1. Summer Vibes for College Students, Kids and Teens
PARAMUS, N.J – Bergen Community College will once again offer a full slate of summer classes beginning in May, providing students with an opportunity to take courses between the spring and fall semesters.
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2. 2024 Bergen County Soup-er Bowl Collects 6500 Cans for Local Food Pantries
Hackensack, NJ – While the Kansas City Chiefs were once again crowned the NFL’s best after defeating the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl 58, a new champion emerged in the 2nd Annual Bergen County Soup-er Bowl – a team led by the students of Bergen County Academies and the ...
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3. Jackson Resident Eileen Wiederspan Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary of Her Lifesaving Kidney Transplant, Inspiring Hope and Advocacy for Organ and Tissue Donation
MARCH IS NATIONAL KIDNEY MONTH JACKSON, NJ - Eileen Wiederspan of Jackson, NJ, recently marked a decade since receiving a lifesaving kidney transplant. Eileen is now living life to its fullest and has become a passionate advocate for NJ Sharing Network, the nonprofit organization responsible for the recovery of ...
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4. NJ4S Bergen Announces Assessment and Intervention-Based Mental Health Services Available to Bergen County Public Schools
The “Tier 3” services will be available to students in Grades 6-12, their families, and school staff Paramus, N.J. (January 31, 2023) – NJ4S Bergen, a comprehensive mental wellness program for students and families led by Children’s Aid and Family Services (CAFS), has announced their Tier 3 mental health ...
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5. Free Program Teaching Kindergarten through Second Graders Social and Emotional Life Skills Available at Meadowlands Family Success Center in Little Ferry
Little Ferry, N.J. (January 4, 2023) – NJ4S Bergen, a comprehensive mental wellness program for students and families led by Children’s Aid and Family Services (CAFS), will be holding a free educational storytelling program called Forest Friends at the Meadowlands Family Success Center, every Tuesday from January 2 until February ...
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6. Free Program Teaching Kindergarten through Second Graders Social and Emotional Life Skills Available at Meadowlands Family Success Center in Little Ferry
Little Ferry, N.J. (January 4, 2023) – NJ4S Bergen, a comprehensive mental wellness program for students and families led by Children’s Aid and Family Services (CAFS), will be holding a free educational storytelling program called Forest Friends at the Meadowlands Family Success Center, every Tuesday from January 2 until February ...
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7. Celebrate Local NFL Hero Tommy DeVito’s Breakout Season at Westfield Garden State Plaza
Autograph Signing with NJ’s “Tommy Cutlets” January 10 from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Paramus, NJ – Westfield Garden State Plaza, a destination for luxury, fashion, dining, and entertainment located in Bergen County, will host a meet-and-greet with native son and New York Giants quarterback, Tommy DeVito, on January ...
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8. Paramus High School Senior, Megan Mok, Chosen for First-Ever U.S. Army Bowl Flag Football All-American Team
December 4, 2023: Paramus, NJ – On the afternoon of Nov. 30, Paramus High School hosted the announcement of local players chosen for the first-ever U.S. Army Bowl Flag Football All-American team.
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9. Englewood Cliffs Senior Brings Student Perspective to NJ4S Bergen Advisory Board
Emilie Fishkin will Help Deliver Mental Health Services for Bergen County’s Public School Students and Families Paramus, N.J. (December 5, 2023) – NJ4S Bergen, a comprehensive mental wellness program for students and families, led by Children’s Aid and Family Services (CAFS), is pleased to announce that Emilie Fishkin, a ...
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10. National Council of Jewish Women Kicks Off 31st Annual Stay-at-Home Fundraiser
Proceeds benefit women, children, and families in Bergen County and beyond throughout the year
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11. Alfred N. Sanzari Family Foundation Announces 2023 Fall Grant Recipients $50,000 awarded to 12 local non-profits to support community-focused programs
Hackensack, N.J. (November 14, 2023) - The Alfred N. Sanzari Family Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving communities across the northeast, is proud to announce it has awarded 12 grants totaling $50,000 for its Fall 2023 grant program.
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12. Retired U.S. Army Reserve Veteran Jenny Godnick Spearheads Organ Donation Awareness and Prepares for 3 Volcanoes Climbing Challenge in Guatemala
(Hightstown, NJ) – In honor of Veterans Day, NJ Sharing Network, the non-profit organization responsible for the recovery of donated organs and tissue for transplant in the Garden State, is proud to spotlight Jenny Godnick, 58, a Hightstown, New Jersey resident and retired U.S. Army Reserve Veteran.
