Short Hills Financial Advisor Earns National Recognition

Newark, N.J. – July 19, 2019 – Rachel Schwarz, Financial Advisor at The Short Hills Group at UBS Financial Services Inc. in Short Hills, has been announced as one of three national finalists for the Community Service Award as part of the 13th Annual Invest in Others Awards. Notably, Schwarz is the only female finalist across all 5 of the Invest in Others Award categories. Schwarz is being honored for her work with Greater Newark Conservancy, which will receive a $10,000 donation from the Invest in Others Charitable Foundation. If Schwarz wins her category, the donation will increase to $40,000.

The Invest in Others Awards program recognizes the charitable work of financial advisors in communities across the country and around the world. Advisors are nominated for actively giving back to nonprofits to improve their communities and make a difference in the lives of others. Invest in Others received hundreds of nominations this year. Finalists are selected based on their leadership, dedication, contribution, inspiration, and impact on a nonprofit and the community it serves.
Newark born, Rachel Schwarz is committed through her work with Greater Newark Conservancy to improving lives through programs in environmental and nutritional education, community greening and job training. Schwarz's mother served the Conservancy decades ago and, after she died, Schwarz asked to sit on the board and carry out her mother's vision through volunteerism. Over the past eleven years, she has served on a variety of committees including the Finance, Nominating and Board Development Committees.

Greater Newark Conservancy promotes environmental stewardship to improve the quality of life in New Jersey's urban communities. Schwarz advances the Conservancy's mission by serving as a premier fundraiser and ambassador to the Jewish community. Through these efforts, she helped secure a $1.5 million challenge grant from a major funder to support the renovation of a historic former synagogue. Overall, Schwarz's "can do" attitude and positive influence is a great asset for Greater Newark Conservancy.
Awards will be presented at the 13th Annual Invest in Others Awards Gala, a premier event attended by over 700 financial advisors and financial services executives, on September 26, 2019 in Boston, Mass.

About Greater Newark Conservancy
Energized by the profound health benefits that nature provides, Greater Newark Conservancy was founded in 1987 to promote environmental stewardship to improve the quality of life in New Jersey's urban communities. The Conservancy leaves a lasting impression on the local community by empowering residents to live healthy and sustainable lifestyles. Schoolchildren learn about environmental studies through field trips that address topics like urban development, pollinators and photosynthesis. The nonprofit's Hawthorne Avenue Urban Farm produces sustainably-grown produce that is distributed to the community through Youth Farm Stands. The Newark Youth Leadership Project is one of the organizations most notable programs and empowers high school students with leadership skills, job training and college readiness. Learn more by visiting www.citybloom.org or follow Greater Newark Conservancy on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

About the Invest in Others Charitable Foundation
The inspiration for the Invest in Others Charitable Foundation came directly from the financial advisors who invest in others by giving back to their communities with overwhelming generosity and dedication. Since its founding in 2006, Invest in Others has amplified these efforts by providing a platform for advisors to increase awareness, visibility, and funding to their favorite nonprofits. For more information, visit investinothers.org or follow Invest in Others on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

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Media Contacts:

Michele Robinson, Director of Public Relations
Greater Newark Conservancy
mrobinson@citybloom.org | 973.642.4646

Kaileen Cote, Assistant Director of Marketing
Invest in Others Charitable Foundation
kaileen.cote@investinothers.org | 978.783.3578