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On Tuesday, October 12, 2010, Tri-County Scholarship Fund celebrated 29 years of providing FREEDOM THROUGH EDUCATION at its Annual Awards Dinner at the Parsippany Hilton that was attended by more than 580 business, community and educational leaders and concerned citizens. Kurt Bock, Chairman and CEO of BASF Corporation and Peter J. Cocoziello, President and CEO of Advance Realty were recognized as TCSF Honorees. Reade Seligmann, Class of 2010 at Brown University, was recognized for his work with the Innocence Project. Governor Christie was also a special guest. All spoke of how education changed their lives. Read More about the 29th Annual TCSF Awards Dinner and View Pictures from the event

Dear Friends, I want to thank you for the part you played in helping us to improve the lives of some 500 children, one by one, this past year.  Your generosity to the Tri-County Scholarship Fund enabled us to significantly raise the scholarship amounts we gave to students in grades K-12 in Morris, Passaic and Sussex counties. How does your donation help our students?  Let me introduce you to Tecianna Ross.  Tecianna is a former Tri-County Scholar who is currently a senior at Montclair State University.  Tecianna captivated the minds and hearts of all who were present at our annual awards dinner three weeks ago with her moving testimony, part of which we share below: “I would like to thank all of you here for the opportunity I was given.  As the daughter of a single parent I could never have afforded the education that was given to me.  My father was not present when I was growing up so the weight of raising and supporting two children fell onto my mother’s shoulders.  She worked two jobs to support my sister and me.  I am and will always be eternally grateful for the sacrifices she made for us. I want to use the education, wisdom, and experience that I have acquired to change as many lives as I possibly can.  On campus, I serve as a Community Assistant in Sinatra residence hall.  Here, I am responsible for making sure that there is a sense of community so others know that they are not alone.  I host different events in the building, where residents can come and enjoy themselves while getting to know their neighbors.  I am a member of Active Minds, a national organization that empowers students to speak openly about mental health in order to educate others and encourage help-seeking. I also volunteer as an Emergency Medical Technician at Elmwood Park Ambulance Corp.  This enables me to donate my time and service while gaining exposure to emergency medicine.  After receiving my Bachelors in Public Health, I will attend nursing school and then pursue a Masters in Nursing with a specialization in Emergency Medicine.  Upon completion of my education, I hope to work in an urban area because that is where medical professionals are needed most.  That is how I hope to give back.” Tecianna is part of the “fruit” of your generosity.  Because she succeeded in high school, colleges opened their doors, and their scholarships, to her.  But without a Tri-County scholarship, she would never have had the four formative years at Paterson Catholic High School that prepared her so well. Speaking of colleges, in the past three years, eight of our Tri-County scholars have received full tuition scholarships to Colgate, Cornell, Villanova, Rutgers College of Engineering (2), Georgetown, UCLA and Notre Dame!  Many others who wish (or need) to remain closer to home, have received significant scholarships to Seton Hall, The College of St. Elizabeth, Montclair State, William Paterson, Fairleigh Dickinson and Caldwell College, among others. When you realize the costs of the average private school ($11,000 for high school and $5,000 for grade school), and then compute that our typical profile is a single parent of three making $27,000/year, you get an insight into how critical these scholarships really are!  Your help is a game-changer and a life-saver. The second young woman who spoke at our awards dinner is from Paterson, New Jersey.  She, too, is the daughter of a single parent and a senior at De Paul Catholic High school in Wayne, NJ.  Let me introduce you to Alessandra Veliz as she speaks about the difference that a great school makes: “De Paul taught me to try harder and push myself.  I found my passion and I challenged myself until I stopped being afraid to fail.  I find myself now dreaming of attending one of the best universities in this country and working hard towards that goal.  I’ve changed.  I know what I’ve been called to do.  I want to be a writer and a filmmaker.  I want to inspire millions and touch I live across the street from one of the main public high schools in Paterson and there are days when I run into the kids I knew in elementary school.  Some of them have chosen not to go to college because they don’t see the point.  Others are hanging out with the wrong crowds to escape trouble at home and ruining their futures before their lives have really started.  I see a lot of lost potential, and dreams that are abandoned because of a need for support that wasn’t there for them. I can stand here and tell you that my story is special, but the fact is that, thanks to your help, a lot of young men and women with similar stories of struggle have the potential to do great things now.  Your generosity not only inspires me to be different, but to MAKE A DIFFERENCE.” As we approach the season of giving, I’m asking if you would consider a tax-deductible gift of $100, $250, $500, $1,000 or more to provide our students with a values-based education in a safe environment (see enclosed flyer).  By doing so, you will lift a child out of the cycle of poverty and open the door of opportunity for young people who would otherwise abandon their dreams. In 2013 we helped almost 500 students; in 2014 we’d like to help many more!  Please do whatever you can to be part of the solution.  You may donate online by clicking here if that’s more convenient for you. Let me close with the words of Tecianna: “I look forward one day, to coming back and paying it forward for the next wave of kids who need nothing more than a hand reaching out to them to let them know that nothing can stop them from pursuing their dreams.  Thank you!” On behalf of Tecianna, Alessandra and the hundreds of other students you have helped, I thank you too! For the kids,Watch Full Movie Online Streaming Online and Download Gregory Floyd President Watch Fifty Shades Darker (2017) Full Movie Online Streaming Online and Download

