1. BERGEN COUNTY & COMMUNITY FOOD BANK OF NJ TEAM UP TO DISTRIBUTE FRESH PRODUCE FOR THANKGIVING
Ridgefield Park, NJ – On Monday, November 18th the Bergen County Office of Food Security, in partnership with the Community Food Bank of New Jersey, distributed 90,000lbs of fresh produce to 40 food pantries from across Bergen County to support their Thanksgiving food distributions.
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2. Sharing Network Foundation Awards Health Sciences Scholarships to College Students
Scholarship Aims to Empower Future Healthcare Leaders Committed to Organ and Tissue Donation NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – The Sharing Network Foundation is proud to announce the honorees of its inaugural Health Sciences Scholarships, awarded to six exceptional college students from New Jersey who are dedicated to careers that support ...
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3. Carin & Roger Ehrenberg Continue Foundational Support for the Human Dimension Program at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine with $3 Million Gift
Nutley, NJ – November 20, 2024 – Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation is pleased to announce a $3 million leadership gift from Carin and Roger Ehrenberg to support the Human Dimension program at the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine.
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4. The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County Celebrates National Philanthropy Day and Awards Grants Totaling $115,000 to Nonprofit Agencies
(Eastern Bergen County, New Jersey; November 18, 2024) -- The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County opened National Philanthropy Day and announced 28 grants were awarded, totaling $ 115,000, to 29 nonprofit agencies responding to increased need in the community. 
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5. Valley Health System Gastroenterologist Elected as Chairperson of the American College of Gastroenterology Board of Governors
PARAMUS, NJ, November 19, 2024 – Valley Health System congratulates Valley Medical Group gastroenterology Sita Chokhavatia, MD, on being elected as chairperson of the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) Board of Governors.
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6. Northern NJ Community Foundation Announces on National Philanthropy Day the Creation of The Joanna Shyong Scholarship Fund to Support Education
(November 18, 2024; Hackensack, New Jersey) – The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) announced on National Philanthropy Day (NPD) on November 15, 2024 the creation of The Joanna Shyong Scholarship Fund.  NPD recognizes the contribution philanthropy makes to our society and to honor individuals, businesses, and support organizations that ...
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7. Valley Health System Honored For Digital Excellence As a 2024 Digital Health Most Wired Survey Recipient
PARAMUS, NJ, November 18, 2024 – Valley Health System has been recognized as one of the nation’s “Most Wired” according to The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) Digital Health Most Wired? 2024 survey.
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8. Organ Transplant Recipients, Living Donors, and Donor Families Celebrate Transplant Games Medal-Winning Success at MetLife Stadium Homecoming
(EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ) – Organ transplant recipients, living donors, and donor families from New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut gathered at MetLife Stadium to celebrate their inspiring achievements at the 2024 Transplant Games of America held in Birmingham, Alabama.
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9. Paramus-Based Nonprofits Awarded Northern NJ Community Foundation’s Grants
(November 15, 2024; Hackensack, New Jersey) – The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) joined more than 1,000 community foundations nationwide to celebrate National Community Foundation Week from November 12 to November 18, 2024. 
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10. Wild Fork Invites Everyone to Join Forces to Combat Holiday Hunger on Their 2nd Annual National Donation Day
Through an ambitious goal to donate over 5000 pounds of protein to food banks across the U.S. and Canada, Wild Fork is committed to communities impacted by food insecurity.
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11. Bring the Family! Celebrate Autumn at the Hackensack Environmental Justice Alliance’s Sweater Weather Walk Along the Hackensack River
(Hackensack, New Jersey; October 29, 2024) –  The Hackensack Environmental Justice Alliance (HEJA) invites the public to attend “Sweater Weather Walk”, a family friendly, fun event, along the Hackensack River on Saturday, November 16 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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12. The Valley Hospital Recognized for 75 Years of Membership in the American Hospital Association
PARAMUS, NJ, November 14, 2024 – The Valley Hospital has been honored by the American Hospital Association (AHA) in recognition of 75 years of participation and leadership in the AHA community.
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13. Building Connections: Leveraging Technology to Combat Isolation Conference to be Presented on December 4
(Eastern Bergen County, New Jersey; November 8, 2024) -- The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County (The Community Chest) will hold the conference, “Building Connections: Leveraging Technology to Combat Isolation”, on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at LG Headquarters, located in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 
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14. Golf Classic Raises Over $180,000 to Support the Sharing Network Foundation
(WEST CALDWELL, NJ) - On Tuesday, October 15, golfers hit the links and tennis and pickleball players put their skills to the test at the Mountain Ridge Country Club in West Caldwell to support NJ Sharing Network’s mission to save and enhance lives through organ and tissue donation and transplantation.
