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The Rockland Community Foundation welcomes Paul Adler to its Board of Directors. Adler is a native of Rockland County, as well as a veteran commercial real estate and creative development professional.
"We're pleased to have Paul on our Board of Directors," says Rockland Community Foundation President Patrick Byrne. "His extensive business and civic experience will provide great guidance to help the Foundation grow, which in turn will support much needed programs."
Adler has been active in the community over the years as a member and officer of numerous government, public, civic, charitable, and professional organizations. In honor of his commitment to bettering the lives of county residents, the Rockland Development Council named him Philanthropist of the Year in 2011. More recently, Adler received the President's Award for Service to the Rockland Business Association at its 2012 Pinnacle Awards ceremony.
Adler has already taken on an active role as a board member and sums up the foundation’s mission.
"The name Rockland Community Foundation really says it all,” noted Adler. “Rockland is where we live and work, community is what defines our quality of life and the Rockland Community needs a strong "foundation" to build a bright future."
About the Rockland Community Foundation:
The Rockland Community Foundation is a registered, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation governed by a local Board of Directors and an Advisory Board comprised of community leaders. The Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life for all people in Rockland County by increasing charitable giving and connecting donors to community needs which they care about most.
A community foundation offers donors many services and benefits by working with families, individuals, attorneys and estate and financial planners to design gift plans that fit every economic situation. If you are interested in creating a fund and would like more information, please contact the foundation at 845-947-2868 or info@rocklandgives.org.