Press Release August 23, 2013Contact:  Gregory Floyd                 973 984-9600                 gfloyd@tcsfund.org Tri-County Scholarship Fund Announces 32nd Annual Dinner Honoring John C. Parry, Sr. Francis Raftery, S.C. and Walter and Irene Crum Tri-County Scholarship Fund’s Annual Dinner seeks to raise $800,000 to provide scholarships for financially disadvantaged children in Morris, Passaic, and Sussex counties. On October 28th, Tri-County Scholarship Fund (TCSF) will be celebrating 32 years of investing in the lives and education of the area’s neediest children at a dinner honoring four extraordinary individuals with awards for their commitment to children and education. John C. Parry is Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Solix, Inc., a business process outsourcing provider for government, telecom, broadband, utility and healthcare organizations.  Mr. Parry has more than 40 years of experience, including serving as President of Bell Atlantic Network Systems and Vice President of the Bell Atlantic Global Systems Company (now Verizon).  He served in Vietnam as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy and had various assignments in Surface Warfare, Aviation, Logistics and Intelligence before retiring from the Navy Reserve in 1990.  John and his wife Vicki have two daughters and six grandchildren. “Tri-County has a most important role in our community by providing students access to education and the opportunity to overcome challenges and realize their potential,” Parry said. “I’m very proud to be honored by an organization that performs such commendable work.” Sr. Francis Raftery, S.C. finished her term as the sixth President of the College of St. Elizabeth in June 2013.  Sister Francis holds a doctorate in education from New York University and a master of arts in guidance and counseling from Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C.  A native of Kearny, N.J., she entered the Sisters of Charity after earning her bachelor’s degree in early childhood/elementary education from New Jersey City University.  She taught at the elementary and secondary levels before joining the College of St. Elizabeth.  In June 2013, the College of St. Elizabeth Board of Trustees named Sister Francis President Emerita. “It is an honor to join all in investing in God’s children through the Tri-County Scholarship Fund.  God’s blessings on this sacred trust of providing a values-centered education for so many,” said Sister Francis Raftery. Walter and Irene Crum have served a combined total of more than 50 years teaching at Oratory Preparatory School in Summit, New Jersey.  Upon graduating from Farleigh Dickinson University in 1974, Walter joined the faculty of Oratory and taught all levels of Chemistry, Physics for 35 years.  For the past six years, Walter has served as Director of Development and Alumni Relations at Oratory.  Irene has taught Science, Math and Religion courses in her 20+ years in education.  The Crum’s have four sons who attended Oratory and three grandchildren. “We are very honored to receive this award and look forward to joining the Tri-County Scholarship Fund in enabling so many needy students to achieve a quality, values-centered education,” said Walter and Irene Crum. The October 28th dinner raises money to support TCSF’s goal of providing more than $800,000 in financial assistance to hundreds of children in the upcoming school year. The dinner will take place at the Hanover Marriott in Whippany, New Jersey with a reception at 6:00PM followed by dinner at 7:00PM. Over its 32-year history, TCSF has opened the door to a brighter future for thousands of children. The non-sectarian fund serves children of many races, religions and backgrounds, enabling them to attend private or parochial schools throughout northern New Jersey.  These scholarships, awarded solely on financial need for students in grades K-12 from Morris, Sussex and Passaic counties, give them the educational experience in grade school and high school that prepares them to move on and succeed in college. Tri-County Scholarship Fund has a lot more than 32 years to celebrate. In the past three years, Tri-County scholars have received full scholarships to Colgate, Cornell, Villanova, Notre Dame, Rutgers, Georgetown and UCLA, with many of the awardees  being the first in their families to go to college.  The majority of Tri-County scholarship recipients come from families that live at or below the poverty line. For more information about the dinner, or for interview opportunities with current and past scholarship recipients, Tri-County founders, trustees, dinner honorees and key members of the organization, please contact Gregory Floyd at (973) 984-9600 or gfloyd@tcsfund.org or visit Tri-County’s web site at http://www.tcsfund.org.