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15. Northern NJ Community Foundation’s Green Infrastructure Program Receives an Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions Achievement Award
(Hackensack, New Jersey; October 11, 2024) –  The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation’s (NNJCF) Green Infrastructure for Environmental Justice program won a 2024 Environmental Achievement Award from the Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions (ANJEC). 
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16. The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County's Board of Managers Names Amie AbuRustum President
(Eastern Bergen County, New Jersey; October 9, 2024) – The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County announces Amie AbuRustum of Tenafly has been named President of the Board of Managers.  AbuRustum, who previously served as First Vice President, has been an active member of The Chest's Board of Managers since ...
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17. Green Infrastructure Guru to Present Proposed Strategies to Reduce Flooding at Environmental Justice Alliance’s Meeting in Hackensack
(Hackensack, New Jersey; October 2, 2024) –  The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) invites the public to attend the Hackensack Environmental Justice Alliance’s (HEJA) next community meeting on Monday, October 21 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
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18. Celebrate the Season at Tenafly’s Fall Festival
Tenafly, NJ — The Borough of Tenafly, in partnership with the Tenafly Chamber of Commerce invites residents and visitors to celebrate the season with the Tenafly Fall Festival on Sunday, October 20th from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Huyler Park. This event promises to be a day filled with festive fun, unique ...
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19. From Lifesaving Kidney Transplant Recipient to Advocate: NJ Sharing Network Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month by Highlighting the Inspiring Journey of Nancy “Zoeh” Arana of Roselle
(Roselle, NJ) – According to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and the Organ Procurement and Transplant Network (OPTN), over 22,000 Hispanic individuals are currently on the national organ transplant waiting list. In 2023, Hispanic Americans made up about 15% of all organ donors in the U.S. This ...
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20. Valley Health System Named a Top Health System Employer In New Jersey on “America’s Best Employers By State” 2024 List Presented by Forbes
PARAMUS, NJ, September 30, 2024 – Valley Health System has been named one of the top employers within the “Healthcare and Social Services” industry in New Jersey on “America’s Best Employers By State” list for 2024, published by Forbes. Valley has also ranked among the top 50 best employers in ...
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21. Table to Table’s 25th Anniversary Chefs Gala, the Nonprofit’s Multi-Course, Tableside Dining Experience Featuring 25+ of NJ’s Best Chefs, Raised Enough Funds to Provide 4.5 Million Nutritious Meals
September 30, 2024 – Saddle Brook, NJ – Table to Table’s 25th Anniversary Chefs Gala, which featured an all-star lineup of more than 25 of New Jersey’s best chefs who crafted their delicious, multi-course menus for guests tableside, raised enough funds to provide 4.5 million nutritious meals.
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22. PATERSON AND PASSAIC TEENS EXPLORE CAREERS IN HEALTHCARE
Paramus NJ – This summer, Paterson and Passaic teens participated in a Career Exploration Exhibition event at The Valley Hospital located in Paramus, New Jersey, where they learned about different career paths in healthcare and a hospital setting. The event was created via a partnership between the Boys & Girls ...
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23. BERGEN COUNTY 2025 HISTORY GRANT PROGRAM NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Division of Cultural & Historic Affairs Announces 2025 History Grant Funding Cycle (HACKENSACK, NJ) – The Bergen County Department of Parks, Division of Cultural & Historic Affairs, announces the 2025 Bergen County History Grant Funding Program. The 2025 grant cycle is for history projects or programs taking place January 1 ...
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24. Bergen County Recognizes Hunger Action Month and Veterans of Foreign Wars
HACKENSACK, NJ – During its September 18, 2024, work session, the Bergen County Board of Commissioners and County Executive Jim Tedesco recognized the outstanding efforts of the Bergen County Office of Food Security and local food pantries in combating hunger, particularly in honor of Hunger Action Month. Certificates of commendation were ...
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25. Doors Open at Bergen for Open House
PARAMUS, N.J. – Bergen Community College will host an open house for prospective students and their families on Thursday, October 10 at the institution’s main campus at 400 Paramus Road in Paramus. The event, which will take place from 3 to 6 p.m., will offer attendees an opportunity to learn ...
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