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COMMUNITY UPDATE

Transform South Jersey Jamie Warner, Downe Township project
coordinator.
Grants Awarded CFSJ’s Transform South Jersey creates
The Community Foundation of sustainable social change led by neighbors
South Jersey is excited to partner with with local resources and local knowledge.
the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Transform South Jersey amplifies the
(RWJF) to seed community endowments voice of neighbors and community philan-
throughout the six Transform South thropists—those who invest time, talent,
Jersey (TSJ) communities. This invest-
or treasure. CFSJ is in a position to har-
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plan—another component of Transform
communities. The nurturing of a commu-
nity’s endowment contributes to building
South Jersey—will enhance the qual-
Die Goldene ity of life in each partner community by a community’s capacity to make better
focusing on the opportunities and needs
decisions about—and act on—its future.
articulated by engaged neighbors of
Medina
A special exhibit showing the tragedy
of the Holocaust and illustrating
how Holocaust survivors who
established themselves here
post-World War II contributed to diverse ages, socioeconomic backgrounds, Operation Stand Down:
occupations, races, and cultural traditions.
Jewish life and the general social The significance of this investment from RCSJ Welcomes Veterans
fabric of our community RWJF means each community will have
double the assets and signals a cosigning to Gloucester Campus
of community philanthropy, democratiz- A meet and greet hosted by the Rowan
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With support from CFSJ, six
RUNS THE MONTH OF MAY Transform South Jersey towns— Services Office welcomes veterans to the
campus on Friday, April 29, offering fel-
Vineland Public Library Downe Township, Hammonton, Salem, lowship and information about college and
local support services.
1058 E Landis Avenue, Vineland Willingboro, Winslow Township, and RCSJ’s “Operation Stand Down” pro-
Woodbury—will receive up to $50,000 vides men and women in the armed forces
each provided they meet the challenge with the opportunity to meet others in the
of matching the investment dollar-for- community who have also served and are
dollar. Each of the endowed community currently attending RCSJ. The event brings
funds will have three years to raise the together more than 20 veteran services
match contributions. This limited period available to assist veterans both on and
is intended to provide enough time for off campus. During the four-hour event,
success and secure community leaders’
MAY IS proudly presented by ongoing commitment, creating a sense of visitors have access to a variety of veteran
urgency without a sense of panic. support programs, including outreach pro-
gram specialists, the Veteran Health Clinic,
“The generosity that RWJF is show- transition workshops, Acenda Integrated
ing Downe and the whole TSJ initiative is Health, Catholic Charities, Crisis Canines,
Jewish Federation heart-warming. Contributions and efforts the Department of Veteran Affairs, state
like this, in places like Downe, really help
OF CUMBERLAND, GLOUCESTER & SALEM and federal benefits, and transition and care
make a big difference. It’s exciting,” said management—as well as academic support