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1 2 Table of Contents Letter from Governor Murphy ………………………………….…..………..2 General Information About the NJECC …………………………….………4 What Will My Gift Provide …………………………………………………..…..6 How to Fill Out a Pledge Form …………………………………………….……7 2018 NJECC Award Winners ……………………………….…………………..8 Federations: America’s Charities ………………………………………………………….…..…9 Global Impact ……………………………………………………………..…………10 EarthShare New Jersey …………………………………………….………….…13 Neighbor to Nation …………………………………………………..……………14 America’s Best Charities …………………………………………..……………16 United Way of Greater Mercer County ……………………..…………..26 United Way of Gloucester County ……………………………..………….27 United Way of Monmouth & Ocean Counties …………………..…..27 United Way of Greater Union County ……………………………..…….29 Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ (UJA) .………..…….30 Jewish Federation of Middlesex & Monmouth Counties ……….31 Community Health Charities…..……………………….……………..…..….31 Unaffiliated Agencies …………………………………………………………….33 Alphabetical Agency Index…..……………………………………………..41 PLEASE NOTE: All information contained in this codebook was supplied by the various federations and agencies as of May 2019. Errors, omissions, and other problems are the responsibility of the organization submitting the information to this campaign. 3 What is the NJECC? Thanks to legislation that created the New Jersey Employees Charitable Campaign in 1985, employees of state agencies, universities, county government, municipalities and school districts throughout New Jersey enjoy the benefit of giving to many of their favorite charities through an annual workplace giving campaign that features the convenience of payroll deduction. Donations exceeded $878,000 for charitable organizations in 2018. How does it work? Each fall, we get the opportunity to learn about the charities in the NJECC and choose which ones we want to help, and then go online or fill out a paper pledge form to indicate how much we wish to donate to which groups. You can make a one-time gift by check. Or, even better, your gift It’s not hard to see why can be deducted from each paycheck beginning with the first pay period of employees of the Garden 2020. State have responded so enthusiastically to the NJECC: The campaign runs from September through December. It’s an easy, effective and cost-efficient way This directory provides information on all the charities in the campaign – a to give to charities. great resource not only for helping you make your choices, but also for Our contributions help improve the quality of finding help if you need it yourself. life for people in communities locally, across the country and around the world. What charities are involved? The campaign supports One of the great benefits of the NJECC is the wide variety of charities and a wide variety of vital causes represented – there’s something for everyone. They range from health and human small local organizations to large and well-known national and international services. groups. All charities in the campaign must meet Those charities that wish to participate must meet stringent legal strict eligibility criteria. requirements and apply each year to participate. They are recognized by the IRS as 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and registered with the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs, Charities Registration Division They provide direct or indirect health and human services. 4 Why How much should I give? How much to give is totally up to you. Your personal generosity is no one’s should I give? business but your own and remains confidential. Still, many of us like to have some idea of what is appropriate to consider as a gift. To help those who are less fortunate through FIRST…you might consider participating as a leadership giver – one of the no fault of their own. many people who like to do a little more by donating at the leadership To support a favorite giving levels. cause or charity on a regular basis. SECOND…give what you feel is appropriate for you and your budget – any It’s the right thing to gift, no matter how large or small, can make all the difference in the world do. to the charities in this campaign. It will make you feel great. It’s tax deductible. Benefits of payroll deduction Payroll deduction offers a special opportunity to do more and feel it less. It helps to minimize costs while maximizing your contribution. You can manage your own philanthropy…you know when deductions start and that you can end them at any time. It saves time and takes With a low little effort. Best of all… by donating a specific amount overhead from each paycheck, you can of 10% statewide make a much more significant more of your contribution impact on causes you wish to gets to the charities you help. select than in almost any similar fundraising activity. 