1. Northern NJ Community Foundation Awarded First-Time PSEG Foundation Grant for Green Infrastructure for Environmental Justice and Flood Mitigation Program
(Hackensack, New Jersey; January 2, 2024) – The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) announces the organization was awarded a PSEG Foundation grant of $7,500 to support the Green Infrastructure for Environmental Justice and Flood Mitigation Program. 
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2. Auto Dealers Launch Winter Coat Drive to Keep New York Kids Warm
NEW YORK, Dec. 14, 2023 As the temperature drops and winter approaches, many families in the metro New York area are facing the harsh reality of struggling to stay warm. Recognizing this pressing issue, the Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association (GNYADA) has kicked off its annual Winter Coat ...
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3. The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County's Supporters and Volunteers Thanked at Donor Appreciation Gathering
(Eastern Bergen County, New Jersey; November 24, 2023) -- The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County celebrated the contributions of donors and volunteers at the Donor Appreciation Event held at the Bergen Performing Arts Center’s Performing Arts School in Englewood.
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4. 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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5. NJ4S Bergen Bolsters Staff with Appointment of Supervising Prevention Consultant
Paramus, N.J. (October 25, 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 hiring of Amelia Rostant for the role of Supervising Prevention Consultant. Rostant will plan and implement programs in schools and ...
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6. Free “Unity in the Community” Event on July 29th to Feature Music, Food Trucks and Family Activities
Paramus, N.J. (July 24, 2023) – The Bergen County Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) will host its free “Unity in the Community” event on Sunday, July 29th, from 11 am – 4 pm at Overpeck County Park located at 199 Challenger Road in Ridgefield Park, N.J. Care Plus NJ, Inc.
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7. AARP Awards Highly Competitive 2023 Community Challenge Grant to Northern New Jersey Community Foundation
The grant supports the foundation's initiatives to mitigate flooding in the City of Hackensack.
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8. Former CarePlus NJ CEO and Behavioral Health Icon Joe Masciandaro Honored for Lifetime of Service at CarePlus NJ’s 25th Annual Courage Awards Gala
Paramus, N.J. (June 12, 2023) – Care Plus NJ, Inc. (“CarePlus”), a pioneer in integrated primary and behavioral health services for adults and children, announces founder and former President / CEO Joe Masciandaro was honored for his lifetime of contributions to the organization at their 25th Annual Courage Awards Gala ...
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9. NEW JERSEY REENTRY CORPORATION ANNOUNCE CULINARY PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BROOKDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND FULFILL FOOD BANK
JERSEY CITY – The New Jersey Reentry Corporation, Brookdale Community College, and Fulfill, the food bank serving Monmouth and Ocean Counties, announced the launch of The Culinary Training Program on Monday, June 5, 2023, for justice-involved individuals.
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10. League of Women Voters of Northern Valley to Hold 77th Annual Meeting.
(Eastern Bergen County, New Jersey; May 1, 2023 ) -- The League of Women Voters of Northern Valley (LWVNV) celebrates the spring season with its 77th Annual Meeting on Tuesday, May 9 at 6:00 p.m.  The Annual Meeting will be held at Donatella Ristorante, located at 12 Tappan Road in ...
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11. MET COUNCIL DISTRIBUTES NEARLY $10 MILLION IN FOOD TO 321,000 PEOPLE BEFORE PASSOVER HOLIDAY
NEW YORK— In the weeks leading up to Passover, Met Council, America’s largest Jewish charity dedicated to combatting poverty, distributed nearly $10 million in kosher for Passover provisions to more than 321,000 people suffering from food insecurity.
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12. COMMUNITY BUILDING, NON-PROFIT PARTNERSHIPS HIGHLIGHT ACTIVE YEAR AHEAD FOR JMF PROPERTIES
Three Morris County Retail Properties Near Debut; School Building Opens in Franklin Lakes
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13. TEDESCO DELIVERS 2023 STATE OF THE COUNTY ADDRESS
Declares the state of Bergen County is strong and growing stronger each and every day
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14. The Salvation Army New Jersey Division is committed to providing service and love to those in need this Christmas and beyond 
Across the nation, the largest social-services organization launches iconic Red Kettle holiday fundraising campaign to meet increasing need 
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15. CarePlus NJ Announces Next Generation of Leadership
Joe Masciandaro, pioneer in integrated behavioral health care, to retire Brigitte Johnson, Esq. appointed President/CEO effective January 2, 2023
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16. Kean University Panel Discusses Anniversary, Impact of Superstorm Sandy
UNION, N.J. — Ten years after Superstorm Sandy struck New Jersey, causing damage across the state, panelists at a Kean University event held to mark the anniversary described how the storm changed their lives.
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17. Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Celebrates Five Year Anniversary
(Paramus, NJ)– Bergen New Bridge Medical Center celebrated its five-year anniversary event attended by elected officials, dignitaries, hospital leadership and staff, community partners, and many others.
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18. Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Offering No-Cost Mammography to Uninsured & Underinsured Patients
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month the hospital is offering expanded access to essential screenings
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19. The Community Chest Names Vicki Sidrow Associate Executive Director
(Eastern Bergen County, New Jersey; May 1, 2022) -- The Community Chest of Bergen County (The Chest) announces Vicki Sidrow has been named Associate Executive Director.  Sidrow will assist the executive director with administrative, programming and development activities.
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20. Ramapo College and the County of Bergen Partner with County and Community Organizations for May 24 Spring Domestic Violence Awareness Symposium
MAHWAH, NEW JERSEY – Ramapo College of New Jersey, in partnership with the County of Bergen and a number of county and community-based organizations, will host a Spring Domestic Violence Awareness Symposium on May 24 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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21. West Side Presbyterian Church Sponsors Service Project to Combat Hunger
RIDGEWOOD – Want to learn about the global hunger epidemic and be part of the solution? Come to West Side Presbyterian Church on Saturday, May 21 at 10:00 am for a community-wide service project where participants will package 10,000 meals in two hours for Rise Against Hunger, whose mission ...
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22. If We Build It, Caregivers Will Come
This week we celebrate “Careers in Aging Week”—a national observance honoring the many career paths in the long term care profession.
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23. BERGEN COUNTY LEADS NEW JERSEY IN ELDER ABUSE TRAINING & EDUCATION FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
HACKENSACK, NJ - The County of Bergen, a grantee of the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women, Enhanced Training and Services to End Abuse in Later Life Program, has emerged as a leader in education and training for law enforcement on elder abuse and exploitation.
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24. Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation Receives Generous Funding from March of Dimes to Support its NICU Family Support? Program
HACKENSACK, NJ – December 13, 2021 – Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation is pleased to announce generous funding from March of Dimes, the nation’s leader in mom and baby health, to support its NICU Family Support? Program at Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health at Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital, located at Hackensack ...
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25. Supporters Celebrate at The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County's Donor Appreciation Event
(Eastern Bergen County, New Jersey; October 27, 2021) -- The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County celebrated the contributions of supporters at the Donor Appreciation Event held at Jaguar Land Rover Englewood on October 13. 
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