Women-Led Nonprofits Making an Impact in South Jersey

Women supporting women. And women supporting our community. Check out these women who are stepping up to give back.  

 

Alicia Rose Victorious Foundation

Supporting teens and children fighting cancer and other life-threatening illnesses with special teen hospital rooms, art carts, welcome kits and fundraising for research 

Co-Founder: Gisele DiNatale

 

Oaks Integrated Care

Providing social service programs – from addiction services and food pantries to group living – to improve the quality of life for children, adults and families living with a mental illness, addiction or developmental disability

CEO: Derry Holland

 

Raise the Bar

Supporting individuals with disabilities and their families with resources, an inclusive community and unique programs. 

Founder: Karly Forman

 

Camp No Worries 

A week-long summer camp where kids with cancer and their siblings can have fun and forget about their worries for a bit. 

President/Founder: Kasey Massa

 

Perkins Center for the Arts

Hosting a variety of art classes, exhibits, showcases, workshops, live performances and more to cultivate arts in the South Jersey community and share cultural experiences. 

Executive Director: Kahra Buss

 

Best Day of My Life So Far 

Empowering older adults to share life stories and inspiring human connection across generational and social divides to provide a cure for social isolation.

Founder: Benita Cooper

 

Alice Paul Center for Gender Justice 

Building contemporary action and intergenerational movement for gender justice through the lens of history and of place. 

Executive Director: Rachael Glashan Rupisan 

 

Say It With Clay 

Providing affordable art therapy programs for special needs individuals of all ages. 

Founder: Abbie Kasoff

 

Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey 

Caring for those in need, enhancing Jewish life and ensuring the continuity of a vibrant Jewish community.

CEO: Jennifer Dubrow Weiss

 

Allies in Caring 

Working to provide, promote and normalize culturally-responsive mental health services for diverse populations. 

Founder: Ivette Guillermo-McGahee 

 

March 2026
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