26. Lightbridge Academy Launches Fourth Annual Week of Giving to Inspire Community Connection
Event Encourages Kindness and Empathy in Children Through Hands-On Charitable Activities
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27. Carin & Roger Ehrenberg Continue Foundational Support for the Human Dimension Program at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine with $3 Million Gift
Nutley, NJ – November 20, 2024 – Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation is pleased to announce a $3 million leadership gift from Carin and Roger Ehrenberg to support the Human Dimension program at the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine.
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28. 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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29. TEDESCO, COMMISSIONERS PRESENT $60K IN OPEN SPACE FUNDING TO BOROUGH OF PARK RIDGE
Funding will support installation of sporting lighting at Sulak Field (Park Ridge, N.J.) – County Executive Jim Tedesco and members of the Board of Commissioners recently presented a ceremonial check for $60,011 from the Bergen County Open Space Trust Fund (OSTF) to Park Ridge Mayor Keith Misciagna and members of the borough council.
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30. FREE GOLF FOR BERGEN VETERANS & SERVICE MEMBERS IN HONOR OF VETERANS DAY
Veterans and service members can receive one free round of golf at any county-operated golf course
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31. Local Woman Celebrates 30-Year Anniversary of Her Lifesaving Liver Transplant During National Liver Month
(Branchburg, NJ) – As part of the nationwide observance of National Liver Month, Katelyn Schwenzer of Branchburg, NJ, recently marked an extraordinary milestone - 30 years since her life was saved by a successful liver transplant.
by post on 10/09/2024 07:12 am - Story - 10,184 Hits

32. BERGEN COUNTY PRESENTS $146K IN OPEN SPACE FUNDING TO BOROUGH OF RUTHERFORD
Funding will support Memorial Park Diamond 4 Improvement Project (RUTHERFORD, N.J.) – County Executive Jim Tedesco and members of the Board of Commissioners recently presented a ceremonial check for $146,685 from the Bergen County Open Space Trust Fund (OSTF) to Rutherford Mayor Frank Nunziato and members of the Borough Council. ...
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33. $2 Million Grant Supports Tuition-Free Manufacturing Education
PARAMUS, N.J. – A $2 million New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce grant - the New Jersey Manufacturing Skills Initiative - will offer 250 students the opportunity to enroll in a manufacturing education and training program at Bergen Community College this fall, tuition-free.
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34. Senator Cory Booker Celebrates Cynthia Lapidus of Children’s Aid and Family Services as an Angel in Adoption?
September 13, 2024 – (Paramus, NJ) - Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) celebrated Cynthia Lapidus from Scotch Plains, New Jersey as a 2024 Angels in Adoption? Honoree for her outstanding advocacy for adoption issues.
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35. 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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36. Northern NJ Community Foundation to Open National Arts and Humanities and Jersey Arts Month Celebrating ArtsBergen’s 10th Anniversary at Connect the Dots’ Works on Water
(Bergen County, New Jersey; September 5, 2024) –The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation, a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization headquartered in Hackensack, New Jersey, opens National Arts and Humanities and Jersey Arts Month in October with a celebration of ArtsBergen’s tenth anniversary supporting the arts, artists, and creative placemaking in Bergen County,
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37. Children’s Aid and Family Services Receives Grant from Bank of America to Support Mobility Mentoring
Funding Will Help Youth Aging Out of Foster Care Paramus, NJ [September 4, 2024]– Children’s Aid and Family Services, a local non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening families and empowering individuals – children and adults alike – to reach their fullest potential, has received a $15,000 grant from Bank of America (BofA).
by post on 09/03/2024 05:56 pm - Story - 21,183 Hits

38. The Obituary and Funeral Arrangements of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr.
Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. January 25, 1937 – August, 21, 2024 Bill Pascrell, Jr. was a husband, a father, a grandfather, a proud American, plain spoken New Jerseyan, a teacher, a veteran, a patriot, a local, state, and federal leader, and most of all a lifelong Patersonian. Each ...
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39. BERGEN COUNTY NAMED 9TH SAFEST COUNTY IN THE NATION
(HACKENSACK, N.J.) – The County of Bergen was named the 9th safest county in America by U.S. News & World Report, according to a U.S. News Healthiest Communities analysis.
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40. 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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41. Kean University Announces Education Partnership with 2024 HBCU NY Classic
UNION, N.J. — Kean University, the state’s urban research university, will serve as the New Jersey Education Partner for the 2024 HBCU NY Classic and host a series of events on its Union campus in advance of the annual football tradition in September. 
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42. BOUTIQUE RENTAL STARLING SURGES PAST 75% LEASED IN JERSEY CITY’S BERGEN-LAFAYETTE
Upscale Building Features High-End Studio-to-Three Bedroom Homes and Inspired Amenities JERSEY CITY, NJ, July 2024 – More than 75% of the upscale rental residences at Starling have been leased, according to development partners Alpine Residential and Fields Grade.
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43. Bergen Volunteers Adds New CHORE Van to Expand Home Maintenance Support for Seniors in Bergen County
[HACKENSACK, N.J. - July 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 ...
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44. L.E.A.D. (Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence) to Host L.E.A.D. Summerfest Carnival at Westfield Garden State Plaza
Second Carnival in Paramus This Season Will Support L.E.A.D.’s Mission to Bridge the Gap Between Police Officers and Communities
by post on 07/13/2024 07:23 pm - Story - 13,630 Hits

45. 4th Annual Bergen Pantry Food Pantry Summit Draws Representatives from 65+ Local Food Pantries and Service Providers
Paramus, NJ – The Bergen County Office of Food Security held its 4th Annual Bergen County Food Pantry Summit, drawing representatives from over 65 local food pantries and outside service providers to Bergen Community College for the event. Pantry directors had the opportunity to meet with their peers, and discuss successes, challenges, ...
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46. Table to Table Receives Grant from BofA to Support Distribution of Fresh and Nutritious Food To Those In Need Throughout Northern New Jersey
Funding Will Help New Jersey’s First Food Rescue Organization Reduce Food Waste And Deliver Non-Perishable Items to Communities in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris and Passaic Counties
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47. Bergen Volunteers Celebrates 18 Years of Bergen LEADS
[HACKENSACK, N.J. - June 17, 2024] –  Bergen Volunteers celebrated the 18th anniversary of its distinguished professional development program Bergen LEADS this month. Since 2006, Bergen LEADS has been at the forefront of cultivating community leaders dedicated to making meaningful changes within Bergen County.
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48. 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
(Eastern Bergen County, New Jersey; June 17, 2024) -- The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County held its fourth annual Golf Outing at Edgewood Country Club in River Vale, New Jersey.  Golfers attended to raise funds for The Chest's initiatives and to support grant awards to nonprofit agencies providing a ...
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49. 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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50. CO-FOUNDER OF JERSEY CITY’S MILK AND CREAM BAR FINDS PERFECT RENTAL LIFESTYLE FOR HIS FAMILY AT STARLING
Daniel Tabao Switched from Homeownership to High-End Rental Living at Boutique Rental Building in Bergen-Lafayette JERSEY CITY, NJ, June 2024  – For Daniel Tabao the ease of apartment living in Downtown Jersey City was a perfect fit for him and his young family.  Mr. Tabao, a co-founder of Milk ...
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