Teaneck and our Local Community

When Perry Rosenstein and Gladys Miller-Rosenstein decided to put down roots in Teaneck, they made a commitment not just to grow The Puffin Foundation there, but to participate in and enrich the community, too. Over the last three decades, Puffin has supported existing local institutions, helped build new ones, and has developed abiding relationships with many of the people who make Teaneck, and Bergen County, what it is.

Teaneck Creek Conservancy

Walking through the lush greenery of Teaneck Creek Park, listening to the birds and seeing artwork at every turn, it’s hard to imagine that that as recently as 20 years ago this…

The Puffin Spotlight: Issue 10

Teaneck-Based Grantees When Perry Rosenstein and Gladys Miller-Rosenstein decided to put down roots in Teaneck, they made a commitment not just to grow The Puffin Foundation there, but to participate…

Network for Responsible Public Policy

The Puffin Foundation is a proud sponsor of multiple NFRPP online webinars. See those events here. In 2009, a small group of individuals observed disturbing changes in the way information…

Teaneck Community Chorus

The Teaneck Community Chorus is a diverse group whose joyful, inclusive work has been enriching Teaneck’s cultural landscape since 1999. Puffin is a proud sponsor of the organization and occasional…

Teaneck Black Lives Matter Mural

The Teaneck Black Lives Matter Mural Committee had a fantastic turnout of Teaneck youth and community members to join them in painting the first Teaneck Black Lives Matter mural.Puffin is…

Pete Seeger Statue

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The public is invited to a weekend of festivities honoring Pete Seeger and the unveiling of the Puffin Foundation’s statue honoring his life and work by renowned sculptor Gary Sussman….

Teaneck’s Red Oak Tree

The great red oak that has grown for more than 350 years at what is today the intersection of Cedar Lane and Palisade Avenue in Teaneck, NJ will be allowed…

Teaneck International Film Festival

Theatre Marquee displaying Teaneck International Film Festival

The Teaneck International Film Festival currently draws over 3,000 filmgoers each year. Films and talkbacks illustrate what TIFF is about – making uncomfortable topics part of everyday conversation by addressing racism, oppression, the environment,…

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