26. Construction Management Pipeline Runs Through Bergen
PARAMUS, N.J. – Bergen Community College recently recognized 20 certificate program graduates enrolled under a $4 million state grant program that sought to prepare women and minority candidates for jobs in construction management.
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27. Rapid Relief Team Supports St. Jude Walk/Run in New Jersey
Local Volunteers Serve Hundreds at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Charity Event [West Orange, NJ – September 28, 2024] – The Rapid Relief Team (RRT), the charitable arm of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, recently pitched in at the St. Jude Walk/Run, an event benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research ...
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28. 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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29. 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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30. The Valley Hospital Dedicates New Family Care Center in Memory of Former Valley Physician Earl A. Wheaton, Jr., MD
PARAMUS, NJ, September 17, 2024 – The Valley Hospital recently celebrated the opening of the Earl A. Wheaton, Jr., MD Family Care Center in Ridgewood, named in honor of former Valley physician Dr. Earl Wheaton, Jr.
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31. HUD Awards $425,000 to the Fair Housing Council of Northern New Jersey to Fight Housing Discrimination
Funding will support and promote fair housing nationwide. NEW JERSEY - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded $31.7 million from its FY 2024 budget to support 75 fair housing organizations across the nation through the Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP).
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32. The Obituary and Funeral Arrangements of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr.
Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. January 25, 1937 – August, 21, 2024 Bill Pascrell, Jr. was a husband, a father, a grandfather, a proud American, plain spoken New Jerseyan, a teacher, a veteran, a patriot, a local, state, and federal leader, and most of all a lifelong Patersonian. Each ...
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33. Alfred N. Sanzari Family Foundation Announces Recipients of 2024 Spring Grant Program
Hackensack, N.J. (August 8, 2024) - The Alfred N. Sanzari Family Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving communities across the Northeast, is proud to announce it has awarded nine grants totaling $50,185 for its Spring 2024 grant program. Grant recipients include Youth Consultation Service, Push to Walk, Community Meals ...
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34. Bergen Volunteers Adds New CHORE Van to Expand Home Maintenance Support for Seniors in Bergen County
... - July 10, 2024] – Bergen Volunteers added a brand new van to support their CHORE program, which provides free home maintenance and minor repair assistance to elderly and disabled residents across Bergen County. The newly minted vehicle was made possible in part by the generous support of both Bergen ...
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35. BERGEN COUNTY DIVISION OF SENIOR SERVICES AWARDED $466,000 STATE GRANT, BRING COST-SAVING PROGRAMS TO MORE RESIDENTS
“Senior Save Navigator” Grant Will Allow County to Aid Low-Income Older Adults and Individuals with Disabilities in Saving Money on Prescription Drug Costs, Medicare Premiums, and More.(HACKENSACK, N.J.) – On Thursday, July 12, the Bergen County Division of Senior Services was awarded a $466,000 “Senior Save Navigator” grant by the New ...
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36. What’s in a Name? Much More for a Hispanic-Serving Institution
PARAMUS, N.J. – When Bergen Community College President Eric M. Friedman, Ph.D., arrived on campus in 2021, he quickly learned that students, faculty and staff prized the College’s standing as a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) as a point of pride in Bergen’s overall identity.
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37. CarePlus NJ Named as “Health Care Hero” by NJBIZ for Steadfast Efforts to Make Mental Health Services Available for All
Paramus, N.J. (June 26, 2024) – Care Plus NJ, Inc. (“CarePlus”), a pioneer in integrated primary and behavioral health services for adults and children, has been recognized as one of NJBIZ’s Health Care Heroes.
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38. Local High School Students Awarded Scholarships for Advocacy and Support of Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Seven New Jersey high school students were awarded scholarships from the Sharing Network Foundation for their passion and dedication to raising awareness of organ and tissue donation and transplantation. The 2024 graduates were presented with their scholarship awards at NJ Sharing Network’s headquarters in New Providence. ...
