Atlas Data Systems
Berkeley Heights
Industry: Consulting services
NJ Employees: 143
Cash Giving: $20,480
Volunteer Hours: 615
Atlas supports numerous community organizations, including the Raritan Valley Red Cross and the NJ Staffing Association. Other initiatives include home fire and disaster relief, blood donation, women’s leadership development in the health care industry and education opportunities for at-risk youth.
Benzel-Busch
Englewood
Industry: Automotive
NJ Employees: 283
Volunteer Hours: 222
A yearly donation to Bergen PAC Englewood demonstrates the company’s commitment to the arts. In 2014, Benzel-Busch and the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation helped launch a football program for Englewood youth. All three Benzel-Busch dealerships participate in ongoing charity events to benefit the communities they serve, including golf fundraisers to support Frank Chamberlain Memorial, Englewood Hospital, JCC Play Fore the Kids, Joe Torre Foundation and Family Promise of Bergen.
Berkeley College
Woodland Park
Industry: Higher education
NJ Employees: 547 (plus 421 part-time)
Cash Giving: $77,885
Volunteer Hours: 610
In 2014, Berkeley College supported 55 organizations with missions dedicated to serving children and families; eradicating poverty; providing health services, housing, food and support for domestic violence victims; caring for the elderly; education and literacy; arts and culture; support for veterans; and civic engagement. Student Development, Campus Life and the Honors Program encourage students to be involved in service projects and volunteerism.
C.R. Bard, Inc.
Murray Hill
Industry: Medical device
NJ Employees: 330
Cash Giving: $1.1 million
Volunteer Hours: 1,142
The C.R. Bard Nursing Scholarship Program offers $2,500 awards to 10 junior and senior nursing students. In 2014, the company supported the Susan G. Komen North Jersey Race for the Cure with a $10,000 sponsorship. In addition, employees were encouraged to join and support the race. Bard came in first place in the corporate team category, raising more than $22,000.
Capital One
Edison
Industry: Banking/finance
NJ Employees: 648
Cash Giving: $1.5 million
Volunteer Hours: 7,900
Capital One’s support of Junior Achievement is part of the company’s commitment to ensuring financial literacy for everyone. Along with Junior Achievement, the company has also expanded Finance Park, a financial literacy education program. Capital One’s partnership with the Heart of America Foundation puts books in the hands of children in low-income communities.
Castle Windows
Mount Laurel
Industry: Windows
NJ Employees: 175
Cash Giving: $100,000
Volunteer Hours: 50
Castle Windows has developed a college program to train students for future employment at Castle. The company donates windows and other supplies to those in need and sends extra windows and doors to fire departments for test runs and training. Participation in charity events, including a Community Day for Mt. Laurel, demonstrate Castle’s commitment to the surrounding community.
Dignity Memorial Funeral Providers of NJ
Toms River
Industry: Funeral services
NJ Employees: 245
Cash Giving: $150,000
Volunteer Hours: 22,880
Dignity Memorial works with the NJ Sharing Network and is part of the Donate Life campaign for organ, eye and tissue donations. As a partner of NJ TEARS, a foundation that assists bereaved parents, Dignity has erected an Angel of Hope Monument at its funeral homes where candlelight services are held in remembrance of the children. Additionally, Dignity supports Ocean of Love, which offers assistance to children affected by childhood cancer.
Fidelity Investments
Jersey City
Industry: Financial services
NJ Employees: 900
Volunteer Hours: 2,200
Through the Fidelity Cares program, volunteers support families and students in gaining an educational foundation for personal success. Since 2009, Fidelity has supported Rafael De J. Cordero School in Jersey City through physical upgrades as well as educational workshops in the STEM curriculum. In 2014, Fidelity sponsored community evenings at the Liberty Science Center.
Genova Burns, LLC
Newark
Industry: Legal
NJ Employees: 115
Cash Giving: $272,874
Volunteer Hours: 253
Genova Burns participates in a softball tournament to benefit the Fresh Air Fund. The firm also joined the Wiping Out Hunger initiative to benefit the Community Food Bank of New Jersey. The Genova Burns Pro Bono Initiative provides free legal services to individuals in need and nonprofits.
Gibbons P.C.
Newark
Industry: Legal
NJ Employees: 272 (plus 15 part-time)
Cash Giving: $485,539
Volunteer Hours: 11,796 pro-bono legal services; 12,040 general volunteer hours by lawyers and non-lawyers
Gibbons is committed to children’s education initiatives and supports student internship programs. Through these programs, students from Christ the King Preparatory School have the opportunity to work at Gibbons. The firm works with the New Jersey Law and Education Empowerment Project to provide students with hands-on instruction in law and legal research for one week every summer.
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Florham Park
Industry: Legal
NJ Employees: 141
Cash Giving: $300,000
Volunteer Hours: 1,000
Greenberg supported nearly 50 local organizations, including Partners for Women and Justice and Cerebral Palsy of NJ. GT Law’s ongoing relationship with Family Promise of Morris County promotes an end to homelessness in local communities. In 2014, the company donated new outdoor furnishings and two days of service rejuvenating the organization’s grounds.
Hilton Short Hills
Short Hills
Industry: Hospitality
NJ Employees: 270
Volunteer Hours: 425
Hilton Short Hills employees supported various nonprofits, including the Interfaith Food Pantry, Vietnam Veterans and Habitat for Humanity in Morristown. The company also organized bake sales to benefit the American Cancer Society and the American Heart Association. More than 500 gift certificates are donated annually to local communities, schools and nonprofit organizations.
