We are proud to be a part of the Somerset County community and have invested in charitable donations to local organizations for many years. Below is a list of those organizations and if you are fortunate enough to do so, we encourage you to join us in giving what you can.
Marconi Park
In 1913 Guglielmo Marconi broke ground on the "Biggest Marconi Station" in Franklin Park, NJ. The New Brunswick Naval Radio Station, located on JFK Boulevard and Easton Avenue, became the principal wartime communication link between the United States and Europe during World War I. In 1918, it hosted President Woodrow Wilson as he transmitted his famous Fourteen Points speech to Europe.
Joseph Fama was honored as Man of the Year in 1992 for his work on the Marconi Landmark
In 1992, Joseph (Giuseppe) Fama became a leader in preserving this historical landmark before it was forgotten to modern development. He donated his time and resources to landscaping the piece of land where his fellow Italian countryman had made history so many years previously.
Please join us in donating to the Raritan-Millstone Heritage Alliance who continue's to honor the mission to "promote preservation and understanding of the rich eventful and cultural heritage of significant historical, educational, and cultural sites located in the Raritan-Millstone region of New Jersey."
Joseph Fama featured in The Star-Ledger reading the plaque honoring inventor Guglielmo Marconi, October 26, 1994
"At North Brunswick Township High School, students with cognitive disabilities have the opportunity to take academics out into the real world by participating in the POSSibilities Program: Providing Opportunities for Students' Success. Students identify future goals and complete career interest and work skills inventories. Students and staff meet to select a work setting for the marking period based on each student's abilities and interests. Each student follows a training plan which describes the tasks they will be completing, along with the core curriculum content standards they will be focusing on at the job site. Students spend about an hour a day, three days a week at their assigned location. At the end of each marking period, the students will reflect upon their experiences. Throughout the school year, the students will add artifacts to a portfolio filled with assessments, reflections, pictures, and a resume. The POSSibilities Program allows students to transition from school to adult life by developing moral character and practical skills by facing real-world challenges. Students gain confidence that will allow them to become productive members of their community. There are twenty-seven students involved with the POSSibilities Program."
"Established on July 29, 1929 the East Franklin Fire Department has faithfully served the residents of Franklin Township Fire District 3 in Somerset, New Jersey for over 85 years. Bordering the City of New Brunswick in the southeast corner of Somerset County, East Franklin, Station 27, responds to a small but densely populated 6.25 square mile area with approximately 25,000 residents. Our mission is to respond in a safe manner to all reported emergencies in the community of Franklin Township, Somerset, N.J. to help the citizens deal with natural and man-made emergencies, and with the resources available and with the utmost regard for the safety of the members of the department, work to the best of it’s abilities to limit the loss of life, the environment, and property."