Tri-County raises record-breaking $2 million for scholarships #Catholic – Tri-County Scholarship Fund (TCSF), a longstanding partner to the Paterson Diocese in providing scholarships for financially disadvantaged New Jersey children to receive a values-based, high-quality education, celebrated its 44th Annual Awards Dinner on Nov. 4, raising a record-setting $2 million to provide 970 K-12 scholarships. More than 700 supporters, benefactors, educators, and community leaders gathered for the event at The Legacy Castle in Pompton Plains with a blessing offered by Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney of the Paterson Diocese, a TCSF trustee. “We are profoundly grateful for the generosity in honor of this year’s award honorees, and in support of our students,” said Prudence Pigott, President of Tri-County. “Every dollar raised directly changes the trajectory of a child’s life. These scholarships provide access, stability, and hope—and our students repay that investment with hard work and tremendous promise.” The TCSF’s Making a Difference honorees were John and Joanne Harrington of St. Luke Parish in the Long Valley neighborhood of Washington Township, N.J., owners of the family-run, multi-generational Harrington Construction. The Harringtons were recognized for their longstanding generosity, community leadership, and commitment to expanding educational opportunities for children. Click here to subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Benedictine Father Michael Tidd, headmaster of Delbarton School in Morristown, N.J., introduced the Harringtons, praising their “quiet leadership, generosity, and commitment to others,” adding that they embody the “spirit of trusteeship — always doing what is necessary to help people and communities not only survive, but thrive and flourish.” In their remarks, the Joanne Harrington highlighted the impact of Tri-County students, saying, “The accomplished scholarship students you meet tonight are shining examples of the power of educational opportunity. They are truly amazing and inspiring individuals.” John Harrington reflected on one scholarship student’s story, noting, “By helping young people in New Jersey acquire a quality education, we can all make a lasting impact on our community.” That evening, the TCSF’s Leadership and Hall of Fame Honorees were Jocelyn Grahame and Mike Goldman. Jocelyn Grahame is the managing Partner of McKinsey & Company’s New Jersey office, who received the Leadership Award for her professional accomplishments and for McKinsey’s pro bono support of Tri-County’s strategic planning efforts. Grahame said, “Tonight reminds me of what communities can achieve when each of us uses our influence to lift others up—to help more students dream bigger and reach further.” Mike Goldman, president and CEO of NFP, received the Hall of Fame Award. Introduced by past Tri-County Hall of Fame honoree Eric Andersen of Aon, Goldman reflected on his upbringing as the child of two educators and shared, “Tri-County gives children who need an opportunity the chance to access schools and environments where they are truly supported — and where the expectations are created that their future is really in their hands.” The following students from diocesan Catholic schools played a central role during the evening: Cecily, a freshman at DePaul Catholic High School in Wayne, N.J., opened the event with a powerful, a cappella rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner, earning a standing ovation from the audience of 700 guests. Bella, a senior at Pope John XXIII Regional High School in Sparta, N.J., delivered the night’s keynote student address. She shared her story of the hardships her family has faced — losing her father to COVID-19 and supporting her mother through illness — and how her Tri-County scholarship opened the door to stability, hope, and a bright future. Her testimony moved the room to silence — and then to its feet. Founded in 1981, the Tri-County Scholarship Fund addresses educational inequities by providing partial scholarships to financially disadvantaged K — 12 students in New Jersey. The organization partners with accredited, independent elementary and secondary schools to offer students safe, values-based educational opportunities that foster academic and personal growth. Over the past 44 years, TCSF has awarded more than 39,000 scholarships totaling over $41 million, enabling students to attend safe, high-quality schools, achieve a 100 percent high school graduation rate, and go on to college and productive careers. Full replays of the honoree remarks, Bella’s speech, and Cecily’s performance can be viewed here. [See image gallery at beaconnj.org]

Tri-County Scholarship Fund (TCSF), a longstanding partner to the Paterson Diocese in providing scholarships for financially disadvantaged New Jersey children to receive a values-based, high-quality education, celebrated its 44th Annual Awards Dinner on Nov. 4, raising a record-setting $2 million to provide 970 K-12 scholarships.

More than 700 supporters, benefactors, educators, and community leaders gathered for the event at The Legacy Castle in Pompton Plains with a blessing offered by Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney of the Paterson Diocese, a TCSF trustee.

“We are profoundly grateful for the generosity in honor of this year’s award honorees, and in support of our students,” said Prudence Pigott, President of Tri-County. “Every dollar raised directly changes the trajectory of a child’s life. These scholarships provide access, stability, and hope—and our students repay that investment with hard work and tremendous promise.”

The TCSF’s Making a Difference honorees were John and Joanne Harrington of St. Luke Parish in the Long Valley neighborhood of Washington Township, N.J., owners of the family-run, multi-generational Harrington Construction. The Harringtons were recognized for their longstanding generosity, community leadership, and commitment to expanding educational opportunities for children.

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Benedictine Father Michael Tidd, headmaster of Delbarton School in Morristown, N.J., introduced the Harringtons, praising their “quiet leadership, generosity, and commitment to others,” adding that they embody the “spirit of trusteeship — always doing what is necessary to help people and communities not only survive, but thrive and flourish.”

In their remarks, the Joanne Harrington highlighted the impact of Tri-County students, saying, “The accomplished scholarship students you meet tonight are shining examples of the power of educational opportunity. They are truly amazing and inspiring individuals.” John Harrington reflected on one scholarship student’s story, noting, “By helping young people in New Jersey acquire a quality education, we can all make a lasting impact on our community.”

That evening, the TCSF’s Leadership and Hall of Fame Honorees were Jocelyn Grahame and Mike Goldman.

