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Nutley Family Service Bureau Adds Five Board Members to Support Community Needs
Nonprofit board of trustees expands to 20 to meet growing demand for mental health counseling and social services.
NUTLEY, NJ, March 4, 2025 – Nutley Family Service Bureau (NFSB), an independent, community-based nonprofit serving the Greater Nutley area since 1913, announces the addition of five new members to its Board of Trustees. Expanding the board to 20 members supports the organization’s continued growth in response to increased demand for affordable mental health counseling and essential social service programs.
NFSB is proud to welcome the following new board members (in alphabetical order):
Gerard M. Beaman: Branch Manager of Columbia Bank in Fairfield and member of the North Essex and North Jersey Chambers of Commerce.
Stephannie Capili: Founder of Cupily Coffeehouse in Nutley, entrepreneur, potter, ceramic artist, and maker of handmade goods.
Joseph Haines: Founder and Principal of Dassa Haines Architectural Group in Nutley and member of the American Institute of Architects.
Zachary Šebek: Award-winning Realtor® Associate and team leader of Zachary Šebek Group at Compass, and renowned tenor and opera singer.
Gina Thomas: Owner of Gia Dance Studio, an inclusive dance school in Nutley, and member of the Hearing Loss Association of America.“We’re grateful that our new board members are eager to contribute talent and treasure to this wonderful organization, continuing a longstanding tradition of community leaders giving back to the Greater Nutley area,” said Dave Popkin, President of the NFSB Board of Trustees, professional sportscaster, and CEO of Hilltop Management. “We expect demand for our services to increase again this year, and we need different skills, experiences, perspectives, and relationships to meet the moment. More hands make light work – and we have a lot of work to do.”
NFSB provided 10,011 mental health and psychiatric sessions in 2024, more than double the number of sessions from just four years earlier. The organization’s Food Pantry serves approximately 300 families, offering choice shopping for nutritious items by appointment and a mobile pantry for two local senior residences. NFSB’s case management program currently serves 50 individuals, while the Inclusive Healthy Communities initiative is providing a virtual conference, community trainings and working to make Nutley a more accessible, inclusive community for people with disabilities. NFSB also offers free monthly community events and operates a Thrift Shop, with proceeds benefiting its programs and services.
“We’re excited to welcome Gerard, Stephannie, Joe, Zachary, and Gina to our board of trustees,” said Katherine Carmichael, Executive Director of Nutley Family Service Bureau. “Our board is an impressive cross-section of individuals, each of whom brings unique skills and talents to the table. As we continuously improve and expand services that need to be managed, financed, and developed, these new board members will help us fulfill our mission and make a bigger difference.”
About Nutley Family Service Bureau
The mission of NFSB is to strengthen the social and emotional well-being of individuals and families through affordable mental health counseling and social service programs. The NFSB team is comprised of more than 30 staff members and more than 130 weekly volunteers. NFSB offers mental health counseling, case management services, operates an onsite Food Pantry and Thrift Shop, and provides a variety of community events and educational programs throughout the year. NFSB’s signature fundraising events include the Garden Party, the Harvesting Hope Gala, Rock Hunger, and Casino Night. For more information, visit www.nutleyfamily.org.
