The Turrell Fund is a foundation serving the youngest and their families in New Jersey and Vermont.

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Societal Vision

We envision that need will be eliminated as a barrier to access quality educational and developmental experiences for all children.

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Turrell Vision

We envision that access to quality educational and developmental opportunities will be assured for the children of the Turrell Fund's served areas.

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Turrell Mission

We financially and strategically support organizations which provide or foster the delivery of quality developmental and educational services to children.

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Societal Vision

We envision that need will be eliminated as a barrier to access quality educational and developmental experiences for all children.

We envision that need will be eliminated as a barrier to access quality educational and developmental experiences by all children.

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Turrell Vision

We envision that access to quality educational and developmental opportunities will be assured for the children of the Turrell Fund's served areas.

We envision that access to quality educational and developmental opportunities will be assured for the children of the Turrell Fund's served areas.

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Turrell Mission

We financially and strategically support organizations which provide or foster the delivery of quality developmental and educational services to children.

We financially and strategically support organizations which provide or foster the delivery of quality developmental and educational services to children.

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Bringing People Together

OUR VALUES

Bringing People Together to Make a Difference

Turrell Fund Day for Children 2019

Tangible Impact for Children and Families

OUR VALUES

Tangible Impact for Children and Families

HealthySteps

Service

OUR VALUES

Service

Fletcher Library

Transparency

OUR VALUES

Transparency

North Ward Center

Equity and Justice

OUR VALUES

Equity and Justice

ACNJ Strolling Thunder

Reciprocity

OUR VALUES

Reciprocity

Jazz House Kids with Young Tradition Vermont

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Bringing People Together

OUR VALUES

Bringing People Together to Make a Difference

Turrell Fund Day for Children 2019

Tangible Impact for Children and Families

OUR VALUES

Tangible Impact for Children and Families

HealthySteps

Service

OUR VALUES

Service

Fletcher Library

Transparency

OUR VALUES

Transparency

North Ward Center

Equity and Justice

OUR VALUES

Equity and Justice

ACNJ Strolling Thunder

Reciprocity

OUR VALUES

Reciprocity

Jazz House Kids with Young Tradition Vermont

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Turrell Clients in Action

Follow us on Instagram to see more of the great work of organizations in New Jersey and Vermont

If you have photos you’d like to share, please email photos and captions to stories@turrellfund.org.

We're excited to reshare this video from @montclairfoundation, stewards of the Van Vleck House and Gardens, showcasing the Turrell Fund Outdoor Education Center!

Thank you to the Montclair Foundation & the expert architects / landscapers who oversaw the development of this beautiful event space.

We're excited for all of the children and families who will benefit from public use! 

Plan a trip to visit soon.
Last week, @hmhnewjersey HealthySteps Specialists Latasha, Ediza, and Tierney attended the @zerotothree LEARN Conference in San Diego. This conference connected early childhood professionals across the nation to discuss their work and the landscape for infant and early childhood mental health. 

The Turrell Fund is honored to support #HealthySteps and the Specialists at HMH who are providing incredible support for the youngest and their families in #NJ.
Come out to #NewarkPorchFest this Saturday, September 24! 

There will be a #KidsFest starting at 12 PM and a special narrated performance by members of the @njsymphony. 

For more information, including the full schedule, map, and free trolley route, check the link in our bio.
Wow! We are so proud to be named as the 2022 Champion for Children Honoree for @passaiccountycasa.

It's been a pleasure and a privilege to support this organization over the years. The top-tier team led by Erica Fischer-Kaslander has skillfully launched and led the @zerotothree Safe Babies Court Team program in three counties across New Jersey.

We thank Passaic County CASA for their incredible work on behalf of children and families across New Jersey. Here's to many more years of success!

Check the link in our bio for the article.
Students in the @writeonsports camp at Montclair State interviewed guest athlete Natalie Nevins, a soccer player for St. Joseph's! The students asked questions about her career, balancing school and sports, and her future goals.

Write on Sports helps students improve their writing skills by encouraging their interest in sports and journalism. The program includes summer camps and after school programs. Their 10 summer camps host over 200 children across New Jersey and other northeast locations, including Connecticut.

