1. Center for Hope & Safety Raises Awareness During Domestic Violence Awareness Month with Community Events
Rochelle Park, N.J. (October 2, 2024) – October is recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Center for Hope & Safety (CHS), formerly Shelter our Sisters, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping adults and children in Bergen County rebuild their lives beyond domestic violence, is hosting several events throughout the ...
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2. Honoring a Legacy: Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine to Host Second Annual Bonita Stanton, M.D., Memorial 5K Run and Walk
Funds raised to support scholarships for the next generation of physicians Nutley, NJ – September 20, 2024 – Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine is pleased to host its second annual Bonita Stanton, M.D., Memorial 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, October 27 at Brookdale Park in Bloomfield.
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3. Northern NJ Community Foundation to Open National Arts and Humanities and Jersey Arts Month Celebrating ArtsBergen’s 10th Anniversary at Connect the Dots’ Works on Water
(Bergen County, New Jersey; September 5, 2024) –The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation, a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization headquartered in Hackensack, New Jersey, opens National Arts and Humanities and Jersey Arts Month in October with a celebration of ArtsBergen’s tenth anniversary supporting the arts, artists, and creative placemaking in Bergen County,
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4. Children’s Aid and Family Services Receives Grant from Bank of America to Support Mobility Mentoring
Funding Will Help Youth Aging Out of Foster Care Paramus, NJ [September 4, 2024]– Children’s Aid and Family Services, a local non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening families and empowering individuals – children and adults alike – to reach their fullest potential, has received a $15,000 grant from Bank of America (BofA).
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5. Englewood, NJ Student Named 2024 Bank of America Student Leader
New Jersey – Four of New Jersey’s top high school students have been named 2024 Student Leaders? by Bank of America (BofA). The students, all rising seniors, will have the opportunity to gain valuable workforce skills through an eight-week paid internship at a nonprofit organization in their immediate community, while earning competitive ...
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6. TEDESCO STATEMENT ON NJ TRANSIT SOLUTION FOR BERGEN COACH USA CUSTOMERS
HACKENSACK, NJ – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco today issued the following statement thanking NJ Transit for ensuring continuity of service on the impacted bus routes following Coach USA’s recent decision to terminate operation of NJ Transit routes in Bergen County prematurely:
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7. 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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8. ADVANCE REALTY INVESTORS BREAKS GROUND ON FRESHPET’S NEW GLOBAL HEADQUARTERS IN BEDMINSTER, NJ
NASDAQ-Listed Freshpet and New Retail Amenities Will Anchor Bedminster Village Square, Advance’s Reimagined Home Campus BEDMINSTER, NJ (July 29, 2024) — Advance Realty Investors has broken ground on a new global headquarters in Bedminster, NJ for Freshpet, Inc. (Nasdaq: FRPT), the industry leader in fresh pet food.
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9. COUNTY OF BERGEN LAUNCHES TOURISM WEBSITE, HIGHLIGHTS FAMILY-FRIENDLY AND AFFORDABLE ACTIVITIES
DiscoverBergenCounty.Com Aims to Bolster Year-Round Tourism and Showcase Unique Offerings of Bergen County
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10. TEDESCO, BERGEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE APPLAUD LEGISLATORS FOR RESTORING FUNDING FOR NJ COMMUNITY COLLEGES
FY2025 Budget Includes Over $290 Million in Aid to Community Colleges (HACKENSACK, N.J.) – On Tuesday, June 28th, Governor Phil Murphy signed the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY2025) New Jersey state budget into law which restored $20 million in potential cuts to New Jersey community colleges.
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11. TEDESCO, ORTIZ ISSUE STATEMENTS ON TERMINATION OF COACH USA BUS ROUTES
HACKENSACK, NJ – County Executive Jim Tedesco and County Commissioner Chairwoman Germaine Ortiz issue the following statement in response to reports that Coach USA will prematurely terminate contracts it has with the agency for 20 bus routes in Bergen, Hudson and Passaic counties:
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12. The Community Chest Honors Exceptional Young Women With Seventh Annual Leadership Awards
(Eastern Bergen County, New Jersey; July 1, 2024) -- The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County announces the recipients of its seventh annual High School Young Women's Leadership Program's awards.
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13. Bergen’s Care for Vets Gets Recognized
PARAMUS, N.J. – For the second consecutive year, Bergen Community College has secured a “Companies That Care” award from the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey (CIANJ) and Commerce Magazine.
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14. 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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15. KIDS RIDE FREE ON NY WATERWAY FERRIES THIS SUMMER SEASON
Kids Ride Free on NY Waterway Ferries Beginning Friday, July 5 through Monday, September 2 NY Waterway has announced that again this summer, kids will be able to ride free on all NY Waterway ferry routes between New Jersey and Manhattan starting Friday, July 5 and running through Labor Day, Monday, September 2. Two children, under ...
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16. 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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17. Table to Table Receives Grant from BofA to Support Distribution of Fresh and Nutritious Food To Those In Need Throughout Northern New Jersey
Funding Will Help New Jersey’s First Food Rescue Organization Reduce Food Waste And Deliver Non-Perishable Items to Communities in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris and Passaic Counties
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18. KIDS RIDE FREE ON NY WATERWAY FERRIES THIS SUMMER SEASON
Kids Ride Free on NY Waterway Ferries Beginning Friday, July 5 through Monday, September 2 NY Waterway has announced that again this summer, kids will be able to ride free on all NY Waterway ferry routes between New Jersey and Manhattan starting Friday, July 5 and running through Labor ...
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19. 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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20. NEWARK OFFICIALS, RUSSO DEVELOPMENT FORMALLY OPEN TRANSFORMATIVE RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY VERMELLA BROAD STREET
Municipal Leaders, Development Principals, Business and Arts Community Celebrate 296-Home Rental Property Located Near NJ Transit’s Broad Street Station
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21. 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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22. Food Rescue, Table to Table, Hosted Its Inaugural Partners in Good Health Conference, Uniting its Community Partners for Professional Development Centered on Nutrition, Health, and Well-Being
Mark Dinglasan of the NJ Office of the Food Security Advocate Keynoted the Conference May 23, 2024 – Saddle Brook, NJ – Table to Table, New Jersey’s first food rescue, hosted its first-ever Partners in Good Health Conference at the Lodi campus of Felician University.
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23. EASTERSEALS NEW JERSEY ADDS TALENT, DIVERSITY AND DIMENSION TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
New board members’ expertise spans strategic marketing, healthcare, insurance and finance Jamesburg, NJ – Easterseals New Jersey (ENJ), the largest disability services nonprofit in the state, announced four strategic appointments to its Board of Directors, joining an existent top talent group of community leaders and industry experts. 
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24. Bergen Grads Turn Their Tassels
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – The 55th class of Bergen Community College graduates received their degrees during a morning ceremony on May 14 at MetLife Stadium.
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25. PSEG Foundation Accepting Applications for 10th Annual Neighborhood Partners Program with New $1.2 Million Grant Milestone
Application process opens June 1, eligible nonprofit organizations must apply by June 30 Special request for programs supporting sustainability and social justice grantees
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