5 6 Ways to Give…2 Ways to Donate: (1) Online: payroll deduction For your Records: A copy of your receipt will be emailed to you after you have completed your pledge online. (2) Paper pledge form: payroll deduction or check How to fill out your pledge form: It is easy to donate to your favorite charity or charities through the NJECC. Simply fill in the information requested and return to your NJECC coordinators. Social security number is needed for payroll deductions only. The NJECC office does not collect, store, or use this information. It is only used by your payroll offices. Your NJECC is 3-Parts: 1st page = payroll copy 2nd page = NJECC coordinator copy 3rd page = donor copy (for tax purposes) 7 New Jersey Employees Charitable Campaign 2018 Chairperson’s Award Winners Atlantic County Utilities Authority NJ Department of Human Services NJ Department of Children & Families NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development NJ Civil Service Commission Mercer County Board of Social Services NJ Department of Corrections Rutgers University NJ Department of Environmental Protection NJ Department of Transportation NJ Department of Health 2018 Campaign Manager Award Winners Karrine Bachonski | Rutgers University Christine Kennedy | Atlantic County Utilities Azra Baig | NJ Department of Health Authority Regina Brodie and Wilena Reeves-Bell | Mercer Lauren Kremper-DeFilippo | NJ Department of Labor County Board of Social Services & Workforce Development Linda Davino | NJ Department of Transportation Ashley Schneider | NJ Department of Children & Beverly Hamilton |Civil Service Commission Families Daryl Jones and Christopher Papp | NJ Department Maria Wojciechowski | Monmouth County of Education Government 2018 Growth in Giving Awards NJ Department of Agriculture William Paterson University NJ Board of Public Utilities Folsom School District Camden County Board of Social Services Public Employees Relations Commission, Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority Northfield City School District Cherry Hill Public Schools NJ Economic Development Authority The College of New Jersey NJ State Department NJ Department of Community Affairs Absecon School District Governor’s Office Millville School District NJ Health Care Facilities Financing Authority New Jersey City University NJ Department of Law & Public Safety NJ Office of the Public Defender NJ State Parole Board New Jersey Institute of Technology Ocean County Utilities Authority Lenape School District NJ Office of Information Technology Casino Control Commission NJ State Commission of Investigation 2018 Spirit Awards Kimlor Amarat | NJ State Parole Board Jillian Porrovecchio | NJ Department of Agriculture Cheryl Behnett-Ali | Camden County Board of Social Terri Slack | NJ Department of Environmental Services Protection John Cipriano/Gerri Grecco | NJ Office of Information Yetta Somers | Board of Public Utilities Technology Linda Gilmore | Atlantic County Government Janet Cohen | Cherry Hill Public Schools Lysandra Montero | City of Trenton Yvonne Jefferson | NJ Department of Corrections Gloria Dickerson | New Jersey Institute of Technology Trisha King | The College of New Jersey Elaine Himmelberg | Ramapo College of New Jersey Phyllis Persicketti | Motor Vehicle Commission Joan Quinton | Camden County Government Marilyn Peterson | NJ State Commission of Rashina Sanabria | Camden County College Investigation Rossini Salerno | Vineland School District Robin Piotrowski | NJ Health Care Facilities Financing Jennifer Bednarek | Lenape Regional Public Schools Authority Amie Marshall | Rowan University 8 AMERICA’S CHARITIES 3200 America's Charities | 800-458-9505 | www.charities.org 3277 Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation (Prevent Cancer Working to build strong communities. Addressing needs of children, Foundation) | 800-227-2732 | www.preventcancer.org families, communities through member programs, by helping Your donation funds cancer prevention research; educates people employers and employees support our member charities' programs. about how they can prevent cancer and detect it early; and supports community cancer prevention programs. 3281 AIDS Fund | 215-731-9255 | www.aidsfundphilly.org AIDS Fund assists HIV+ individuals whose financial situation would 3226 Cancer Research for Children - CureSearch | 800-458-6223 impede their ability to maintain their health and provides HIV www.CureSearch.org | We advance the research of better, less toxic awareness and education to the community. treatments to ensure children with cancer not only survive, but live long, healthy lives. 3289 Alzheimer's and Aging Research Center | 866-963-2272 www.aging-research.org | Supports research dedicated to 3217 Children's