Julie Sadowski Joins RCF as Executive Director

Julie Sadowski Joins RCF as Executive Director

Rockland Community Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Julie Sadowski, as the organization’s Executive Director. Ms. Sadowski joins RCF with over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector with a strong focus on development, marketing and outreach. Her tenure within the Rockland County nonprofit community is strong, with past leadership roles at […]

DEPARTING TO “GREENER” PASTURES: Going green when you die

DEPARTING TO “GREENER” PASTURES: Going green when you die

Cemeteries look for environmentally friendly ways to bury loved ones BY KATHY KAHN It’s not just the living who are looking to be ecology-conscious. Rockland cemeteries are also looking at ways to help bury your loved ones that is respectable and earth-friendly. The Rockland Community Foundation established a Green Cemetery Fund, and its goal is […]

Rockland Community Foundation New Fund Announcement

The Rockland Community Foundation announced the addition of the following new fund to its portfolio: Rockland Alliance for Health (RAH) is a non-profit organization leading Rockland to be the healthiest community in the nation by providing financial and technical assistance to community and faith-based organizations to implement public health interventions that are evidenced-based and result […]

RCF AWARDS TRUST MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP TO TAGGART

RCF AWARDS TRUST MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP TO TAGGART

The Rockland Community Foundation, in concert with Trust family, presented the Judith H. Trust Memorial Scholarship award to Patrick Taggart, at a ceremony that took place at the Clarkstown High School South Achievement Center on Tuesday, June 4. About 20 people were on hand to celebrate Pat’s achievement, including friends, family and teachers. The scholarship […]

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE

The Rockland Community Foundation has announced that applications are available for the following scholarship funds: The Chazen Spirit of Rockland Scholarship: Awarded to a promising high school senior in need of financial aid, to assist with costs in attending a college of his or her choice. The scholarship is granted in increments of $1,000 per […]