1. Bergen County Secures $149,300 ARRIVE Together Grant to Enhance Mental Health Crisis Response
Hackensack, NJ — The Bergen County Board of Commissioners are proud to announce that the County has been awarded a $149,300 grant through the New Jersey ARRIVE Together program, an initiative overseen by the Office of the Attorney General. This funding will strengthen Bergen County’s ability to respond compassionately and effectively ...
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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. Bergen Students Secure State Council’s Scholarship
TRENTON, N.J. – Bergen Community College students Chennelle Brown and Zhyldyz Makhmutova have received the New Jersey Council of County Colleges (NJCCC) Richard and Ann Wellbrock Chair Scholarship.
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4. Valley Health System Opens Compounding Pharmacy in Paramus, New Jersey
PARAMUS, NJ, August 21, 2024 – Valley Health System is pleased to expand its pharmaceutical offerings with the opening of a compounding pharmacy. A compounding pharmacy prepares custom prescriptions tailored to the specific medication needs for both humans and animals.
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5. Captivating Drama "Anastasia" Takes Center Stage from Sceneworks Studios
Paramus, New Jersey – 6/28/2024 – Sceneworks Studio is proud to announce its upcoming "Anastasia" production set to mesmerize audiences on July 26th and 27th at Ciccone Theatre. This enchanting drama, directed by Katie Collins, promises to transport viewers through an unforgettable journey of love, loss, and discovery.
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6. 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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7. 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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8. 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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9. College Foundation Awards Scholarships
PARAMUS, N.J. – The Bergen Community College Foundation, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization that supports the institution, has awarded scholarships to 241 students for the fall semester.
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10. Northern NJ Community Foundation Launches “Beyond the Wall: Developing Digital Content Illuminating The Black Women's Mural” in Englewood
(Englewood, New Jersey; February 24, 2024) -- The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) opens Women’s History Month in March launching “Beyond the Wall: Developing Digital Content Illuminating The Black Women's Mural”.
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11. Felician University’s Dr. Ligia Alberto Recognized by International Journal of Technology and Inclusive Education
... Program Director of Educational Leadership, and Assistant Professor in the School of Education, was recently published in the International Journal of Technology and Inclusive Education. Her research entitled, The Power of Mentoring for Women of Color, explores the encounters of school leaders and how mentoring relationships help structure professional journeys. 
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12. RIDGEFIELD EQUESTRIAN WINS GOLD IN NJ SPECIAL OLYMPICS
(Leonia, NJ - December 11, 2023) - Local equestrian Paul Lim made history as the first participant and winner in the New Jersey Special Olympics to come from the Bergen Equestrian Center. Paul was able to clinch gold in both Class 10 Advanced Walk/Trot/Canter Equitation and Class 25 Advanced Walk/Trot/Canter ...
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13. Celebrating 90 Years of Giving! The Community Chest Awards Grants Totaling $124,950 to Nonprofits Responding to Increased Need in the Area
(Eastern Bergen County, New Jersey; August 21, 2023) -- The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County awarded 24 grants, totaling $124,950, to nonprofit agencies responding to increased need in the community in Bergen County, New Jersey. 
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14. NJSACOP Announces the Cranford Police as Winner of the Annual Valor Award
The New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) announced that three Cranford police officers have won the 2023 Valor Award, which recognizes New Jersey police officers each year who demonstrate exceptional heroism in protecting and serving the public.
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15. BERKELEY COLLEGE STUDENTS COMPLETE COURSE WITH NJ POLICE COMMUNITY AFFAIRS ASSOCIATION
AS THEY PREPARE FOR SUCCESSFUL LAW ENFORCEMENT AND LEGAL CAREERS
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16. The Community Chest Awards Grants Totaling $115,000 to Nonprofits Experiencing Increased Need in the Area
(Eastern Bergen County, New Jersey; November 3, 2022) -- The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County awarded 21 grants, totaling $115,000, to nonprofit agencies responding to increased need in the community from COVID-19 and the impact of Hurricane Ida.
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17. Wegmans to Eliminate Plastic Bags Companywide by the End of 2022
Rochester N.Y. – Wegmans today announced it will eliminate plastic bags companywide by the end of 2022. With this decision, the company’s goal is to shift all customers to reusable bags, the best option to solve the environmental challenge of single-use grocery bags.
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18. Racial Justice Video Project Calls High School Students to Submit Their Art for "A Gallery of Stories of Your Racial Discovery"
(Bergen County, New Jersey; March 8, 2022) -- The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County's Racial Justice Liberty Project announces a call for high school students, residing in or attending school in Bergen County, to submit a one to two minute video about the theme "A Gallery of Stories of ...
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19. The Community Chest Welcomes Health Care Administrator to Board of Managers
(Eastern Bergen County, New Jersey; February 14, 2022) -- The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County announces Bridgette Mitchell of Tenafly has been appointed to the Board of Managers.
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20. CarePlus NJ Awarded $625K Grant to Expand Mental Health Awareness Trainings for School Officials, Law Enforcement, First Responders and Armed Service Members
Program Will Focus on Identifying and Assisting Adults and Children with Mental Illnesses 
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21. CarePlus NJ Awarded $125K Grant to Expand Mental Health Awareness Trainings for School Officials, Law Enforcement, First Responders and Armed Service Members
Program Will Focus on Identifying and Assisting Adults and Children with Mental Illnesses Paramus, N.J. (October 13, 2021) – Care Plus NJ, Inc. (“CarePlus NJ”), a pioneer in integrated primary and behavioral health services for adults and children, announces it has been awarded a $125,000 grant by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health ...
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