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Our Mission
The Turrell Fund financially & strategically supports organizations which provide quality services to children, especially the youngest and the underserved.
ZERO TO THREE, HealthySteps
Focus Areas
Greater Bergen Community Action
Head Start Program students at Greater Bergen Community Action, a K-12 organization supported by Turrell.
Newark Museum
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Our grant application windows run from
Jan 1 – Feb 1 & July 1 – 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.
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#ThrowbackThursday to @njcdc Annual Neighborhood Block Party where families celebrated the Great Falls community!
The New Jersey Community Development Corporation (NJCDC) is dedicated to serving Paterson children and families through education, youth development, affordable and supportive housing, and community building initiatives.
The Turrell Fund commends NJCDC for its commitment to providing community for Paterson children and families. Thank you for all you do!
#NJCDC #NewJerseyCommunityDevelopmentCorporation #PatersonNJ #FamilySupport #CommunityBuilding #TurrellFund
Dec 5
Club Kids and their families let their creativity shine during @bgcppnj Lights On Afterschool programs!
The Boys & Girls Club of Paterson and Passaic (BGCPP) provides support to children through academic and wellness programs, such as afterschool care. Club Kids are given a safe space for homework help, an activity, and behavioral support.
The Turrell Fund is proud to support BGCPP and its mission to build community for children and their families in Paterson and Passaic. Thank you for all you do!
#BoysandGirlsClubPatersonandPassaic #BoysandGirlsClub #BGCPPNJ #Afterschool #AcademicSupport #TurrellFund
Dec 3
🤔Did you know mental health risks can be transmitted from parents to children?
🔗Check out this article in our bio where @ZEROTOTHREE discusses how to identify and address mental health issues quickly through (1) early intervention, (2) comprehensive care, and (3) reducing stigma.
🙌Turrell is proud to support ZERO TO THREE and its mission to ensure that all babies and toddlers have a strong start in life. Thank you for all you do!
#ZEROTOTHREE #MaternalHealth #MentalHealth #EarlyIntervention #TurrellFund
Dec 2
🙌Check out Steve Adubato`s conversation with @acnjforkids Mary Coogan about affordable, accessible child care and the need for stronger investment in mothers and children on State of Affairs!
📺Watch by checking out the link in our bio. 🔗
#SteveAdubato #StateOfAffairs #ChildCare #AffordableCare #AdvocatesForChildren #NewJersey #ACNJ #TurrellFund
Nov 25
🙌Child care tuition assistance has made an immense difference in VT thanks to @letsgrowkids advocacy in passing Act 76 last year.
👶Let’s Grow Kids (LGK) is a statewide organization committed to leading Vermont’s Child Care Campaign to secure affordable access to quality child care by 2025. Act 76 is investing $125 million into Vermont’s child care system.
👏The Turrell Fund is proud to support LGK in its mission to strengthen the child care sector and provide Vermont families with quality child care. Thank you for all you do!
#LetsGrowKids #Act76 #ChildCareAdvocacy #Vermont #ChildCare #ChildCareSupport #VermontFamilies #TurrellFund
Nov 21
😁Smiles are all around when the @artsbusvt is in town!
🚌The Arts Bus is a traveling art and music studio that provides VT children with free activities that inspire creativity and imagination. The bus travels to schools, afterschool programs, camps, and more.
🏕️The Arts Bus’ last stop this summer was at Killington Camp, which campers said was their favorite week.
🙌The Turrell Fund proudly supports the Arts Bus in its mission to provide quality arts education to VT children, no matter where they are. Thank you for all you do!
#ArtsBusVT #ArtEducation #SupportTheArts #TurrellFund
Nov 20
🙌On Nov. 13, Turrell staffers Andrés Monclut and Dareen Abukwaik attended @ucmusicproject A Night on the Hudson to celebrate 12 years of music and community, along with friends from the New Jersey Arts & Culture Recovery Fund, @newarkschoolofthearts @njsymphony, @bigbrothersbigsistersehu and @instituteofmusic.
