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The Newsletter · October 2026

Our 2026–2027 Newsletter

Twelve pages on the year ahead: a welcome from President Ricardo G. Rivers, two grant spotlights, this year’s events and new ways to give.

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Inside This Issue

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02President’s MessageRicardo G. Rivers welcomes the 2026–27 school year↗ 04Impact & GrantsOver $1 million awarded to MERS since our inception↗ 05Hate Ends Now: The Cattle Car ExhibitAn immersive exhibit for about 600 8th graders and staff↗ 06Spotlight: WIN Bins for AllHands-on enrichment for every K–5 classroom↗ 07Events & FundraisingFunFest, our golf tournament and Dance with your Daughter↗ 08Ways to GiveGifts of stock and Qualified Charitable Distributions↗ 10Calling for VolunteersCommittees, events and becoming a trustee↗ 11A Look AheadOur 2027 goals for STEAM and Promethean Boards↗

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2026

April 2026

Wemrock Brook School Wins the 2026 Clothing Drive Competition

April 2026

Community Comes Together for a Record-Breaking Clothing Drive

March 2026

Packed Gym, Big Impact: Harlem Wizards Brings the Energy and Raises Over $17K!

February 2026

2026 WizFit Challenge Raises Over $30,000

February 2026

Sneakers and Smiles Raises $9,000 for the MERS District

2025

Nov–Dec 2025

Beloved Dance With Your Daughter Fundraising Event Raises Over $35,000

November 2025

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

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 Education Honors Patricia Berger with Proclamation 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

Congratulations 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

2024

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 MERS Teachers During 2024 Teacher Appreciation Week

May 2024

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

March 2024

The Harlem Wizards Fundraising Event Successfully Raised Over $25,000

February 2024

The WizFit Challenge Raises Over $15,000

January 2024

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

January 2024

Gannon Wallach Joins The Foundation to Support Fundraising and Community Impact

2023

December 2023

2023 Taste of the Town

September 2023

The Foundation Welcomes Elizabeth Stanley as a Board Trustee

July 2023

The Foundation Is Proud to Announce the Addition of Shannon Berger as a New Trustee

June 2023

Dana Luciano Receives the 2023 Janine Liegi Memorial Award

May 2023

2023 Teacher Appreciation Celebrated District Wide!

April 2023

The Foundation Now Accepting Nominations for the “Janine Liegi Memorial Award”

2022

October 2022

Gabrielle De la Paz Deepened Her Commitment to The Foundation by Becoming an Ex-Officio Trustee

September 2022

The Foundation Welcomes Back the Harlem Wizards

September 2022

2022 Taste of the Town Fundraiser

June 2022

Eve Fleishman Receives the 2022 Janine Liegi Memorial Award

May 2022

The Foundation Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week

April 2022

2022 WizFit Challenge Raises $27,000 for the MERS K–8 School District

2017–2021

June 2021

Dr. John J. Marciante, Jr. Receives the 2021 “Janine Liegi Memorial Award”

April 2021

The Foundation Now Accepting Nominations for the “Janine Liegi Memorial Award”

June 2020

2020 “Janine Liegi Memorial Award” Recipient

March 2020

The Foundation Welcomes Heather Mistry as an Ex-Officio Trustee

November 2019

Pat Berger Honored at the Mayor’s Charity Ball

May 2019

Rebecca Seery Joins the Board as an Ex-Officio Trustee

June 2017

Mayor Cohen Acknowledges The Foundation for Their Service and Dedication