The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County, a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization serving eastern Bergen County, New Jersey, will host a virtual gala on Wednesday, June 2nd from 6:30 pm-7:30 pm to benefit those who are experiencing hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Net proceeds from the gala will provide grants to nonprofit agencies responding to meet peoples’ pressing needs in eastern Bergen County impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in the areas of food insecurity, mental health services, employment assistance, and learning loss. Additional priority areas are the Dr. John Grieco scholarships for higher learning preparation and scholarships for high school juniors and seniors.
Award-winning broadcast journalist with WABC-TV “7 On Your Side”, Nina Pineda, will emcee the event. Producer/director Harry Martin, an Emmy Award-winning TV journalist who anchored TV newscasts at three leading television stations in New York City, will bring his expertise to produce the event.
The Community Chest will recognize the following leaders for their extensive involvement and contributions to the community:
- Family Promise of Bergen County will be honored with the Community Leadership Award.
- Lakeland Bank will receive the Corporate Philanthropy Award.
- Ayla Uram will be recognized with the Young Philanthropist Award.
While tickets to attend the virtual gala are free, guests are invited to make a donation and receive the following gifts:
- Register with a $50 donation to receive two Feathertini glasses.
- Register with a $100 donation to receive an Anne Frank quote on canvas.
- Register with a $250 donation to receive two Feathertini glasses and cocktail ingredients.
The gala will also feature a silent auction. Items in the auction will be available for review online.
Other opportunities to support The Chest’s work include participating in the silent auction, making a contribution directly to the organization, and participating in the fund-a-need paddle raises.
Register for The Community Chest Virtual Gala 2021.
Sponsorship opportunities are available for individuals and businesses. Each sponsorship level offers various marketing opportunities and the recognition of this philanthropic involvement by The Community Chest’s large number of supporters. Advertising is also available in The Chest’s online gala journal. For more information about becoming a sponsor or to place an ad in the journal, click here or call 201-568-7474. Sponsors, advertisers, and donors to the gala may send their payment made out to The Community Chest, 122 South Van Brunt Street in Englewood, New Jersey 07631.
Founded in 1933, The Community Chest, a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization, has supported local not-for-profit agencies for 88 years. The Chest leads initiatives and supports nonprofits that make our communities stronger and benefit people in need in eastern Bergen County. Each year, The Chest raises funds and allocates them to agencies demonstrating the capacity to provide services to local citizens. The organization also provides coordinating and planning services in its communities, serving as a bridge between agencies and organizations and investing in the stability and quality of the service network.
The Community Chest’s Board of Managers is comprised of community leaders dedicated to improving the lives of neighbors in need. People interested in being considered for board membership may contact executive director Shelly Wimpfheimer at 201-568-7474.
For additional information about The Chest, visit The Community Chest website or call 201-568-7474. Visit The Community Chest on Facebook and Twitter to stay updated on the organization’s activities.
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