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Still Time to Change a Life this Holiday Season

All Wrapped Up Holiday Giving Program seeks donors this holiday season.

A family experiencing the joys of the holiday season.
A family experiencing the joys of the holiday season.

This year, Bergen Volunteers was sent more individuals and families than in any previous year of hosting the All Wrapped Up Program Holiday Giving Program. For over 25 years, the All Wrapped Up program, sponsored by Bergen Volunteers, has proven to be an effective way to ensure that the neediest people are remembered at holiday time. In 2022, 585 families and 970 individuals, almost 4,000 people, referred by 24 Bergen County non-profit agencies, were "adopted" by other families, individuals, community groups and companies. Thank you for your interest in joining us to help provide happy holidays for others.

Bergen Volunteers is looking for donors to sign up to ensure everyone in our community is able to experience the magic of the holiday season. 220+ individuals (veterans, cancer patients, foster youth, adults with disabilities, etc) and 120+ families (immigrant families, single parent households, etc) are still waiting to be matched with someone who cares.

"We have just a few weeks left to finalize our remaining clients, so any help in spreading the word about this incredible, heartwarming program is greatly appreciated," says Melissa LaRobardier, Bergen Volunteers.

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You can help by sharing this program with your networks to ensure we are able to support all those that are in need. Here's what you can do:

  • If you would like to sponsor individuals or families, or know someone who would, visit our website for more information and to sign up.
  • Share our posts on Facebook with your network

Bergen Volunteers provides human service and training programs to improve lives and strengthen communities.

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