Valley National Bank Awards Grant to The Community Chest

The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County announces the award of a grant from Valley National Bank. The donation supports The Community Chest's mission by making communities in the area stronger and helping people in need in eastern Bergen County. With this grant, The Community Chest plans to undertake projects related to food insecurity, mental health, and services to seniors and young people in the area.

"The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County thanks Valley National Bank for their generous contribution and confirmation of our work. Valley National Bank has a long tradition of partnering with their grant recipients. The bank supports the local communities they serve and aligns with nonprofit organizations such as The Community Chest to carry out our mission and work in the area," said Dr. Shelly Wimpfheimer, Executive Director of The Community Chest.

The Chest leads initiatives and supports agencies serving 15 municipalities in eastern Bergen County. These municipalities include Alpine, Bergenfield, Closter, Cresskill, Demarest, Dumont, Englewood, Englewood Cliffs, Harrington Park, Haworth, Northvale, Norwood, Old Tappan, Rockleigh and Tenafly.

Contributions to The Community Chest are accepted throughout the year to respond to ongoing needs in the community. Checks may be made out to and mailed to The Community Chest, located at 122 South Van Brunt Street in Englewood, New Jersey 07631. An online donation may be made at The Community Chest's website by clicking the Donate button.

For further information about The Community Chest, contact (201) 568-7474.