Bergen Volunteers

Our 60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee momentum keeps growing! 💎

A heartfelt thank you to Bogota Savings Bank for joining us as our newest sponsor. Your commitment directly fuels our mission to transform lives across Bergen County.

We are incredibly grateful to all our community partners who are making this landmark celebration possible!

Looking for ways to get involved? Sponsoring the Diamond Jubilee or placing an ad in our digital commemorative journal puts your brand in front of engaged local leaders while supporting a vital cause.

Can’t make it to the event? Consider making a direct donation. Your partnership and contribution help ensure the next 60 years of local impact.

🔗 Tap the 60th Anniversary link in our bio to take the next step today!

Reminder: Registration is filling up quickly for our upcoming AI panel discussion!

Get real-world insights on navigating AI opportunities and risks with our expert panel, moderated by Bergen County Commissioner Vice-Chairwoman Tracy Zur.

📍 Paramus, NJ (address provided upon registration)
🗓 Friday, Oct 23 | 8:15 AM – 10:00 AM
🎟 $25 General | $20 Bergen LEADS Alumni
☕ Perks: Light breakfast & networking included

⚠️ Registration closes October 16. Don't miss out—head to the Bergen LEADS page on our website to lock in your seat today!

On , donors nationwide are turning charitable dollars into real-world change. Mark your calendar to join the movement and make your gift to Bergen Volunteers.

What is a DAF? Think of a Donor-Advised Fund as a dedicated savings account for giving. It’s a simple, tax-efficient way to support the causes closest to your heart.

How to get ready:
1. Check your balance: Log into your DAF provider account to see what you have available.
2. Plan your gift: Mark 10/8 on your calendar to recommend a grant that fuels Bergen Volunteers' local community programs.

With your support, our programs for isolated seniors, at-risk youth, and low-income families will continue to strengthen Bergen County! Thank you!

🔗 Learn more at the DAF link in our bio, or email Brian Wilson at [email protected] with any questions.

Ready to spread some extra holiday cheer this year? Registration and sponsorship sales are NOW OPEN for Bergen Volunteers’ 2nd Annual Neighbors Helping Neighbors event!

Together, our goal is to assemble 2,500+ essential care items for local families in need—and we need your help to make it happen. Come connect, give back, and enjoy refreshments with fellow community members!

• Date: Sunday, December 6
• Session 1: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
• Session 2: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
• Location: Paramus, NJ (address provided upon registration)

Why join? • Open to all ages • Community service hours provided • Registration fees directly fund donations for local families

🔗 Secure your spot or step up as an event sponsor at the link in our bio

Redefining Retirement: Your Skills, Your Schedule, Real Purpose

If you’re retired, but looking for a way to use your valuable professional experience, the free Redefining Retirement program from Bergen Volunteers is here to help.

We make it easy to find volunteer roles that actually fit your interests, skills, and schedule. No busy work or “tasks”—just meaningful opportunities to stay active, stay connected, and make a difference.

Find out what’s possible at our next upcoming Zoom Info Session: Tuesday, October 13th at 10:30 AM. Meet our team, ask questions, and hear about the local opportunities waiting for you.

To register for an info session, email [email protected] or call 201-489-9454, ext. 206. Please help us spread the word: share this post with anyone you know who’s looking to make a difference in retirement.

Thank you to everyone who joined Bergen Volunteers for our Financial Literacy Workshop on September 25! We explored budgeting, emergency savings, credit scores, and ways to manage debt—topics that affect everyday decisions and long-term goals.

We’re grateful to Valley Bank for presenting the workshop and sharing its expertise with our community. To everyone who attended: we hope you left with useful ideas you can put into practice!

Celebrating 60 years of community impact wouldn't be possible without the incredible generosity of our local business community and supporters.

Thank you to our sponsors for leading the way and making this landmark evening possible.

Want to see your business showcased while supporting a great cause? Sponsoring our 60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee or placing an ad in our digital commemorative journal is a powerful way to highlight your commitment to Bergen County and to transforming lives in our community.

Tap the link in our bio for details.

How is AI impacting your industry? Join the Bergen LEADS Alumni Circle on October 23 for AI: Opportunity, Risk & What’s Next—an essential panel discussion for business, healthcare, and nonprofit leaders.

Moderated by Bergen County Commissioner Vice-Chairwoman Tracy Zur, our expert panel will explore what's ahead, how to manage risk, and how to leverage AI for growth.

🗓 When: October 23, 2026 | 8:15 AM – 10:00 AM
📍 Where: Paramus, NJ (Address provided upon registration)
☕ Includes light breakfast & networking—bring your business cards!
🎟 Registration: $25 General / $20 Bergen LEADS Alumni

Space is limited! Register by October 16 at the Bergen LEADS page on our website.

Supported by our donors and community leaders, several local businesses stepped up this summer to pack over 400 supply-filled backpacks for school children in need.

Now, Bergen Volunteers needs your team to help us meet even more urgent community needs!

Through our Community Impact Projects, your company can assemble 100 Essential Care Kits for individuals and families served by local shelters, food pantries, children’s services, and senior care organizations. Choose from Cold Weather Bundles, Snack Packs, Toiletry Kits, or Birthday-in-a-Bag Kits.

We handle the logistics—your team makes the impact! Turn your next team-building experience into meaningful community impact!

Learn more at the Community Impact Projects link in our bio. To schedule your project, contact Melissa LaRobardier at 201-221-4705 or [email protected].

Twenty-five years later, we pause to honor the lives lost, the families forever changed, and the heroic souls who answered the call. We stand together in quiet memory, united in our commitment to caring for our neighbors.

Wherever you are today, we invite you to join us in taking a moment of silence to reflect, honor, and remember.