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Our Response to COVID-19

The Nicholson Foundation recognizes the tremendous disruptions that the epidemic has caused across New Jersey. As a result, we are providing relief and supporting grantees' shift in priorities to continue service to vulnerable populations.

Our Response to COVID-19

In Memoriam for Senior Program Officer Colette Lamothe-Galette

Colette Lamothe-Galette, a Senior Program Officer at The Nicholson Foundation, will be deeply missed by colleagues, friends, and family. Our in memoriam includes stories, memories, and photos from her coworkers.

In Memoriam for Senior Program Officer Colette Lamothe-Galette

Closing Announcement from Jan Nicholson

The Nicholson Foundation announced that it has determined the timeline for fulfilling its plan to spend down. Watch the video of Jan Nicholson, President, announcing the close and offering an early thank-you to our many partners.

Closing Announcement from Jan Nicholson

About The Nicholson Foundation

The Nicholson Foundation is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of vulnerable populations in New Jersey. Learn more about how the Foundation is working to bring change to our five strategic focus areas.

About The Nicholson Foundation

Nicholson Funded Report Offers Perinatal Guidelines During COVID-19

The NJ Perinatal Care During COVID-19 Work Group led by NJHCQI released recommendations to guide pregnant individuals & providers during COVID-19. The report aligns with Nurture NJ to improve maternal health outcomes across the state.

Nicholson Funded Report Offers Perinatal Guidelines During COVID-19

Our Mission

The Nicholson Foundation is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of vulnerable populations in New Jersey.

New & Noteworthy

Nicholson-Supported App Offers Help for Families During the COVID-19 Pandemic

6.16.2020

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The Early Learning Lab has released Stay Play Grow, a free app designed to support parents and caregivers during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Funders for the app include The Nicholson Foundation and the Packard Foundation.

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New Jersey Appoints National ACEs Expert to Head Office of Resilience

6.9.2020

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The New Jersey Department of Children and Families has named Dave Ellis as the first Executive Director for the Office of Resilience. Ellis—a leading national expert on the lasting impacts of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and generational trauma—will coordinate work related to ACEs, including the development and implementation of a Statewide Action Plan.

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The Nicholson Foundation’s Response to COVID-19

5.29.2020

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The Nicholson Foundation recognizes the tremendous disruptions that the COVID-19 epidemic has caused for our grantees, partners, and the vulnerable populations in New Jersey that they serve. Here are the steps we have taken to provide relief and further promote the vital work of our grantees.

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