🎶The United Children’s Music Project is an integral part of Hudson County, providing high-quality music & arts education to children, while building a community.
🤝Turrell is a proud supporter of UCMP’s mission and honored to be a Cornerstone Partner. It was a beautiful night with performances from students of all ages!
#UCMP #UnitedChildrensMusicProject #HudsonCounty #MusicEducation #TurrellFund
Nov 19
💃“Dance of You” visited @oasispatersonnj students at the After-School Academy (ASA) and even taught them some dance moves!
🤝Oasis is a nonprofit organization that serves women and children through supportive programs to help break the cycle of poverty.
🧑🏫The ASA program provides children academic assistance, as well as psychosocial and trauma-informed counseling every weekday.
🙌Turrell thanks Oasis for its incredible work to support women and their children to help them thrive!
#OasisPatersonNJ #PatersonNJ #FamilySupport #TurrellFund
Nov 14
👏Newark teenagers highlighted in this season’s @everythingspoliticalpod discuss the journey of the Vote 16 campaign, which allowed 16 and 17-year-olds to vote in Newark’s upcoming school board elections.
🤝Everything’s Political, hosted by Junius Williams, pushes listeners to explore the world of political through intergenerational conversations on systemic racism, equity, and strategies to advance social justice.
🔗Check out the link the bio hear inspiring stories from Newark’s youth as they discuss civic engagement.
Nov 13
🎃Check out this adorable photo of young children at the Kids in Business (KIB) Kinney Garden last month!
🧑🌾Kids in Business (KIB) educates children and families about starting a business, financial literacy and basic skills. The Kinney Garden, started by KIB, is a community garden in Newark that promotes food access.
🙌The Turrell Fund proudly supports KIB and its mission to provide educational activities that support children, families, and their communities. Thank you for all you do!
#KidsInBusiness #CommunityGarden #YouthEducation #TurrellFund
Nov 12
🧑🏫Last month, @ironboundcommunitycorp celebrated World Teacher’s Day through "Valuing teacher voices: Towards a new social contract for education!”
🤝Ironbound Community Corporation (ICC) empowers families and nonprofits in Newark to partner in creating a more just, vibrant, and sustainable community. ICC`s Early Learning Center offers Early Head Start and other programming for families.
🎉And on Nov. 14, ICC will be celebrating its 55th anniversary with its Changemakers Gala!
🙌Turrell Fund is proud to support Ironbound Community Corporation and congratulates the organization on 55 years of service. Thank you for all you do!
#IronboundCommunityCorporation #FamilySupport #WorldTeachersDay #EarlyEducation #TurrellFund
Nov 7
🤩Check out the necklaces and bracelets Mount Vernon school students made thanks to @glassrootsinc summer program!
🙌GlassRoots is a glassmaking arts education center that serves Greater Newark-area youth and young adults.
🧑🏫GlassRoots was able to reach over 500 local students during its Summer Plus partnership with Newark Public Schools this past year.
👏Turrell thanks GlassRoots for inspiring youth to discover their creative side, as well as for making the effort to reach students where they are!
#GlassRoots #NewarkArt #YouthArtEducation #CreativeYouth
Nov 4
🎶Celebrate the mission of @ucmusicproject during its annual fundraiser A Night on the Hudson on Nov. 13!
🎻United Children’s Music Project (UCMP) provides high-quality music and arts education to children in Hudson County, NJ. Classes emphasize the importance of community and establishing a support system for students of all ages.
🙌The Turrell Fund is honored to be a Cornerstone Partner for UCMP and cannot wait to see what is in store for music education.
🔗Check out the link in our bio to read more!
#UCMP #MusicEducation #HudsonCounty #TurrellFund
Oct 31
Check out @writeonsports 2024 summer camp report!
