The Achieve Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization commonly referred to as a Local Education Foundation (LEF).
The Achieve Foundation of South Orange & Maplewood strives to ensure that all students in our public schools receive a high-quality education that prepares them for the future. LEF’s are independent, community-based organizations that raise funds from private sources to improve educational programs and facilities in their local public schools. Achieve is a member of the New Jersey Education Foundation Partnership (NJEFP).
08/14/2026
Race day is just over 6 weeks away! Whether you are stepping up to your very first 5K or you're a seasoned runner chasing a new PR, we have a 6-week training plan to help you reach your goals (courtesy of TRIumph Coaching, LLC). https://runsignup.com/Race/AchieveNewstead5K/Page-29
08/13/2026
Sharing on behalf of our friends at the South Orange Public Library! Check out their Cursive Club.
An introductory workshop for tweens and teens to learn the basics of writing in cursive. All materials provided.
Registration is required. Use the 🔗 in our bio.
🗓️ Thursday August 13
🕡 6:30pm - 7:30pm
📍 Baird Branch Library
08/12/2026
We're hiring! We are searching for the next over-Achiever to manage and grow the esteemed Achieve Volunteer Tutor Program. Learn more about the role and how to apply here:https://achievefoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-AVTP-Manager-Job-Posting-2.pdf
08/04/2026
We're excited to have our first-ever summer intern helping us out this month. Thanks to our friends at for placing CHS sophomore Cecil with the !
08/04/2026
We're excited to have our first-ever summer intern helping us out this month. Cecil is a rising sophomore at Columbia High School and he's creating a bank of social media posts, updating our forms, and more. Thanks to our friends at for placing Cecil with the !
08/03/2026
Mark your calendars for the 24th annual ! Check out our sponsorship opportunities at all price levels. Sponsorship dollars fund programs that benefit students and educators across all our SOMA public schools.
https://forms.gle/pFRSZR6CEkJYevWv7
07/30/2026
Achieve's planning committee was thrilled to meet at the beautiful new location of The Able Baker yesterday and join in the official ribbon cutting! ✂ Huge congrats to Julie and her entire team! 🎉We're so grateful to have your lead sponsorship support for this year's race! 👟🏃🏿
07/24/2026
Join us in welcoming Adrienne Imbriaco to Achieve's Board of Trustees! Adrienne is the Chief Talent Officer at Huge, where she leads the company's global people strategy. Her 20+ years of experience in high-growth technology, consulting and nonprofit organizations, and her strength in organizational transformation, executive leadership and building high-performing teams will serve Achieve well.
Adrienne lives in South Orange with her husband and two children who attend SMS & SOMS, She is passionate about strengthening public education and creating opportunities for young people to thrive.