1. Women's Rights Information Center Secures Major Grants to Expand Support Services
Englewood, NJ – Women’s Rights Information Center (WRIC) is proud to announce the receipt of several transformative grants that will expand critical services and support for individuals and families throughout Bergen County.
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2. PSEG Foundation Continues Legacy of Supporting Communities and Invites New Jersey and Long Island Nonprofits to Apply for Neighborhood Partners Program Grants
The 2026 Neighborhood Partners Program will distribute $1.2 million to programs providing utility assistance, food support and critical community services
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3. Women’s Rights Information Center to Honor Community Leaders at 2026 Change Maker Gala
ENGLEWOOD, NJ – Women’s Rights Information Center (WRIC) will host its signature fundraising event, Celebrating Community Change Makers, on April 28, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM at the Edgewood Country Club.
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4. YWCA Northern New Jersey’s Women’s Leadership Conference Brings Together Leaders Across Industries to “Bring Your A Game”
CLIFTON, NJ — March 17, 2026 — YWCA Northern New Jersey hosted its annual Women’s Leadership Conference: Bring Your “A” Game into 2026: Audacious, Authentic, and Accountable on March 11th at the Valley Regency in Clifton, bringing together women from across industries and life experiences for a day of candid ...
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5. TEDESCO DELIVERS 12TH ANNNUAL STATE OF THE COUNTY ADDRESS
“We are a leader in the State and the nation, and an example of what can be done when you prioritize good government, fiscal responsibility, and the needs of the people.”
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6. EVA’S VILLAGE IS NAMED A JACQUES PÉPIN FOUNDATION GRANT AWARDEE
... Eva’s Village as one of their Winter 2026 Grant Awardees, awarded this month. One of 20 recipients this round, Eva’s Village offers culinary vocational training and job placement services that support individuals in northern New Jersey that are facing poverty, homelessness, addiction recovery or are impacted by the justice system.
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7. Center for Hope & Safety to Host Free Virtual Conversation with Bestselling Author Sarah Dessen on Intimate Partner Violence
Rochelle Park, N.J. (January 8, 2026) – Center for Hope & Safety, a nonprofit organization committed to helping adults and children in Bergen County rebuild their lives from domestic violence, will host a free virtual conversation with bestselling young adult author Sarah Dessen on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 6:30 ...
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8. NJCCC Recognizes Bergen’s Ranjan
... Community College Board of Trustees member Sheetal Ranjan, Ph.D., for her service as council chair for the past two years. She will officially conclude her tenure as chair this month. NJCCC President Aaron Fichtner, Ph.D., said Ranjan has indelibly impacted the more than 250,000 community college students in the state.
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9. PSE&G and the PSEG Foundation Launch $1.5 Million Community Relief Initiative to Provide Support in Times of Need
Community to Receive Assistance with Food, Housing, Energy and Other Services through NJ SHARES, Community Foodbank of NJ, Food Bank of South Jersey, Island Harvest and over 20 Other Nonprofit Organizations
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10. Bergen County Distributes Over 90,000 Pounds of Fresh Produce to Support Families Ahead of Thanksgiving
HACKENSACK, N.J. – Last Monday, November 17th, the Bergen County Office of Food Security and the Community FoodBank of New Jersey held a major fresh-produce distribution at Overpeck County Park, supplying more than 90,000 pounds of fruits and vegetables to food pantries across the county just days before Thanksgiving.
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11. Easterseals New Jersey and Cross River Bank Rally to Support Residents Impacted by SNAP Benefit Delays Amid Government Shutdown
Jamesburg, NJ, November 2025 – Easterseals New Jersey, a disability services nonprofit, and Cross River Bank (“Cross River”), a technology infrastructure provider offering embedded financial solutions, have joined forces to assist hundreds of individuals and families who are experiencing partial or delayed Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits amid the ongoing ...
