Pavan Patel -
Edison, NJ

The Nature Conservancy

The Nature Conservancy is a leading conservation organization working around the world to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people. Aided by hundreds of staff scientists, they pursue non confrontational, pragmatic solutions to environmental challenges.

Learn more: http://nature.org

Plant a Billion Trees

Plant a Billion Trees is one of The Nature Conservancy's flagship programs. Over the next few years, the Conservancy will work to plant one billion trees in an effort to restore and replant over 1.6 billion acres of natural space. Trees are a critical part of the environment, and essential to producing clean air and water for millions of people in North America.

Learn more: http://www.plantabillion.org/partners

Healthy Trees, Healthy Cities Initiative

The Nature Conservancy’s Healthy Trees, Healthy Cities initiative seeks to protect the health of our nation’s trees, forests, and communities by creating a culture of stewardship that engages people in the planting and care of urban trees.

JFK Medical Center Foundation

JFK Medical Center Foundation plays a critical role in helping provide state-of-the-art clinical services and technologies, facility modernization and expansions, staff and community education, wellness initiatives, outreach programs and other vital components of the Medical Center's continuum of care. The Foundation has also provided assistance to two world-class institutes, the renowned New Jersey Neuroscience Institute and the JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, as well as other outstanding programs such as the Children's Neuroscience and Rehabilitation Center, Hartwyck Nursing, Convalescent and Rehabilitation Centers, Whispering Knoll Assisted Living and Haven Hospice.

Learn more: http://www.jfkmc.org/jfk-foundation

Middlesex County College

The mission of Middlesex County College is to provide access to a quality, affordable education for a diverse population, to support student success for lifelong learning, and to strengthen the economic, social and cultural life of the community.

Learn more: https://www.middlesexcc.edu/%20%20