Funding Dignity & Hope in South Jersey

The Domenica Foundation was established in 1991 to honor Pepe Piperno’s mother, Domenica. Domenica was entirely other-centered, filled with compassion and called to help those who needed a hand up. The foundation named for her carries forward her generous spirit by helping to improve the quality of life for South Jersey residents. 

Funding Dignity & Hope in South Jersey

The Domenica Foundation was established in 1991 to honor Pepe Piperno’s mother, Domenica. Domenica was entirely other-centered, filled with compassion and called to help those who needed a hand up. The foundation named for her carries forward her generous spirit by helping to improve the quality of life for South Jersey residents.

Our Programs

Education & Youth

Hunger

Housing and homelessness

Community Development

Children and teens deserve a high-quality education and opportunities to develop their interests and strengths.
No one, adult or child, should ever go hungry.
Everyone deserves a safe, affordable, and comfortable place to live.
Strong community organizations develop strong neighborhoods where residents can thrive.

Our Blog

Group of Domenica Scholars with Virtua Health security chief

Dignity & Hope 2024

The Domenica Foundation annual report is out! A PDF is on our website, and hard...

Elena Piperno with a group of Domenica Scholarship alumni

Catching Up With Alumni

Ten former Domenica Scholars—mostly college students—joined us on January 11 for our first annual alumni...

rows of baskets of Christmas foods

Christmas Traditions

Well before we established the Domenica Foundation in 1991, the Piperno family started bringing Christmas...