How can you support The Continuo Arts Foundation?
Our Annual Fund 2012 Campaign has
begun! Click Here
What do your contributions
support?
In 2011, the Continuo Foundation saw
unprecedented growth. With the team-work of dedicated volunteers and the
generosity of patrons, foundations, sponsors & friends, Continuo Arts was
able to:
Looking to the future and with your on-going
support of time, talent, and financial assistance, our goals are to:
At the Continuo Arts Foundation, we look forward
to working with you to assure that indeed,
...."the music lives on".
The Continuo Arts Foundation's Annual Fund Campaign is our largest source of financial support and crucial to support our mission. Continuo's commitment to keeping the arts alive, active and accessible across the generational span relys on the support of artistic patrons like you!
Reduced funding for the arts is rampant in our schools, community
organizations and out-reach programs; The Continuo Arts Foundation is standing
in the gap to assure that indeed, 'the music lives on".....
In 2011, The Continuo Arts Foundation began an "Annual Fund Soiree" to launch its annual fund drive campaign. An elegant evening of music, fellowship and fun to support the scholarship and program funds at Continuo Arts.
The annual "Making Musical Dreams Come True" Gala began in 2009, growing
quickly to an anticipated destination event for the central New Jersey and
greater New York area. The primary fundraiser for The Continuo Arts
Foundation, the gala features live & silent auctions, entertainment, food,
fellowship & fun!
Join us for the 2012 Gala on November 3rd at beautiful Memorial Hall in
Summit, NJ.
The prestigious "Continuo" Award made its first appearance at the 2011 Gala.
Lyle Brehm
Sherrie Natko
Click Here to View: Destino Performs at 2010 Gala
For our sponsors, donors & patrons who always go "Above & Beyond" this night of celebration is set aside strictly to honor you!
As Henry Ford said, “Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.”
Our "Above & Beyond" event thanks you for being such an important part of The Continuo Arts Foundation’s success!
The Continuo Arts Foundation has joined the V-Dac Vehicle Donation for Charity program. If you are the owner of an automobile that you would like to donate as part of our program please follow the link to V-Dac's website below for more detailed information regarding the process. This program will make cash contributions to the CAF as part of their partnership, which will allow for more programming support for our upcoming concert season and events. If you have any additional questions regarding the program, please feel free to give us a call at (908) 264-5324 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (908) 264-5324 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (908) 264-5324 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (908) 264-5324 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (908) 264-5324 end_of_the_skype_highlighting and we will be glad to help.
Turn your old auto into a Useful resource for the CAF! In addition to helping the planet in our efforts to reduce CO2 emissions to the atmosphere, your old automobile will become a symbol of arts education and enlightenment.
What does it take to change lives? How can our musical culture, education and influence continue from age to age; from generation to generation?
These are questions we continue to ask at The Continuo Arts Foundation....and the answers result in service to our local communities, across the nation in schools and organizations, and around the world in performance, exposure and life-changing enrichment.
How is this accomplished? Because of your generosity and that of our philanthropic sponsors! Together we will assure that...."the music lives on"!
Conducting Fellow Stephanie Harris
leads the Continuo Arts Foundation Choruses in Concert;
seen here on the
new tourmaster risers provided by the Hyde & Watson
Foundation.
2010, 2011 - Support for Seniors Sing!
Summit Area Public Foundation Board Members Jack Cooper, Joanne McDonough and Lyle Brehm with Continuo Arts President Candace Wicke and Conducting Fellow Stephanie Harris
For two years, the Summit Area Public Foundation, in collaboration with our partners at Summit Community Programs, has been instrumental in providing grant support to launch and continue Continuo Arts Foundation's Seniors Sing! ensemble.
SAPF is a 501(c)(3) community foundation that fosters philanthropy in the Summit NJ area by identifying local needs and offering donors flexible ways to make a difference in the lives of their neighbors.
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage is proud to be the Title Sponsor for The Continuo Arts Foundation's 2011 "Home for the Holidays" House Tour.
2010, 2011, 2012 - Support for Intergenerational Choral Program
The Fortnightly Club at the Historic Twin Maples Estate is a collaborative partner with the Continuo Arts Foundation providing extraordinary venue space for rehearsals, programs & events.
The Fortnightly Club, founded in 1893, purchased the Twin Maples Estate as its headquarters in 1949. Twin Maples was restored in 2007. In 2008, thanks to the help of 45 talented interior and landscape designers, many builders and architects, countless tradesman and volunteer hours, Twin Maples has become more fabulous than ever before. It was a truly grand transformation.
The Twin Maples Estate is now available for hire for charitable fundraising events and meetings, as well as corporate and private parties and events. For more information, please contact Diana Crisci at dcrisci@omecaterers.com or 973-560-4540. Twin Maples is listed on the National and New Jersey Registers of Historic Places and serves as the home of the Fortnightly Club and the Summit Junior Fortnightly Club, both 501(c)3 charities.
2012 - Support for Minuetto Music Festival
Welcome to The Grand Summit Hotel, a shining star in the town of Summit, New Jersey since 1868. Set among the rolling hills of picturesque Union County and built by expert European craftsmen, The Grand Summit Hotel has provided a haven of personal service in the tradition of the finest historic country inns for over a century.
Just 30 minutes from New York City and situated in one of the most prestigious towns in the state of New Jersey, The Grand Summit Hotel has established a reputation for charm and elegance through unique accommodations in an intimate setting. The hotel is a short walk from the vibrant Summit downtown featuring upscale restaurants, boutique shopping, and direct service to midtown Manhattan. Whether planning a special occasion or just visiting on business or pleasure, The Grand Summit Hotel is the perfect destination. The hotel's HAT Tavern offers comfort foods in a unique and lively setting. Enjoy the big game or just spend time with family and friends. Sunday Brunch is among the most respected in the area and a private room for events is available.