Lakeland Bank
Oak Ridge
Industry: Banking/finance
NJ Employees: 600
Cash Giving: $536,000
Volunteer Hours: 13,500
Lakeland Bank’s golf outings raised more than $125,000 for scholarships and more than $60,000 for local nonprofits. The company’s Jeans Day generated almost $34,000 for the American Heart Association, Make-A-Wish Foundation, American Cancer Society, Wounded Warrior Foundation, St. Jude Children’s Hospital and animal shelters.
Landmark Development & Hospitality
Jersey City
Industry: Hospitality
NJ Employees: 350
Cash Giving: $4,000
Volunteer Hours: 240
Landmark’s corporate program, Help Us Give, sponsored its annual Snowflake Awards and Easter Egg Hunt, which each benefitted hundreds of children. H.U.G. also hosted an event for Hurricane Katrina victims and NJ Sail, and supported numerous other local charities.
Lowenstein Sandler, LLP
Roseland
Industry: Legal
NJ Employees: 444
Cash Giving: $390,192
Volunteer Hours: 240
Lowenstein Sandler is a part of the Law Firm Pro Bono Challenge and pledges to dedicate at least 3 percent of total billable hours to pro bono work. Employees are encouraged to contribute at least 20 hours of pro bono services to the surrounding communities. Lowenstein Cares provides opportunities for volunteerism on company time.
McCarter & English, LLP
Newark
Industry: Legal
NJ Employees: 413
Cash Giving: $600,000
Volunteer Hours: 14,144
McCarter takes part in the Law Firm Pro Bono Challenge; the firm’s advocacy included work for Hurricane Sandy victims; support for asylum seekers, wounded veterans and service members; as well as its Domestic Violence Project with Partners for Women and Justice.
McLoone’s Restaurants
Shrewsbury
Industry: Hospitality
NJ Employees: 800
Cash Giving: $50,000
Volunteer Hours: 300
Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, McLoone’s founder, Tim McLoone, leads a holiday event for adults with special needs. The event includes music, gifts, food, dancing and activities. The company supported Seton Hall Prep Scholarship Funds, Autism Speaks, Boys & Girls Clubs, the Light of Day Foundation and many more causes last year.
Morey’s Piers and Beachfront Water Parks
Wildwood
Industry: Amusements
NJ Employees: 160 (plus 1,500 seasonal)
Cash Giving: $54,535
Volunteer Hours: 100
The Give Kids the World Passport Program provides children and their families complimentary admission to the company’s amusement parks for one year after they have left GKTW Village, which hosts children with life-threatening illnesses. It also sponsors events for ALS, Ronald McDonald House and other causes.
New Jersey Natural Gas
Wall
Industry: Energy utility
NJ Employees: 950
Cash Giving: $1.9 million
Volunteer Hours: 5,000
The Volunteers Inspiring Service in Our Neighborhoods program supports local nonprofits, including the Ronald McDonald House, Lunch Break and activities such as water stops at charity races, planting flowers and coat drives for active troops.
Novo Nordisk
Plainsboro
Industry: Pharmaceutical
NJ Employees: 1,464
Cash Giving: $1.1 million
The new Community Health Collaborative supports and expands healthy lifestyles in the Trenton area. The company also supported almost 100 programs promoting healthy food, science education, diabetes awareness and other causes.
Open Road Auto Group
Bridgewater
Industry: Automotive
NJ Employees: 1,000
Cash Giving: $200,000
Volunteer Hours: 100
Open Road’s dealerships donated food, clothing, toys and funds to organizations like Toys for Tots, City Harvest and Elijah’s Promise. It is a large supporter of Morristown’s Soup Kitchen, as well as Children’s Specialized Hospital, RWJ Hospital in Hamilton and Morristown Memorial Hospital.
Salt Creek Grille
Rumson
Industry: Hospitality
NJ Employees: 200+
Cash Giving: $123,600
Volunteer Hours: 1,090
Salt Creek Grille hosted its annual Wine and Martini Tasting Fundraiser, with all proceeds going to Hope For Children Foundation in 2014. Many employees volunteer individually, participating in charity runs and coat drives.
SaxBST, LLP
Clifton
Industry: Accounting
NJ Employees: 113
Cash Giving: $135,500
Volunteer Hours: 650
SaxBST held its annual 4 Miler at Garret Mountain, raising more than $60,000 for St. Joseph Children’s Hospital. The company is a longtime supporter of Paterson Habitat for Humanity and the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. The firm’s Fist to Five program offers complimentary seminars and training sessions for nonprofits.
Sobel & Co.
Livingston
Industry: Accounting/finance
NJ Employees: 120
Cash Giving: $35,000
Volunteer Hours: 2,000
Sobel & Co. held three blood drives; collected items for charities supporting everything from food banks to veterans to shelters; and worked with Catholic Charities to clean, paint and landscape a facility in Cranford.
The Provident Bank & Beacon Trust Co.
Jersey City
Industry: Banking/finance
NJ Employees: 1,000
Cash Giving: $2.9 million
Volunteer Hours: 750
The Provident Bank Foundation supported Mayo Performing Arts Center’s Music Student of the Month program with a $10,000 grant. The companies also raised money for the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women and partnered with the Raritan Bay Medical Center to provide blood pressure screenings, CPR instruction and distribute healthy heart information.
WithumSmith+ Brown, PC
Princeton
Industry: Accounting
NJ Employees: 404
Cash Giving: $466,463
Volunteer Hours: 3,547
In 2014, WS+B employees raised $22,035 for 28 organizations through its Jeans Day program. Throughout the week before Thanksgiving, staffers volunteer a minimum of four hours to a charity instead of going to the office.
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