Now is the perfect time to reflect and express gratitude for what brings us joy…
like family fun at the Quarry!
This year marks the Friends of Hopewell Quarry’s (FOHQ), a NJ 501(c)(3), 5th year of stewardship of the Quarry property. Since 2016, many partners, donors and volunteers have contributed to our mission of preserving this historic resource as protected open space. In addition, we were happy to host many new visitors as our community continues to expand.
We have achieved so much together so far!
Our Goals
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The challenge of Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB’s) persist in the Quarry. Water bodies across the world are seeing an increase in algae blooms because of rising global temperatures. We continue to monitor the water per NJDEP guidelines to ensure that the Quarry is always safe to swim when open to the public.
Currently, we have a comprehensive water mitigation solution that we are working to implement with environmental and water quality consultants.
However, Continuous monitoring of the Quarry is an expensive task! Using your donations, we can get the water tested more frequently, ensuring our ability to treat HAB’s before they arise.
We could not afford to do this without your support!
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The Quarry originally opened in 1928…that means it is almost 100 years old! Many of the existing structures need to be repaired. Our top priorities include repointing our equipment storage shed and repairing the Quarry Kitchen.
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In order to repair our restroom facilities, we must first replace our well and our septic. These are our biggest ticket items. We hope that a fully operational, ADA compliant restroom facility will enable us to expand our season.
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In the next few years we hope to replace our restrooms an with ADA compliant facility. In addition, we want to repair the Quarry Kitchen in hopes of partnering with a local company to be able to offer food once more at the Hopewell Quarry.
All of these efforts are estimated to cost over $100,000!
We need your help!
We have exciting plans for the future; expanding adult swim hours, growing shade areas by planting older trees, and replacing our outdated restroom facilities and water well.
It is a continued goal to expand swim lessons to adults and children through camps with financial aid and grant funding.
Please donate using the “Donate” button below.
Checks can be mailed to Friends of Hopewell Quarry, P.O. Box 528, Hopewell, NJ 08525.
We greatly appreciate your support!
FAQs
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A nonprofit organization is a group that operates to fulfill a specific mission or purpose, rather than to make a profit. Nonprofits focus on helping the community or addressing a cause, like education, health, or the environment. They use their resources to support their mission rather than making money for owners or shareholders. We are a nonprofit 501(c)(3) dedicated to preserving this historic resource as protected open space and, through it, serving the public in perpetuity.
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This is a special designation from the IRS in the U.S. that means the nonprofit is recognized as tax-exempt. This means they don’t have to pay federal income tax on the money they receive. It also means that donations people make to the nonprofit are often tax-deductible for the donor.
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Nonprofits are just that, they make no profit! All passes sold go towards maintaining the property. Nonprofits typically get their funding through donations, grants, and sometimes membership fees. They might also host fundraising events. All of these are sources we utilize to achieve our mission of keeping the Quarry open to the public.
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Nonprofits are required to use their funds responsibly and report on their activities to ensure they are staying true to their mission. Your donations will go towards achieving the goals listed above as well as other necessary costs. Want your donation to go towards a specific goal? Let us know via email at hello@hopewellquarry.org