We applaud WoS and their programs which encourage students to hone their writing and communication skills, and even discover a career in journalism.
@childrensdaynj students know how to cool off during these hot summer days: Refreshing lemonade!! They're also learning math and social skills while having fun.

Children’s Day Preschool and Family Center in Passaic, NJ, is an early childhood education program providing high quality child care for families with children 2 1/2 to 5 years of age. Their variety of seamless support services include educational, nutrition, health, and therapeutic programming which seek to respond to, and respect, children's diversity, culture, and unique needs.
An incredible dancer from @smapa_dance's Contemporary Modern dance class!

Sharron Miller’s Academy for the Performing Arts (SMAPA) provides comprehensive, inclusive developmental training in dance and theater arts for children, teens, and adults.

Children as young as two years old can enroll to learn coordination and self expression. As they grow and learn, they begin expanding their skills in different genres such as jazz, tap, ballet, and contemporary. Bravo to SMAPA!
Attention Turrell NJ-based clients and partners!

Do you have a program idea for your North Jersey community to address #ACEs? Apply for a microgrant with @cumacfeeds!

The ACE Microgrant program is funded by the @newjerseydcf and administered by the Office of Resilience in partnership with the Regional ACEs Collaboratives (RAC). These microgrants will highlight how we all can play a part to reduce the effects of childhood adversity, through actions both large and small that demonstrate compassion and promote a sense of emotional safety.

Visit https://www.cumac.org/rac-north (or link in our bio)!

A Partnership
with Our Clients

We create honest, trusting partnerships and bring people together to make a difference

Junius Williams, Center for Education and Juvenile Justice with Turrell Team
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Ensure more children have access to

High-Quality Arts and Music Programming
 

Larry Tamburri

Executive Director, Newark School of the Arts

Offering arts instruction for all regardless of age, talent, and financial resources since 1968

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Ensure more children have access to

High-Quality Arts and Music Programming
 

Ensure more children have access to

High-Quality Arts and Music Programming
 

Larry Tamburri

Executive Director,
Newark School of the Arts

Offering arts instruction for all regardless of age, talent, and financial resources since 1968

Offering arts instruction for all regardless of age, talent, and financial resources since 1968

Larry Tamburri

Executive Director,
Newark School of the Arts

Offering arts instruction for all regardless of age, talent, and financial resources since 1968

Offering arts instruction for all regardless of age, talent, and financial resources since 1968

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Paterson Education Fund

Spreading early literacy initiatives and

Nurturing a love of reading in children and families
 

Rosie Grant

Executive Director, Paterson Education Fund

Community-based early literacy and K-12 work for all families

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Spreading early literacy initiatives and

Nurturing a love of reading in children and families
 

Spreading early literacy initiatives and

Nurturing a love of reading in children and families
 

Rosie Grant

Executive Director,
Paterson Education Fund

Community-based early literacy and K-12 work for all families

Offering arts instruction for all regardless of age, talent, and financial resources since 1968

Rosie Grant

Executive Director,
Paterson Education Fund

Offering arts instruction for all regardless of age, talent, and financial resources since 1968

Community-based early literacy and K-12 work for all families

Paterson Education Fund

Early Childhood

Our Areas of Focus

Early Childhood

Early experiences, particularly for children ages 0-3, impact the developing brain. Early investments can provide a lifetime of potential and opportunity for children and their families.

Let's Grow Kids

K-12 Education

Our Areas of Focus

K-12 Education

Public school and other pursuits of knowledge for children are essential to rich and fulfilling livelihoods and enhance quality of life.

Oasis

Music & Arts

Our Areas of Focus

Music & Arts

Music and arts education provide children with a creative outlet, lifelong skills, and academic advantages.

Jazz House Kids

Social Services

Our Areas of Focus

Social Services

While we strive to change systems for the better, we recognize that families have basic needs that must be met here and now. Every family is entitled to nutritious food, high-quality early care, compassionate healthcare, diapers, and every resource necessary to give their children a strong start.

Saint Paul Community Development Corp

Systems Change

Our Areas of Focus

Systems Change

Systemic racism, entrenched poverty, and flawed policy decisions punish BIPOC (black, Indigenous and people of color) families, stifle social mobility, and hold our communities back. We fight alongside our partners to ensure access, equity and compassion in our systems.

Advocates for Children of New Jersey

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