Wednesday, January 16, 2013
The vision for show, which will run on HTTV, is to create forum for frank conversation and provide parenting resource to Summit community. Thursday's topic is "Underage Drinking."
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Wednesday, January 16
Have you heard? A dynamic new cable show will join the HTTV community lineup of programming for Summit and area residents. The show’s host, Marianne DeSantis, a Summit resident and parent, leads conversation among panels of Summit parents, students, and alumni discussing the show’s topic, which is then offered to experts for insights and guidance. Real, meaningful conversation — no scripts! The first show — “Underage Drinking” — will kick off with a live premiere on Thursday, Jan. 17 at MONDO, located 426 Springfield Ave. There will be two showings that evening at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. (A donation of $10 for adults and $5 for students is suggested.) Complimentary live entertainment for kids under 12 will be provided at MONDO’s Jam Summit. …
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Summit Area Public Foundation awards $230,000 in local grants.
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Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Nearly a quarter million dollars was awarded to local nonprofit agencies by the Summit Area Public Foundation over the summer. The grants will support efforts on behalf of people with special needs and the elderly, along with education, health, civic, and arts programs. Summit Area Public Foundation (SAPF) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization based in Summit. It fosters philanthropy in the Summit area by identifying local needs and offering donors flexible ways to make a difference in the lives of their neighbors. The largest share of the grants will support special needs programs. Cerebral Palsy of North Jersey ($12,000), The ARC Kohler School ($15,000), The Connection for Women & Families ($25,000), Winston School ($5,000), and …
Monday, August 27, 2012
The Millburn, Short Hills-based Metropolitan Orchestra of New Jersey will begin its 41st season.
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Monday, August 27, 2012
The Board of Trustees of the Summit Area Public Foundation, which provides funds to support work of non-profit agencies in Summit and surrounding communities, has awarded a $2,500 grant to The Metropolitan Orchestra of New Jersey. After three successful years in Millburn-Short Hills, the Metropolitan Orchestra of New Jersey will begin its 41st season. The orchestra, a full symphonic community ensemble under the direction of Conductor and Artistic Director, Michael Stratechuk, will open its three concert season on December 2, 2012 with an all- Dvořák program. A French program will follow for March 17, 2013, and the generosity of the Summit Area Public Foundation will help support the performance of a family concert, on June 9, 2013, to be …
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Homeless outreach group Bridges, Reeves-Reed Arboretum and Newark catholic school receive part of the award.
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Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Supporting a variety of civic and educational programs, the Summit Area Public Foundation has awarded almost $43,000 to three organizations that provide services in the region. Bridges, a Summit-based group that serves the homeless, has recived $12,640 to support its outtreach programs and to purchases clothing and school supplies for homeless families. Summit Area Public Foundation (SAPF) is a donor-supported 501(c)(3) charitable foundation that provides funding to nonprofit agencies serving people in the Summit area. The Reeves-Reed Arboretum has received two grants totaling $20,000. One will aid the arboretum’s continuing efforts to deal with the damage from last year’s Tropical Storm Irene, which was followed by October’s freak …
Monday, March 26, 2012
The Summit Area Public Foundation has helped out six organizations including Summit Public Schools this year.
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Monday, March 26, 2012
As part of its program of funding arts in the region, Summit Area Public Foundation has awarded more than $25,000 in grants to six local organizations. The grants will support a variety of programs, which include free lunchtime concerts at Central Presbyterian Church in Summit and a mid-day cabaret series by Dreamcatcher Repertory Theater at the Connection. Young artists will also benefit. SAPF awarded grants to the Summit Symphony, for its 2012 Young Artist Competition and Concert, and to the local Teen Arts Festival to help fund stipends for professionals who comment on the work of budding local artists. A grant to the Summit Performing Arts Resource Committee (SPARC) will help fund a scenery rigging system in the Summit High School …
Mike Queener
3:53 pm on Monday, August 27, 2012
There are many new grants for arts and culture posted on Grantwatch.com http://www.grantwatch.com/ Nonprofits may be interested in applying for this grant: Grants to Support New York and New Jersey Non-Profits Deadline: Ongoing Grants totaling $4,000,000 are available for New York and New Jersey non-profits for organizational support, start-up support including first year expenses, and specific … more ›