This week, Main Street Counseling visited the Van Vleck House and Gardens to meet with the Turrell team and discuss how our organizations each work toward systems change in New Jersey while providing essential services to the community.

We’re incredibly grateful for our partnership with MSC and Steve Margeotes. They’re making a huge difference by providing high quality behavioral health services across the state.

Last week, the Turrell Team attended the @programsforparents Leaders & Legends Gala honoring Ceil Zalkind, Beverly Lynn, and Debra Jennings among others.

These leaders were honored for their contributions in the development of young children through quality care and advocacy.

It was an exciting night with incredible champions for children. We're also proud of the work of Programs for Parents as an advocate organization for childcare services in Essex County!

Yesterday, @njspotlightnews published coverage on the #NJAssembly Women and Children's Committee hearing on #infantmentalhealth.

A HealthySteps Physician Champion, caregiver & National Office staff - among others - testified in front of the Committee, calling for more support and emphasis on infant mental health and prevention.

This is a great step forward for ensuring the youngest in #NJ receive necessary care and support right from the start.

Thank you to @zerotothree and @acnjforkids among others for your testimony!

To watch the NJ Spotlight recap, visit the link in our bio.

On Tuesday, October 18, @greenleafcenter hosted its Inaugural Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at @setonhall sponsored by the Turrell Fund & many others.

Turrell staffer Madison McHugh attended, pictured with the Center’s ED, Reggie Lewis.

The event recognized individuals and organizations demonstrating outstanding servant leadership: those committed to the wellbeing of others and lifting up their communities.

Turrell is a proud sponsor of the Center which recognizes that change happens with compassionate leadership. Thank you for your important work and congratulations to the Hall of Fame honorees!

Greetings from Vermont!

Turrell staffers Evan, Madison, and Andres traveled to #VT to meet with clients and partners from Brattleboro to Burlington (to everywhere between).

Among these visits include photos from Vermont Family Network, @winston.prouty.center, @buildingbrightfutures, @lundvt, and @kingstreetcenter among so many others.

We also had the opportunity to attend the @vtaeyc 2022 Annual Conference #vtaeycAC22 featuring @letsgrowkids and the Vermont Early Childhood Advocacy Alliance.

It is always an honor and a pleasure to speak with #ece focused organizations in Vermont where there is passion and momentum to help children and families grow and thrive in the state.

On Friday, September 23, Evan Delgadoaccepted the @passaiccountycasa 2022 Champion for Children award on behalf of the Turrell Fund at CASA's Storybook Gala.

Volunteers and partners were also recognized for their support of the incredible work of CASA during its 15-year anniversary celebration.

CASA’s leading work on behalf of children, families, and colleagues is uplifting and inspiring.

We’re excited for the next 15 years ahead of this incredible agency!

This week, Turrell team members Evan and Madison visited @childrensdaynj in Passaic for a site visit.

CDNFC has a long and rich history of providing free, comprehensive, holistic services for children ages 2.5-5 years. Sue Dannemiller and Vicky Esposito-Novak told us about the child first, child centric approach which is embraced and embodied by each member of the CDNFC team.

The building has seen many changes over the years, and the recent renovations show the deep care and attention to children’s learning and development, from the classrooms to the playgrounds to the staff rooms.

We believe CDNFC is an example of the highest quality of care in NJ (and beyond). Thanks to the team for hosting us!

Turrell team staffers Madison & Andres visited @evasvillage and the HOPE Residence Halfway House for Women with Children.

Within HOPE, children are provided with high quality care and early education while their mothers attend counseling and classes. Eva’s takes a family engagement and trauma informed approach to their work with moms and infants as young as four months.

We’re always amazed at the beautiful campus and the great team at Eva’s in Paterson.

Tonight, Turrell team member Madison McHugh attended @cumacfeeds “Be Our Guest” event in Paterson.

CUMAC’s warm, inviting space, including the Marketplace, a choice-based free pantry, provides holistic wraparound services to families in the community.

We’re happy to work with CUMAC improving food access as a means of building resiliency for families in Paterson.

Our President of Programs and Planning, Evan Delgado, joined with NJ Safe Babies Court Team staff from @passaiccountycasa and @zerotothree for the ZERO TO THREE Regional Team Meeting in Chicago!

During the Meeting, Safe Babies sites from all over the country join to discuss best practices for effective implementation of the program.
This includes facilitation of and engagement in Family Team Meetings and interdisciplinary, collaborative, and proactive teamwork.

On August 16th, our Director of Grants Management, Andrés Monclut went to Clinton Hill ECE Center alongside CUMACECHO, the Taub Foundation, and the Maher Charitable Foundation, for a site visit. Their new facilities, classrooms, and playgrounds are state of the art and ready for the 2022-2023 school year.

Andrés recounts great discussions and ideas for collaboration on food and housing justice among other important topics. The Center also has a farm across the block that teaches the youth about taking care of plant life, watching it grow, and then literally taste the fruits of their labor. Andrés had a chance to try out their peaches – looks delicious!

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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!