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title: "State of the Foundation: A Message From the President"
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October 16th, 2019 | [Updates](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org/tag/updates), [Post](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org/tag/post), [State of the Foundation](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org/tag/state-of-the-foundation)
# State of the Foundation: A Message From the President
**by [grunin](https://blog.gruninfoundation.org/author/grunin)**
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### Fresh Brand, Same Commitment
This is a very exciting time for the Grunin family. It is also a time of great opportunity for the Central Jersey Shore. We have the unique opportunity to re-establish and redirect how we are viewed in the state, the country, and the world.
Over the last year, our family of organizations (Grunin Foundation and Grunin Holdings) underwent a brand overhaul. The process required us to revisit our mission, vision, and values and take stock of how far we have come and the lessons learned along the way. We set out to create a new brand that embodied our personality and unique approach to driving change in the Central Jersey Shore. Our new logo is the visual key to our new identity, which is rooted in our mission, vision, and values. I am exceedingly proud of it. It is fresh and spirited, and it conveys who we are and what we stand for. It also unites our family's philanthropic and investment efforts with one powerful image.
When people see our new identity, we want a light to go on. We want them to instantly associate our new logo and colors with our commitment to driving economic excellence in the region and beyond. The Grunin Group logo is actually a collection of logos that represent our Grunin Foundation, Grunin Holdings, and community of partners. Together, they form an ecosystem that works to create a movement like the pieces of a watch. We understand that lasting change is not the result of one single organization or person. We believe to build a strong local economy, we need to work together, and everyone has a role to play. We invite you to join our mission **to improve the quality of life for all members of our community by using philanthropy to drive economic excellence at the Central Jersey Shore.**
Sincerely,
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