Our Impact on the community

Through the generous support of Borough residents, the GRCF has been able to support local organizations including those listed below:

  • Neighbor to Neighbor Network, PO Box 1722, Bloomfield, NJ 07003, 973-680-4017

    • ntnnvolunteercoordinator@gmail.com

      Provides direct financial, resource and advisory assistance to residents with emergency needs; free programs to senior or disabled residents including home visits, grocery delivery, small home repairs.

  • Glen Ridge Volunteer Ambulance Squad, 31 Herman Street, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028, 973-748-7721

    • www.grvas.org

      Offers free emergency medical care and transport, plus senior rides and member EMS/CPR training.

  • Human Needs Food Pantry, 9 Label Street, Montclair, NJ 07042, 973-746-4699

    • hnfpdirector@gmail.org

      Distributes food, clothing and personal care items to families and individuals in need.

    • Glen Ridge Weekly Grocery Shopping Trip for Seniors, Glen Ridge Senior/Community Center, 228 Ridgewood Avenue, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028, 973-748-2924

      Weekly jitney service helping Borough seniors shop for groceries.

  • YMCA of Montclair, 25 Park Street, Montclair, NJ 07042, 973-744-3400

    • www.montclairymca.org

      Provides scholarships for camp, youth, teen, and senior programs, plus no-cost health initiatives.

  • Chrill Care, 201 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona, NJ 07044, 973-744-8103

    • www.cccihomecare.com

      Provides meals, health care and assistance for the homebound.

  • The ARC of Essex County, 123 Naylon Avenue, Livingston, NJ 07039, 973-535-1181

    • www.arcessex.org

      Provides advocacy and services for individuals, children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and provides support and assistance to their families.

  • Freeman Gardens, 644 Hawthorne Avenue, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028

    • freemangardens07028@gmail.com

      Provides a public garden for community gatherings, education, and nature appreciation, with sustainable practices like rainwater collection and composting.

  • Benson Street Community Garden, 76 Benson Street, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028

    • bensonstreetcommunitygarden@gmail.com

      Provides fresh vegetables on a weekly basis in season to the Human Needs Food Pantry in Montclair, NJ; all produce grown and harvested by volunteers.

thank you letters

ARC

Human Needs Food Pantry

YMCA

GRVAS