Jocelyn Grahame is the managing Partner of McKinsey & Company’s New Jersey office, who received the Leadership Award for her professional accomplishments and for McKinsey’s pro bono support of Tri-County’s strategic planning efforts. Grahame said, “Tonight reminds me of what communities can achieve when each of us uses our influence to lift others up—to help more students dream bigger and reach further.”

Mike Goldman, president and CEO of NFP, received the Hall of Fame Award. Introduced by past Tri-County Hall of Fame honoree Eric Andersen of Aon, Goldman reflected on his upbringing as the child of two educators and shared, “Tri-County gives children who need an opportunity the chance to access schools and environments where they are truly supported — and where the expectations are created that their future is really in their hands.”

The following students from diocesan Catholic schools played a central role during the evening:

• Cecily, a freshman at DePaul Catholic High School in Wayne, N.J., opened the event with a powerful, a cappella rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner, earning a standing ovation from the audience of 700 guests.
• Bella, a senior at Pope John XXIII Regional High School in Sparta, N.J., delivered the night’s keynote student address. She shared her story of the hardships her family has faced — losing her father to COVID-19 and supporting her mother through illness — and how her Tri-County scholarship opened the door to stability, hope, and a bright future. Her testimony moved the room to silence — and then to its feet.

Founded in 1981, the Tri-County Scholarship Fund addresses educational inequities by providing partial scholarships to financially disadvantaged K — 12 students in New Jersey. The organization partners with accredited, independent elementary and secondary schools to offer students safe, values-based educational opportunities that foster academic and personal growth. Over the past 44 years, TCSF has awarded more than 39,000 scholarships totaling over $41 million, enabling students to attend safe, high-quality schools, achieve a 100 percent high school graduation rate, and go on to college and productive careers.

Full replays of the honoree remarks, Bella’s speech, and Cecily’s performance can be viewed here.

[See image gallery at beaconnj.org]
Tri-County raises record-breaking $2 million for scholarships #Catholic –

Tri-County Scholarship Fund (TCSF), a longstanding partner to the Paterson Diocese in providing scholarships for financially disadvantaged New Jersey children to receive a values-based, high-quality education, celebrated its 44th Annual Awards Dinner on Nov. 4, raising a record-setting $2 million to provide 970 K-12 scholarships.

More than 700 supporters, benefactors, educators, and community leaders gathered for the event at The Legacy Castle in Pompton Plains with a blessing offered by Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney of the Paterson Diocese, a TCSF trustee.

“We are profoundly grateful for the generosity in honor of this year’s award honorees, and in support of our students,” said Prudence Pigott, President of Tri-County. “Every dollar raised directly changes the trajectory of a child’s life. These scholarships provide access, stability, and hope—and our students repay that investment with hard work and tremendous promise.”

The TCSF’s Making a Difference honorees were John and Joanne Harrington of St. Luke Parish in the Long Valley neighborhood of Washington Township, N.J., owners of the family-run, multi-generational Harrington Construction. The Harringtons were recognized for their longstanding generosity, community leadership, and commitment to expanding educational opportunities for children.

Click here to subscribe to our weekly newsletter.

Benedictine Father Michael Tidd, headmaster of Delbarton School in Morristown, N.J., introduced the Harringtons, praising their “quiet leadership, generosity, and commitment to others,” adding that they embody the “spirit of trusteeship — always doing what is necessary to help people and communities not only survive, but thrive and flourish.”

In their remarks, the Joanne Harrington highlighted the impact of Tri-County students, saying, “The accomplished scholarship students you meet tonight are shining examples of the power of educational opportunity. They are truly amazing and inspiring individuals.” John Harrington reflected on one scholarship student’s story, noting, “By helping young people in New Jersey acquire a quality education, we can all make a lasting impact on our community.”

That evening, the TCSF’s Leadership and Hall of Fame Honorees were Jocelyn Grahame and Mike Goldman.

Jocelyn Grahame is the managing Partner of McKinsey & Company’s New Jersey office, who received the Leadership Award for her professional accomplishments and for McKinsey’s pro bono support of Tri-County’s strategic planning efforts. Grahame said, “Tonight reminds me of what communities can achieve when each of us uses our influence to lift others up—to help more students dream bigger and reach further.”

Mike Goldman, president and CEO of NFP, received the Hall of Fame Award. Introduced by past Tri-County Hall of Fame honoree Eric Andersen of Aon, Goldman reflected on his upbringing as the child of two educators and shared, “Tri-County gives children who need an opportunity the chance to access schools and environments where they are truly supported — and where the expectations are created that their future is really in their hands.”

The following students from diocesan Catholic schools played a central role during the evening:

• Cecily, a freshman at DePaul Catholic High School in Wayne, N.J., opened the event with a powerful, a cappella rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner, earning a standing ovation from the audience of 700 guests.
• Bella, a senior at Pope John XXIII Regional High School in Sparta, N.J., delivered the night’s keynote student address. She shared her story of the hardships her family has faced — losing her father to COVID-19 and supporting her mother through illness — and how her Tri-County scholarship opened the door to stability, hope, and a bright future. Her testimony moved the room to silence — and then to its feet.

Founded in 1981, the Tri-County Scholarship Fund addresses educational inequities by providing partial scholarships to financially disadvantaged K — 12 students in New Jersey. The organization partners with accredited, independent elementary and secondary schools to offer students safe, values-based educational opportunities that foster academic and personal growth. Over the past 44 years, TCSF has awarded more than 39,000 scholarships totaling over $41 million, enabling students to attend safe, high-quality schools, achieve a 100 percent high school graduation rate, and go on to college and productive careers.

Full replays of the honoree remarks, Bella’s speech, and Cecily’s performance can be viewed here.

[See image gallery at beaconnj.org]