The intimacy of our hotel has made us the choice of many local companies, organizations, and individual travelers who value the exclusive use of the property for their meetings and events both large and small. Guests can expect personalized service from a sophisticated staff in what is truly a home away from home in the grandest style.
Our experienced staff will ensure that every detail is covered to exceed your expectations. We look forward to the opportunity to serve you at Summit's most celebrated address.
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2012 - Support for The Minuetto Music Festival
Operating with over 80 full-service retail branches, Investors is committed to offering a full range of high-quality products and services that support customers in reaching their financial objectives.
2012 - Support for "Seniors Sing!"
The Summit Luminary Fund is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that raises funds for various charitable organizations serving Summit, New Jersey and the surrounding communities. Each year, the board selects about 6 local organizations to be recipients of money raised through the sale of luminary candles.
This annual tradition was started 30 years ago by Barbara Romano who continues to serve as the organizations president.
Anyone can help this great project by volunteering to be a block Captain or purchasing luminary candles for your home.
For more information, please contact Barbara Romano at (908) 522-9575 .
The 2012 Luminary Fund
recepients with Barbara Romano, Lois Schneider, Continuo Arts
President Candace Wicke and Development Associate Lyle Brehm
2009 - Support for "Christmas Time in the City" Concert Series
2010 - Grant for capital equipment
“Communities endure, but their needs change. What
better way to address the evolving needs of a community
over time, than for people to create a pool of funds that
will last forever.”
~ Inception of the Westfield Foundation, 1975.
2012 - Support for Minuetto Music Festival
We established Hilltop Community Bank because we believe small business owners, professionals, and families prefer personalized banking service. Summit, New Jersey, our home town, is a very desirable suburban community with a business mix that appreciates a positive and responsive attitude from its service providers. We would welcome your business and comments of how we might better meet your financial needs.
Mortimer J. O'Shea
President / Chief Executive Officer
385 Springfield Ave.
Summit, NJ 07901
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Johnson & Johnson relies on many important and innovative
partners in carrying out our philanthropic efforts. These partners
include a number of nonprofit organizations as well as our own
employees and retirees. Together we share a sense of dedication to make
our communities better places. The Johnson & Johnson Family of
Companies Matching Gifts Program is an important way to enhance the
Company’s commitment to help improve the communities in which we live
and work.
Google Grants is a donation program that distributes free in-kind advertising to select 501(c)3 non-profit organizations. As of June 2010, Google has awarded over $600 million in grant money to non profit organizations.
The Continuo Arts Foundation is a proud recipient of the Google Grants program.
2012-Support for Seniors Sing! Program
Women building better communities. That's the Junior League of Summit (JLS). We have been the driving force behind the types of initiatives and institutions that make our community a healthier, more vital place to live. Our 400+ Junior League members reflect a wide range of backgrounds, interests, and professional pursuits but they work together to identify unmet needs, forge effective coalitions, and work for change. Time and time again, the Junior League is often one of the first organizations to tackle our community's biggest challenges.
Click Here to Visit the Junior League of Summit
In 1975 Microsoft was an unknown software company with a single product and the promise of delivering on a new way of computing. We have since grown to become one of the largest companies in the world. With that growth, comes the responsibility to contribute positively to society on a global scale.
We are proud to work with tens of thousands of nonprofits around the world every year to provide them with affordable access to the technology they need to support their work in local communities.
The Cultural Matching Gift Program encourages and assists employees, retirees and surviving spouses in their personal giving to cultural institutions by providing a matching contribution. Each calendar year, an eligible donor may have up to $2,000 in gifts to cultural institutions matched by the ExxonMobil Foundation.
2011- Support for Seniors Sing!
2012 - Support for The Minuetto Music Festival
The Foundation for Morristown Medical Center and the Overlook Foundation are nonprofit public foundations that help preserve and expand our hospitals' programs and services in patient care, clinical research, medical and public health education, and preventative medicine.
2012 - Support for Minuetto Music Festival
Peapack-Gladstone Bank has been focused on providing personalized customer service to the New Jersey banking community since 1921. We are committed to offering our customers the most convenient and innovative products and services to help them successfully navigate through the demands of life. Discover all of the conveniences Peapack-Gladstone Bank has to offer today.
48 DeForest Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 306-4246
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AT&T invests significant resources to advance education, strengthen communities and improve lives. Through philanthropic initiatives and collaboration, AT&T and the AT&T Foundation support projects that create opportunities, make connections and address community needs where we — and our customers — live and work.
The AT&T Higher Education/Cultural Matching Gift Program for education and the arts encourages eligible employees to support qualifying organizations.
2011- Educational outreach to underserved populations
Target stores provide grants to K-12 schools and other non-profit organizations to bring art and cultural experiences to schools, support educational field trips and provide early childhood reading programs.
2011 - Support for music scholarships
The Provident Bank Foundation is committed to paving the way
for a brighter tomorrow in our communities through our support of
education, health and wellness, recreation, the arts, and social and
civic services...
At The Provident Bank Foundation we're enhancing the quality of
life for New Jersey communities today and for generations to
come...
2009 - Grant provided to support the "Christmas Time in the City"
Concert Series
2010 - Grant provided to launch Continuo Arts Intergenerational Choral
Program
2011 - Grant provided to support Seniors Sing!
The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders, recognizing the
importance of culture, history and the arts, established the HEART
Grant Program to encourage a thriving environment for the arts and
cultural activities. This program serves as a catalyst
to strengthen Union County’s non-profit organizations, artists and
scholars, enhancing their capacity to provide innovative projects
relating to history, the arts and humanities, developing Union
County as a center for innovation and excellence in arts and
culture.
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