$148K Raised By Englewood Nonprofit For Competitive Grants

ENGLEWOOD, NJ — With the motto "Neighbors Helping Neighbors," an Englewood nonprofit raised $148,000 at a golf outing and gala that will provide competitive grants to other community nonprofits responding to increased need for services created by the coronavirus pandemic, the nonprofit said in a June 30 news release.

The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County raised the grant funds at its second outing at White Beeches Golf & Country Club in Haworth, and a gala, hosted by award-winning TV journalist Harry Martin, at Montammy Golf Club in Alpine.

Funds will be awarded to nonprofits targeting health, food insecurity, learning loss recovery, college preparation, and support for seniors and other at-risk populations.

"We are very grateful to our sponsors and donors who supported our mission and work," nonprofit Executive Director Shelly Wimpfheimer said in the news release.

Additionally, the gala celebrated the following honorees for their involvement and community contributions: Valley Bank, a regional bank holding company based in Wayne and sponsor; Amie AbuRustum, a Tenafly volunteer and trustee; and Jing Li, a 2022 graduate of Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest and service leader.

For more information about The Community Chest, visit www.thecommunitychestofenglewood.org or call 201-568-7474.