Write on Sports (WoS) is a literacy program designed to empower middle school students through writing and reporting on sports.
Students gain confidence as they use journalistic tools, such as researching and conducting interviews. This past summer, WoS students worked on a written piece as well as a video on a topic of their choice.
The Turrell Fund is a proud supporter of WoS and its model that encourages students to explore their creative thinking skills. Thank you for launching the next generation of storytellers!
#WriteOnSports #WoS #StudentJournalism #TurrellFund
Oct 30
On Oct. 24, Turrell Fund CFO Rich Ribeiro attended the @smapa_dance Arts in Action Gala at the Van Vleck to celebrate the next chapter for SMAPA’s new studio.
The Sharron Miller Academy for the Performing Arts (SMAPA) provides comprehensive, inclusive dance lessons to students of all ages. The event highlighted the transformative power of dance and showcased student performances.
The Turrell Fund is honored to support SMAPA and its mission of encouraging students through dance and the arts. Thank you for all you do!
Oct 29
On October 16, the Turrell Fund attended the @greenleafcenter Annual Servant-Leader Hall of Fame Reception at @setonhall with Alysia Souder from @instituteofmusic and Nayibe Capellan from @programsforparents.
The ceremony recognized and inducted 9 honorees who are committed to the well-being of others, providing excellent examples of servant leadership.
Turrell is a proud sponsor of the Greenleaf Center and its dedication to highlighting servant leadership among professionals, youth, and organizations. Thank you and congrats to the honorees!
#ServantLeadership #GreenleafCenter #TurrellFund #YouthLeadership #CommunityImpact
Oct 24
On October 16, Turrell Staffers visited @tpcsinc Servant House to learn more about the services offered to combat homelessness.
Turning Point Community Services (TPCS) supports women and their children facing homeless through programs that help them gain independence and stability.
The TPCS Servant House is the only family shelter in Irvington and provides a structure that ensures private living space. TPCS also offers individualized services for each client to support their journey to independence.
Turrell Fund thanks TPCS for allowing our team to learn more about its incredible work. Thank you for all you do!
#TurningPointCommunityServices #CommunitySupport #FamilyShelter #Irvington #TurrellFund
Oct 22
Investing in early arts education allows @studio_institute students to thrive!
Studio Institute is an expansion of Studio in a School, which engages professional artists to support teachers in public schools. Through the Essex County Early Learning Program, Studio provides training and development to classroom teachers in Newark and East Orange.
Turrell Fund is proud to support Studio Institute and its mission to enrich the lives of NJ children through the arts. Thank you for all you do!
#StudioInstitute #EarlyLearning #TurrellFund #ArtsEducation
Oct 21
On Oct. 9, the Turrell Fund was honored to host @njsymphony for the Reception and Annual Meeting at the Van Vleck!
The New Jersey Symphony (NJS) Board and Staff celebrated the past year with Turrell staff and clients. Special guests @ltgovway and @senmteresaruiz shared inspiring words about NJS’ impact on music in the state.
Guests also enjoyed a live performance by Juan Esteban Martínez (The Roy & Diana Vagelos Chair) and Andrew Lamy.
The Turrell Fund is proud to support NJS for its incredible work in bringing music to NJ families and children, regardless of where they are. Thank you for all you do, we are excited to see what the next year will bring!
#NewJerseySymphony #TurrellFund #ArtsSupport #CommunityEngagement #NJArts
Oct 17
News & Resources
Learn more about Rahway Community Action Organization!
Meet Our Client: Rahway Community Action Organization
Learn more about Rahway Community Action Organization!
UCMP provides affordable, high-quality orchestral and choral music education to children and youth throughout Hudson County.
United Children’s Music Project to Raise Funds for Hudson County Kids’ Music Education
United Children’s Music Project (UCMP) will hold its annual fundraiser, A Night on the Hudson, on November 13, 2024 at 7 PM at Weehawken’s Chart House.