Bergen Volunteers

We’re extending the spirit of our Day of Giving into a Week of Giving, because the needs of our neighbors don’t end after just one day.

Every day, vulnerable seniors throughout Bergen County rely on Bergen Volunteers to help them remain safe, independent, and connected. They need us today, tomorrow, and every day that follows.

If you haven’t had a chance to make a gift yet, there’s still time to be part of something meaningful.

Your generosity helps older adults age with dignity, supports families facing challenges, mentors young people, and strengthens our community through the power of volunteers.

When neighbors help neighbors, everyone is stronger.

Will you join us during our Week of Giving by making a gift that’s meaningful to you?

Donate today: https://www.bergenvolunteers.org/donate

Thank you for helping make Bergen County a more caring, compassionate place for all.

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Today is the day.

We urgently need your help. Right now, our senior neighbors are counting on us. With deep funding cuts putting our ability to provide essential services at risk, your support today isn't just helpful—it’s vital.

When you give today, you aren't just making a donation. You’re ensuring safer living conditions, providing much-needed social connections, and reminding our seniors that their community hasn't forgotten them.

Every dollar you share right now goes directly toward bridging this gap.

How you can make an immediate impact today:

• Give: Tap the link in our bio to make your gift right now. 🔗
• Share: Re-post this to your story so your friends and neighbors know today is the day.

Today, we’ll show our seniors that we’ve got their backs. Because when neighbors help neighbors, everyone is stronger.

2026 Day of Giving Is Almost Here!

Our senior neighbors have given so much to our community—now they need us more than ever. With funding cuts threatening to leave critical gaps in support, every gift on July 28th directly impacts our seniors.

Share this post, mark the date, and make a difference. Every donation matters!

🔗 Help us support our seniors at the link in our bio.

Because when neighbors help neighbors, everyone is stronger. ❤️

WE URGENTLY NEED YOUR HELP.

One of the largest populations Bergen Volunteers serves is local seniors. Right now, due to widespread funding cuts and rising community needs, we are facing serious challenges in keeping up with the demand for our services.

You have the power to make a difference. On July 28th, join us in helping our older neighbors age in place more safely and with meaningful connection.

🔗 Get ready to support our seniors by donating at the link in our bio.

Because when neighbors help neighbors, everyone is stronger.

Sometimes changing lives doesn’t require changing the world.

It just takes simple acts of kindness, right here at home. For too many older adults in Bergen County, things like replacing a lightbulb over a stairwell, installing a grab bar in a bathtub, or having someone stop by for a friendly visit aren’t conveniences—they’re lifelines.

For nearly 60 years, Bergen Volunteers has been there to help neighbors age safely, independently, and with dignity.

Next week, we’ll celebrate our Day of Giving, and we’d love for you to be part of it.
Because when neighbors help neighbors, everyone is stronger.

Stay tuned to learn how you can make a difference.

Our 2025 Impact Report is now online, and every single milestone in it belongs to you.

Because of your generosity and belief in our mission, 8,000 lives were uplifted last year through the power of neighbors. But our vital work continues.

🔗 Tap the link in our bio to read the full report, or to make a gift to power this year’s impact.

Redefining Retirement Online Information Session (Zoom) - Please share!

Are you retired and looking for ways to volunteer using your skills and life experience?

If so, Bergen Volunteers’ Redefining Retirement program is right for you!

Join us online on July 14th at 11:00 AM for a Zoom information session to learn about the types of volunteer opportunities available, both in-person and remote/online. During this session, liaisons will offer insight into the nonprofit community, and explain how they will assist in finding the opportunity that is right for you.

Take your first step towards an enjoyable and meaningful volunteer role. Register today at [email protected] or call 201.489.9454, ext. 206.

July 14th at 11:00 AM via Zoom.

Let’s Create Meaningful Action. Together.

Today, we honor and remember our dear CHORE program volunteer, Lee McQuade, who passed away at the age of 90.

For 14 years, 4 months, and 26 days, Lee faithfully volunteered with Bergen Volunteers every Friday, giving his time, talents, and heart to help older adults remain safe and independent in their homes. His dedication touched countless lives and left a lasting impact on our CHORE program.

Lee was more than a volunteer. He was a friend, a familiar face, and someone who could always make you smile. He had a way of greeting everyone with his signature, "How you be?" And if you asked him how he was doing, his answer was always, "Better than I deserve." Those simple words, delivered with his warm smile, are something many of us will never forget.

Thank you, Lee, for every Friday you spent helping others, for every laugh you shared, and for the example you set. You will be deeply missed by all of us at Bergen Volunteers, but your impact will live on in the lives you touched.

Our heartfelt condolences go out to Lee's family, friends, and everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. Rest easy, Lee. ❤️

In 1966, the CHORE Service program was born out of a critical need: helping seniors make their homes safer so they could age in place. That original team laid a foundation of care, dignity, and independence that has stood the test of time.

Today, the faces have changed, but the mission remains exactly the same. Our current CHORE volunteers are out in the community every single weekday, ensuring our senior neighbors can live safely and comfortably in the homes they love.

To every volunteer who has picked up a hammer, turned a screwdriver, or offered a smile over the last six decades: Thank you for being a driving force behind 60 years of community impact. Because of your dedication, generations of seniors have been able to stay safely in their homes. You didn’t just fix houses—you changed lives. ✨

Learn more about CHORE and our other senior services programs at https://www.bergenvolunteers.org/senior-services

Big news! Please join us in giving a warm welcome to the newest member of the Bergen Volunteers family: our new Director of Development & Communications, Brian Wilson!

Brian brings over ten years of nonprofit leadership to our team, with a rich background in fundraising, donor stewardship, corporate sponsorships, and strategic communications. He has spent his career helping mission-driven organizations deepen their connections with volunteers, sponsors, and community stakeholders to spark real, lasting change.

Brian thrives on connecting people to purpose and building authentic relationships that strengthen the communities we serve.

Get to know Brian:
• 🗺️ The Scenic Route: He’s lived in Florida, Oregon, Iowa, and... Florida again!
• 🎓 Homegrown Talent: He’s a proud Ramapo College alum.
• 🎶 Creative & Curious: Brian is a lifelong learner, a tech enthusiast, and a passionate singer who loves finding innovative ways to bring people together.

We are so excited to have his energy and expertise on board! Drop Brian a line at [email protected] or call 201-489-1952.