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13. Bergen Secures Coveted Katz Prize for Ringgold Project
PARAMUS, N.J. – Bergen Community College has earned the New Jersey Council for the Humanities Stanley N. Katz Prize for Excellence in Public Humanities for its series of projects revolving around the “Faith Ringgold: Coming to Jones Road” Gallery Bergen art exhibition.
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14. Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts Employee Wins Volunteer Service Award and $2500 Cash to Donate to Charity of Choice
Longtime Empire City Casino Employee and Midland Park, New Jersey Resident Justin Grasso, a Blood Donation Advocate and Regular Donor, Recognized for Commitment to Life-Saving Volunteerism in New York & New Jersey Communities 
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15. The CCommunity Chest to Shine Light on Preparing for College and Financial Literacy in a Workshop for High School Students
(Eastern Bergen County, New Jersey; September 24, 2023) -- High school students can get a head start on planning for college and their financial knowledge in The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County-Young Women’s Leadership Program’s ‘College Preparatory and Financial Literacy Workshop’, scheduled for Sunday, October 22. 
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16. NJ4S Bergen Appoints Director and Assistant Director to Oversee Delivery of Mental Wellness Programs and Services in Bergen County Schools
Paramus, N.J. (September 20, 2023) – NJ4S Bergen, a coalition of leading Bergen County mental health providers led by Children’s Aid and Family Services (CAFS), is pleased to announce the appointment of Le’Var Starr as Director and John Paul Simon as Assistant Director.
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17. NJ Sharing Network Presents Awards to Local Residents for Outstanding Volunteer Efforts
(NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ) - NJ Sharing Network, the non-profit organization responsible for the recovery of donated organs and tissue in the Garden State, recently presented Volunteer Recognition Awards to five residents for their outstanding efforts in supporting its life-saving mission. The awards were presented during NJ Sharing Network’s 2023 Volunteer ...
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18. Table to Table Receives Grant from BofA to Support Alleviating Food Insecurity
Funding will help feed more hungry neighbors through both existing and new, innovative approaches to food rescue
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19. Leading Bergen County Social Service Providers Form NJ4S Bergen Coalition to Deliver Mental Health Services to PreK-12 Students and Families Through Statewide NJ4S Network
Coalition brings together Children’s Aid and Family Services, CarePlus NJ, CBH Care, Vantage Health System, and West Bergen Mental Healthcare
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20. Kean University Student-Athlete Perseveres, Graduates Despite Personal Loss
UNION, N.J. — When Tymere Briggs-Perkins joined the Kean University football team as a freshman, the defensive lineman chose No. 90 for his team jersey, honoring his mother’s birthday on February 9.
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21. Jump for Joy: Bergen’s Stevens Wins National Title
PARAMUS, N.J. – Bergen Community College student-athlete Kaden Stevens is a national champion. Stevens, of New Milford, placed first in the triple jump at the National Junior College Athletic Association Division III men’s outdoor track and field championship last month in Utica, New York.
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22. Paramus Dealership Burglary - Poss. of Stolen Vehicle
On Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 01:30hrs Paramus Police Officers responded to Mercedes Benz of Paramus (755 Route 17 South). While responding Officer Nick Perna observed a black BMW 530 with NY registration parked with one occupant inside in the parking lot of 1 West Ridgewood Ave. Perna learned ...
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23. NCJW BCS to Honor Six Bergen County Women Who are Being Recognized as “Women of the Century” at Centennial Celebration
Washington Township, NJ (June 1, 2023) - National Council of Jewish Women Bergen County Section (NCJW BCS), a grassroots organization of volunteers and advocates who turn progressive ideals into action, will be hosting their Centennial Installation & Awards Champagne Luncheon to honor the “Women of the Century'' award recipients and ...
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24. The Valley Hospital Fertility Center Holds Annual Baby Jubilee
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, May 17, 2023 – The Valley Hospital Fertility Center hosted its annual Baby Jubilee on Monday, May 8, to celebrate all of the babies born and families created over the past few years. The event, which was held at Seasons in Washington Township, took a three-year hiatus during ...
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25. Bergen Alumna Introduces President Biden in Rose Garden Event
PARAMUS, N.J. – Bergen Community College alumna Kezia Rodriguez (’22) served as an invited guest of the White House this month, providing an introduction for President Joe Biden during a Rose Garden executive order signing.
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