Tri-County Scholarship Fund will be hosting its 1st Women of Tri-County Luncheon on Friday, November 8, 2013 at 11:00AM at the Morris County Golf Club in Morristown.  On this festive occasion we will recognize five outstanding women who have been role models for the youth of our area through their vocations and service to others.   In our inaugural year we will honor: Barbara E. Kauffman Executive Vice President Newark Regional Business Partnership Katherine Nukk-Freeman Founding and Managing Partner Nukk-Freeman & Cerra, P.C. Lelia Pappas Principal Blessed Sacrament School Meg Paradise Talent Management & Leadership Executive Heather G. Suarez, Esq. Walder, Hayden & Brogan, P.A. Through this event, funds are raised to support the Freedom Scholars program which is offered to students throughout Northern and Central New Jersey.  The Freedom Scholars program is geared to high school students of financial need as well as high academic achievement and potential.  It is a four-way partnership between Tri-County, participating high schools, students and their parents or guardians.  It enables these students to choose values-centered, high performing private schools.  Tri-County awards scholarship slightly less than half the tuition cost and the participating school matches it dollar for dollar, thus leaving the family a minimal balance to pay towards the tuition cost.  This is a commitment for the 4 year tenure in high school. Please come and join us.  For more information please call 973-984-9600 or e-mail Minnie Simon at msimon@tcsfund.org. Click here for the invitation. Click here for the registration form. download film Fifty Shades Darker

Scholarship applications for the 2014/2015 school year are available at https://online.factsmgt.com/aid.  All applicants must apply each year by the deadline of May 5, or they will not be considered for funding.  Lastly, it is a requirement that all applicants must reside in Morris, Passaic or Sussex counties.

Fundraise…the Old Fashioned way You’re Invited! It’s Tri-County’s fourth annual Toast for a Cause, and it keeps getting better! This year we want to shake things up, so we hope you can join us for our first ever old-fashioned, Gatsby inspired fundraiser. Definitely not a night you want to miss. You’ll enjoy an open bar full of moonshine and giggle water with good friends, old and new. There will be plenty of dancing at this shindig, so don’t forget your finest wingtips or Mary Jane’s 🙂 Enjoy a breathtaking rooftop open bar from 8:30pm – Midnight. No better way to start your summer! Fellas, come decked in your sharpest zoot suit, flat cap, fedora, or suspenders. Gals, adorn yourselves with a cloche hat, some flapper fringe, or a fancy boa. Costumes aren’t mandatory, but it’s fun to be festive. Looking forward to seeing you there! Please, be generous with your donation (Anyone who donates $ 150 or more will get a special gift the night of!). The young guys and gals of Tri-County are counting on our dollars to fund a world class education so they too can help shape the future. Address: Midtown Loft & Terrace, 267 Fifth Avenue Date: Friday, April 25, 2014 Tickets: Early birds catch a deal! Tickets start at $ 65 (March 17), & increase steadily until the night of: $ 65 (March 17- March 27) $ 75 (March 28 – April 10) $ 85 (April 11 – April 22) $ 95 (April 23 – April 24) $ 110 at the door (April 25) *********************Donate $ 150+/pp and get a special gift the night of!********************* Again, all proceeds of the night go to scholarships for inner-city children. There truly is no better gift you can give! CLICK HERE for the event webpage and BUY TICKETS. CLICK HERE for the Facebook event. Watch Full Movie Online Streaming Online and Download

