In addition to financial support, the members of the Taylor Financial Group team donate a great deal of their time to local charitable causes, as well. Below are some of our recent service projects and efforts on behalf of local charities.
Community Impact
“I cannot tell you anything that, in a few minutes, will tell you how to be rich. But I can tell you how to feel rich–which is far better, let me tell you first hand, than being rich. Be grateful.” — Ben Stein, Economic Commentator
We are grateful for our work and for our wonderful friends, associates, and clients who make it all so enjoyable. At Taylor Financial Group, we believe that giving back is a big part of being grateful and we make it part of our culture, which is why we donate anywhere from 5-10% of our revenue to charitable causes every year. Some of the organizations, charities and causes that benefit from our giving include:
The Valley Hospital
Annual Golf Outing Sponsor and Volunteer Trustee
Montclair Kimberly Academy
Leading Gift for Development of Muenster Field
JFK Medical Center
Annual Golf Outing Sponsor
Christian Health Care Centers
Annual Golf Classic Sponsor and Monthly Volunteer
Toys for Tots
Annual Gift Collection and Donation
Heifer International
Annual Donation of Biogas Stoves for an Entire Village in Rwanda
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Annual Donation
Franklin Lakes Education Foundation
Annual Donation
FLOW Follies
Annual Sponsor
National MS Society
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
ALS Association
Giving Back
December 2022
In honor of the Season of Hope, we have made several donations in our clients’ names. See below for a list of the worthy charities we are supporting in 2022.
Our donation to Lunch Break helps to provide food, clothing, life skills, and fellowship to those in need in Monmouth County, New Jersey, and beyond. The organization strives to break the cycle of poverty for those they serve and guide their community members in need to self-sufficiency and healthier, more productive lifestyles.
Our donation to TisBest allows our clients to directly choose a charity to donate a fixed sum of money to that they are most passionate about — and with more than 1.8 million U.S.-registered charities to choose from, there’s something for everyone to get passionate about. TisBest Philanthropy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to encouraging others to give gifts of good.
Our donation to Heifer International supports women and girls and provides milk and nourishment to hungry families, boosts income through sales of extra milk, and encourages better crop yields by creating fertilizer.
As the war in Ukraine enters another month of violence, millions of civilians are unable to return to their homes. Those still in the country are forced to live with damaged infrastructure, without access to food, water, health care, and other essentials. Our donation to Baranova 27 helps to directly support Ukrainian civilians and soldiers during the ongoing Russian Conflict in Ukraine.
TFG has partnered with The Asbury Park Holiday Toy Drive, sponsored by Community Karma and Kiwanis of Asbury Park, to help support an Asbury Park Family in need during this upcoming holiday season. We provided gifts for each of the eight children as well as a $200 gift certificate to the local food store for the family. The goal of the toy drive was to help 150 families and TFG is happy to be able to help those most in need this holiday season.
April 2022
We are proud supporters of our local robotics team.
November 2021
This Thanksgiving, on behalf of our clients, we donated to Action Against Hunger. Our donation to Action Against Hunger will help save lives, provide lifesaving treatment to malnourished children and deliver urgent food and water.
November 2021
This Thanksgiving, on behalf of our clients, we donated two heifers to families in need through Heifer International. These gifts go a long way! A heifer can produce up to four gallons of milk a day, which can provide enough for a family to drink and share with their neighbors, as well as sell at market! Protein-rich milk can improve the health of sick, malnourished children. And selling extra milk provides much-needed income for food, medicine, schooling and more. Not to mention that a healthy cow can produce a calf every year, which means families can pass on the gift to help their neighbors, too! We feel blessed that we are able to support Heifer International each year!
March 2022
We are heartbroken over the events in Ukraine. On behalf of our clients, we have donated $1,000 to the International Rescue Committee and BStrong.
For almost 90 years, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has been responding to the World’s worst humanitarian crises. The IRC’s emergency team was swiftly deployed to neighboring Poland, where they are scaling up resources and mobilizing partners in both Poland and Ukraine to assist people who had to flee their homes.
BStrong, in partnership with Global Empowerment Mission, has committed to sending 100,000 hygiene kits, blankets, generators, and sleeping bags to Ukraine’s NATO bordering countries. Initial commitment of supplies will exceed $10M. Teams are already on the ground in Rzeszów Poland (Polish border to Ukraine) at a base camp for refugee operations with their Polish and Ukrainian partners.
Our donations are providing emergency assistance to people impacted by the Russian aggression. We are helping to provide the people of Ukraine with essential items, emergency housing, and medical supplies.
