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Stay up to date with NJFA by viewing our Press Releases. NJFA creates Press Releases to annouce our activities, such as our annual conference and event, as well as, inform the public about issues effecting New Jersey's seniors, like our Press Release regarding the Food Stamp Program.
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2012 Press Releases
Aging Insights Episode 5 Social Security and The Senior Medicare Patrol
NJFA 2012 Grantees Announcement
2011 Press Releases
Aging Insights Episode 4: Maximizing Transportation Options
Aging Insights Episode 3: Fitness at Any Age
Aging Insights Episode 2: Creativity Mid-Life and Beyond
Aging Insights Cable Show First Taping a Success!
Aging Insights Cable Show Becomes a Reality
2011 Honorees for NJFA's Annual Fall Celebration!
NJFA Announces Aging Insights- A Public Access TV Show on Aging!
NJFA Announces Policy Session on Senior Hunger and Economic Insecurity
Poll of NJ Non-Profits Reveals Concerns of Volunteers to Drive: Supports Need for Legislation
2010 PRESS RELEASES
2011 Grantee Announcement
Press Release
For Immediate Release Contact: Grace Egan
December 29, 2010 Melissa Chalker
609-421-0206
New Jersey Foundation for Aging Announces Two Grantees for 2011 to bring needed services to seniors.
Trenton- The New Jersey Foundation for Aging (NJFA) is pleased to announce that grants have been awarded to two exceptional organizations in New Jersey, Camden City Garden Club and Volunteer Guardianship One-on-One.
NJFA is awarding a grant to the Camden City Garden Club. This project will address food insecurity among the aging population in Camden. The Garden Club fosters community gardens to produce fresh food and provides education to residents in urban areas, who have little or no access to affordable, healthy food options. NJFA hopes that by supporting the outreach efforts of the Camden City Garden Club some of these issues can be alleviated. The Camden City Garden Club program will offer seniors a leadership role in the community, as well as, make gardening easier for those with mobility issues.
A grant award will also be given to Volunteer Guardianship One-on-One for their Center for Guardianship Studies. The Center for Guardianship Studies will bring high quality training, education and support programs for volunteer guardians and other members of the community seeking to promote excellence in guardianship services. The Center will also be a clearinghouse for information about guardianship laws, standards of practice, as well as, educational opportunities for guardians. NJFA is pleased to support an effort that will provide education and guidance to legal guardians for elders that are incapacitated.
NJFA believes strongly in working toward making New Jersey a great place to age well and believes these two programs will help older adults do that. The Foundation is pleased to continue its Community Grant Program, through which $350,000 has been awarded over the past ten years, serving more than 25,000 NJ residents. NJFA congratulates this year’s grantees and wishes them much success with their programs.
To learn more about the work of the Foundation visit www.njfoundationforaging.org or call 609-421-0206.The New Jersey Foundation for Aging was established in 1998 to create ongoing financial support for aging services in New Jersey. Its mission is to expand innovative approaches in the delivery of services that enable older adults to live in the community with independence and dignity.
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NJFA's Annual Celebration on November 14th
Press Release
For Immediate Release Contact: Grace Egan or
November 19, 2010 Melissa Chalker 609-421-0206
NJFA Annual Celebration on November 14th
Trenton- -The New Jersey Foundation for Aging (NJFA) held its 3rd Annual fall celebration on Sunday, November 14th. The event honored NJFA’s four founding trustees, Rosemarie Doremus, Margaret Chester, Carl West and Susan Chasnoff. Guests went to the 3 pm performance, “In the Mood”, at the State Theater in New Brunswick. Guests said the show was riveting, that the music was enjoyable and the salute to our military servicemen and women was heartwarming. Following the show, a dinner reception was held at Daryl Wine Bar and Restaurant. NJFA’s guests enjoyed a family style meal and wine pairing and helped NJFA to thank our Founding Trustees for their commitment to addressing aging issues in New Jersey.
NJFA’s Annual Fall Celebration featured our First Annual Online Auction. Items included baseball memorabilia, Norman Rockwell Collector Plates, a beautiful Cuban painting, Crystal Wine Glasses and tickets for 4 to a Broadway show followed by dinner in NYC. The winners were announced at the dinner reception. NJFA would like to thank the event sponsors: Silver Century Foundation, Fox Rothschild, LLC, Suplee, Clooney & Company, EISAI, Theresa and Thomas Berry Foundation, Susan and Joseph Bredehoft, CME Associates, New Brunswick Plating, Inc, Reed Smith, LLP, Care One, Wallerstein Foundation for Geriatric Life Improvement, Provident Bank and the Spicehandler Family Charitable Fund.
Established in 1998, NJFA focuses on empowering seniors to live the community with independence and dignity. To learn more visit www.njfoundationforaging.org or call 609-421-0206.
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NJFA's 3rd Annual Celebration November 14th
45th Birthday of Medicare (Click to read)
June 10th Conference (click to read)
Proposed Budget Cuts (click to read)
Change to Food Stamp Program (SNAP)- Increased eligibility (click to read)
New Law to Protect Vulnerable Seniors (click to read)
2010 Grantee Announcements (click to read)
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