This charity was started by several successful business individuals with long-standing ties to our community. Our founders believed it is time to give back and pay forward. In our first year we raised over $75K and have raised over $150K through 2025.
We are proud to awarding these funds to different programs, A foundation pillar of our scope is our High School Senior Scholarship Program. See our Scholarship Page for more details
You can download application form to be completed and submitted via our email address at applications@valleycharities.com. All applications will be reviewed by our scholarship committee, and the winners will be notified by our published date(s).
Application resumes must include the following:
- School transcript
- Extracurricular activities (clubs, sports, etc.)
- Volunteer activities
- Honors, academic awards you have received (scholarly, research, other)
- Short essay (max 250 words) on a separate attachment:
- Why did you choose the college/secondary institution you plan to attend?
- How will you be financing your education and how will a scholarship impact your plans?
- What other information should we know about you? This is your opportunity to include information that is not covered in the other areas listed here. Include this in your essay
- Provide one letter of recommendation
All funds will be sent to your educational institution to be applied on your behalf
Submissions can be sent via email to applications@valleycharities.com or sent via mail to PO Box 217, Emerson, NJ 07630
The recipients will be presented at ceremonies (TBD) and the monies awarded will be sent directly to the college/ secondary school of the scholarship winner, with instructions money to be used for tuition, books, or food.
Scholarship Committee:
- Brenda Brown
- Lisa Horgan
- Tom and Annie Daidone
- Anna Molina
- Ray Polomski
- Joe Abou-Daoud