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We then search for, select and launch portfolio organizations that will move Newark further, faster. Portfolio Investing in proven organizations to bring to Greater Newark to address community-identified needs We identify, invite in and launch evidence-based organizations, providing support so they quickly become embedded in the community and deliver measurable change. See All Organizations Newark Reading Partners Addressing Challenges in Greater Newark In 2022 26% of Newarkers live below the Poverty Line 15.5% of Newark Residents have a Bachelor’s Degree 22% of Newarkers are homeowners Greater Newark Team & Partners GreenLight Greater Newark is made up of a diverse group of changemakers from across the community, working together for positive impact. Team & Advisors Investors What Our Community is Saying “I appreciate that GreenLight allows Newark residents to be seen and heard. I am encouraged that the issues that matter most to us are being addressed in real time with an intentional focus that includes the community’s thoughts, ideas, and voices.” Amina Bey Executive Director, Newark Emergency Services “It’s been incredibly impressive watching the work of hearing real concerns from every part of the city and translating that into potential strategies to make positive change. Most of all, those approaches truly get run through the wringer to get to the core of what can work in Newark.” Evan Weiss President and CEO of the Newark Alliance “I deeply appreciate institutions that thoroughly assess, actively listen and authentically engage with the community. The efforts I have seen GreenLight make to uphold those standards under Tish’s leadership have been held as true.” Tenisha Malcolm Director of Urban Mayors Policy Center “GreenLight’s unique and innovative model aligns with the goals of our Foundation. I’m looking forward to bringing evidence-based programming that will have a real and lasting positive impact on youth in our community” Kate Whitman Annis Executive Director, NJ Devils Foundation EMS Corps EMS Corps Reading Partners Reading Partners Team Leonard Davis Leonard Davis Program Manager Tish Johnson-Jones, JD Tish Johnson-Jones, JD Executive Director, GreenLight Greater Newark Kaitlyn Orsini Kaitlyn Orsini Coordinator, GreenLight Greater Newark Advisory Council Hazel Applewhite Ironbound Community Corporation Kaleena Berryman Newark Alliance Amina Bey Newark Emergency Services Dr. Sharnee Brown City of Newark Kevin Callaghan Council of New Jersey Grantmakers Vivian Carter Community Leader Mark Comesañas My Brother’s Keeper Newark Kim Cook Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Danielle Corea – Smith United Way of Greater Newark Tafshier Cosby National Parent Union Shanell Dunns Roots and Bridges Nalune Francios Community Foundation of NJ Jasmine Joseph – Forman Opportunity Youth Network Cathy Keegan Volunteer Lawyers for Justice Jheryn Kenney LinkedIn Margarethe Laurenzi Maher Charitable Foundation Dominique Lee BRICK Education Network Filomena Machleder Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield Craig Mainor United Community Corporation Helen Mazarakis Impact 100 Essex Kelly Mulligan Center for Court Innovation Thomas Owens Mentor Newark Shante Palmer Rutgers University – Newark Americo Rodrigues Blackstone Mario Shepard Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. Suzanne Spero MCJ Amelior Foundation Yolanda Stokes South Ward Promise Neighborhood, Community Leader Paula White JerseyCAN Kate Whitman – Annis NJ Devils Foundation Lavar Young Mercury LLC Founding Investors Steve and Luana Alesio Wayne and Jodi Cooperman Cooperman Family Foundation David and Allison Blitzer Debra and Kenneth Caplan Della Rosa Family Foundation Deloitte Fournier Family Foundation Matt and Liz Goldberg Megan and John Hagerty Tom and Meg Healey Peter and Dana Langerman Helen and Thanassis Mazarakis MCJ Amelior Foundation Newark Emerging Leaders Initiative Mary Beth O’Connor Eileen and Les Quick Laura and David Rosenberg Lyn Rosensweig and Bruce Schnelwar Rachel Schwarz and Marc Schiffman Sharon and James Schwarz MacKenzie Scott Susan and John Simon Sara Naison-Tarajano & Orestes Tarajano Stephen and Heather Thomas Weidhorn Family Kim and Finn Wentworth Zach Widmann and Kim Hirsh Larry and Gayle Wieseneck Wilf Family Foundations John and Suzanne Willian Type Celebrating Success: Newark EMS Corps’ First Cohort Graduation Insights Celebrating Success: Newark EMS Corps’ First Cohort Graduation Mar 21, 2025 Greater Newark Invest in What Works: Bringing Evidence-Based Literacy Programs to Newark’s Students Insights, Media Mention NJ Education Report Invest in What Works: Bringing Evidence-Based Literacy Programs to Newark’s Students Oct 21, 2024 Greater Newark GreenLight Fund Brings Reading Partners to Greater Newark Announcement, Press Release GreenLight Fund Brings Reading Partners to Greater Newark Sep 19, 2024 Greater Newark Newark EMS Corps Now Accepting Applications for Emergency Medical Technician Job Training Program Announcement, Press Release Newark EMS Corps Now Accepting Applications for Emergency Medical Technician Job Training Program Aug 1, 2024 Greater Newark Prioritizing Diverse Perspectives for Greater Impact: Engaging Deeply with Community Insights Prioritizing Diverse Perspectives for Greater Impact: Engaging Deeply with Community Jun 5, 2024 Boston, Greater Newark, Kansas City, National GreenLight Fund Names Ali Knight as Chief Executive Officer Announcement, News, Press Release GreenLight Fund Names Ali Knight as Chief Executive Officer Apr 16, 2024 Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Denver, Detroit, Greater Newark, Kansas City, National, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area, Twin Cities Conversations with Mayor Ras J. Baraka – Topic: EMS Corps Program Media Mention Conversations with Mayor Ras J. Baraka – Topic: EMS Corps Program Mar 18, 2024 Greater Newark GreenLight Fund Annual Impact Report July 2022 – June 2023 Insights GreenLight Fund Annual Impact Report July 2022 – June 2023 Oct 20, 2023 Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Denver, Detroit, Greater Newark, Kansas City, National, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area, Twin Cities Join our work in Greater Newark We rely on champions and supporters who believe in the power and potential of community-driven change. Follow Us GreenLight Fund Greater Newark Get In Touch
