The Westfield Foundation was honored to receive an official Proclamation from the Town of Westfield in recognition of our 50th Anniversary and enduring service to the community.
For five decades, our mission has been to support nonprofit organizations that foster positive change and elevate the quality of life in Westfield and surrounding areas. We’ve worked to meet evolving needs, advance equity, and strengthen local institutions through strategic investments in education, the arts, community development, and health and social services. Thank you to Mayor Shelley Brindle and the Town Council for this meaningful recognition.
Pictured: Glen DuMont (Secretary), Bob John (President), David A. Collum (Treasurer), and Mayor Shelley Brindle.
The Westfield Foundation believes in the power of community and the importance of creating opportunities that enrich lives. That belief comes to life through partnerships with organizations like new grantee Wharton Arts, New Jersey’s largest nonprofit performing arts education organization. Serving nearly 2,000 students across 12 counties, Wharton Arts opens the doors of music education […]
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