J Foundation Inc.

A Cause for Kids

Our Mission & Vision

The J Foundation, Inc is a 501 C-3 nonprofit corporation of the State of Pennsylvania Promotes, protects, and sustains physical, mental, emotional and the behavior health of children and adolescence with life limiting illness.
We assist not only them but also their families with end of life care expenses.

Our Vision is to provide the best quality of life for children, and their families that have been faced with life limiting illness.
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Our Inspiration
Began fundraising in 1998 as a benefit dinner given for a young boy, Joseph Novelli. Joey was a six year old boy who was in first grade.
Diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor

There was not much medically that could be done for him
Continue to shower him with love and affection and provide him with maximum comfort

Host the "First Annual Joseph Novelli Benefit Dinner". Our goal was to help ensure his family stability for the limited time Joey had and so richly deserved. Unfortunately, Joey passed away in the arms of his mother shortly after the first dinner.
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Our Inspiration (contd)

In the following years the annual dinner was held
Proceeds were donated to the American Cancer Society, and to The Palliative Care Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Became obvious that more needed to be done to help needy families in these situations. In January of 2002 the "J" Foundation Inc. was established and has been providing funds to help families in these situations.
The organization was founded in memory of Joseph Novelli and Joe Giovanisci.
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What We Do
Referrals are received regarding families in need (PA, DE, NJ)
Case workers, family, friends

Evaluated by the Board Members on a case by case basis Ability to respond quickly and decisively
We respond in days or even hours

Financial support approved for the following:

Funeral expenses Utility bills, mortgages, taxes, car repairs Counseling services
Both before and after the death of the child

Medically necessary home improvements

Wheelchair ramps and electrical upgrades

Allows the family to focus on taking care of their child

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What We Do (contd)
We have raised and provided over $500,000
Monies primarily raised through fundraisers

Established strong relationships with healthcare professionals In 2006, we funded a project at the A.I. Dupont Hospital for Children
Involved the creation of over 100 Bereavement Bags
Bags included counseling and bereavement books, and books on how to handle life after the lost of a loved one.

There are very minimal government resources in the tri-state area earmarked for terminally ill children
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Pictures from Joey

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Impact of What We Do
Thank You note from Joeys mom

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Impact of What We Do (contd)

Thank You note from CHOP

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Example of What We Do
End Stage Renal Disease Request: iPad for tutoring while receiving dialysis treatments

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Examples of What We Do (contd)

Thank you note from Elijah for iPad

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Organization and Management

Jamie Panetta, President, Founder
Partner of RJ Evercrest Polymers, and Jenncrest Incorporated

Tim Wallace, Treasurer

Northeast Zone Sales & Operations Manager, Lennox Parts Plus, Lennox Industries

Alicia Cabrelli, Secretary

Associate Director, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals

Matt DAlonzo, Board Member

Vice President, Hooke Inc.

Steve DAntonio, Board Member

REALTOR, Berkshire Hathaway Fox & Roach

Joe Amicone, Board Member

Project Manager, L.F. Driscoll Co., LLC

Sue Carroll, Board Member

Director of Administration & Customer Care, Mellon Certified Restoration

Tom Millison, Board Member

Regional Vice President, Jackson National Life Insurance Company

All Board members volunteer their time and service

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