FTMLK

We thank our supporters for helping make our Annual Franklin Township Dr. Martin Luther King Community Breakfast another great success.

The event honored the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and introduced our 2026 King Scholars, the beneficiaries of this year’s fundraising efforts. We were also proud to showcase the Franklin Township High School Madrigals, recently featured on The Kelly Clarkson Show.

Our foundation extends sincere appreciation to our keynote speaker, Somerset County Commissioner Director Shanel Y. Robinson, for her inspiring message and call to action, and for her continued support of Franklin Township and the Foundation.

There is still time to support our Foundation and the 2026 King Scholars. Tax-deductible donations may be made by selecting the DONATE tab above or by mailing a check to:

FTMLKCF
P.O. Box 5684
Somerset, NJ 08875

Sean Hebbon
Foundation President
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​​Please help us keep the dream alive by donating to scholarship fund!

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Our Mission

The mission of the Franklin Township Dr. Martin Luther King Community Foundation, a 501 (c) (3)  tax exempt foundation, is to  fulfill Dr. King's dream of unity among the races through promotion of:
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Racial harmony
Equality and justice for all
Opportunity for building strong relations among all people
Educational opportunities and services
Scholarships for the youth of Franklin Township
Unity celebrations for our entire community

Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend.

- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Diamond Supporter

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GOLD SUPPORTER

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Silver Supporter

Barbara & George Nichols

 Bronze Supporters

​Michael and Phyllis Beals
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Star Patrons

​Patricia Whitley-Williams
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The Muslim Community
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Franklin Township School Administration Association
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Courtney & Sharon McAnuff

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Middlebush Reformed Church

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Thomas and Cathy Hauck

Athena Angelus

Patron Plus
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The Presbyterian Church at Peace Chapel ​
The Franklin Township Chamber of Commerce
Cedar Hill Prep School
Berkshire Hathaway - Nick J. DiMeglio
Franklin Township PBA Local 154
Dr. Sayed Qaiser & Dr. Tasneem Firdaus Shamim
Praise Korean Presbyterian Church
​Somerset Presbyterian Church

Patrons

Councilman Alex Kharazi
Drs. Sheila & Moe Tabanli and Family
Mrs. Rabiah, Viquar Pervaaz, and the late Mr. AbdulHai Pervaaz
Meher Rafiq & Family    
                                                                                          Alice Osipowitz & Family                                                                                            Rev. Dr. Szabolcs & Eva M. Nagy
Franklin Roots Dispensary
Bill Grippo
Orvyl Wilson
Peter Stavrianidis—Venus Jewelers
The Franklin Township Chamber of Commerce  
Cedar Hill Prep
Somerset Presbyterian Church
Nicolas J. DiMeglio—Berkshire Hathaway
Captain Sean Hebbon – FTPD
The Superintendent of Schools and His Cabinet
Dr. Ron & Mrs. Rana Poustchi-
The Baha'is of Franklin Township
Zafer Mehmood & Vaseem Firdaus
Elaine Kopreski
Noreen & Karl King
Robert & Irena Stewart
David & Darryln Tarantino
Mason Powell
Vanessa Thomas
​Oral McFadden
Yvonne Paden
Devin Boothe
Rev. Ritney A. Castine
​Jason & Serena Bennerman
Assemblyman Joe Danielsen
 
 

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​Donations will be used towards scholarships to Franklin Public High School Seniors regardless of race or religion.  Become a Patron by donating $100 or more!  Your name, business, or name of a loved one can be listed on our website .

Patron benefits include:
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Official status as Patron of the Foundation

Acknowledgement on our website