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Gatherings
Bergenites always show up to support their friends and neighbors—especially when help is needed most.
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HOLY NAME FOUNDATION
As part of Holy Name Foundation’s longstanding commitment to Haiti, 110 Holy Name senior leaders and managers participated in a food packathon. 3–4 During the event, more than 43,000 nutritious meals were packaged and shipped to Holy Name Medical Center’s sister hospital, Hôpital Sacré Coeur.
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COLUMBIA BANK FOUNDATION
1 Columbia Bank Foundation, Boys & Girls Clubs in New Jersey and Blankets of Hope teamed up this year to wrap more than 1,500 blankets for the less fortunate. 1 Boys & Girls Club members with blankets to be delivered to Center for Hope and Safety in Rochelle Park
THE COMMUNITY CHEST
The Community Chest, a nonprofit serving eastern Bergen County, raised $148,000 at its second golf outing at White Beeches Golf and Country Club in Haworth and at its “Help Us Fill The Community Chest” gala at Montammy Golf Club in Alpine. The proceeds will provide grants to nonprofit agencies responding to needs created by COVID-19. 5 Jerry Flack, Shelly Wimpfheimer, James Geraghty 6 Lauri Bader, Susan Singer, Cheryl Black, Barbara Brensilber
KAPLEN JCC ON THE PALISADES
The JCC in Tenafly hosted a book event featuring WNBC-TV news reporter Jen Maxfield, who was on hand to discuss and sign copies of her latest tome, “More After the Break: A Reporter Returns to Ten Unforgettable Stories.” 7 Scott Ostfeld, Jen Maxfield, Steven Rogers
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THE VALLEY HOSPITAL AUXILIARY
The Valley Hospital Auxiliary presented a $200,000 donation to the hospital during its 1 June luncheon at the Indian Trail Club in Franklin Lakes. To date, the auxiliary has raised $1.4 million toward their $3 million pledge to establish the pediatric section of the emergency department in The Valley Hospital in Paramus, and $100,000 to the hospital’s endowment for Butterflies, an in-home pediatric palliative and hospice care program for seriously ill children. 2 Jean Meloro, Denise Downey, Audrey Meyers, Elaine Heimberger, Sandy Carapezza
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PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE DAY
The Bergen County Executive’s Office celebrated Philippine Independence Day this year by honoring the county’s FilipinoAmerican leaders. The event at One Bergen County Plaza included a flag-raising ceremony and keynote speech by Philippine Consul General Elmer G. Cato. 8 Filipino-American leaders gather for the flag-raising.
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THE DISTRICT
Local officials celebrated the grand opening of The District, the luxury multifamily residential component of its mixed-use North Market neighborhood in Montvale. The District will include more than 300 apartments in twin buildings; the first, located at 100 Market St.—with residents now taking occupancy. 9 Annmarie Russo-Vogelsang, John DePinto, Holly Schepisi, Peter Hekemian, Michael Ghassali
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF INTERIOR DESIGNERS
The New Jersey Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) held its annual Design Excellence Awards at the Galloping Hills Golf Course in Kenilworth. The awards honor designers in various categories, from residential single space to hotel and restaurant. 10 Bergen County winners Jennifer Pacca, Diane Durocher, Marina Umali, Susan Farcy, Terri Fiori, Elizabeth Ego
NORTHERN NEW JERSEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation’s (NNJCF) The DeAnna Stark Pasciuto Memorial Fund continued its support of organizations providing services to help children dealing with the loss of a loved one from cancer. The NNJCF awarded a grant of $3,000 to CancerCare of Paramus to be used for the Healing Hearts Family Bereavement Camp 11 DeAnna Stark Pasciuto with her family
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BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS
The first-ever Big Brothers Big Sisters of Coastal & Northern New Jersey (BBBSCNNJ) Cornhole Tournament took place in Asbury Park to support the organization’s mission. BBBSCNNJ represents 10 counties, including Bergen, and empowers children to achieve their highest potential as they grow to become confident, competent and caring individuals. 12 The team from Colliers Engineering raised the most money for the cause. 13 First-place winners from Dynamic One won a $500 cash prize.
TAYLOR LUCYK GROUP
Taylor Lucyk Group, a multiservice real estate team with Christie’s International Real Estate, hosted a client experience event in July at Concourse Club in Wood-Ridge. At the event, the team introduced “TLG Select.” The program is a curation of the finest lifestyle experiences, services, products, and private events. 14 Jack Drajin, Allan Greenfield, Venetia Katsihtis, Gino Caterino 15 Dylan Lucyk, Jarrett Rothstein, Christina LaBarbiera, Gabrielle Valella, Paul Silje 16 Melanie Capello, Taylor Lucyk, Gabrielle Valella
