The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County will hold its annual spring gala on Thursday, June 9, 2022 at 6:30 pm at Montammy Golf Club, 7 Montammy Drive in Alpine, New Jersey. Producer and director Harry Martin, an Emmy Award-winning TV journalist and an anchor of newscasts at three leading television stations in New York City, will emcee the event.
With the motto ‘Neighbors Helping Neighbors’, the organization’s mission is to lead initiatives and support nonprofits that make communities stronger and benefit people in eastern Bergen County, New Jersey. The 89th-anniversary gala’s net proceeds will be used to fund projects meeting these 2022 priority areas: food insecurity; health and mental health services; educational support programs focusing on social, emotional, and developmental learning loss; programming to enhance college preparation; supportive services for special populations such as senior citizens and people with disabilities; and ancillary services to enhance the quality of life for all populations, including preserving the environment, supporting the arts, and promoting social justice.
The annual gathering brings together friends and supporters to fulfill The Chest’s mission started by its founders nearly 90 years ago, carrying on the legacy of awarding grant funds to support worthy projects led by vetted area nonprofits. The Community Chest undertakes this mission with increased benevolence to help people in need.
This year, The Chest recognizes these three leaders for their extensive involvement and contributions to the community:
• Valley Bank: Corporate Philanthropy Award
• Amie Aburustum: Outstanding Trustee Award
• Jing Li: Student Community Service Award
The gala committee comprised of Chair Jami Toolen, Hilary Baris, Andrew Kovar, Marcie Mann, Sandy Pinto, Melanie Simon, Amy Sokal, Franci Steinberg, Barbara Strauss, and April Uram promises an evening of philanthropic fun with cocktails, dinner, and a benefit auction. A range of items will be available to bid on in the benefit auction, with noted auctioneer Katherine Cooperman officiating. The program also features a musical performance by the Young People’s Chorus @ Thurnauer.
Get ticket information and purchase tickets here. Payment can also be mailed to The Community Chest, 122 South Van Brunt Street, Englewood, New Jersey 07631.
Sponsorship levels are available for individuals and businesses to help fill the chest. Each offers various marketing opportunities and the recognition of this philanthropic involvement by The Community Chest’s large number of supporters. To date, sponsors for the event are Barbara Strauss and Thomas Manolio, BMW of Tenafly, Decotech, Jaguar Land Rover Englewood, William and Patricia Johnston, The Kamson Corporation, Richard and Shawn Kennedy, Lakeland Bank, Ed and Ellen Skowronski, April and Alex Uram, Valley Bank, Visions Federal Credit Union, Shelly and Justin Wimpfheimer, Barry and Melanie Zingler.
Advertising is available in The Chest’s gala journal. For more information about becoming a sponsor or to place an ad in the journal, visit the event website, or call 201-568-7474.
Founded in 1933, The Community Chest, a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization headquartered in Englewood, New Jersey, has supported local not-for-profit agencies for 89 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. Interested in being considered for board membership? Contact Executive Director Dr. Shelly Wimpfheimer at 201-568-7474.
For more information about The Chest, visit www.thecommunitychestebc.org/ or call 201-568-7474. Stay updated about the organization’s activities on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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