ZERO TO THREE, HealthySteps

ZERO TO THREE, HealthySteps

Newark School of the Arts

Newark School of the Arts

Newark School of the Arts

West Bee Nursery

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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.

Check out @zerotothree HealthySteps highlighted on NPR’s morning edition today! Link in our bio.

The Turrell Fund is proud to support HealthySteps’ mission to help families cultivate healthy environments for their children. Congrats!
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These young learners are getting ready to read! Prepping for school is made fun, thanks to @greaterbergen and its Head Start program!

Greater Bergen Community Action’s Head Start Program provides children ages 0-5 with the resources to excel in kindergarten and beyond, such as how to work in groups and gain confidence. 

The program also focuses on helping the whole family, with resources for parents to help them support their children in the upcoming school years!

The Turrell Fund is proud of Greater Bergen’s mission to support young NJ children and their families to help them excel in school and beyond. Thank you for all that you do!
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Be sure to check out Cynthia Rice’s interview on State of Affairs with Steve Adubato about the critical funding point in the childcare crisis, and the state & federal support that is needed. The link to watch will be in our bio!
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Creating art is a great way to express oneself, especially during the @inclusiveartsvermont POP event this past summer!

Inclusive Arts Vermont is an arts & education organization with the goal of making the arts more accessible in VT for people with disabilities. The POP event was a community fundraising event that supports training & exhibition programs held by Inclusive Arts Vermont during the year.

The Turrell Fund is proud to support Inclusive Arts Vermont for their excellent work since 1986, providing art resources while engaging more than 30,000 Vermonters annually.
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Missing those warm, fun days from @tgfymca summer camp!

The Gateway Family YMCA serves families in Eastern Union County and Northern Middlesex County with programs that run all year round. During the summer, the camp provides children with activities that keep them active and engage in community-building.

The Turrell Fund proudly supports Gateway Family YMCA’s commitment to providing NJ families & children with resources for healthy living and connecting with the community. Thank you for all you do!

(Photo waivers were signed by parents)
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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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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

Client Support
Network (CSN)

The Client Support Network (CSN) provides access to skilled experts at no cost to our clients and partners.

Updates

November 11, 2021
The Turrell Fund is hosting a Job Board on behalf of clients seeking new talent for their organizations. Check out the CSN page to see current listings. To add a job to our job board, email Andres Monclut at andresm@turrellfund.org.
September 13, 2021
The Turrell Fund is looking for new volunteers and referrals for the Client Support Network! Please submit recommendations through our Contact page form.

Apply for Support

Our grant application windows typically run from
Jan 1 to Feb 1, and July 1 to Aug 1.

We award our grants to 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations with projects and portfolios especially for the youngest in New Jersey and Vermont.

Please read and review our Guidelines before beginning an application to the Turrell Fund.

Newark Museum

News & Resources

HealthySteps provides early childhood support by integrating a HealthySteps Specialist, a child development expert, into pediatric health care teams.

New Jersey FY24 Budget Includes Funding For HealthySteps Program

New Jersey’s recently approved FY2024 budget includes $500,000 in state dollars eligible for federal match—a $1 million investment—in ZERO TO THREE’s evidence-based HealthySteps program.

What Our Clients
Are Saying

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"On behalf of the women, children, and families at YSP, we thank you for your faithful partnership. It is through the kindness and generosity of friends like you at The Turrell Fund that we can continue to fulfill our uniquely holistic approach to addressing the complex issues contributing to homelessness and poverty as the solution to making a positive and lasting difference."

- Christine Perez

Director of Development, York Street Project

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"We will use this funding to provide seven therapeutic support groups this summer for at-risk preschool and early elementary school children… I look forward to sharing the many positive outcomes that we expect to achieve this summer with the help of your partnership. Thank you again for all of your encouragement during this challenging time."

- Steve Margeotes

Executive Director, Main St. Counseling

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"On behalf of Jazz House Kids, it is with deep gratitude that I thank the Turrell Fund for your longstanding support. With your help we have been able to make tremendous strides to ensure the young people who call the Jazz House home find engaging and uplifting programming every day of the week."

- Melissa Walker

Founder & President, Jazz House Kids

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What Are
You Thinking?

In your view, what is the most critical use of the new state and federal relief funds which may be coming into New Jersey/Vermont?

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"The New Jersey funding should go to community level local organizations who are typically precluded from federal funding due to a lack of knowledge and/or capacity. The funding should also be directed to emergency housing for parents with children as well as HIGH-level mental health services – at a PhD or Masters’ level – especially for child victims of sexual abuse.”

- Anonymous NJ Turrell Client

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“The most critical use of the state and federal relief funds coming to New Jersey is to fund either ongoing programs or new programs that focus on partnering with individuals, families, and communities to build wealth, self-efficacy, and equity. We don’t need more “safety net” programs, we need “safety trampoline” programs: programs that make people feel safe and provide a launching pad, no matter how small, to better opportunities and choice.”

- Mark Dinglasan

CUMAC

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"We know, now more than ever, that child care is essential to Vermont. It plays a vital role in the health and well-being of children, supports families, and is the linchpin of our economy and continued recovery from the pandemic. Investing state and federal recovery funds in child care is crucial for supporting our system now, and paving the way for the truly equitable, accessible, affordable, high-quality system we need in the future."

- Aly Richards

Let’s Grow Kids