Do you have a project or program idea for your North Jersey community to address Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)? Apply for a microgrant with CUMAC ECHO!
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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.
Aug 10

@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.
Aug 3

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!
Jul 26

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)!
Jul 20

On Saturday, June 18, @patersoneducationfund hosted its 39th anniversary Jazz Brunch honoring the Turrell Fund, the Boys & Girls Club of Paterson/Passaic @bgcppnj, Amplify, and Nelly Hidalgo Celi (posthumously).
Our President of Programs and Planning, Evan Delgado, accepted the award on behalf of the Fund.
We are proud to work alongside the Paterson Education Fund and our client partners (like @passaiccountycasa pictured in this series) to support children and the community of Paterson.
We're also excited to support PEF's Paterson Reads program for 3rd grade reading as well as PEF's Summer Early Education Reading Project!
Jul 19

A family at the @soundstartbabies Nursery brought in their baby chicks to show the class!
The Sound Start Babies Program ensures that infants and toddlers identified with hearing loss and their families receive the highest quality educational services. Their goal is for children with hearing loss to develop language, speech, and communication skills commensurate with those of hearing peers and for their parents and other caregivers to have the information and strategies to foster this development throughout childhood.
Jul 14

The Turrell Fund is pleased to announce the 2022 Landon Award Winners!
The awards were given to agencies directly serving children from birth to 6 years-old and their families, with priority consideration given to programs serving the youngest and highest risk children. A total of $33,000 in unrestricted grants were awarded.
For more information on winners, view the link in our bio.
(Photo credit to the Arts Bus VT, one of our 2022 Landon award winners!)
Jul 13

Check out the Maternity Action Plan #MAP4NJ by @the_quality_institute_nj. This plan supports the goals laid out by the @firstladynewjersey #NurtureNJ strategic plan.
In addition, the plan calls for the @zerotothree #HealthySteps model of integrated pediatric primary care to spread throughout the state of New Jersey.
The Turrell Fund and Burke Foundation support three NJ HealthySteps sites through @hmhnewjersey.
Learn more at the link in our bio!
https://bit.ly/3AHmaQu
Jul 12

Check out this end-of-year highlight reel from @pathwaystocollege including Scholars from their 2021-2022 programs!
Pathways to College is an after-school program providing information, guidance and support to help high school students succeed and become the best college applicants and college students they can be. The program serves all students of color with a focus on under-served African American high school students, whose potential has been marginalized for generations.
Of many notable highlights, the Fund is especially excited that Pathways has expanded its supports for college and life success to all comprehensive public high schools in Newark, New Jersey.
Congratulations to Pathways on another incredible year!
Jul 7

Today, we're highlighting a photo from Turrell client @winston.prouty.center pulling their latest raffle winners with students!
The Winston Prouty Center for Child and Family Development has served in Southern #Vermont communities for over 50 years. They provide inclusive education and family support to promote the success of children and families, especially the youngest ages birth to 3.
Jun 29

Last week,@branchbrookpark hosted the annual Olmsted Lecture, 'The Power of Parks: Using Green Spaces to Uplift Communities' honoring the late Clement A. Price of Newark.
Landscape Architect Faye Harwell presented an overview of the Park's restoration project, and Jonathan Capehart, Associate Editor of the @washingtonpost offered commentary on the importance of beautified urban public spaces to communities as a renewal of dignity.
The Turrell Fund congratulates the Alliance for its work on behalf of Branch Brook Park as a cornerstone for Newark residents!
Jun 24

Please check out this amazing episode of Steve Adubato’s Lessons in Leadership which features our very own Evan Delgado, Turrell Fund’s President of Programs & Planning!
This episode Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba talk with Morgan Lalevee, School Counselor, Middlesex County Vocational and Technical Schools and Doctoral Candidate at Monmouth University, about the leadership traits needed in our youth today.
Then, Steve and Mary are joined by Evan Delgado, President, Programs and Planning, Turrell Fund, about leadership development as well as how to build relationships with others.
Click below to see more!
https://www.stand-deliver.com/lessons-in-leadership-morgan-lalevee-and-evan-delgado.html
Jun 14

