The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey

HFNJ is dedicated to reducing disparities in the delivery of healthcare and improving access to quality healthcare for vulnerable populations in Newark and its environs and the Jewish community of Greater MetroWest NJ.

Our Mission Who We Are

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Years Serving the Community

Our Focus Areas

Hospitals

Medical Care

Behavioral Health

Workforce Training

Homelessness

Public Health

Social Services

Food Insecurity

Additional Focus Areas

Grants in Action

Caldwell University School of Nursing

In September 2022, HFNJ provided Caldwell University a $193,923 grant to improve the quality of nursing instruction at Caldwell by modernizing the simulation and nursing skills labs with new equipment; adding new personnel; and creating new opportunities for students.

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Ailey Dance for Active Aging

The Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation – the charitable arm of one of the world’s premier modern dance companies – has created the Ailey Dance for Active Aging program to help improve the fitness and health of seniors.

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Playworks

For more than a decade, the nonprofit Playworks has been providing trained Playworks coaches to public schools in Newark to empower children to play actively at recess and increase physical activity throughout the school day to support both physical and mental health.

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Grants in Action

Featured News

2024 Impact Report

March 31, 2025 Helping Nonprofits Flourish: Read HFNJ’s 2024 Impact Report

March 17, 2025 Interview: Evan Weiss of Integrity House

March 17, 2025 Together in Health: HFNJ’s March 2025 E-newsletter

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