Charities

It brings us great pride that 19 community organizations were selected to receive Grants on behalf of the 20th annual Berkeley Heights 5K (Runners, Walkers, Volunteers & Sponsors) in 2016, they are listed below:

1. Suburban Chamber of Commerce Foundation - Scholarship @ Governor Livingston High School
2. Berkeley Heights Volunteer Fire Co #1 - new uniform project
3. Berkeley Heights Youth Police Academy - Summer program teaching local children about safety, law & more
4. Heights Baseball summer camp grant -
5. Berkeley Heights Recreation Commission - summer playground recycle program
6. Berkeley Heights Communication Committee - enhancing town website, BHTV programming & more
7. Berkeley Heights Rescue Squad - Keeps the spirit of giving alive for over 600 local families in need
8. Berkeley Heights Education Foundation - provides school enrichment programs
9. Veterans' Memorial Park Renewal Project - ensuring the future of this park for all to enjoy
10. Winter Walk Grant - to showcase downtown BH for the holiday season
11. VFW post 6259 Berkeley Heights - provides resources for local vets & aids those @ Lyons Hospital
12. Berkeley Heights Recreation Commission - Free Summer Concerts in the Park series
13. Berkeley Heights Public Library Foundation - providing much needed library resources
14. Governor Livingston High School Athletic Department - "Impact Concussion Testing program"
15. Home for Good Dog Rescue of Berkeley Heights -
16. The Wounded Warrior Project - Grassroots organization providing aid to injured servicemen and women since 9/11/01
17. Home First - provides housing and critical services to union county families in need
18. Our House Inc - provides resources for local Developmentally Disabled adults
19. Santa Claus Shop, Summit - Keeps the spirit of giving alive for over 600 local families in need