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12. BERGEN COUNTY ANNOUNCES EMERGENCY FOOD DISTRIBUTION AT OVERPECK COUNTY PARK
... SNAP Benefits or Paychecks LEONIA, NJ – As the federal government shutdown stretches into its fifth week, Bergen County will host an emergency food distribution event on Thursday, November 6th at Overpeck County Park in Leonia to assist SNAP recipient households and furloughed federal employees impacted by the ongoing crisis.
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13. BERGEN COUNTY MOBILIZES EMERGENCY FOOD EFFORTS AMID FEDERAL SHUTDOWN & SNAP DISRUPTION
Hackensack, NJ – Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, nearly 42,000 residents in Bergen County who rely on SNAP benefits will not receive them on time in November. In response, the Bergen County Office of Food Security is working closely with municipal and nonprofit partners to organize emergency food ...
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14. Center for Hope & Safety To Host Series of Events Across Bergen County for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Rochelle Park, N.J. (September 30, 2025) – In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month this October, Center for Hope & Safety, formerly known as Shelter Our Sisters, will host a series of community events across Bergen County to raise awareness, support survivors, and engage the public in meaningful conversations around ...
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15. YWCA Northern New Jersey to Launch State’s First Center for Racial Healing
New Clinical Racial Trauma Program Trains Providers, Educates Communities, and Expands Access to Culturally Competent Care Hackensack, NJ. (September 18, 2025)  - Tomorrow, the YWCA Northern New Jersey (YWCANNJ) will announce the launch of the Center for Racial Healing, the first clinical racial trauma program of its kind in ...
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16. 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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17. Hamburg Resident Lawrence Bologna Gives Thanks for Lifesaving Liver Transplant and Honors His Organ Donor
(Hamburg, NJ) – This holiday season, Lawrence “Larry” Bologna is especially mindful of the precious gift he received 19 years ago. On November 20, 2005, Larry’s life was forever changed by a lifesaving liver transplant. This year, surrounded by family, Larry will honor his donor and remember the gift that ...
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18. Valley Health System Recognized by Alzheimer’s New Jersey for a Decade of Support
PARAMUS, NJ, December 16, 2024 – Valley Health System was recognized by Alzheimer’s New Jersey for its decade-long support and commitment to the Walk to Fight Alzheimer’s.
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19. Wild Fork Invites Everyone to Join Forces to Combat Holiday Hunger on Their 2nd Annual National Donation Day
Through an ambitious goal to donate over 5000 pounds of protein to food banks across the U.S. and Canada, Wild Fork is committed to communities impacted by food insecurity.
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20. Boonton Woman Celebrates Her Lifesaving Double-Lung Transplant During National Healthy Lung Month
(Boonton, NJ) – As we recognize National Healthy Lung Month this October, Sarah Steinhauser is reflecting on her lifesaving double-lung transplant and advocating for NJ Sharing Network’s mission by encouraging people to register as organ and tissue donors to help save and enhance lives.
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21. 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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22. NJ Sharing Network’s Live Healthy and Move Community Event
Vera Ames Park, Paterson, NJ NJ Sharing Network, the non-profit organization responsible for the recovery of donated organs and tissue in the Garden State, works throughout the year with community partners and grassroots organizations to improve the health and wellness of residents. NJ Sharing Network’s Live Healthy & Move ...
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23. 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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24. Integrity House Chief Clinical Officer Eman Gibson Named One of NJBIZ’s “40 Under 40”
Newark, N.J. (August, 2024) - Integrity House, one of the largest nonprofit providers of substance use disorder and mental health treatment in the state of New Jersey, with services in Newark, Paramus, Secaucus, Morris Plains, Toms River, and Kearny, is pleased to announce that its Chief Clinical Officer, Eman Gibson, ...
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25. NJ Sharing Network Celebrates National Minority Donor Awareness Month by Honoring Multicultural Organ and Tissue Donors
(New Providence, NJ) - National Minority Donor Awareness Month, celebrated annually in August, honors the generosity of multicultural organ and tissue donors and their families. It also highlights the critical need for diverse communities to register as organ and tissue donors.
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