Selflessly supporting our community partners

The Schmitt Group has a long history of giving back and supporting our community through annual sponsorships, charitable giving and volunteering. Here is some insight into our strategic charitable partners.

“Partnering with countless charities, the Free Masons are a great organization that brings together people who want to help. I am an officer of my Lodge and district. We work with charities on both a community and national level.”
–Terence G. Belfor
“I have worked over many years with God’s Love We Deliver through monetary donations and volunteering. At first, I saw the need to help an HIV-devastated community, but over time watched it grow into a vastly inclusive organization that helps all in need of nutritious meals. Also, anyone I have ever worked with or come into contact within the organization is genuinely kind and there to help with LOVE.”
–Lincoln Moore
“Our family contributes to our local synagogue, Chabad of Manhattan Beach. We support this organization because it’s a place where our entire community comes together. We are able to connect with our neighbors, celebrate holidays and feel a sense of warmth and unity.”
–Valerie Vinbaytel
“St. Stephens Church most closely aligns with our value system and we are engaged accordingly. They work for the common good of society, are all-inclusive and focus on needs of the community not currently being recognized or met by others.”
–Steven Schmitt
“I am proud to be a champion for Read Ahead through my volunteering as a mentor and serving on the Junior Board. It means so much to me to give back by mentoring grade school children in my own community by reading to them on a weekly basis and giving them one-on-one attention and a safe space to become confident with reading and to develop social-emotional skills critical to academic and life-long success. From a very young age, my parents instilled in me a love for books and reading, and it is a privilege to build upon that legacy for the next generation.”
–Cassandra Biehl
“I volunteer at the Community Food Bank of New Jersey because it provides meals to people in need in the state where I live and work. It always gives me encouragement to see the efforts of people in my community come together to fight hunger and poverty.”
–Tim Schmitt

RJ Cares 2026: Making an Impact Together

At The Schmitt Group, community involvement is more than a tradition. It's an important part of who we are. Through Raymond James Cares and other volunteer initiatives, our team is proud to support organizations that strengthen lives, build connections, and create positive change.

Throughout 2026, our associates dedicated time and energy to causes that matter, including:

  • AIDS Walk New York, supporting awareness and resources for those affected by HIV/AIDS
  • God's Love We Deliver, helping provide nutritious meals to people facing serious illness
  • Trees New York, supporting efforts to preserve and grow New York City's urban canopy
  • Read Ahead, helping young students develop confidence and a lifelong love of reading
  • Community FoodBank of New Jersey, assisting programs that address hunger and food insecurity

These experiences reflect our shared commitment to service and the communities where we live and work. We are grateful for the opportunity to partner with organizations making a meaningful difference every day and look forward to continuing our support in the years ahead.

Celebrating Pride Month 2026

The Schmitt Group was proud to support Pfizer’s Pride Month 2026 celebrations, beginning with our sponsorship of a LinkedIn Photo Booth at the Pride Kickoff Cocktail Party at Pfizer’s Manhattan headquarters. It was an inspiring opportunity to help associates celebrate authenticity, connection, and community.

We wrapped up the month at the Raymond James offices in New York City, joining the NY Pride Inclusion Network team to kick off NYC Pride Weekend and honor the legacy of the original Pride March. We remain committed to uplifting the LGBTQ+ community and are grateful for the allies whose unwavering support helps foster more inclusive workplaces and communities for all.

The Schmitt Group of Raymond James was a sponsor of Pfizer’s Pride Month celebration. Pfizer is not affiliated with and does not endorse the people, products or services of Raymond James.

Empowering Change: Our 2025 Commitment to Community Impact

At the Schmitt Group, giving back is part of our purpose. In 2025, we proudly supported causes that inspire connection, creativity, and compassion across our communities.

Spotlight on the Arts

Visual Arts Center of New Jersey – Spark Art’s Impact Gala

In April, we were honored to support the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey at their annual Spark Art's Impact Gala. The evening celebrated the transformative power of art and recognized Overlook Medical Center with the Changemaker Award. Funds raised will help expand the Center’s inclusive arts programming for youth, seniors, and adults with disabilities.

Making May Matter: Raymond James Cares Month

Throughout May, our team came together to support a range of impactful initiatives:

  • AIDS WALK NYC – We proudly walked alongside the NY Metro area chapter of the Raymond James Pride Inclusion Network to raise awareness and support for those affected by HIV/AIDS.
  • Read Ahead NYC – Helped young students build literacy skills and a love for reading.
  • Community Food Bank of New Jersey – Supported efforts to fight hunger and food insecurity.