On October 28, 2013, Tri-County Scholarship Fund celebrated its 32nd annual awards dinner.  Considered by many present to be one of the best Tri-County dinners so far, it featured honorees Sr. Francis Raftery S.C., Walter and Irene Crum and John Parry.  Sr. Francis had recently completed a highly successful 16 year tenure as President of the College of St. Elizabeth in Convent Station, NJ.  Walter and Irene Crum, together, have more than 50 years of teaching young men at Oratory Prep in Summit, NJ.  John Parry is the CEO of Solix, Inc. in Parsippany, NJ based business process outsourcing provider. The highlight of the event is always the children of Tri-County, and they were there in abundance.  Some thirty high school students, all recipients of an annual $4,000.00 scholarship, introduced the night by singing God Bless America and leading the 400 guests in the Pledge of Allegiance.  Master of Ceremonies Steve Adubato took over from there, leading the night with his characteristic blend of passion and gentle humor.  “Sister, will you please sit down?” had the crowd in stitches as Steve asked an unsuspecting nun who was caught in conversation, to take her place.  Amid the laughter, the former Catholic school boy said: “I’m sorry, Sister: I just always wanted to say that to a nun!” Two students addressed the gathering:  Tecianna Ross, a senior at Montclair State pursuing a degree in Public Health with a minor in Nutrition and Pre-Med and Alessandra Veliz, a senior at De Paul Catholic High School.  Tecianna, a former Tri-County scholar, spoke eloquently of the plight of inner-city children and of the help she had received:  “There are many other kids out there that are in the same situation that I once was in.  Many of them have amazing potential that goes unnoticed because they have no other choice but to attend failing schools.  I strongly urge all of you to continue working on behalf of these students because the opportunity that is offered by this organization changed the trajectory of my life.”  Next,  Alessandra spoke of hope and promise:  “Your generosity not only inspires me to be different, but to MAKE A DIFFERENCE.  I want to come back to this dinner one day, not just as a former scholar, but I want to give back.  I want to ensure that the students after me get the opportunities that I got.  That is the level of commitment that your generosity has fostered in me.”  The dinner guests were deeply moved by the testimony of these two magnificent young women. In addition to the students, the honorees spoke movingly of their work with young people and also of how a great education was a key to their success not just in the workplace, but as human beings.  Sr. Francis received the Lifetime Achievement Award; Walter and Irene Crum, the Making a Difference Award and John Parry, the Hall of Fame Award. A novelty of the night, enjoyed by all, was a technology called Text-to-Pledge.  By texting messages and donations, much encouragement was given to the students, the honorees and the organization itself.  The texted donations ranged from $5.00 to $10,000.00.  In addition to the fun, excitement and warm regards spread around the room for all to see on big screens, an additional $117,000 in scholarship funds was raised during dinner.  This brought the total dinner come to $662,000.00, which will pay for more than three hundred scholarships for New Jersey youth next year. As people left the dinner, the sense of joy, fellowship and good cheer, coupled with a desire to be part of the solution, was shared by all. #gallery-2 { margin: auto; } #gallery-2 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 50%; } #gallery-2 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-2 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */ To view more photos, go to http://www.cuppekphotography.com/tricountyscholarship2013. Photography by:

The Friends of the Tri-County Scholarship Fund hosted its first Toast for a Cause on Friday, November 13. The Morris Museum offered its premises for the event which was dedicated to raising scholarship funds for financially disadvantaged children in Morris, Passaic and Sussex counties. Since 1981, Tri-County Scholarship Fund has given more than 17 million dollars in scholarships. Guests were treated to a moveable feast through the sponsorship of the event by Outback Steakhouse of Parsippany and Outback Steakhouse of Edgewater. The Park Avenue Club of Florham Park donated the hors d’oeuvres and the set-up of the premises. Gary’s Wine and Marketplace of Madison donated the wine while the Parsippany Hilton donated the water and soda. Furniture that enlivened the space was donated by Jersey Street Furniture. After a time of great food and socializing, Dr. Mannan Razzak spoke. Dr. Razzak is a trustee of the Tri-County Scholarship Fund who received a scholarship while in high school. He serves as a pediatric emergency physician at Chilton Memorial Hospital and assistant professor at New Jersey Medical School. A highlight of the evening was the raffling of a BMW Mountain Bike, 4 NY Jets tickets, a David Yurman necklace and earrings set, a Waterford crystal eagle and a digital camera. Said Gregory Floyd, President of Tri-County Scholarship Fund: “Many hearts and hands contributed the success of this event. We wanted to create an event that was affordable for most, one that would extend the reach of Tri-County to many more people that we hope will get involved in making life better for some of the younger members of our communities. Our gratitude goes to our sponsors and all the Friends of Tri-County who made this night such a success.”

