Foundation News

February 2026

2026 WizFit Challenge Raises over $30,000

February 2026

Sneakers and Smiles Raises $9000 for the MERS District

November/December 2025

Beloved Dance With Your Daughter Fundraising Event Raising Over $35,000Read More

November 2025

All American Ford & Subaru of Old Bridge Presents $5,000 Diamond Sponsorship Check

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July 2025

Patricia Berger is a recipient of The Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce's 2025 Beacon of Excellence Award

June 2025

MERS Board Member Brian Graime Honored with the Janine Liegi Memorial Award

June 2025

Board of Educations Honors Patricia Berger with Proclamtion of Appreciation

May 2025

The Patricia Berger "Quest for Knowledge" Cup Presented to Clark Mills School

May 2025

The Foundation Thanks Parents for Supporting  Teacher Appreciation Day Fundraiser

April 2025

Congratulation to Elizabeth Stanley on Earning Her CEFL Certificate 

April 2025

The Foundation Congratulates The Callahan Collaborative on a Major Milestone 

March 2025

2025 MERS District Clothing Drive 

February 2025

2025 Sneaker Ball Raises over $9,000 

January 2025

Ricardo G. Rivers Begins His Term as President of The Foundation for MERS

January 2025

Patricia Berger Reflects on 15 Years and Announces Leadership Transition

November 2024

The Foundation Brings Back the Beloved Dance Which Raised Over $35,000

June 2024

Jill Berlin LaGotto receives the 2024 Janine Liegi Memorial Award

May 2024

Thank You for Supporting the MERS Teacher During 2024 Teacher Appreciation Week

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May 2024

The Foundation Proudly Sponsors Manalapan Arts Council's 2024 Kids Fest

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March 2024

The Harlem Wizards Fundraising Event successfully raised over $25,000

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February 2024

The WizFit challenge raises over $15,000

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January 2024

Andrew Amendola Brings Over 17 Years of Educational Leadership to The Foundation

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January 2024

Gannon Wallach Joins The Foundation to Support Fundraising and Community Impact

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December 2023

Taste of the Town 

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September 2023

The Foundation welcome Elizabeth Stanley as a board trustee

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July 2023

The Foundation is proud to announce the addition of Shannon Berger as a new trustee

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June 2023

Dana LucianoRecieves the 2023 Janine Liegi Memorial Award

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May 2023

2023 Teacher Appreciation Celebrated District Wide!

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April 2023

The Foundation now accepting nominations for the "Janine Liegi Memorial Award"

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October 2022

Gabrielle De la Paz deepened her commitment to The Foundation by becoming an Ex-Officio Trustee. 

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September 2022

The Foundation Welcomes Back the Harlem Wizards

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September 2022

2022 Taste of the Town Fundraiser

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June 2022

Eve Fleishman recisves the 2022 Janine Liegi Memorial Award

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May 2022

The Foundation Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week

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April 2022

2022 WizFit challenge raises $27,000 for the MERS K-8 School District

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June 2021

Dr. John J. Marciante, Jr. Recieves the 2021 "Janine Liegi Memorial Award"

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April 2021

The Foundation now accepting nominations for the "Janine Liegi Memorial Award"

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June 2020

2020 "Janine Liegi Memorial Award" Recipient

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March 2020

The Foundation welcome Heather Mistry as an Ex-officio Trustee

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May 2019

Rebecca Seery joins the Board as an Ex-officio Trustee

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Novmber 2019

Pat Berger Honored at the Mayor's Charity Ball

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June 2017

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