Looking Ahead

These experiences remind us that real impact happens when we come together with purpose. We’re grateful for every opportunity to serve and are excited to continue building a brighter, more compassionate future—one initiative at a time.

Follow our journey as we continue to support causes that matter in 2025 and beyond.

Giving Back: Supporting Our Community in 2024

At the Schmitt Group, we believe in making a positive impact within our community. In 2024, we proudly supported several significant causes that are close to our hearts.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s 2024 Student Visionaries of the Year Gala

In February, we had the honor of supporting The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) 2024 Student Visionaries of the Year annual gala. This inspiring event celebrates young leaders who are dedicated to making a difference in the fight against blood cancers. Our participation in this event underscores our commitment to supporting innovative research and patient care.

Raymond James Cares Month: May Events

During Raymond James Cares month in May, our team actively participated in multiple impactful events:

  • Volunteering for God's Love We Deliver: Our team came together to prepare meals for God's Love We Deliver, a nonprofit organization that provides nutritious, individually tailored meals to people living with serious illnesses. This experience allowed us to give back to the community and support those in need.
  • AIDS WALK NYC: We joined a committed group from branches across the NYC region to participate in the AIDS WALK NYC. This event not only raises critical funds but also increases awareness and support for those affected by HIV/AIDS.
  • Read Ahead NYC: Our team participated in Read Ahead NYC, a program dedicated to inspiring children to develop a love for reading and improve their literacy skills. This initiative aligns with our commitment to supporting educational causes.
  • Community Food Bank of New Jersey: We also took part in activities with the Community Food Bank of New Jersey, helping to provide meals to those in need and addressing food insecurity within the community.

These experiences are a testament to our dedication to giving back and making a meaningful difference.

We are grateful for the opportunity to support these important causes and look forward to continuing our efforts to create a positive impact in our community.

Stay connected with us for more updates on our community involvement and future initiatives!

Raymond James is not affiliated with the above organizations and/or charitable causes.

Visual Arts Center of New Jersey

The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey nurtures the capacity for personal expression, expands the creative experience and fosters stronger communities by empowering people to see, make and learn about art. Through exhibition, Studio School, and community programs, the Art Center engenders connection, curiosity and creative risk-taking among its constituents.

Garibaldi Lodge, 10th Manhattan District of Free Masonry

A unit of freemasonry, the Garibaldi Lodge was founded in the 1800s by Giuseppe Garibaldi, an exiled Italian general, politician and nationalist who sought the asylum the lodges offered to political refugees.

God’s Love We Deliver

This is a non-sectarian organization that prepares and delivers nutritious, high-quality meals to people who, because of their illness, are unable to provide or prepare meals for themselves.

Chabad of Manhattan Beach

Built on the intellectual qualities of Chochmah (wisdom), Binah (understanding) and Daat (knowledge), and a ‘come as you are’ attitude, Chabad of Manhattan Beach is a synagogue that welcomes people of all backgrounds and beliefs with open arms.

St. Stephen’s Church

St. Stephen’s Church in Millburn, New Jersey is proud to be among the 5,000 welcoming and affirming congregations in the United States. This diverse episcopal parish strongly believes in the notion that love begets love.

Read Ahead

Read Ahead’s reading-based mentoring develops in students the social-emotional skills essential for academic and life-long success. Its vision is that students have the opportunity to unlock their full potential through mentoring relationships based on a love of reading.

Community Foodbank of New Jersey (CFBNJ)

A member of Feeding America®, it is the leading anti-hunger and anti-poverty organization in the state. CFBNJ provides food for more than 90 million meals annually and provides wrap-around services like job training, SNAP outreach, nutrition education and hygiene product distribution. The organization has a 285,000-square-foot warehouse in Hillside and a South Jersey location in Egg Harbor Township.

Other notable strategic partners

  • Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles (GMCLA)
  • National LGBTQ+ Bar Association
  • Human Rights Campaign
  • BCC
  • Out & Equal
  • ONE Archives

Raymond James is not affiliated with the above organizations and/or charitable causes.

We are proud of the role we play in contributing to the quality of life in the places where our clients live, work and play.
The Schmitt Group of Raymond James

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