1. Student Scholars Shine at Beacon Conference
PARAMUS, N.J. – Recognizing excellence in community college student scholarship, Bergen Community College hosted the 33rd annual installment of the Beacon Conference at its main campus on June 6. A collaborative of 15 mid-Atlantic community colleges, of which Bergen remains a charter member, have partnered to organize the event since ...
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2. New Jersey Turns the Tide with Innovative Coastal Sediment Strategy
As New Jersey’s coastal communities prepare for summer boating and hurricane season, a unique public-private partnership is advancing a smart, sustainable approach to protecting our coast.
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3. Honoring Her Service: YWCA Northern New Jersey’s Operation Sisterhood Celebrates Women Veterans and Receives Major Grant
June 18, 2025 – Hackensack, NJ — YWCA Northern New Jersey’s (YWCANNJ) Operation Sisterhood proudly hosted its annual Women Veterans Appreciation Day dinner and ceremony on Thursday, June 12, at Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Florham Campus in Madison. The event brought together veterans, community leaders, and advocates from across the state ...
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4. Bergen County Presents $234,524 Open Space Trust Fund Check to Borough of Maywood for Memorial Park Upgrades
HACKENSACK – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco and the Bergen County Board of Commissioners, alongside Open Space Trust Fund Executive Director Ken Aloisio, proudly presented a $234,524 check to the Borough of Maywood for significant improvements to Memorial Park, specifically for the reconstruction of the park’s walking path with pavers ...
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5. NJCCC Honors Bergen Leader’s “Spirit” with Award
PARAMUS, N.J. – For the second consecutive year, the New Jersey Council of County Colleges has recognized a Bergen Community College leader with one of the organization’s top honors. This year, Bergen’s Tracy Rand, the senior director of student access and transition services, received the “Spirit Award” recognizing her “above ...
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6. Wegmans’ Stores Host Annual Scan Campaign to Help Food Banks Stock Up for Summer
Wegmans’ annual Fill the Bus/Fill the Backpack scan campaign aims to help food banks ensure kids have access to adequate food during school breaks.  Wegmans’ companywide Fill the Bus/Fill the Backpack scan campaign begins June 4. Customers can donate $3, $5, or any amount at checkout. 100% ...
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7. Golfers Swung for a Cause to Support Mental Health at The Community Chest’s Fifth Annual Golf Outing!
The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County’s Fifth Annual Golf Outing united golfers to raise funds for local nonprofits responding to increased mental health needs in the area.
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8. FREE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AVAILABLE
CenterPath Wellness Offers Free Mental Health Services for Uninsured in NJ Via Telehealth and in Person at Plainfield Office
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9. Healthy Bergen, Powered By The Community Health Improvement Partnership (CHIP), Launches 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment, Seeking Public Input Assessment informs implementation plan for Bergen County for the next three years
Hackensack, N.J. (May 2, 2025) — Healthy Bergen, powered by the Community Health Improvement Partnership (CHIP), in collaboration with all seven non-profit hospital systems within Bergen County, recently launched the 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). Participating hospitals include Englewood Health, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, The Valley Hospital, Holy ...
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10. Bergen County Presents $230,000 Open Space Trust Fund Check to Township of Rochelle Park for Matthews Field Upgrades
HACKENSACK – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco and The Bergen County Board of Commissioners, alongside Open Space Trust Fund Executive Director Ken Aloisio, proudly presented a $230,000 check to the Township of Rochelle Park for significant upgrades to Matthew’s Field, including new playground fencing, safety surfacing, and security cameras.
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11. Bergen County Presents $119,571 Open Space Trust Fund Check to Borough of Demarest for Duck Pond Improvements
HACKENSACK– The Bergen County Board of Commissioners, alongside Open Space Trust Fund Executive Director Ken Aloisio, proudly presented a $119,571 check to the Borough of Demarest for the reconstruction of the gazebo walkway, lighting, and stairway at the beloved Demarest Duck Pond.
