MissionWe were born to unite with our fellow men, and to join in community with the human race. HK Community Fund is designed to enhance the feeling of belonging and community spirit within our local communities. The HK Community Fund is designed to
The Fund is centrally managed by a Board of Trustees which sets and maintains the mission, goals and objectives of the Fund. In addition, each local chapter will be managed by members of the community it serves. These members will include paid employees and unpaid community volunteers. The local chapters of the Fund will be staffed by employees and volunteers from within the local community. About Us
President/Board MemberThomas E. Kerns, who has headed accounting and operations for a $20-plus billion investment management company, as well as product and business development for a major international bank. He co-developed the Maplewood/South Orange Girls softball program, after the previous program had suffered from neglect. The program has grown to over 20 teams with an enrollment of more than 300 school-aged players. In addition, Tom volunteers as a guest lecturer for an Advanced Placement: Economics course at a local high school. Vice President/Board MemberJeanmarie Hargrave, whose Masters of Science degree from Columbia University’s School of Social Work has been used to serve mentally ill homeless women in New York City. She is a long-time volunteer at local schools and has also volunteered her services to benefit local community service based organizations. Board MembersSteven Tugentman, a senior vice president and deputy general counsel for a major telecommunications company. In this capacity he is responsible for issues related to marketing, branding, sponsorships, products and services, and business development. He is also a member of the National Board of Directors and the Executive Committee of the non-profit Council of Better Business Bureaus. John Kuhn, is a member of the US Department of Veterans’ Affairs’ (VA) Homeless Services management group. He is responsible for conducting the VA’s national assessment of homelessness and currently leads the VA’s efforts to develop prevention services for low-income veterans and their families. Mr. Kuhn has a BA in Psychology from Brown University, a Masters of Science degree from Columbia University’s School of Social Work and a Masters of Public Health from Rutgers University. Three times John has testified as an expert witness on homelessness before the US House of Representatives, Veterans Affairs Committee. The Board of Trustees will also include members of the community served by the Fund, to be named. Four GoalsWhat do we live for, if it is not to make life less difficult for each other?
The Fund adheres to the philosophy "Community Knows Best!" When assisting members of a community, the Fund will not take a position on the community's political system, budgetary priorities, school curriculum choices, or its laws. It is the goal of the Fund to operate within these guidelines to assist the members of the community. The Fund will not engage in, or assist, any activity in which the Board of Trustees believes would violate the spirit or mission of the Fund, or the civil liberties or rights of any person. The Fund will not engage in any activity that the Board of Trustees believes is a violation of any federal, state, or local law, ordinance or regulation. Contact UsIf you would like more information about HK Community Fund and its services, please contact us via phone or email. HK Community Fund
LegalHK Community Fund qualifies as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization under the guidelines as set forth by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service. The Fund will be comprised of chapters that will be located directly in the community it serves. Funding needed to operate the local chapters as well as the activities of the Fund's trustees will be raised through charitable contributions and local fund raising events. It is anticipated that approximately 75% of all contributions and funds raised through events will be allocated to the local chapters. The other 25% will be allocated to the overall Fund administration and management. This allocation is subject to change as needs arise. |
