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.
Westfield – The Westfield Foundation will be holding their 38th annual meeting on Thursday, May 9 at the Westfield Memorial Library, 550 East Broad Street at 7 pm. This meeting is an opportunity for the general public to come and hear how the Foundation makes a difference to Westfield and the surrounding communities. This year’s […]
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Westfield – This summer, Westfield youth will be able to attend camp in Pennsylvania, regardless of financial ability, due to a grant for the scholarship fund for Camp Speers-Eljabar. The camp, as well as 5 other community services, was granted funds totaling $38,224 for the first quarter, 2013. Projects include the West 7th Street Village […]
Westfield- The Westfield Foundation honored Alice and Bob Dillon at their annual Cornerstone breakfast, held in December at ELCC. Bob Dillon, who passed away in May 2012, and Alice were honored not solely for their work with the Westfield Foundation. The Dillons were involved with many organizations in the area, including the United Fund, Overlook […]
In late January, the community of Westfield lost a leader among men, Lee Hale. Lee was a committed individual to many organizations throughout the area. Lee was ‘ Mr. Westfield’ for all he has done in and around the Westfield community throughout the years. For us here at the Foundation, Lee will be remembered as […]
The Westfield Foundation continues to give back to Westfield and its surrounding community by approving more than $32,000 in grants funds. Projects include emergency relief due to super storm Sandy, musical performances, improvements to homes for the disabled, job training and scholarships. The fourth quarter recipients include: Community Access Unlimited, NJ Intergenerational Orchestra, St Joseph […]
Dear Community Members of Westfield, The strength of our town is its citizens who offer their talents, treasures and time through a variety of service agencies. Prominent among these organizations is The Westfield Foundation, which for the last thirty-five years through your donations and bequests has supported the Arts, social services, education, health and civic […]