William J. Moore Scholarship Foundation

11/26/2025

Our ability to continue awarding scholarships is fully dependent on donations. Please consider helping us continue our scholarship program by donating to this year’s Giving Tuesday campaign on December 2. You can do so electronically through our website at https://www.wjmoore.org/make-a-donation or by mailing a check to William J. Moore Scholarship Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 64, Cape May, NJ 08204.

12/01/2024

Our ability to continue awarding scholarships is fully dependent on donations. Please consider helping us continue our scholarship program by donating to this year’s Giving Tuesday campaign on December 3. You can do so electronically through our website at https://www.wjmoore.org/make-a-donation or by mailing a check to William J. Moore Scholarship Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 64, Cape May, NJ 08204.

12/01/2024

Our ability to continue awarding scholarships is fully dependent on donations. Please consider helping us continue our scholarship program by donating to this year’s Giving Tuesday campaign on December 3. You can do so electronically through our website at https://www.wjmoore.org/make-a-donation or by mailing a check to William J. Moore Scholarship Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 64, Cape May, NJ 08204. To learn more about William J. Moore, visit https://www.wjmoore.org/about-wj-moore.
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The William J. Moore Scholarship Foundation celebrates West Cape May’s African American heritage/history by preserving the legacy of legendary educator William J. Moore through higher education scholarships awarded to financially challenged high school seniors in Cape May County. In over 50 years ...

08/07/2024

You are cordially invited to join us as we celebrate the 51st anniversary of the William J. Moore Scholarship Foundation. Come and learn how you can get involved. We will be serving light refreshments from 6 to 8 p.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church located at 630 Layfayette Street in Cape May. All are welcome! For questions, contact Karann Murphy at [email protected]. Learn more about us at www.wjmoore.org.

02/02/2024

Happy . The William J. Moore Scholarship Foundation was recently highlighted on CBS Philadelphia's Black History Month celebration series. Mrs. Lynda Towns and Chief Dekon Fashaw Sr., who are Foundation board members and scholarship recipients, were interviewed. To view full interview, see below link.

Black history runs deep in Cape May. More than 125 years later, William J. Moore's legacy continues to live on in the Jersey Shore city.

11/28/2023

This please consider donating to the William J. Moore Scholarship Foundation at WJMoore.org/make-a-donation
The William J. Moore Scholarship Foundation celebrates West Cape May’s African American heritage and history by preserving the legacy of legendary educator William J. Moore through higher education scholarships awarded to financially challenged high school seniors in Cape May County.

07/28/2023

It’s our 50th anniversary! Join us tonight, July 28, 6-9 pm at Macedonia Baptist Church to celebrate with light refreshments and learn how you can get involved with the William J. Moore Scholarship Foundation. Current open positions include president, secretary, and members-at-large. See flyer for more details.

07/24/2023

It’s our 50th anniversary! Join us on Friday July 28, 6-9 pm at Macedonia Baptist Church to celebrate with light refreshments and learn how you can get involved with the William J. Moore Scholarship Foundation. Current open positions include president, secretary, and members-at-large. See flyer for more details.

06/20/2023

The William J. Moore Scholarship Foundation is proud to present this year's awardees. Lower Cape May Regional High School recipients include Marissa Smith who was awarded a $2,000 scholarship and Mustafa Nasser who received $1,000. From Middle Township High School, $1,000 scholarships were awarded to Micah Chapman and Joanne Romney (not pictured). Congratulations to all.

Your charitable donations help the foundation continue to support our local Cape May County youth. Please consider making a donation today at WJMoore.org.

03/16/2023

The William J. Moore Scholarship Foundation wishes Mrs. Barbara Freels a very happy 100th birthday! Members of the Foundation helped celebrate the momentous occasion along with Barbara's many friends and family at The Lobster House restaurant in Cape May last weekend. Freels is a long-time resident of West Cape May and attended the Annex School under Mr. William J. Moore.



(photos courtesy of Karann Murphy)
pictured in photos:
#1: Barbara Freels
#2: Glenn Knight Jr., Glenn Knight Sr., Derek Jensen
#3: Sandra Jensen, Karann Murphy
#4: Glenn Knight Sr., Steve Freels, Derek Jensen
#5: Barbara Freels and son Steve Freels
#6: Dwight Coleman, Tyrell Freels, John Francis
#7: Karann Murphy, Barbara and daughter-in-law Lydia Freels
#8: Dwight Coleman, Lydia Freels, John Francis