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39. Women United In Philanthropy awards program with $40,000 Impact Grant
(Bergen County, NJ - June 20, 2024) YWCA Northern New Jersey (YWCANNJ) announced plans today to launch ‘Operation Sisterhood’, a program that supports women veterans in Bergen County as they transition into civilian life. The funding for this program was made possible through a $40,000 impact grant from Women United ...
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40. The Community Chest's Fourth Golf Outing Draws Businesses and Philanthropists to Raise Funds to Support Grants for Nonprofits Responding to Need in Bergen County
... River Vale, New Jersey.  Golfers attended to raise funds for The Chest's initiatives and to support grant awards to nonprofit agencies providing a range of services to people requiring assistance with the following: health and mental health services, educational enhancement/college and career preparation, food insecurity and healthy eating and homecare. 
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41. Biden-Harris Administration Awards $955,697 to Expand Housing Counseling for Underserved Communities in New Jersey
Vice President Harris and Acting Secretary Todman announced the funding to help bridge the racial homeownership gap and foster the next generation of homeowners. 
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42. Bergen Volunteers Invites Community to Paddles and Prosecco, a Pickleball Fundraising and Networking Event
[HACKENSACK, N.J. - June 6, 2024] – Bergen Volunteers invites pickleball enthusiasts of all skills and community advocates alike to join them for a unique fundraising event, Paddles and Proseccoc, set to take place on Thursday, July 18th at Bergen County Pickleball Club. 
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43. Wegmans Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Employee Scholarship Program
... it began in 1984, more than 46,500 Wegmans employees have been awarded scholarships totaling $145 million. This year, approximately 1,500 new recipients were awarded scholarships. The company expects to pay out more than $6.5 million in tuition assistance to both new and returning scholarship recipients during the 2024-2025 school year. 
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44. Longevity Veterinary Center Extends Hours to Midnight for Emergency Pet Care
Whippany, NJ. – Longevity Veterinary Center, NJ’s premier integrative veterinary center, is pleased to announce extended hours for emergency pet care services. Effective immediately, the veterinary center will remain open until midnight every night to ensure pets receive timely attention and treatment during urgent and emergency situations.
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45. Center for Hope & Safety Reports High Number of Mothers Served in Residential Programs
Rochelle Park, N.J. (May 29, 2024) – Center for Hope & Safety (CHS), Bergen County’s only not-for-profit agency dedicated to helping adults and children rebuild their lives beyond domestic violence and abuse, reports a high number of mothers served across their residential programs, including transitional housing and emergency housing programs. ...
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46. Bergen Class of ’24 Grad Gets $55,000 Scholarship
PARAMUS, N.J. – As one of 60 high-achieving community college students selected for the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, recent Bergen Community College graduate Ricardo Santana will receive up to $55,000 per year from the organization to complete a bachelor’s degree. The highly competitive national scholarship drew nearly ...
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47. The Community Chest's Fourth Golf Outing to Raise Funds for Nonprofits Responding to Increased Need in the Area
(Eastern Bergen County, New Jersey; April 4, 2024) -- The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County holds its fourth annual Golf Outing on Monday, May 6 at one of New Jersey's finest golf courses, Edgewood Country Club, located at 449 Rivervale Rd. in River Vale, New Jersey.  Golfers may join ...
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48. Bergen County Department of Health Wins 2024 NJ Clean Communities County Program Award
Hackensack, NJ — Bergen County Board of Commissioners and County Executive Jim Tedesco are proud to announce that the County of Bergen was selected as the recipient of the 2024 NJ Clean Communities County Award from the NJ Clean Communities Council.
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49. Four Local Women Leaders to be Honored at Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey’s Annual Women of Achievement Gala
Riverdale, N.J. – March 7, 2024 – Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey (GSNNJ), the preeminent leadership development organization for girls, announces it will be recognizing four of New Jersey’s most influential women leaders as this year’s Women of Achievement honorees.
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50. 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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