1. Mother’s Day Tribute: NJ Mom Spreads Awareness About Organ Donation While Honoring Her Son’s Lifesaving Legacy
(HOPATCONG, NJ) – This Mother’s Day, Geri Cranmer of Hopatcong, NJ, is finding strength and purpose by honoring her beloved son, Sean Thomas Cranmer, whose selfless gift of organ and tissue donation continues to save and enhance lives across the country.
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2. 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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3. Cream Ridge/Upper Freehold Township’s ‘Dr. Kaye’ Celebrates Her Lifesaving Kidney Transplants and Inspires Others Through Advocacy Efforts
(Cream Ridge / Upper Freehold Township, NJ) – Dr. Karen Aitken-Douyon, affectionately known as Dr. Kaye, a pediatric and school-based physical therapist, is taking time to reflect on the power of organ and tissue donation and transplantation as she recently celebrated the 14th anniversary of the first of two successful ...
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4. Bergen Volunteers Appoints Shara Nadler as their New CEO
Hackensack, NJ, September 2024 - Shara Nadler has been named Chief Executive Officer at Bergen Volunteers, effective September 9, 2024, the agency’s Board of Directors announced today.
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5. 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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6. Bergen Volunteers Adds New CHORE Van to Expand Home Maintenance Support for Seniors in Bergen County
... 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 County and ...
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7. 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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8. The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County Announces 2024 Request for Proposals
(Eastern Bergen County, New Jersey; April 18, 2024) -- The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County announces its 2024 Request for Proposals (RFP) for grants.  This year, The Community Chest's grantmaking process focuses on this set of priorities identified by our colleagues in leadership positions with local nonprofit agencies. 
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9. OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM BERGEN COUNTY HEALTH OFFICER HANSEL ASMAR
HACKENSACK, N.J. – Bergen County Health Officer Hansel Asmar releases the following statement on regarding current air quality conditions in Bergen County:
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10. National Council of Jewish Women Bergen County Section Celebrates 100 Years of Service, Advocacy and Sisterhood
BERGENFIELD, NJ (April 26, 2023)- The women of the National Council of Jewish Women Bergen County Section (NCJW BCS) celebrated the Section’s 100th Anniversary in style on April 20th, 2023.
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11. MET COUNCIL DISTRIBUTES NEARLY $10 MILLION IN FOOD TO 321,000 PEOPLE BEFORE PASSOVER HOLIDAY
NEW YORK— In the weeks leading up to Passover, Met Council, America’s largest Jewish charity dedicated to combatting poverty, distributed nearly $10 million in kosher for Passover provisions to more than 321,000 people suffering from food insecurity.
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12. The Valley Hospital Receives Trailblazer Award from NICHE and ABIM Foundation
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, October 17, 2022 – The Valley Hospital has earned the 2022 Trailblazer Award from Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders (NICHE) and the ABIM Foundation Choosing Wisely?.
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13. NJ Sharing Network Honors Organ Donor Hero Freddy Villa of Englewood During Hispanic Heritage Month
(NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ) – National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15) recognizes the contributions of Hispanic Americans who have inspired others to achieve success and support those in need.
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14. Bergen Valedictorian Gets an A+ in Gratitude
PARAMUS, N.J. – When Bergen Community College class of 2022 valedictorian Katie Conte entered college after a 20-year career in special education, she earned more than a degree - she found a mentor.
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15. If We Build It, Caregivers Will Come
This week we celebrate “Careers in Aging Week”—a national observance honoring the many career paths in the long term care profession.
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