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July 15, 2010 - The Record:Teterboro Airport runway site for 13th Annual 5K Run
Ever wonder what it feels like to race down an airport runway at top speed?..Read More

June, 21, 2010 - The Record: Non-profits on the road to recovery
It's a ray of optimism amid the unrelenting gloom that's engulfed charitable fund raising...Read More

June 13, 2010 - The Record: Uncommon "Commons"
It is a classic North Jersey tale. A former farm estate, slated for development...Read More

June 9, 2010 - Bergen News: Bergen County's United Way helps families in need
To help cope with the hot, humid days to come, Bergen County's United Way has launched its Cool Homes program...Read More

June 7, 2010 - The Record: United Way spares towns onerous deals with builders
Later this month Bergen County's United Way will cut the ribbon on Orchard Commons...Read More

June 6, 2010 - The Record: Providing educational and career services for veterans
When it comes to providing services for veterans, Bergen Community College...Read More

June 3, 2010 - Press Journal: Zoe's Cupcakes Cafe celebrates anniversary at Meadowlands
Zoe's Cupcake Cafe, Official opening their doors at 740 Chestnut Ave. in Teaneck... Read More

June 2, 2010 - Bergen News: Oritani Bank Charitable Foundation Donates $2,500 to Bergen County's United Way Cool Home Program
The Oritani Bank Charitable Foundation recently presented a $2,500 grant to Bergen County's United Way...Read More

May 19, 2010 - Atlantic City Press: As Cape May County loses social services phone line, it gains benefits of 211
First Call for Help, the information and referral phone line that has been synonymous with United Way...Read More

May 7, 2010 - The Record: A voice still strong, Maya Angelou sings sisterhood's praises at FDU
Renowned poet Maya Angelou walked into the Rothman Center at Fairleigh Dickinson University on Thursday ...Read More

May 5, 2010 - The Villadom Times: Greenskeepers praised for environmental contributions
Seven area residents well known for their contributions to the environment were honored last week ...Read More

April 29, 2010 - Community News: Evening with Maya Angelou planned
The Fair Lawn League of Women Voters has joined with WUIP...Read More

April 23, 2010 - The Leader Newspaper: Women United in Philanthropy, FDU to host Maya Angelou
Women United in Philanthropy and Fairleigh Dickinson University have joined with more than 40 Bergen County...Read More

April 22, 2010 - Mahwah Suburban News: United Way annual casino night set
Young Leaders will host Bergen County Untied Way's third annual Casino Royale ...Read More

April 22, 2010 -Town Journal: Board learns housing plan "ahead of game"
The Allendale Planning Board held a public hearing regarding the matters plan's housing element ... Read More

April 04, 2010 - The Record: Charities find there's a market for compassion
The recession is forcing non-profits to innovate in the search for revenue... Read More

March 29, 2010 - Herald News: Many non-profits expecting dip in funding
As difficult as last year was financially for New Jersey's non-profits, 2010 looks like it will be event worse... Read More

March 15, 2010 - The Best of Bergen: Poker Face
Bergen County United Way's Casino Royale is April 22... Read More

March 14, 2010 - West New York Reporter: MoMs reach out
West New York teenager Steven Ramirez will always remember the sound of one special vote...Read More

March 13, 2010 - Caroline Preton: Charities must focus on multiple ways to reach young donors, study finds.
People in their 20s have been called the next “greatest generation,” the “trophy generation... Read More

March 7, 2010 - Herald News: Uphill Battle
Staff Sgt. Jorge Marin didn't have much time to worry about the recession back home while he was helping... Read More

March 4, 2010 - Northern Valley Suburbanite: Services for female veterans available
Applications are still be accepted for female veterans, service women and military professionals...Read More

March 3, 2010 - Bergen Record: New battle at home for returning GIs
As Wall Street melted down in the fall of 2008, Sgt Marin was preoccupied with...Read More

