26. Organ Donation in New Jersey Reached a New Record High in 2023
NJ Sharing Network reports 715 organs were transplanted marking fifth consecutive year of record growth
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27. Spread (ONE) LOVE, it’s the Brooklyn way! Raising Cane’s to open at Fulton Mall on Jan. 30
One of the nation’s fastest-growing Restaurant Brands continues Chicken Finger takeover across New York City, opens fourth restaurant with disco-themed grand opening and Free Cane’s for a Year!
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28. New York Youth Symphony to Perform at West Side Presbyterian Church
RIDGEWOOD—West Side Presbyterian Church welcomes the Grammy Award-winning New York Youth Symphony (NYYS) to the sanctuary on February 25 at 3:00 pm. Come hear the symphony’s exciting and varied repertoire, which will include Elgar’s Enigma Variations. 
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29. Hammer’s Helpers – Charity of New York Giants Punter Jamie Gillan – Visit The Valley Hospital and Valley Home Care for Christmas Donation
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, January 8, 2024 – Valley Health System is pleased to thank Hammer’s Helpers, the charity of Jamie Gillan, the “Scottish Hammer,” punter for the New York Giants, for the generous donation of toys for pediatric patients of The Valley Hospital and Valley Home Care.
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30. New Jersey’s Missy Rodriguez Recognized During the 2024 Rose Parade in Pasadena
(Pasadena, CA) – On New Years Day, liver transplant recipient Missy Rodriguez of Short Hills, NJ, was part of the world’s most visible campaign to inspire organ and tissue donation as she served as a float rider on OneLegacy’s Donate Life Rose Parade float in Pasadena, CA.
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31. The Community Chest Accepting Applications for Seventh Annual High School Young Women's Leadership Awards
(Eastern Bergen County, New Jersey; December 28, 2023) -- The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County is accepting applications for its seventh annual High School Young Women's Leadership Awards.  This year, three awards will be given to outstanding students identifying as female, enrolled in either their junior or senior years, ...
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32. Edison Resident Lori Smith Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary of Her Life-Saving Kidney Transplant, Inspiring Hope and Advocacy for Organ and Tissue Donation
... of Edison, NJ, marked a significant milestone in her life on December 16, 2023 - the 10-year anniversary of her life-saving kidney transplant at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center. Her journey highlights the importance of organ and tissue donation and the powerful impact it has had on her life and family.
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33. Volunteer-Based Food Rescue App Celebrates Major Milestone of 2 Million Pounds of Food Picked Up and Delivered to Neighbors in Need
Saddle Brook, NJ, December 21, 2023 –Table to Table, New Jersey’s first food rescue organization, celebrates a major milestone of 2 million pounds of food delivered to hungry neighbors via its volunteer-based food rescue app, Table to Table I-Rescue.
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34. The Gift of Sight: Dover Resident Nancy Nusbaum Advocates for Organ and Tissue Donation Following Her Journey to Restored Vision
DOVER, NJ – During this holiday season of gratitude and giving, Nancy Nusbaum, a longtime resident of Dover, NJ, is counting her blessings and sharing her inspiring journey of restored vision thanks to double corneal transplants she received seven years ago.
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35. “Operation Christmas Child” Brings Bergen Together
PARAMUS, N.J – Bergen Community College students, faculty and staff partnered with relief organization Operation Christmas Child to collect donations of toys, school supplies and hygiene products for distribution to poverty-stricken communities throughout the world.
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36. 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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37. New Jersey’s Missy Rodriguez Selected by the Sharing Network Foundation to Participate in the 2024 Rose Parade? in California
New Providence, NJ – NJ Sharing Network, the federally designated non-profit organization responsible for the recovery of donated organs and tissue for transplant in the Garden State, recently honored liver transplant recipient Missy Rodriguez of Short Hills, NJ, as she gets set to participate in the 2024 Rose Parade? in ...
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38. Veolia Continues Support of Bergen STEM Students
PARAMUS, N.J – “The giving season” began early for members of the Veolia Northern New Jersey Water Operations leadership team who visited Bergen Community College on December 8 to hand-deliver a $25,000 check for student scholarships.
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39. Assemblywoman Shavonda E. Sumter to be Keynote Speaker at The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County’s Summit on Combating the Loneliness Epidemic
(Eastern Bergen County, New Jersey; December 11, 2023) – The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County will hold the “Summit on Combating the Loneliness Epidemic” on Thursday, January 11, 2014 at Fairleigh Dickinson University in the Student Union Building, located at 1000 River Road in Teaneck, New Jersey, from 8:30 ...
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40. NY WATERWAY ANNOUNCES HOLIDAY CAMPAIGN TO RAISE FUNDS TO COMBAT HUNGER
Partners with WhyHunger, Urges Riders To Donate Matching Contributions NY Waterway today announced a holiday effort to raise funds for an organization leading the way in the fight to end hunger.
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41. Southern California Jewelry Brand gorjana to Debut First New Jersey Store in Westfield Garden State Plaza
Opening December 2, gorjana Will Bring Effortless, Laid-Back Styles and Stunning Diamonds to Paramus’ Premier Shopping Center PARAMUS, N.J. - NOVEMBER 1, 2023 - gorjana, the fast-growing Laguna Beach-based jewelry brand, today announced the continuation of its national retail expansion with the opening of its first store in the ...
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42. Paramus Based CancerCare Awarded Northern NJ Community Foundation Grant
(November 28, 2023; Hackensack, New Jersey) – The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) joined more than 1,000 community foundations nationwide to celebrate National Community Foundation Week.  During the week, the NNJCF, a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization headquartered in Hackensack, New Jersey, announced $53,803 in grant and scholarship awards were made ...
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43. Northern NJ Community Foundation Announces 2023 Grant Awards
(November 28, 2023; Hackensack, New Jersey) – The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) joined more than 1,000 community foundations nationwide to celebrate National Community Foundation Week. 
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44. Belleville Resident Karl Halpin Celebrates a Decade of Life After Life-Saving Liver Transplant and Inspires Hope and Advocacy for NJ Sharing Network
Belleville, NJ – Karl Halpin, 61, recently celebrated a remarkable milestone – the 10th anniversary of his life-saving liver transplant. Karl’s journey serves as an inspiring testament to the transformative power of organ and tissue donation and transplantation.
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45. The Community Chest Launches Annual Campaign to Support Nonprofit Agencies Delivering Critical Services to Neighbors in Need
(Eastern Bergen County, New Jersey; November 27, 2023) -- The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County's 2023-2024 Annual Campaign is underway.  The campaign raises funds to provide grants to nonprofit agencies responding to rising need for critical services that are outpacing available resources.
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46. 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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47. Community Leaders Honored at Northern New Jersey Community Foundation’s 25th Anniversary Celebration
(Hackensack, NJ; November 20, 2023) ─ The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) honored community leaders in Bergen County, New Jersey at its 25th Anniversary Celebration on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at AURA Restaurant & Bar in Hackensack, New Jersey. 
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48. Northern NJ Community Foundation Opens National Community Foundation Week & Announces 2023 Grant Awards
(November 16, 2023; Hackensack, New Jersey) – The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) joins more than 1,000 community foundations nationwide to celebrate National Community Foundation Week from November 12-18, 2023. 
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49. 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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50. 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.
by post on 11/16/2023 08:18 am - Story - 12,637 Hits