Rotary Club Awards Grant to The Community Chest to Provide Mental Health Services for Teenagers

(Eastern Bergen County, New Jersey; August 9, 2022) -- The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County announces The Rotary Club of Englewood awarded the nonprofit organization a grant of $1,500. 

The grant will be used to support mental health services for teenagers.  Founded in 1933, The Community Chest, a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization, supports local nonprofit organizations serving people in need in eastern Bergen County, New Jersey.

            "The Community Chest thanks The Rotary Club of Englewood for their generous contribution.  The Rotary Club has a long tradition of supporting the community and The Community Chest," said Dr. Shelly Wimpfheimer, Executive Director, The Community Chest.

            The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County leads initiatives and supports nonprofits that make communities stronger and benefit people in need in eastern Bergen County. The organization's service area includes these municipalities: Alpine, Bergenfield, Closter, Cresskill, Demarest, Dumont, Englewood, Englewood Cliffs, Harrington Park, Haworth, Northvale, Norwood, Old Tappan, Rockleigh and Tenafly.

            For further information about The Chest or to make a contribution, visit www.communitychestofenglewood.org or contact (201) 568-7474.  Stay updated about the organization's activities on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

About The Community Chest

            Founded in 1933, The Community Chest, a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization, has supported local not-for-profit agencies for 89 years.  The Chest leads initiatives and supports nonprofits that make our communities stronger and benefit people in need in eastern Bergen County.  Each year, The Chest raises funds and allocates them to agencies demonstrating the capacity to provide services to local citizens.  The organization also provides coordinating and planning services in its communities, serving as a bridge between agencies and organizations and investing in the stability and quality of the service network.

            The Community Chest's Board of Managers is comprised of community leaders dedicated to improving the lives of neighbors in need.  People interested in being considered for board membership may contact Executive Director Dr. Shelly Wimpfheimer at (201) 568-7474.

            For further information about The Chest, visit www.thecommunitychestebc.org/ or contact (201) 568-7474.  Stay updated about the organization’s activities on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.