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Foundation awards grant money to Westfield Police Athletic League

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The Westfield Foundation recently awarded $13,545.67 in grant money to the Westfield Police Athletic League (PAL) to purchase youth football blocking sleds and new wrestling mats.  The Westfield PAL has been serving the community since 1953 with recreational, athletic and educational programs including tackle football, flag football, cheerleading, girls’ softball, and a mentoring program.  These […]

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Foundation honored at the Centennial celebration of the YWCA Union County

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The Westfield Foundation was honored recently at the YWCA Union County’s 100th Anniversary Celebration at The Westwood in Garwood, NJ.  The YWCA Union County is a safe haven for people experiencing domestic abuse.  They offer comprehensive services for survivors and their children including counseling, residential programs, a skills training and empowerment program (STEP), court advocacy, […]

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Foundation grants funds for Purchase of Shuttle Vans for UCC students

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Union County College was able to purchase two shuttle vans with money awarded by the Westfield Foundation.  The vans offer UCC students free, safe and reliable transportation between the Cranford, Elizabeth and Plainfield campuses of Union County College as well as transportation to and from the Cranford train station.  Each van is wheelchair accessible and […]

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Foundation Announces 2nd Q Grants for 2021

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Westfield Foundation announces grant recipients for 2021, second quarter.
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We Have Moved Offices!

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The Westfield Foundation is moving after more than 30 years at their current location at the Westfield train station.  As of March 29, our new offices will be located at: 940 South Ave. W, Unit #C, Westfield, NJ 07090.  The new offices are located on the side of the building, with free parking available. Pictured: […]

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Westfield Foundation Welcomes New Executive Director

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The Westfield Foundation has named Gerard P. ‘Jay’ Boyle, a lifelong resident of Westfield, as our Executive Director.  Jay served on the board of trustees for the previous six years before taking this position.  He succeeds Betsy Chance, who served as Executive Director for 26 years.  Jay grew up in Westfield, attending Holy Trinity Grammar […]

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