Macy's Donates to Children’s Aid and Family Services In Paramus

PARAMUS, N.J. -- Macy’s provided a $4,000 grant to Children’s Aid and Family Services in Paramus to help children in foster care improve their academic achievement on Tuesday.

Macy's at the Cross County Shopping Center was reopened Sunday after being evacuated Saturday due to an escalator fire.
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Joe Jenkins

01/07/2016 4:00 a.m.

The grant will provide professional tutoring and educational support to children who are usually two grade levels behind in school when they enter the agency’s care.

“We’re grateful for the generous contribution from Macys,” Jerry Binney, president & CEO of Children’s Aid and Family Services said in a statement. “Our children absolutely need one-on-one professional tutoring help to help them succeed in school and move on to independent futures.”

About Children’s Aid and Family Services Children’s Aid and Family Services is a nonprofit human services organizations serving northern New Jersey. The agency is fully accredited and has served the community for more than 115 years.

For more information on Children’s Aid and Family Services, call 201-261-2800 or visit www.cafsnj.org.

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