SSJ Meetup: Celebrating Our 2026 Caren Kaufman Memorial Fund Grantees
About this Event
Enjoy an evening of connection, inspiration, and celebration as we recognize the recipients of the Caren Kaufman Memorial Fund grantees.
Hear from these organizations as they share their work, the projects these grants will support, and the positive change they’re bringing to our communities.
Grant recipients being celebrated:
🦅The Field to Flight Foundation: Protecting American Kestrels through nest boxes and volunteer monitoring.
🌱 Rotary Club of Cherry Hill: Building an educational tree-identification trail at Cherry Valley Trails.
🍁 Merchantville Green Team: Creating a native pollinator garden along the Merchantville Mile.
🌳Oaklyn Shade Tree Committee: Planting and dedicating four trees in Veterans Memorial Park.
Enjoy light bites, connect with our speakers, and make space for meaningful conversations with people who care about the future of our region.
Come celebrate the people turning environmental ideas into local action. Whether you're already involved in sustainability initiatives or simply curious about what's happening in your community, you're welcome to join us.
About the Caren Kaufman Memorial Fund
Inspired by Caren Kaufman’s legacy and funded by generous community donations, the fund is a core pillar of Sustainable South Jersey’s work. Each year it awards $500-$1,000 grants to local groups, turning community-led environmental ideas into action across South Jersey.
Agenda
🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Arrival & Check In
Info: Light bites & refreshments available.
🕑: 07:30 PM - 07:40 PM
Welcome
Host: Sustainable South Jersey
Info: Learn about SSJ and the Caren Kaufman Memorial Fund Program
🕑: 07:40 PM - 08:20 PM
Grant recipient spotlights and speakers
🕑: 08:20 PM - 08:25 PM
Closing remarks
Info: Learn how to get involved with SSJ, and how business sponsorships and donations power our grants and programs.
🕑: 08:25 PM - 08:30 PM
Lightning Talks
Info: Have a project or cause you’re excited about? Grab the mic for one minute at the end of the night and tell the room.
🕑: 08:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Networking
Info: Connect with our grant winners and fellow sustainably-minded folks.
Where is it happening?
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