations...
American Red Cross - 219 Ridgewood Avenue, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028, telephone 748-5433: Stands ready to help in emergencies ranging from providing wheelchairs
to meeting the blood needs of the township. The Red Cross furnishes additional services, such as blood pressure
screening, transportation of seniors and first aid/CPR courses.
ARC of Essex County, Inc. - 7 REGENT DRIVE,
Livingston, NJ 07039, telephone 535-1181: Assisting 32 families in Glen Ridge. Offers "Stepping Stones," a
specially designed educational program to answer the needs of children from birth to five with Down's Syndrome
or other developmental disabilities. Specialized summer day camp for young people six years and over.
Cerebral Palsy of Essex and West Hudson -
7 Sanford Avenue, Belleville, NJ 07109, telephone 751-0200: Five days a week/six hours a day Medical Day Care
Program structured for physically disabled adults ages 18 to 55. Making a lifetime of a difference beginning at
birth with Cerebral Palsy' Early Intervention program.
Chr-ill Service, Inc. - 60 S. Fullerton Ave., Montclair, NJ 07042, tel. 744-8103: At home assistance with problems caused by illness or social and environmental stress. Care for the acute and chronically ill, the disabled and handicapped of all ages. Respite care service, mobile meals, bath service and maternity service. Currently assisting 87 Glen Ridge residents.
Northern New Jersey Council Boy Scouts of America - 788 Bloomfield Ave., Verona, NJ 07044, Tel. 622-2488: 214 youngsters from Glen Ridge are members and participate in activities such as "Learning for Life," Camp and Career Education, Exploration - providing a positive force in building citizens of good character.
Family Service League, Inc. -
28 Smull Ave., Caldwell, NJ 07006, Tel. 228-5585: We all need help at times with problems that seem overwhelming...the League has a professional staff who counsel individuals, couples, families and groups. Other services include youth mentoring, phone alert for seniors, Family Life Institute educational programs and full day care serviced for children ages 2 1/2 to 6 years of age. Assistance provided to 27 Glen Ridge families.
Girl Scout Council of Greater Essex County- 120 Valley Rd., Montclair, NJ 07042, Tel.746-8200: Over 400 Glen Ridge Girl Scouts learn good citizenship, outdoor skills and nature appreciation through camping at The Oval and Eagle Island and from participating in community service programs.
Glen Ridge Local Assistance Board- Municipal Bldg., Glen Ridge, NJ 07028, Tel.748-8400: Unemployed, disabled and other crisis circumstance neighbors are assisted financially. Counseling referrals to families with domestic and personal problems. Assistance provided to 64 Glen Ridge families.
The Hospice, Inc. - 3 High street, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028, telephone 429-0300: Exists for comprehensive and compassionate care and support for all terminally ill people and their families. Bereavement support groups are available for adults and children who wish to help coping with the issues of grief and loss.
Mental Health Resource Center - 60 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042, telephone 744-6522: Not-for-profit outpatient mental health services to Glen Ridge and the surrounding communities as well as 24 hour emergency service and a Help Line for Kids.
Senior Care Activity Center - 46 Park Street, Montclair, NJ 07028, telephone 783-5589: Adult day care for mentally and physically frail adults. Wheelchair accessible and provides door-to-door transportation for it's clients. Services provided to 23 Glen Ridge residents and their families.
Young Men's Christian Association, Montclair - 25 Park Street, Montclair, NJ 07042, telephone 744-3400: Many Glen Ridge youngsters have learned to swim at he Y pool; others go to summer day or overnight "away" camp or take part in year round activities.
Young Woman's Christian Association, Montclair - 159 Glen Ridge Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042, telephone 746-5400: Programs and services primarily for women with breast and cervical cancer, service for the elderly, after-school care for children of working mothers.
For further information call: Lorna Giles, Executive Secratary at 748-1879
News
The Fifth Annual Run for the Fund is being held on June 3rd. Look for future "Run" information on this website, in the local newspapers and on flyers to be distributed throughout the schools.