Elevating service, sharing resources, and
building community for hundreds of changemakers across New Jersey.
MAHWAH,
N.J., May 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Two of
New Jersey's most prestigious
recognition platforms formally announced their strategic
partnership today at the Russ Berrie Making a Difference Awards
(MADA) ceremony held at Ramapo College.
With a common goal of elevating public service in New Jersey, Multiplying Good and The
Russell Berrie Foundation will collaborate over the next three
years to bring together the honoree and nominee networks from both
the Jefferson Awards and the Making a Difference Awards. This
partnership will better support New
Jersey's civic leaders and offer new opportunities for
connection and skill development, including in-person events and
virtual resources.
"These individuals, whether honored with a Jefferson Award or a
Making a Difference Award, are not seeking recognition. They do
extraordinary acts of service simply because they want to make life
better for others. And we're excited about being able to help them
do that more easily and in community with each other to build
a Megaforce for Good," said Multiplying Good CEO, Benita Fitzgerald Mosley.
Established by the late Russell Berrie in 1997, funded by
The Russell Berrie Foundation, and hosted and managed by Ramapo
College of New Jersey, the Making a
Difference Awards has awarded more than $4.2M to 430 New
Jersey residents whose outstanding community service and
visionary leadership has made a substantial impact on the lives of
others.
"We see enormous potential in bringing these two communities
together to connect and learn," said Russell Berrie Foundation
CEO Dr. Idana Goldberg. "We're
thrilled to enter into this collaboration with Multiplying Good and
anticipate that its expansive resources and educational
opportunities will position MADA honorees to bring the impact of
their work to new heights."
About Multiplying Good
Multiplying Good is a national nonprofit that believes in the power
of service to others to unleash potential, inspire individuals, and
transform lives. Multiplying Good fuels personal growth and
leadership development through a continuum that starts with
engagement and culminates in recognition. It has offices in 11
communities across the country, delivering on-the-ground impact
where it is needed most. Founded in 1972 by Sam Beard, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and
Senator Robert Taft, Jr., the
organization has recognized the extraordinary public service of
thousands with its Jefferson Award. To learn more, visit
MultiplyingGood.org.
About The Russell Berrie Foundation
The Russell Berrie Foundation identifies visionaries, institutions,
and unsung heroes doing groundbreaking work, and we amplify their
impact by providing financial and strategic support. We invest in
areas that reflect our founder's passions and perspective,
including diabetes care and research, Israel's cultural and economic vitality,
interfaith bridge-building, elevating the profession of sales, and
strengthening community in New Jersey.
CONTACT: Kristy Ford
Manager of Community Engagement, New
Jersey
412-969-2822
Kford@multiplyinggood.org
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