(Eastern Bergen County (New Jersey) — The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County will celebrate International Women’s Day with ‘Girls Night Out’, an evening of fun and fundraising, to support women’s health, empowerment and economic independence. The festive event takes place during Women’s History Month on Monday, March 4 at Donatella Ristorante, located at 12 Tappan Rd. in Harrington Park, New Jersey 07648, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. The event’s net proceeds will support the organization’s grantees serving girls and women of all ages.
Mistress of ceremonies Gillian Stollwerk Garrett from Gilly’s Organics will present the evening’s program and highlights. Guests will enjoy a variety of delicious hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and desserts. The program features a live fashion show by Max Mara of its latest designs and POP Up shops by women entrepreneurs.
Tickets
Tickets, $125 per person, may be purchased online at http://tinyurl.com/GirlsNightOut2024 or send a check made out to The Community Chest, located at 122 South Van Brunt Street, Englewood, New Jersey 07631. For additional information, contact 201-568-7474.
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 competitive grants to support worthy projects led by local nonprofit agencies in the area demonstrating the capacity to provide services to local residents. The Chest provides support and awards grants to vetted nonprofits that strengthen communities and benefit people in need in the area.
For further information about The Community Chest, visit the organization’s website, www.thecommunitychestofenglewood.org, or call 201-568-7474 for more information
About The Community Chest
Founded in 1933, The Community Chest, a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization, has supported local not-for-profit agencies for 91 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.