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12. Dr. Rochelle Wimpfheimer, Executive Director of The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County, Named a 2025 NJBIZ ICON
(Eastern Bergen County, New Jersey; April 7, 2025) – The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County announces Executive Director Dr. Rochelle Wimpfheimer has been named a 2025 NJBIZ ICON honoree. NJBIZ, a prominent business publication in the Garden State, awards this prestigious recognition to distinguished business leaders from New Jersey, ...
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13. Acclaimed Author Martin Bodek to Speak at JCC of Northern NJ Active Seniors in Honor of Yom HaShoah
River Edge, NJ — The JCC of Northern NJ Active Seniors is honored to welcome Martin Bodek, author of the award-winning book Zaidy’s War: Four Armies, Three Continents, Two Brothers. One Man’s Impossible Story of Endurance, for a special presentation on Thursday, April 24, at 11:00 AM at Kol Dorot, ...
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14. Make A Difference for Cervical Cancer Research By Participating in the 14th Annual Susan Zabransky Hughes Memorial 5K Run/Walk on April 26
March 26, 2024 - Saddle River, NJ - Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center Foundation, part of Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation, is pleased to announce its 14th Annual Susan Zabransky Hughes Memorial 5K Run/Walk. The race will begin at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Saddle River on Saturday, April 26.
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15. Inclusive Education Program Notches National Honors
PARAMUS, N.J. – Bergen Community College’s Turning Point Program, a two-year postsecondary education experience for young adults with intellectual disabilities, has earned a silver “Excellence Award” in the Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice category from NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education.
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16. Please Announce This Updated News. Women Leaders to be Recognized at The Community Chest's 'Girls Night Out'
The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County’s Third Annual 'Girls Night Out' to Recognize Women Leaders (Eastern Bergen County, New Jersey; February 12, 2025) – The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County celebrates International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month at its third annual ‘Girls Night Out’ on Thursday, ...
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17. BERGEN COUNTY OPEN SPACE TRUST FUND NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Floodplain Protection, Historic Preservation, Land Acquisition, and Municipal Park Improvement grants available in 2025 funding cycle (HACKENSACK, NJ) – The Bergen County Department of Parks, Division of Land Management, announces the 2025 Bergen County Open Space Trust Fund Grant Program. The 2025 grant cycle welcomes applicants seeking aid in three ...
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18. Bergen County Commissioners Approve $4.87 Million to Elevate Recreation, Accessibility, and Senior Services
HACKENSACK, NJ – The Bergen County Board of County Commissioners started the new year by approving three major grants totaling $4.87 million to fund transformative projects aimed at improving the lives of residents. The initiatives include redeveloping the Carlton Hill Rail Trail into a community greenway, constructing an inclusive playground ...
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19. Alfred N. Sanzari Family Foundation Announces Recipients of 2025 Fall Grant Program
$52,500 awarded to 15 local non-profits to support community-focused programs in 2025 and beyond
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20. KBC Advisors Contributes $50,000 to the Sharing Network Foundation to Help Save and Enhance Lives Through Organ and Tissue Donation
(NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ) – NJ Sharing Network (NJSN), the federally designated nonprofit organization responsible for saving and enhancing lives through the recovery of donated organs and tissue in the Garden State, has received a significant boost for its lifesaving mission with a generous $50,000 grant from KBC Advisors (KBC) to ...
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21. PSEG Foundation Celebrates 10 Years and Nearly $8M in Grants, Empowering Communities Across New Jersey and New York
The Neighborhood Partners Program has supported over 400 nonprofits in 14 counties across New Jersey and Long Island
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22. Bergen County Secures $149,300 ARRIVE Together Grant to Enhance Mental Health Crisis Response
... 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 to mental health crises by integrating trained mental health professionals into law enforcement operations.
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23. Scholarship Sends Professor to Spain
PARAMUS, N.J. – Bergen Community College Professor Cesarina Vinas has received the Don Quixote de La Mancha scholarship from the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), which will facilitate a teaching experience for her in Spain.
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24. High Schoolers Get a Head Start on College
PARAMUS, N.J. – This spring, 53 students from the Applied Technology High School (ATHS) on the campus of Bergen Community College completed their studies and graduated with associate degrees … one month prior to earning their high school diplomas.
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25. 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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