December 2020
In years past, we have collected for Toys for Tots, but with the current pandemic, we decided to offer a virtual way to help out those in need and keep everyone safe in the process. This year we had collected 357 items for the Community FoodBank of New Jersey.
November 2020
This Thanksgiving, on behalf of our clients, we donated two heifers to families in need through Heifer International. These gifts go a long way! A heifer can produce up to four gallons of milk a day, which can provide enough for a family to drink and share with their neighbors, as well as sell at market! Protein-rich milk can improve the health of sick, malnourished children. And selling extra milk provides much-needed income for food, medicine, schooling and more. Not to mention that a healthy cow can produce a calf every year, which means families can pass on the gift to help their neighbors, too! We feel blessed that we are able to support Heifer International each year!
May 2020
MOTHERS DAY DONATION
For Mother’s Day this year, we donated to a very special cause that will make a big difference for everyone’s future. Our donation to the Red Cross provides COVID-19 patients with medical supplies that are being unavailable. The humanitarian efforts of the Red Cross provide comfort and hope to so many during their times of need.
December 2019
TFG collected over 100 toys for our annual Toys for Tots drive during the 2019 Holiday Season.
May 2019
We were a proud Gold Sponsor of the Ramsey Public Education Foundation’s Sprint for Our Schools 5k race on Saturday, May 11th. We also participated in the race, by running the 3 mile course as a team! What a great cause and event!
December 2018
TFG collected over 70 toys for our annual Toys for Tots drive during the 2018 Holiday Season.
November 2018
Girls Who Code
Taylor Financial Group began sponsoring and teaching a “Girls Who Code Club” for 3rd to 5th graders. The club meets at the Waldwick Public Library in Waldwick, NJ. The club is co-taught by Debra’s son, Bobby, who has a passion for robotics and coding and wants to see girls gain an interest in the field.
May 2018
MOTHER’S DAY DONATION
For Mother’s Day this year, we donated to a very special cause that will make a big difference for everyone’s future. Our donation to CARE provides scholarships to underprivileged girls in third world countries so that they can attend secondary school. Girls who stay in school are healthier, earn more money as adults, and start families later, which makes them more likely to be able to send their daughters and sons to school. But the cost of secondary school is prohibitive to many impoverished families. This gift of education is an investment we made now that will last for many generations to come.
May 2018
RAMSEY’S SPRINT FOR OUR SCHOOL’S 5K
We were a proud Silver Sponsor of the RPEF Sprint for Our Schools 5k race on Saturday, May 12th. We also participated in the race, by running the 3 mile course as a team! What a great cause and event!
March 2018
We are proud to announce that, in March 2018, our very own Rob Taylor was elected as a Board Member of the Ramsey Golf & Country Club (RGCC). The Board of Directors of RGCC is responsible for providing supervision of the golf course, clubhouse and other activities for the 550 homeowners in the community. Rob will assist the Board in establishing policies, making decisions, and providing oversight on behalf of RGCC’s shareholders for efficient running of the Club. Please join us in congratulating Rob and wishing him well on this new venture.
February 2018
On February 15th, we hosted our very first Galentine’s Dinner at Cafe Panache, where we enjoyed an evening of food, fun and empowerment, while supporting a great cause. For every woman that attended, TFG donated $25 toward Mel’s Mexico Mission Trip. What’s even cooler is that the women who attended also donated. Mel was truly overwhelmed by all the love and support! Thank you to all who attended and donated.
January 2018
One of our team members, Melinda (a.k.a. Mel), is raising funds for a mission trip with her church to Guadalajara, Mexico this May. TFG matched the first $600 Melinda raised dollar for dollar. We are so proud to support Mel, and we thank you for supporting her with us. Stay tuned for Mel’s update when she returns from her trip at the end of May.
December 2017
We are so excited that we were able to collect 97 toys through our Toys for Tots toy drive this year, beating last year’s collection. If it wasn’t for the generous donations of our TFG family, we would not have been able to accomplish this. Thank you to everyone who participated!
November 2017
This Thanksgiving, on behalf of our clients, we donated two heifers to families in need through Heifer International. These gifts go a long way! A heifer can produce up to four gallons of milk a day, which can provide enough for a family to drink and share with their neighbors, as well as sell at market! Protein-rich milk can improve the health of sick, malnourished children. And selling extra milk provides much-needed income for food, medicine, schooling and more. Not to mention that a healthy cow can produce a calf every year, which means families can pass on the gift to help their neighbors, too! We feel blessed that we are able to support Heifer International each year – we think it’s the best gift we can give!
