(Eastern Bergen County, New Jersey; March 26, 2023) — The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County has been awarded a grant of $27,700 from Veolia to support the new SAT preparation program, Bound for Success. The program, a partnership with The Community Chest, Dwight Morrow High School and Bergen Family Center’s in-school program, The Zone, prepares high school juniors from low-income families attending Dwight Morrow High School and the Academies at Englewood to take the SAT in June.
“We thank Veolia for their continued support of The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County and the funds to implement the Bound for Success program. This program will provide motivated college bound high school juniors, who are the first in their families to attend a post-secondary institution, with the tools they need to prepare for the SAT test,” said Dr. Shelly Wimpfheimer, Executive Director, The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County.
Thirty-one students, who applied and completed the application process, were selected to participate in Bound for Success. Beginning in April, they will attend the program with instruction provided by Prep for Success. The funding will be used to provide SAT preparation classes, increase the number of low-income, first generation college bound students taking the test and, ultimately, attend and graduate from post-secondary institutions. During the classes, the students will learn how to take the SAT test, understand the types of questions asked, and study the approaches to use when answering the questions. In addition, they will also receive some tutorials.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
With the motto “Neighbors Helping Neighbors”, The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County leads initiatives and supports nonprofits that make communities stronger and benefit the people of eastern Bergen County in New Jersey. The founders’ vision was to fill a chest with individuals and businesses’ generous contributions and to empty the contents by awarding grant funds to support worthy projects led by local nonprofits in the area.
Funds raised in The Chest’s annual campaign support nonprofits’ programs providing social, cultural, recreational, and educational services to residents in the area. Coordinating and planning services are also provided in its communities, serving as a bridge between agencies and organizations and investing in the stability and quality of the service network. The organization’s Board of Managers implements a thorough process of screening, research, and monitoring to assure the funds raised are directed to the most worthy programs and the areas of greatest need.
For more information about The Chest, visit the organization’s web site, www.thecommunitychestebc.org, or call the office at 201-568-7474.
About The Community Chest
Founded in 1933, The Community Chest, a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization, has supported local not-for-profit agencies for 90 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 Dr. Shelly Wimpfheimer at (201) 568-7474.
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Photo: The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen and its partners gathered to receive a grant award from Veolia for the launch of the Bound for Success program. Shown from left to right: Ellen Skowronski, Volunteer, The Community Chest; Phyllis Kesslen, Counselor, Bergen Family Center’s The Zone; Dr. Shelly Wimpfheimer, Executive Director, The Community Chest; Sonja Clark, Director of Community Relations, Veolia; Joe Armantal, Principal, Dwight Morrow High School; Judy Aronson, Teacher, Dwight Morrow High School; and Demanuel Edmondson, Director of Adolescent Services, Bergen Family Center.
Photo Credit: The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County
