About Us
Organization Goals
As our country puts a high value on a college education and white-collar positions, we see that there is a work force that is being undervalued and undertrained.
The goal of the Foundation for Trades organization is to help a new generation see the value of working with their hands and appreciating a job well done by hard work and talent. We offer a foundation of knowledge in the areas of building trades that will help propel an ever-diminishing workforce toward a rewarding future.
About Our Leaders
Our organization is headed by a board of directors that has over 100 combined years of business, financial, and industrial trade experience.
Joe Massanova
President and Founder
Joe has over 45 years of business experience both corporate and small business, and over 35 years of furniture making experience. He brings a life-long desire to help others and a passion for sharing his knowledge of business and trades to others.
John Higgins
Board member
John brings to the organization over 30 years experience in all phases of both commercial and investment banking at First Pennsylvania Bank’s holding company. John is currently a board member and past President for the Camden Home for Children/501c-3 for over 10 years. John brings a wealth of knowledge in the areas of finance and non-profit organization.
Michael Moss
Board member
Michael brings a wealth of experience to this organization. His background includes over 25 years of construction, revitalizing properties, and 13 years as a real estate agent. He has also volunteered in helping clients remodel their homes to make them handicap accessible. Michael also brings to the organization many certifications including OSHA Safety and Sead Safe certification.
Our Donors
A big thank you to our gracious donors making it possible for our recipients to discover a path to a brighter future.
American Online Giving Foundation
Splunk Inc.
Sarah Patten
Camden County CARES Small Business Grant
RTP Technologies
Melillo Consulting
Frank Cianfiani
Mark Nastasi