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The Greater Essex Community Uplift Foundation, Inc.

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David Hamlin Chairman

Elton Hawkins Vice Chairman

Ronald Sergeant Secretary

Lewis Guest III Treasurer

Keith Pressey Past Chairman

Charles Craig Esq.

Todd Goodwin

Curtis Humphrey

Roland Whitley[/unordered_list][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]

The Greater Essex Community Uplift Foundation(GE-CUF) formerly the Eta Pi Chapter Community Foundation is a local nonprofit 501(c)3 community organization working with partners to provide social, health, educational, culturally enriching and recreational services for the benefit of at-risk and economically disadvantaged families and individuals in underserved communities throughout the Northern New Jersey Area.

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The GE-CUF, services all of Essex, some of Union and Morris County, through collaborations and partnerships we are able to service a greater number of families and individuals. The GE-CUF was chartered November 2001. The GE-CUF has been active in the community helping to alleviate the societal ills that serves as stumbling blocks for many families.

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Our mission is to ensure greater independence and empowerment to underserved families in our surrounding communities through a program of philanthropy.

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  • The EPCF has been instrumental in awarding over $300,000 in scholarships to more than 250 deserving minority students throughout our targeted area.
  • Provided grants and professional support to establish Annual Health Fairs in the Essex County area.
  • Co-Sponsor an annual High School Talent Hunt, providing an outlet for many students to display their talents, awarding all expense paid travel opportunities to compete in a larger 5 state regional competitions and national competition.
  • Sponsored Local Little League Baseball Teams
  • Sponsored a Fatherhood Conferences
  • Sponsored the establishment of the Ernest Everett Just Male Mentoring Program for students in grades 6th through 8th grades.
  • Secured funding and established a partnership with Princeton University’s Blairstown Center to host an annual overnight weekend “Leadership Retreat” for the EE Just Mentoring Program participants.
  • Provide turkeys and trimmings to feed 300 families during the Holiday season.
  • Provide grants to purchase gifts for needy children and families during the Holiday Season.
  • Provide grants in collaboration with the African American Black United Fund for Health Initiative.
  • Sponsored a mentoring Breakfast of Champions for 300 plus High School students during the Super Bowl weekend featuring former NFL Players.

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PO Box 459 Montclair New Jersey 07042
132 South Harrison Street, East Orange New Jersey 07018

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