(Eastern Bergen County, New Jersey; October 21, 2024) – The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County announces Amie AbuRustum of Tenafly has been named President of the Board of Managers. AbuRustum, who previously served as First Vice President, has been an active member of The Chest’s Board of Managers since 2016.
“We are delighted Amie AbuRustum has assumed the leadership role of President on the Board of Managers. From her previous experiences serving on The Community Chest’s Board of Managers, the Events Committee, and the Allocations Committee, she understands the organization’s mission and programs. During Ms. AbuRustum’s term, we look forward to her providing new insights to the Board of Managers to carry out The Community Chest’s mission, programming and activities,” said Dr. Shelly Wimpfheimer, Executive Director, The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County.
AbuRustum has supported and led several activities with The Community Chest for ten years. She has co-chaired the Young Women’s Leadership Program, served as chair of the Allocations Committee, and volunteered on the Events Committee and in other capacities in the organization. As a member of the Board of Managers, she served as Secretary and as First Vice President. For her contributions to the organization, The Community Chest honored her in 2022 at its annual gala with the Outstanding Trustee Award.
A passionate advocate for young people, AbuRustum worked to expand The Community Chest’s Young Women’s Leadership Program from presenting a single award for a senior in high school to one that recognizes both juniors and seniors in the community who demonstrate stellar leadership. In addition, the program developed workshops for high school students to prepare for college. This spring, the program will partner with a local nonprofit to provide high school seniors in need of computers for college.
In addition to her work with The Community Chest, AbuRustum has also been involved actively with other organizations. Previously, she volunteered in the schools her children attended, and she served on the board of directors of the J. Spencer Smith School in Tenafly.
AbuRustum received a bachelor of arts degree in sociology from Loyola University of Maryland and a masters of education in speech pathology from the University of Virginia.
About The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County
Founded in 1933, The Community Chest, a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization headquartered in Englewood, New Jersey, 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.
For further information about The Chest, visit www.thecommunitychestebc.org/ or contact (201) 568-7474. Stay updated about the organization’s activities on Facebook and Instagram, and YouTube.
