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Today is GIVING TUESDAY, and we invite you to consider making a donation to our foundation in support of graduating high school students.

​We are deeply grateful to our supporters who have stood by us throughout the years, helping us provide opportunities for students to pursue their dreams. Your generosity has made a lasting impact, and we welcome new friends to join us in this mission by contributing to our cause. This year marks the second year of our King Scholars Program, and we are excited to celebrate the achievements of our King Scholars at our upcoming breakfast on January 19, 2026. Together, we can continue to empower the next generation of leaders.



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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.

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Silver Supporter

 Bronze Supporters

Tavit Najarian

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Star Patrons

​Patricia Whitley-Williams
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​Michael and Phyllis Beals
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Dr. and Mrs. Menon
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The Muslim Community
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Franklin Township School Administration Association
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Rozalyn Sherman

Courtney & Sharon McAnuff

Patrons

Dr. & Mrs. Alex and Monireh Kharazi
Drs. Sheila & Moe Tabanli
Mrs. Rabiah, Viquar Pervaaz, and the late Mr. AbdulHai Pervaaz
Meher Rafiq & Family    
                                                                                          Alice Osipowitz & Family                                                                                            Rev. Dr. Szabolcs & Eva M. Nagy
Budd Van Lines
Bill Grippo
The Meadows Foundation, Inc.
Orvyl Wilson
Peter Stavrianidis—Venus Jewelers
The Franklin Township Chamber of Commerce  
Cedar Hill Prep
Somerset Presbyterian Church
Barbara & George Nichol
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
Praise Korean Presbyterian Church  
Central Jersey College Prep
Chubb Charitable Foundation
Theodore Chase
Temple Beth El of Somerset, NJ
Linda Powell
New Jersey Orators, Inc.
Jennifer Kady-Grippo
Donna M. Kaiser
Eric and Terri Majette
Vaseem Firdaus and Zafer Mehmood
Theodore Jones
Samina Sattar
Ardaman Singh
Modupe Odusote
Robert G. Vornlocker, Jr.
Rev. Zollie L. Smith
Ike Agudosi
Lewis & Torrie Hurd
The Compassionate Exchange Incorporated "Removing barriers to prepare youth with disabilities for work."
Dr. Steven and Mrs. Jan Brant
Kim and Sharon Budd
Evangeline Byrd
Kimberly Shiminsky
Barry Gilmore
Jennifer Kady
Samuel & Gina Bishop
Ravikanth Kolla
Bruce and Deborah Morgan
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas - Rebuild New Jersey
Marvin Easter
Alicia Grey
Esther Opoku
Ayeshah Ali
Kwame and Sonja Asante
Susan Nowelsky
Joyce Eldridge Howard
Barbara Lyons
Mitchell Fuhr
Sharon & Morris Fried
Jeffrey C. & Iris L. Green
Vernon & Carlene Spencer
​Jesus R. Johnson
Tasneem Shamim
Mike & Vanessa B. Thomas
Theodore Chase, Jr.
Darryln Tarantino
Thomas & Cathy Hauck
 
 

Become a Patron

​Donations will be used towards scholarships to Franklin Public High School Seniors regardless of race or religion.  Become a 2024 Patron by donating $100 or more!  Your name, business, or name of a loved one can be listed on our website for 2024

Patron benefits include:
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Official status as Patron of the Foundation

Acknowledgement on our website for 2024