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No one should be hungry or cold or alone during this season. Every child should know that someone cares. Your support can make a difference in the lives of needy families.

Frank Ferruggia, President
Greater Newark Holiday Fund

75th Annual Campaign to Help Needy a Success

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For 75 years the Greater Newark Holiday Fund has been making the holidays brighter for our less fortunate neighbors in north Jersey. Our 2012 diamond anniversary campaign has been one of the best ever, thanks to generous donors across the state. As the story under “Latest News” notes, it raised $365,000, which is an increase of 11% over 2011.

Our thanks go out to all those donors who opened their hearts to the plight of the neediest members of our community. We are also grateful to our dedicated volunteers and our partner, The Star-Ledger of Newark. Thank you.

Your donations make a real difference in fighting poverty and alleviating suffering. GNHF distributes this money to nearly a dozen outstanding service agencies. Our partner agencies provide:
• Food for the Hungry
• Shelter for the Homeless
• Care for Seniors
• Clothes and Toys for Kids
• Crucial services to individuals and families in crisis

Every holiday season GNHF supplements agency resources by soliciting donations from individuals, foundations, and corporations. Our 2012 campaign closed on January 31, 2013, but you can still make an impact through donations to the fund. We are already preparing for the 2013 campaign, and will gladly accept contributions throughout the year. Thank you for your help in continuing this good work. Learn more>>

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Latest News

February 13, 2013
75th Annual Fund Raises $365,000
Contributions to this year’s campaign topped the 2011 total by $36,593, a gratifying 11% increase. Fund directors have expressed their gratitude to individual, foundation, and corporate donors for their generosity. GNHF has already started accepting donations to the 2013 fund. The public campaign will launch during the winter holiday season. Watch this site for more news and announcements.
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January 15, 2013
GNHF Puts $70,000 More into Community
With the Fund’s second distribution of donations to eleven North Jersey social service agencies, a total of $170,000 in badly-needed support has been put to work in the last three weeks. There’s more to come. Help us continue to lighten the burden of those in need as our 2012 campaign draws to a close on January 31. Make your donation now. Learn more>


December 26, 2012
GNHF Distributes $100,000 to Charities
Many people in North Jersey are struggling to make ends meet. Others are trying to rebuild their lives after catastrophes, including Hurricane Sandy. Now social service agencies have more resources to help them. The Fund just made its first distribution of donations of the 2012 holiday season. Thank you for caring. Please continue to support this vital work. Learn more>>


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