1. NCJW BCS to Honor Six Bergen County Women Who are Being Recognized as “Women of the Century” at Centennial Celebration
Washington Township, NJ (June 1, 2023) - National Council of Jewish Women Bergen County Section (NCJW BCS), a grassroots organization of volunteers and advocates who turn progressive ideals into action, will be hosting their Centennial Installation & Awards Champagne Luncheon to honor the “Women of the Century'' award recipients and ...
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2. Former Police Chief to Run 200 Miles Across NJ to Fight Hunger & Food Insecurity
RIDGEWOOD, N.J. – On May 18, retired Fairview Police Chief and Run for Hope Foundation Founder Frank DelVecchio will embark on a 200-mile solo run across the State of New Jersey to fight hunger and food insecurity. DelVecchio will begin this multi-day venture at High Point State Park in Sussex ...
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3. 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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4. New Jerseyans Encouraged to Register as Organ and Tissue Donors During National Donate Life Month
NJ Sharing Network Honors Local Donor Heroes and Transplant Recipients to Raise Awareness
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5. NJ Food Rescue Challenges Individuals and Corporations to Help Raise Enough to Deliver 1 Million Meals to Hungry Neighbors One Step at-a-Time with Table to Table’s Virtual Walk on April 1-30th
Get Fit and Win Prizes, While You Do Good Saddle Brook, NJ, March 20, 2023 –Table to Table, New Jersey’s first food rescue organization, is springing into action to raise enough funds to provide the equivalent of 1 million meals to food insecure NJ neighbors through its Table to Table ...
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6. Inaugural Bergen County Souper Bowl Collects over 3000 Cans for Local Food Pantries
Hackensack, NJ – While the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles were making their final preparations for the big game this past Sunday, the students of the Bergen County Technical School District were hard at work collecting cans of soup for local food pantries for the Bergen County Souper Bowl ...
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7. Alfred N. Sanzari Family Foundation Announces Recipients of 2022 Spring/Summer Grant Program
$50,000 awarded to 13 local non-profits to support community-focused programs in 2023
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8. Bergen County Food Security Tast Force Announces 2022 Awards for Food Pantry Sustainability Grant Program
Hackensack, NJ – The Bergen County Food Security Task Force is excited to announce awards for the 2022 Food Security Task Force Sustainability Grant Program, following passage of Resolution 1190 by the Bergen County Board of Commissioners at their Wednesday, December 14 meeting.
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9. New Jersey American Water employees and union members donate more than 275 toys to The Salvation Army New Jersey Division
Short Hills, NJ – The conference room at New Jersey American Water’s Short Hills operating center was full of wrapping paper, toys and cheer as employees gathered to wrap presents for children in need this holiday season.
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10. Foundation Spotlights Food Insecurity and Donates Turkeys to Help People Experiencing Hardships
(Hackensack, New Jersey; November 21, 2022)— The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation's (NNJCF) celebration of National Community Foundation Week from November 12 through November 18 and National Philanthropy Day on November 15 highlighted the escalation of food insecurity in the region. 
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11. CarePlus NJ Awarded $525,000 in Grants to Enhance Trauma Intervention and Response, Expand Access to Substance Use Disorder Treatment in Northern NJ
Paramus, N.J. (October 12, 2022) – Care Plus NJ, Inc. (“CarePlus NJ”), a pioneer in integrated primary and behavioral health services for adults and children, announces it has been awarded three grants totaling $525,000 to execute programs that will address and enhance trauma intervention and rapid response services and increase access ...
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12. Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Celebrates Five Year Anniversary
(Paramus, NJ)– Bergen New Bridge Medical Center celebrated its five-year anniversary event attended by elected officials, dignitaries, hospital leadership and staff, community partners, and many others.
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13. BERGEN COUNTY FOOD SECURITY TASK FORCE OPENS SECOND ROUND OF FOOD PANTRY SUSTAINABILITY GRANT PROGRAM
HACKENSACK, NJ – The Bergen County Food Security Task Force is excited to announce the second round of the Food Pantry Sustainability Grant Program, which will open for applications on September 1.
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14. Join West Side Presbyterian Church in Sharing the Harvest This Summer!
RIDGEWOOD—Do you have extra zucchini, lettuce, tomatoes or other fresh vegetables on hand?
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15. CarePlus NJ to Host Free Virtual Expert Roundtable to Explore Mental Illness and Addiction in Honor of Mental Health Awareness Month
Paramus, N.J. (May 24, 2022) – Care Plus NJ, Inc. (“CarePlus NJ”), a pioneer in integrated primary and behavioral health services for adults and children, announces it will be hosting a free virtual expert roundtable in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month titled
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16. 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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17. WNBA Great Chamique Holdsclaw Urges Kean Audience to Stop the Stigma Surrounding Mental Illness
UNION, N.J. — WNBA Hall of Famer Chamique Holdsclaw told an audience of students at the Kean University Human Rights Conference last week to seek help if they are struggling with mental illness.
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18. Alfred N. Sanzari Family Foundation Awards $50,000 to Local Non-Profits Through 2022 Grant Program
Hackensack, N.J. (January 25, 2022) - The Alfred N. Sanzari Family Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving communities across the Northeast, is proud to announce it has awarded 9 grants totaling $50,000 for its Spring 2022 grant program.
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19. Best Friends Animal Society Suggests the Adoption Option This Holiday Season 
Adoption Gift Certificates Are a Great Idea for Friends or Families Looking for a Pet 
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20. Northern NJ Community Foundation Highlights Food Insecurity and Donates Turkeys for Struggling Families in Bergen County
(Hackensack, NJ; November 22, 2021) ─ The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation's (NNJCF) celebration of National Community Foundation Week from November 12 through November 18 highlighted the escalation of food insecurity in the region.
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21. Bergen County Receives 2021 Government Project Experience Award from the Center for Digital Government
Hackensack, N.J. – The Center for Digital Government has awarded the County of Bergen as a recipient of one of the 5th annual Government Project Experience Awards, for their www.BergenBids.com website. 
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