Our PROGRAMS

When a person is struggling with ill health or the responsibility of being a caregiver, having someone reach out to lighten the load is a gift that can bring a smile, a sigh of relief, or the motivation to soldier on.

That’s why we provide expressions of kindness to people in our community. We work to identify people who need a kind gesture—and we make it a reality. In doing so, both the person helping and the person being helped are uplifted. And our community becomes a nicer place for everyone who lives here.

Silver Liming is kindness in action. Here are our current programs:

Kind Gestures

When we hear of a person in need, Silver Liming Foundation volunteers step in. We drive people to medical appointments, organize meal trains,  send gifts, and so much more. Learn more >

Current Campaigns

Support Sophie. For Sophie, a nine-year old girl in Berkeley Heights battling stage 4 neuroblastoma, Silver Liming is coordinating the collection of funds and ensuring that every donation is tax-deductible. And we continue to offer Sophie and her family kind gestures.

Accomplished Gestures

Silver Liming Foundation spreads kindness one gesture at a time.  Click here for a list of kind gestures we have accomplished over the years.

"Making a Difference" High School Scholarship

Kindness is both innate and learned--and it’s contagious in a community. Our scholarship is awarded annually to a student who consistently demonstrates kindness without expecting a reward. Learn more >

2021 Winner: Athena Nguyen

Athena was nominated by six staff members of Governor Livingston High School. She consistently helps others, is kind to everyone, and does it all with a smile. When given the award, Athene said, "I promise I will keep being kind." She inquired if she earned the award because she was deaf, and was pleased that the award was solely based on her kindness. Athena was president of two clubs, GL Deaf Highlander Club and the American Sign Language Club. Facing challenges in the classroom as a deaf student, Athena focused on her interpreters in mainstream classes. This was strenuous on her eyes, but instead of complaining, she supported other deaf students who were in need. She was involved in a concert band and played percussion for three years. Athena will be attending Bergen Community College in the fall. Congratulations Athena!