Mary Jaffa of Randolph, New Jersey Recognized by NJPAC with Community Service Award

For the past two years, GlassRoots, a Newark-based organization that ignites creativity in young people through the art of glass, has benefited from the spirited volunteerism of Mary Jaffa, NJPAC's Assistant Vice President of Finance. With Jaffa's acceptance of the ninth annual NJPAC/M. John Richard Community Service Award around Thanksgiving, the teaching studio benefited even more.

The award comes with a donation of $2,000 contributed by John Richard - NJPAC's former Executive Vice President and COO - his wife, Lynne, John Schreiber and NJPAC. It is granted to a staff member who demonstrates a strong commitment to serving others.

During the award ceremony, Richard remembered the genesis and success of GlassRoots, which was co-founded by Dena F. Lowenbach - NJPAC's founding volunteer - and Pat Kettenring.

"I was so appreciative to receive this award, which provides much-needed support to GlassRoots' individual giving campaign," says Jaffa. "I'm also hoping that through this gift, others will be inspired to follow NJPAC's example and contribute to this deserving organization."

Jaffa, a resident of Randolph, is a board member of GlassRoots, but also goes by the titles of board treasurer, chairwoman of the Finance Committee, and member of the Expansion Committee. In her hometown, she previously volunteered as treasurer for the Boy Scouts of America and is currently Dignitary Liaison for Eagle Scout recognition events, a post she has held for more than a decade.

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