The Astle-Alpaugh Family Foundation

06/11/2019

Enjoying an informative and inspiring day at Council of New Jersey Grantmakers’ 2019 conference!

06/06/2019

The latest installment in the digitization of our lantern slide collection:

The black-and-white lantern slides showcased here are a selection of ten from a larger 600-slide set published by the Keystone View Company and commonly known as the “600 Set”. The set, a combination of lantern slides and stereographs (the precursors to transparencies, obsolete now as well), was...

06/04/2019

Hidden treasures still abound at our historic townhouse! Just last week, we found this makeshift table in our barn. It was made with wood from the sign Frank Alpaugh used to advertise the sale of the family's Leigh Street peach farm at the turn of the century.

05/24/2019

05/22/2019

CHS of NJ would like to acknowledge all of our foster families who have made a difference in so many lives.

-Did you know that CHS of NJ is one of the only Non-Profit Agencies in NJ that provides Free Temporary Care while birth parents are receiving services and working on a placement plan for their child. If you are interested in becoming a foster parent, call 609-695-6274

05/10/2019

It's 35° and sunny in Yellowstone National Park Today. We'd happily trade our muggy weather for some sunshine! Check out these beautiful lantern slides of Yellowstone Valley and its surrounding landmarks, up on our showcase now:

05/09/2019

Celebrate National Public Gardens Day at Macculloch Hall Historical Museum! From 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday, May 11 our historic gardens will be full of activities, including a presentation from Insectropolis. This celebration is FREE for all, we look forward to seeing you!

05/08/2019

One of the most meaningful things you can do to support kids in foster care is by becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate. We were grateful to start our day today by sitting in on one of CASA SHaW's advocate training sessions. What a difference these volunteers will be making in many young people's lives!

On any given day, there are nearly 450,000 kids in the U.S. foster care system. Some of those kids are in the system for days and weeks; others spend months or years bouncing from home to home to home.

05/03/2019

Our beautiful baby wisteria is blooming ☺️ Spring flowers mean we’re close to the start of the new grant cycle. Feel welcome to message us with questions, or to share updates about your work!

04/09/2019

03/29/2019

No better outdoor sanctuary in Morris County, and no better way to spend a beautiful Saturday afternoon in springtime! We highly recommend checking out MHHM's grounds on National Public Gardens Day.
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Celebrate National Public Gardens Day at Macculloch Hall Historical Museum on Saturday, May 11! From 10:00 am to 1:00 our historic gardens will be buzzing with family activities, art creation, and presentations, including a visit from Insectropolis. National Public Gardens Day is free for all, and we look forward to seeing you in May.