Please check out One on One with Steve Adubato this Friday at 7:00 pm and 11:30 pm on NJ PBS for a compelling conversation with First Lady of New Jersey, Tammy Murphy, where they discussed systemic racial inequalities, the legislation needed to tackle them, and her mission to make New Jersey the safest and most equitable place to raise a child!
Jun 14

Yesterday, @studioinaschool hosted the opening reception for their Young Visions 2022 visual arts exhibit. The exhibit features children's artwork from Studio Institute and Studio in a School classrooms.
Andres Monclut, Director of Grants Management at the Turrell Fund, is pictured in the first photo with Jamie Mayer, Manager, Regional School and Community Programs at Studio Institute.
This year's exhibit includes 30 pieces from students participating in Studio Institute's programs in Newark and East Orange, NJ and Cleveland, OH.
The Fund is proud to support Studio especially in their work with 2-3 year olds in Newark classrooms. Arts education helps early learners gain essential skills and develop relationships with parents and teachers in a fun and engaging environment.
Jun 9

Today, the Turrell Fund hosted a virtual seminar, "Tips & Tools to Boost Your Fundraising with Dan Zanella"!
Sixty Turrell clients from New Jersey and Vermont joined to hear from Dan, who has an extensive background as a fundraising and development professional.
Thank you to everyone who attended today. We hope to offer more events like this in the future!
Jun 8

We're happy to host @childrensdaynj at the Van Vleck today for their staff retreat, including team building activities & a yoga / meditation session.
Honored to work with Sue Dannemiller and her team to provide high quality care for children in Passaic. This team of educators and administrators is top notch!
Jun 2

CUMAC @cumacfeeds Executive Director Mark Dinglasan & team filmed a “thank you” video for the Turrell Fund as partners in building resilience in the Paterson community. CUMAC fights hunger and its root causes through its holistic, trauma-informed community based approach. They provide groceries, necessities, and other resources for families and individuals in need. We are honored to partner with our clients especially in Passaic County!
May 31

On Wednesday, May 25, First Lady Tammy Murphy @firstladynewjersey hosted an #AskAnExpert panel with HealthySteps, a program of @zerotothree, featuring speakers from @hmhnewjersey and parents, Hope and Karma, who have participated in the program.
HealthySteps is a pediatric primary care model integrating child development specialists to promote positive parenting and healthy child development.
Hackensack currently hosts three HealthySteps sites across its network in Hackensack and Neptune. We hope to see more sites across New Jersey in the coming year!
May 31

On Tuesday, May 24, the Newark School of the Arts @newarkschoolofthearts hosted their 2022 Talent in Bloom Gala at the Newark Museum @newarkmuseumart
The concert focused on works by composers of color, and students put on performances in different disciplines from piano to vocals to dance.
The Turrell Fund sponsors NSA’s early childhood programming for ‘Music and Movement’ with parents and their young children in support of rhythmic, tonal, and physical development.
May 31

THE DOCTOR IS IN! On Thursday, May 19, Turrell Fund CFO Rich Ribeiro hosted one-on-one Tax Form 990 assessments with the @montclairfoundation and nonprofit clients at the Van Vleck House and Gardens. Rich ‘diagnoses’ nonprofit 990s and recommends healthy ‘remedies’.
Turrell clients can always contact Rich for a ‘doctor’s’ appointment!
May 31

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News & Resources
Turrell Fund Announces 2022 Landon Award Winners
The Turrell Fund is pleased to announce the winners of the 2022 S. Whitney Landon Awards. A total of $33,000 in unrestricted grants was given to agencies doing exemplary work on behalf of young children in Vermont.
Turrell Trustee Dr. Junlei Li Presented at NJAAP Early Relational Health Summit
The Summit covered a wide range of topics around early relational health in New Jersey and brought together community organizations to develop solutions ensuring services and resources are family-focused, evidence and strengths-based. Click to find out who is in the photo…