giving for good / 21 Keller Williams Mid-Town Direct Realty Maplewood 917-450-8843 cvfardin@kw.com CVFbesthomesforyou.com Carol Velez Fardin One thing people know about me is that I have a broad and engaged net- work.As a mother of four children and Maplewood resident for more than 16 years, I have been involved in many organizations supporting our family and friends.When my oldest daughter entered high school, it was the per- fect time to lend my support to the CHS Cougar Boosters.They provide critical financial support for the extracurricular programs at Columbia High School so students can explore interests that might not be available without the Boosters. Over the years, funds from the Boosters have been used to allow student organizations and athletic teams to participate in team events and club activities, present award-winning musical and theatrical performances, replace aging equipment, publish student writings and more. I’m proud to help an organization that has such a big impact on so many students. Coldwell Banker Short Hills 201-259-7102 Cathy.Knapp@CBmoves.com CathyKnappHomes.com Cathy Knapp I am passionate about empowering girls to make them stronger. That’s why I’ve been involved with Girls on the Run for the past five years or so. Their vision is “a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams” and that’s something I can get behind. Girls on the Run works with girls in third through eighth grade to get them ready to run a 5K race, a goal that seems impossible at first. But they do it! Integrating this with discussions about challeng- es and how to navigate everyday life, the girls develop friendships and skills that help them to live confidently and joyfully. Keller Williams Mid-Town Direct Realty Maplewood 917-751-0448 allison@azhomesnj.com azhomesnj.com When I moved to Maplewood over 20 years ago, I was interested in seeing theVillage develop into a destination.That’s what you think about when you have a degree in urban planning and historic preser- vation! I naturally gravitated towards getting involved with improving the downtown, which eventually led to the formation of the MaplewoodVillage Alliance. Over the years, I’ve volunteered with the Alliance, worked for it, and now serve on its board. I’m proud to say we’ve revitalized Maplewood Village and continue to do so to make it even better. We’re known for the special events we hold such as the Halloween Parade, Girls Night Out (I’m a long-term sponsor) and DickensVillage; attracting key merchants; improving sidewalks and lighting; and so much more. Allison Ziefert Real Estate Group