26. 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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27. The Valley Hospital Welcomes Hal, A New Simulation Robot
PARAMUS, NJ, June 17, 2024 – The Valley Hospital’s simulation center is excited to announce it is the first hospital in New Jersey and New York to take delivery of a new adult manikin called HAL S5301, or Hal for short, manufactured by Gaumard. Hal is a high-fidelity, full-body manikin, ...
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28. NJ Father Honors the Memory of His Daughter with a $10,000 Contribution to the Sharing Network Foundation
(West Orange, NJ) — As Father's Day approaches, Mitch Kogen of West Orange, NJ, is commemorating his daughter Riley Kogen's legacy with a generous $10,000 philanthropic contribution to the Sharing Network Foundation, which supports NJ Sharing Network, the federally designated non-profit organ procurement organization (OPO) focused on saving and enhancing ...
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29. CarePlus NJ’s Brigitte Johnson Receives Award for DEI Efforts by New Jersey Association of Mental Health & Addiction Agencies
Paramus, N.J. (June 12, 2024) – CarePlus NJ, Inc. (“CarePlus”), a pioneer in integrated primary and behavioral health services for adults and children, proudly announces President and CEO Brigitte Johnson has been awarded the Transformational Leadership in DEI Award by the New Jersey Association of Mental Health & Addiction Agencies ...
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30. Bergen HR Professional Dubbed a “Rockstar”
... – The College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR) has honored Bergen Community College Talent Development Manager Michael Vivenzio with the National Higher Education HR Rockstar Award. Recognizing an early-career professional who has made a significant impact in higher education human resources, Vivenzio will receive his award at ...
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31. Playground Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Stony Lane Elementary
June 11, 2024: Paramus, NJ – On the evening of June 10, 2024, Stony Lane Elementary School held its official ribbon cutting of the school’s new playground.
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32. NJ Sharing Network’s 5K Celebration of Life United Thousands to Support Organ and Tissue Donation
(NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ) – On Sunday, June 9, 2024, thousands of people joined together in New Providence, NJ, to show their support for organ and tissue donation during NJ Sharing Network’s 5K Celebration of Life Walk and USATF Certified Race.
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33. Children's Aid and Family Services Celebrates 125 Years
June 6, 2024 – (Paramus, NJ) - Children’s Aid and Family Services, a Paramus-based non-profit human services agency, hosted a Virtual 5K walk/run to celebrate its 125th anniversary. Members of its STRIVE day program took laps around the agency’s building to mark the kick-off of the five-day event.
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34. 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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35. Authors Claevens Estriplet and Ruthnie Semelfort Announce Release of First Book in The Leagal Eagles Book Series
Claevens Estriplet and Ruthnie Semelfort, founders of 3Twelve Publishing LLC, announce the release of their first book in The Leagal Eagles Book Series, The Leagal Eagles: In The Case of The Food Fight. The book, geared for eight to twelve year olds, is available on Amazon and other book outlets.
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36. BERGEN COUNTY CELEBRATES PRIDE MONTH AT BERGEN NEW BRIDGE MEDICAL CENTER
PARAMUS, NJ – On Monday, June 3rd, the County of Bergen held its Annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony in celebration of Pride Month at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in partnership with the Bergen County LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee.
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37. BERGEN COUNTY APPROVES ADDITIONAL $3 MILLION IN OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUNDS
Hackensack, NJ — The Bergen County Board of Commissioners, in partnership with County Executive Jim Tedesco, is pleased to announce the approval of an additional $3,005,819.81 from the National Opioid Trust Fund to be included in the county's 2024 budget.
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38. Veolia Awards Grant to The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County for Bound for Success High School SAT Prep Program
(Eastern Bergen County, New Jersey; June 3, 2024) -- The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County received a grant of $20,000 from Veolia to support the SAT preparation program, Bound for Success.  The program, a partnership with The Community Chest, Dwight Morrow High School and Bergen Family Center's in-school program,
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39. French Embassy Sponsors Summer Study Abroad
PARAMUS, N.J. – Six Bergen Community College students will study abroad in France during a two-week summer program as part of the Community Colleges in France Bootcamp initiative. Offered through the Cultural Services of the French Embassy in the United States, students receive high-quality experiential learning opportunities tailored for those ...
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40. BERGEN COUNTY ESTABLISHES AGE-FRIENDLY TASK FORCE
HACKENSACK, N.J. – County Executive James J. Tedesco, III, and the Board of County Commissioners are proud to announce the creation and establishment of Bergen County’s Age-Friendly Task Force, the first countywide task force of this nature in the State of New Jersey.
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41. 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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42. Not a Saturday Morning “Cartoon”
PARAMUS, N.J. – The Bergen Alumni Theatre troupe will present a production of Steve Yockey’s “Cartoon” next month in the Ender Hall Lab Theatre at Bergen Community College’s main campus in Paramus (400 Paramus Road). The production takes place in collaboration with the College’s Bergenstages thespian group.
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43. NJ Sharing Network’s 5K Celebration of Life in Ocean Grove United Thousands to Support Organ and Tissue Donation
(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) – On Saturday, May 18, 2024, thousands of people joined together on the Ocean Pathway in Ocean Grove to show their support for organ and tissue donation during NJ Sharing Network’s 5K Celebration of Life Walk and USATF Certified Race.
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44. 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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45. COUNTY, NJ WIND SYMPHONY PARTNER TO BRING 4TH OF JULY CONCERT & FIREWORKS TO OVERPECK COUNTY PARK
Mark your calendars for Bergen County’s Star-Spangled Spectacular featuring the New Jersey Wind Symphony RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ — County Executive Jim Tedesco, the County Board of Commissioners, and the County Parks Department are excited to announce that the County of Bergen has partnered with the New Jersey Wind Symphony ...
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46. 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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47. 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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48. Volunteers Needed to Install a Community Rain Garden and Paint a Mural at Hackensack High School
(Hackensack, New Jersey; May 9, 2024) – The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) is seeking volunteers to install a community rain garden and paint a community mural at Boost the Block Goes Green on Saturday, June 1, with the rain date scheduled for June 8.  The event takes place ...
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49. The Sharing Network Foundation Announces Election of New Board Officers to Help Guide Lifesaving Mission
(New Providence, NJ) – The Sharing Network Foundation has announced the election of its 2024-2025 Board Officers who will lead strategic efforts in fundraising and resource development to support NJ Sharing Network, the federally designated non-profit responsible for the recovery of donated organs and tissue in the Garden State.
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50. CarePlus NJ Teams Up With Ben & Jerry’s for Mental Health Monday
Ridgewood, N.J (May 10, 2024) - CarePlus NJ, Inc. (“CarePlus NJ”), a pioneer in integrated primary and behavioral health services for adults and children, is teaming up with Ben & Jerry’s in Ridgewood, NJ for Mental Health Monday, May 13, 2024.
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