TCSF Scholarship Recipients Spend a Day at the Farm Tri-County’s Farm Day 2004 was held October 28th at Serenity Hills Farm in Hunterdon County, through the generosity of a TCSF Trustee. As part of TCSF’s new leadership development program, Farm Day gave over 150 students from elementary schools in Paterson, Clifton, and Passaic City the chance to experience nature first-hand through hayrides, pumpkin picking and other fall activities. To their delight the children also learned how to groom and ride ponies, and then ended the day by happily roasting marshmallows over an open fire. Farm Day helped TCSF recipients escape city life and take part in a hands-on learning experience outside of the classroom. The event also allowed the Board Members in attendance to meet and interact with some of the children who are benefiting from Tri-County’s scholarships. Symbolic of TCSF’s commitment to educational improvement, the event brought Trustees and recipients together to enjoy the highlights of New Jersey’s autumn season. TCSF is fighting poverty through education in Passaic, Morris, and Sussex Counties, affording the most economically disadvantaged students the chance to succeed and to become future business and community leaders.

Solix, Inc. CEO John C. Parry’s Career & Commitment to Education to be Honored at Tri-County Scholarship Fund Gala Dinner October 28 Parsippany, NJ, – September 30, 2013 – In recognition of a career in business spanning more than 40 years, which has included a steadfast commitment to education, John C. Parry, Chief Executive Officer of Solix, Inc., will be honored by the Tri-County Scholarship Fund (TCSF) at its gala dinner on Monday, October 28th at the Hanover Marriot in Whippany, New Jersey. TSCF is a non-profit organization which provides financial aid to economically disadvantaged children in Morris, Passaic and Sussex counties of New Jersey so they can obtain a quality education through accredited private elementary and secondary schools. Parry, who recently announced he will be retiring at the end of the year, has served as CEO of the Parsippany-based company which provides eligibility determination, program administration and customer care services to government, telecommunications, broadband, utility and healthcare organizations; since 2004. Under Parry’s leadership, the company increased revenue by nearly 250% to $100 million and created hundreds of jobs in New Jersey. During that time, Solix has supported various educational institutions in the area such as TCSF and a scholarship at County College of Morris and has enabled a culture of volunteerism at the company by offering two paid community service days for employees. “Tri-County is proud to honor John Parry for his leadership, commitment to our community and support for our mission to help bring quality education to our area’s neediest children, “said Gregory Floyd, President of the TCSF. TCSF will also honor Sister Francis Raftery, S.C.; President emerita at the College of Saint Elizabeth in Convent Station, New Jersey and Mr. and Mrs. Walter and Irene Crum who have served a combined total of more than 50 years teaching young men at Oratory Preparatory School in Summit, New Jersey. Since its founding in 1981, TCSF has provided more than $20 million in scholarships to thousands of underprivileged children who primarily come from families that live at or below the poverty level. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of financial need and help students of all races, religions and backgrounds to help attend schools from kindergarten to senior year of high school. Over the past two years, 96% of TCSF seniors have graduated to continue their education at colleges and universities including Notre Dame, Rutgers, Georgetown, UCLA and Boston College. “When you support TCSF, your contributions stay local and quickly make a positive impact on the lives of those who live in the community. In addition, the fund has a long record of successfully steering students to fine academic institutions and instilling the need to give back which continues the cycle of generosity and involvement,” Parry said. For more information about the dinner or to make a donation, please contact Gregory Floyd, TCSF President, at 973-984-9600, email at gfloyd@tcsfund.org or visit www.tcsfund.org ### Media Contact: Gene King Corporate Communications Solix, Inc. 973-581-5320 gking@solixinc.com About Solix, Inc. Solix, Inc. is a leading provider of eligibility determination, qualification program management and customer care services to government, telecommunications, broadband, utility and healthcare organizations. For over a decade, we’ve delivered smart, cost-effective, compliant outsourcing solutions that leverage our unique technologies and consultative expertise. Our customers benefit from faster, more accurate applicant qualification, increased program efficiency and improved customer communications. For more information, please visit www.solixinc.com

Our children are the future. For more than 26 years, Tri-County Scholarship Fund has provided educational assistance to economically disadvantaged children. Hundreds of students each year depend on Tri-County for scholarships. On Monday, June 1, 2009, Tri-County Scholarship Fund held its 17th Annual Golf Outing and Ladies Spa Day at the Morris County Golf Club (MCGC) in Convent Station, NJ. In addition to golf, there was a Ladies Spa Day. The day will included an expansive lunch and delicious dinner in the elegant surroundings of MCGC, the fifth oldest golf club in the nation. There was also a Silent Auction filled with unique items and opportunities, a 50/50 and prizes on and off the course.