October 2017
Taylor Financial Group sponsored the Race for Hope 5K on Saturday, October 14th in Wayne, NJ. Race for Hope helps raise money for Hope Ministries and The Community Food Bank of NJ, which provide food, clothing, and other necessities to people in need, including entire families. According to the National Alliance to End Homelessness, on any given night in the United States, more than half a million people experience homelessness. Taylor Financial Group is honored to have had the opportunity to sponsor such a great cause, and we look forward to doing it again next year.
Steve and Mel participated, as well, by volunteering and running in the race.
September 2017
This Labor Day Weekend, we had the honor of being able to assist in the Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. Through Steve’s Hackensack Rotary affiliation, we donated food and supplies to be delivered to Houston with the help of International Humanitarian Aid Foundation (IHAF). Pastor Andy Topp, the Founder of IHAF, personally flew the food and supplies to the Houston area.
We are so grateful we could be a part of something so meaningful, and our thoughts and prayers continue to be with the people of Houston (and other areas recently affected by hurricanes).
January – June 2017
Starting in January 2017, we launched a Women & Investing Workshop Series with the goal of providing what we believe to be a much-needed community service – to educate and empower women to take charge of their future! The workshop series was received with such enthusiasm and interest, that we expanded the series to include Weeknight Encore Workshops open to all, allowing married couples, sons and daughters, and other family members to attend these workshops together. It has been such a blessing and honor to be able to provide this free service for people to learn about all aspects of financial planning, including Retirement Planning, Investment Planning, Estate Planning, Insurance Planning, Social Security, and Budget Planning, among other topics that we continue to develop.
In the first half of 2017 (our Spring Semester), we held a total of 13 workshops, with over 60 women attending, including many who returned month after month. We are SO excited that these workshops have been able to help so many, and we look forward to continuing our workshop series in the Fall Season. Stay tuned for our Fall Workshop Schedule coming soon, which you can view on our Events page by clicking here.
July 2017
As in past years, Taylor Financial Group once again supported Mel in her volunteer and fundraising efforts with Royal Family KIDS Camp. Mel volunteers at a week-long summer camp for abused and neglected children in the foster care system. In addition to her donation of time, Mel also helps raise money for the camp to be able to host as many children as possible.
December 2016
Steve raised funds for and organized the Annual YCS Christmas Party for the children of Hackensack’s Youth Consultation Services (YCS), an organization that provides services to thousands of New Jersey families who have children (from birth through adulthood) with special needs. Approximately 35 special needs children attended the party, and they were all excited to see Santa (a.k.a. Steve). Mel participated too, as Santa’s little helper.
July 2016
Every year, Taylor Financial Group supports Mel in her volunteer and fundraising efforts with Royal Family KIDS. Mel volunteers at a week-long summer camp for abused and neglected children in the foster care system. In addition to her donation of time, Mel also helps raise money for the camp to be able to host as many children as possible.
June 2016
Taylor Financial Group is proud to have supported the JFK Medical Center as a sponsor for the JFK Invitational Golf Outing on June 13th. The outing was attended by 104 golfers and raised over $245,000 for the most pressing needs and key priorities of the Medical Center.
May 2016
Our very own Mel traveled to Guadalajara, Mexico with her church, on a mission trip to reach the many impoverished children and families there. Mel helped raise over $33,000 to support the trip and the people of Guadalajara. We are proud of Mel and support all of her volunteer and fundraising efforts.
April 2016
Debbie attended The Valley Hospital Auxiliary Spring Wine Tasting, as well as two luncheons featuring speakers Ali Stroker, actress and singer, and Kristine Johnson, co-anchor at CBS News 2. The Auxiliary has a reputation as one of our nation’s premier hospital volunteer organizations, for its efforts in raising funds and establishing community. Debbie is a proud member of the Auxiliary.
January – March 2016
The beginning of the year is always a fun time at Christian Health Care Centers. We love spending time with the residents and celebrating the start of a new year.
December 2015
This Holiday Season, together with the help of our clients and friends, we were able to donate many toys to help children in need have a cheerful Christmas!
November 2015
This Thanksgiving, on behalf of our clients, Taylor Financial Group again donated biogas stoves to an entire village in Rwanda. It is such an honor to be able to support Heifer International! To learn more about our donation and Heifer click here.
October 2015
Debbie and Mel ran the Race for Hope on October 17th to help raise money to feed the homeless through Hope Ministries and the Food Bank of NJ.
October 2015
In October, we participated in Christian Health Care Centers’ “Young at Heart” activities day. What great time!
