Westfield, NJ — September 2025 — In its 50th anniversary year, The Westfield Foundation awarded $200,000+ in Q3 grants to 12 nonprofit organizations, marking a second straight quarter of record demand. Guided by our mission to support nonprofits that foster positive change and elevate Westfield and surrounding communities, we primarily invest in Education, the Arts, Community Development, and Health & Social Services—addressing urgent needs, widening opportunity and equity, and strengthening local partnerships. This quarter, 41% of grantees are first-time recipients, reflecting our commitment to access and inclusion. Year-to-date, funding has supported Health & Social Services (36%), Education (27%), Community Development (21%), and Arts (15%), underscoring our vision for a stronger, more inclusive community.
Q3 Grant Recipients:
Advocates for Children of New Jersey: Through a capacity-building investment and strengthening our focus on Education and equity, ACNJ, a new grantee, will expand its Education Rights Program in Westfield and Union County with a part-time attorney, local workshops, and bilingual resources—providing free help on special education, discipline, bullying, and school access, and resolving most cases collaboratively to keep students learning.
College Woman’s Club of Westfield: Advancing our commitment to Education and community leadership, CWC will modernize its digital presence with a consultant-led website—streamlining scholarship information and applications, improving member/event communications, and strengthening outreach to Westfield families.
Community Access Unlimited: The Westfield Foundation will sponsor four students to complete CAU’s inclusive, 8-week, café-based Culinary & Hospitality Training Program. Participants build culinary, customer-service, and business-operations skills, earn ServSafe certification, and receive job-placement support—creating equitable pathways to work for people with disabilities.
Family Promise Union County: Furthering our work in Health & Social Services and stabilization, our grant will underwrite one local transitional emergency shelter apartment for a year, paired with individualized, trauma-informed case management so families can maintain routines, stay together, and move from crisis to stability.
Girls on the Run NJ East: GOTR will launch the “Hello, Bold Heart!” curriculum in Union County in 2026. Delivered by trained volunteer coaches, the 8-week program blends physical activity and mental wellness so girls build confidence, manage stress, strengthen peer relationships, and use their voices—culminating in a celebratory 5K. This grant funds the materials needed to run the program: coach curriculum books for 30 teams, participant kits (journals, goals sheet, Bold Heart Book, “My Heart Matters” sticker, completion certificate) for 400 girls.
Inroads to Opportunities: Inroads to Opportunities, a first-time grantee, is creating a re-imagined Vocational & Life Skills Training and Development Area at its Roselle campus, serving individuals ages 21–25 in the TransitionPLUS program. This connected, real-world space links to Inroads’ existing kitchen and features flexible, adaptable layouts designed to strengthen job-readiness and independent living skills. By expanding opportunities for young adults with disabilities in Westfield and surrounding communities, the project helps bridge the critical gap between school-based services and adult independence, preparing participants to enter the workforce with confidence.
Josephine’s Place: Focusing on education, job readiness, and financial literacy for low-income women, Josephine’s Place will deliver free, culturally responsive ESL, digital/financial literacy, and workforce workshops that build confidence, skills, and family stability. Funding will primarily support clients in Elizabeth, with benefits extending across Union County.
Moms Helping Moms: With an emphasis on Health & Social Services and family stability, this new grantee will expand the Healthy Start for Babies diaper bank in Union County—boosting distribution of diapers and wipes through a near–zero-waste, volunteer-powered model so parents can access childcare, work, and essential services. MHM distributes more than 2.5 million diapers and other baby essentials each year through 85 community partners; this investment helps reduce waitlists and strengthen distribution for Westfield and neighboring communities.
North Plainfield Exempt Firemen’s Association: Supporting Historical Preservation and Community Development, this grant will help the Association install a new HVAC system and a fire-resistive basement ceiling at the North Plainfield Exempt Firemen’s Museum—protecting artifacts, reducing humidity, and enabling year-round public hours, field trips (including Westfield schools), and guided tours on regional fire history and safety.
A Partnership for Change: APFC will bring the eight-week PowerBack Plus program to Scotch Plains–Fanwood High School—engaging students and faculty through forums, tabling, club and staff presentations, confidential surveys, on-site counseling, crisis intervention, and safety-planning resources. Grounded in APFC’s mission to end domestic and dating abuse—and the reality that teen relationship abuse is more common than many realize, with many unsure how to help—the program equips teens and adults to recognize warning signs, respond safely, and connect victims to services. The benefits: earlier intervention, stronger peer support, and a safer school culture, with free counseling available for those who come forward.
SAGE Eldercare: Advancing dignity and independence in Health & Social Services, SAGE will sustain its HomeCare and Spend-A-Day Adult Medical Day programs—closing under-reimbursement gaps and supporting skilled aides, daily care, transportation, and caregiver support for older adults in Westfield and nearby communities.
Westfield Community Band: Uplifting the Arts and community life, the Band will acquire a 3-octave vibraphone with a transport-ready frame to deepen its sound and enhance free indoor/outdoor concerts—including the Mindowaskin Park Summer Concert Series—enriching cultural access for residents across the region.
The mission of The Westfield Foundation is to support nonprofit organizations that foster positive change and elevate Westfield, New Jersey, and surrounding communities.
Through purposeful investments in Education, the Arts, Community Development, and Health and Social Services, the Foundation is committed to addressing critical community challenges, fostering opportunities for growth and equity, and cultivating strong, collaborative partnerships to create lasting impact.
The Westfield Foundation is an organization driven by a deep sense of purpose. Our mission is rooted in promoting the betterment of local citizens and enriching their quality of life. We achieve this by providing charitable funds to meet community needs, using resources efficiently to address key concerns and adapt to changing needs, all while sustaining agencies and institutions. We act as stewards for donors who entrust assets to us and offer community leadership as a catalyst, identifying and responding to problems and opportunities effectively.