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.