Aug 5, 2019 Funding a Bright Future

The Newark community is celebrated at the 15th annual Partners in Progress awards dinner.

On May 8, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center was aglow with the 15th Annual Partners in Progress Awards dinner, hosted by Newark Beth Israel Medical Center (NBI) and Children’s Hospital of New Jersey (CHoNJ).

As Newark’s most celebrated fundraising event, the annual dinner and awards ceremony honors individuals and institutions who have demonstrated a steadfast commitment to a healthier Newark. Proceeds benefit the medical center’s community outreach initiatives. This year’s honoree was Marc E. Berson, Chairman, The Fidelco Group; Vice Chair, Board of Trustees, RWJBarnabas Health; and Chair, Board of Trustees, NBI and CHoNJ. A dedicated and established entrepreneur, lawyer and philanthropist, Mr. Berson has played an integral role in supporting some of the city’s key institutions, reflecting his longtime belief in and support of Newark’s resurgence.

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