Your
community
foundation
since 1975

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Attention local (westfield & surrounding towns) NON-Profit Agencies!

The Westfield Foundation is once again financing a program for summer employment of area students seeking summer employment at non-profit or civic organizations.

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MISSION

The Westfield Foundation's purpose is to promote the betterment of the Westfield New Jersey community and the enhancement of the quality of life for all of its citizens.

  • Education
  • THE
    ARTS
  • HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
  • HISTORIC PRESERVATION
  • CIVIC PROJECTS
  • COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

The Westfield Foundation fulfills our objectives through:

  • Charitable funds, which are committed to meeting the needs of the people in the community.

  • Using resources wisely and efficiently, addressing key concerns of the community, responding to its emerging and changing needs, and sustaining its agencies and institutions.

  • Leadership to the community, serving as a catalyst in identifying problems and opportunities, and shaping effective responses to them.

Our impact

Through the support of our community members throughout the years, The Westfield Foundation
has been able to award over $8 million in grant money.

  • 22% Social Services
  • 12% Health
  • 15% Education
  • 17% Arts
  • 21% Community
  • 13% Mixed

Family Promise

$7,500 Healthy Food Initiative to Address Food Insufficiency

Union County College Foundation

$52,560 Creation of technology innovation center in Elizabeth

Westfield memorial library

$20,000 Replace carpeting

The Keller Memorial Music Award for Excellence in Violin motivated me to pursue my interest in violin and pushed me to practice hard and audition for the NJ Youth Symphony Orchestra. The work of the foundation can inspire the youth of the community.

Reva

The Innovation Classroom has not only provided space for multiple sections of an introductory engineering course, it has allowed the teacher to design a second course to leverage the state of the art features of the classroom. Students have access to a facility and materials that were not available to them prior to The Westfield Foundation funding and these students are now better prepared for STEM college coursework and careers.

Westfield Public Schools

Thanks to The Westfield Foundation and their generosity, we were able to renovate the common areas of Peggy's House, the Center's Scotch Plains residence. These spaces have multiple uses for patients and families to enjoy holidays, special occasions, entertainment, activities, or even a quiet place to sit and enjoy the company of family and friends.

Center for Hope Hospice & Palliative Care

A special thanks to The Westfield Foundation’s partial funding during the pandemic. Thanks to this funding we were able to continue programming four days a week during the pandemic which was essential to avoid the harmful effects of social isolation.

JCC of Central New Jersey

CASA of Union County continues to be extremely grateful for the commitment by The Westfield Foundation to both our mission and the vulnerable youth we serve. Your partnership helps us do the work we -- and our tireless volunteer advocates -- do every day. Abuse doesn't take a holiday and isn't going anywhere, but through support from Westfield Foundation, we can continue to make a difference every day for the children depending on us and awaiting a safe and permanent home.

CASA of Union County

Building a Better Westfield together

We are grateful for the generous support of our community. Their contributions have enabled the Westfield Foundation to continue making a positive impact in the lives of individuals and organizations throughout our town. We would like to thank all of our supporters for thier commitment to the betterment of Westfield. Please visit our Supporters page to see a list of all donations from the past year.

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