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

Spring into Action! Saturday, April 22

Spring into Action! Saturday, April 22

We are so pleased to welcome eager volunteers to Spring into Action! Our annual volunteer day has been on hiatus…
Dignity & Hope

Dignity & Hope

Last week we mailed our 2022 annual report to all our friends and supporters near and far. Yes, snail mail!…
Cathedral Kitchen Serves Up Hope

Cathedral Kitchen Serves Up Hope

It was just like an Iron Chef episode! As Elena Piperno, Domenica Foundation director, arrived to help judge the Cathedral…