Two examples of Love Where You Live projects - Soroptimist International of Cumberland County Peace and Tranquility Park Renovations - and Hopewell Township Municipal Flag Pole Beautification, partnered with Overdevest Nurseries. Note that signs pictured are computer generated. Actual on-site signs to follow.

"Our thanks to Love Where You Live Cumberland County for providing a grant to support our maintenance and beautification of the Peace and Tranquility Park in Bridgeton City Park.  - Soroptimist International of Cumberland County.

We are grateful to the Love Where You Live Cumberland County program and Overdevest Nurseries for working with our public works department to beautify the flag pole area at the front entrance of the Hopewell Municipal Building.  - Mayor Robin Freitag & Hopewell Township Committee.

Bridgeton Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation and

Love Where You Live - Cumberland County

The Bridgeton Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation is the Chamber's 501 C3 public charity. The net profit of the Foundation is used to provide scholarships for students from area high schools to assist them in continuing their education, to assist other organizations who are contributing to the community to improve the lives of those in need, and to work in partnership with others to improve the community.  Love Where You Live is an example of those partnerships.

Contact 856-455-1312 or bacc@baccnj.com to support the Foundation with donations and involvement in fundraisers and community projects.

Love Where You Live – Cumberland County, now partnered with the Bridgeton Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is expanding its community outreach as well as continuing to spread the message that Cumberland County is a great place to live, work, and visit.

Learn more about Love Where You Live “Beacons of Pride” community projects and how local businesses and organizations can get involved.

APPLICATIONS MAY BE SUBMITTED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOR CONSIDERATION OF FUNDING.  CONTACT TONY STANZIONE OR LAURIE LATORRE AT THE CHAMBER OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW A INTRODUCTORY VIDEO FOR LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE BEACONS OF PRIDE PRODUCED BY THE BRIDGETON BEACON.

VIEW SHORTER EXCERPTS FROM THIS INTRODUCTIORY VIDEO:

Clip 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpZ-HXHRLng

Clip 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmjcVqfsltQ

Follow us on Facebook and visit www.CumberlandGrows.com/BACCLWYL for more information.

OPEN A PDF FILE: Love Where You Live Matching Grant Guidelines and Application 2.0 Approved April 29, 2026

OPEN A MS WORD FILE: Love Where You Live Matching Grant Guidelines and Application 2.0 Approved April 29, 2026

APPLICATIONS MAY BE SUBMITTED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOR CONSIDERATION FOR GRANT FUNDING.  CONTACT TONY STANZIONE OR LAURIE LATORRE AT THE CHAMBER OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Please note that any applications that seek funds for business / organization operating expenses and/or capital improvements for the business / organization do not qualify for funding.

Here is a list of the dedicated current Love Where You Live committee members who are building on the meaningful message and the programs created by the founders.

Debra Boykin-Greenberg

Dep. Mayor James Crilley

Jonathan Cummings

Mayor Robin Freitag

Catherine Hardy

Meghan Hoerner

Mayor Albert Kelly

Laurie LaTorre

Carol Musso

Ed Overdevest

Bruce Riley

Barry Seay

Tony Stanzione

Bill Whelan

Thank you for your interest in Love Where You Live - Cumberland County. 

Bridgeton Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation Is a Registered NJ and Federal Not-for-Profit Public Charity

Information filed with the NJ Attorney General concerning charitable solicitation may be obtained from the Attorney General by calling (973) 504-6215.  Registration with the Attorney General does not imply endorsement.

Bridgeton Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation is a not-for-profit  501 (C) (3) Public Charity, Federal ID: 16-1643462.  Your contribution may be tax deductible to the extent permitted by law and helps support charitable donations and educational, civic and community projects in the Greater Bridgeton area as directed by the Foundation Board of Directors.