September 2015
Debbie attended The Valley Hospital Foundation 35th Anniversary Gala on September 25, 2015, where Taylor Financial Group was a corporate sponsor of the event. Debbie continues to serve as a Volunteer Trustee of The Valley Hospital and we are proud to support the Foundation in its 35th year of success.
September 2015
We visited Christian Health Care Centers this month to participate in a fun brownie baking demonstration for some of the residents. We love our friends at CHCC!
August 2015
Mel volunteered a week of her vacation time to serve as a staff member at Royal Family Kids Camp (RFKC), a camp that provides an opportunity for abused and neglected children in the foster care system to receive the love and care they lack and so desperately need. To honor Mel’s volunteer efforts, Taylor Financial Group returned three of her vacation days to her allowance and donated to RFKC’s annual fund. We are proud to support Mel and RFKC in their mission to love those in need.
July 2015
Steve and Melinda donated blood for Community Blood Services. Some Facts: Less than 5% of the population donates blood yet 80% will need it at some time in their lives, and every 2.5 seconds someone needs blood. If you’re interested in donating blood, check out locations and opportunities at the Community Blood Services website.
July 2015
Members of the TFG Team joined the Hackensack Rotary to feed the homeless in Hackensack. It was a special time.
July 2015
Taylor Financial Group spent some time at Christian Health Care Centers this month to enjoy the outdoors with our friends – we had lemonade and cookies, and listened to music on the patio.
June 2015
Taylor Financial Group is proud to support Kean University in their mission to provide a world class education.
June 2015
As part of her efforts as a Volunteer Trustee of The Valley Hospital, Debbie attends many Valley Hospital events. On June 2nd, she attended the Valley Hospital Auxiliary Ladies Annual Spring Lunch with Carol Alt, bestselling author, cancer survivor and supermodel. Debbie noted that it was a wonderful event!
June 2015
Taylor Financial Group was proud to support the North Jersey Federal Credit Union (NJFCU) Foundation, a registered 501(c)3 non-profit, at its 6th Annual Above & Beyond Golf Classic on June 1st. Proceeds from the event benefited Autism Radio and the Boys & Girls Club of Paterson & Passaic.
May 2015
Mel and Steve visited the Christian Health Care Center again. This time, they played Bingo! The residents of CHCC are truly amazing! We love spending time with them.
May 2015
Debbie is a Volunteer Trustee of The Valley Hospital and attended the 5th Annual Women for Health Luncheon, where she had the opportunity to meet Joan Lunden, former co-host of Good Morning America, and hear of her inspiring and courageous battle with breast cancer.
May 2015
Mel and Steve donated blood at their local blood drive!
April 2015
As part of Taylor Financial Group’s monthly volunteer efforts at the Christian Health Care Center, Mel and Steve visited in April to volunteer at a “picnic” for the residents and took part in potato sack races, egg races, and other fun games.
March 2015
We are excited to announce our new referral program, “You Refer, We Donate!“, a program that gives us the opportunity to donate to your favorite charity. Click here to read more about it.
January 2015
This year, we are volunteering with Christian Health Care Centers in Wyckoff, NJ once a month to help them care for the many elderly residents they so lovingly watch over. We are excited and humbled by the opportunity.
December 2014
Taylor Financial Group is proud to have joined Toys for Tots this year in their effort to donate toys to less fortunate children. What a great experience and blessing!
November 2014
This Thanksgiving, on behalf of our clients, Taylor Financial Group donated biogas stoves to an entire village in Rwanda. We are so proud to support Heifer International!
December 2014
Taylor Financial Group is proud to have joined Toys for Tots this year in their effort to donate toys to less fortunate children. What a great experience and blessing!
November 2014
This Thanksgiving, on behalf of our clients, Taylor Financial Group donated biogas stoves to an entire village in Rwanda. We are so proud to support Heifer International!
October 2014
Taylor Financial Group is proud to support Melinda and Fred’s Team as they join together with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in the fight against cancer.
September 2014
Taylor Financial Group sponsored the 15th Annual Cougar Cup Golf Classic. We are so proud to be able to support Kean University in their mission to provide a world class education.
October 2014
Taylor Financial Group is proud to support Melinda and Fred’s Team as they join together with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in the fight against cancer.
September 2014
Taylor Financial Group sponsored the 15th Annual Cougar Cup Golf Classic. We are so proud to be able to support Kean University in their mission to provide a world class education.
September 2014
Debbie with Kean’s Vice President for Institutional Advancement and President of the Kean University Foundation, Carla Willis, and former NY Giant, George Martin.
August 2014
Taylor Financial Group completes the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
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