March 1, 2010 - NJ Biz: Building a Solid Foundation
The United Way of Bergen County has two major operations: Building affordable housing... Read More

February 25, 2010 - Northern Valley Suburbanite: 211 marks five year anniversary
February 11, 2010 marked the 5th anniversary of the launch of 211...Read More

February 23, 2010 - NJ Online: Haitian relief family resource center opens in Elizabeth
On Monday, February 22 the New Jersey Department of Human Services opened the...Read More

February 22, 2010 - 201 Magazine: Bergen County's United Way receives $25,000
TD Charitable Foundation has made $25,000 investment in Bergen County's United Way...Read More

February 11, 2010 - The Observer: 211 marks five years of service
February 11, 2010 marks the fifth anniversary of the launch of 211, the United Way's state wide system...Read More

February 9, 2010 - The New Jersey Herald: A day of celebration for 211 partnership
In anticipation of "211 Day" on Thursday, the NJ 211 partnership (your local United Way) wants to express... Read More

February 9, 2010 - Bergen Record: Homes for special-needs residents go up in Allendale
The construction of six affordable housing units at Orchard Commons in Allendale is on schedule...Read More

February 3, 2010 - Record:Generous gardeners and 211 and iPhone contacts
AmpleHarvest.org, the national organization that matches backyard gardeners and their excess produce with local... Read More

January 22, 2010 - Hackensack Chronicle: Fund for military families
In partnership with the North Jersey Media Group Foundation, and NJ 211, Bergen County United Way has created... Read More

January 19, 2010 - Record: PSE&G chief tackles issues
Public Service Electric and Gas Company has taken a lot of heat from customers in the past year...Read More

December, 23, 2009 - Bergen News Sun Bulletin: Military women get help from WRIC
The Women's Rights Information Center (WRIC) was awarded a $70K grant by Women United in Philanthropy... Read More

December 17, 2009 - Suburban Times: Tax Aid Volunteers
The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) is looking for each week... Read More

December 10, 2009 - Leader: WUIP awards $70K at gathering
It was an evening of inspiration like no other, and a celebration of women helping women...Read More

December 2, 2009 - The Record: A helping hand
Homelessness has long been a shameful problem in Hackensack... Read More

November 30, 2009 - 201 Magazine: Women United in Philanthropy awards $70,000 grant
Women United in Philanthropy hosted its 5th annual fall gathering at Stoney Hill Inn in Hackensack... Read More

November 26, 2009 - Town Journal: Award for special needs housing
Bergen County's United Way recently selected Allendale Housing Inc. for its annual Cornerstone Award for the special needs housing project at the Orchard Commons site... Read More

November 19, 2009 - Jersey Journal: At memorial, volunteering is cool
In between classes, athletics and nightly homework, the students at Memorial High School still find time to volunteer... Read More

November 12, 2009 - Community News: AARP needs volunteers to help with taxes
If you have a few hours to spare each week between Feb. 1st and April 15th the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) needs you... Read More

November 5, 2009 - Town Journal: Borough's housing plan approved
Allendale's affordable housing plan received state approval October 14th... Read More

October 29, 2009 - Herald News: Philanthropist Henry P. Becton dies at 95
Henry P. Becton, the Bergen County industrialist and civic leader who helped guide the global expansion of medical supplies... Read More

October 6, 2009 - The Record: Events
Mavis Nicholson Leno, the wife of talk show host Jay Leno, will speak at Women United in Philanthropy... Read More

October 6, 2009 - The Ledger: Cycles RIDE UNITED to help women in crisis
A motorcycle convoy of 50 riders set out from Bergen County Harley Davidson in Rochelle Park to RIDE UNITED... Read More

September 23, 2009 - The Villadom Times: Mayor breaks ground on special needs housing
Allendale Mayor Vince Barra joined state and local dignitaries last week to break ground on special needs housing approved and funded for one quadrant of Orchard Commons... Read More

September 21, 2009 - The Bergen Record: Freeholder to hold session on county services
Freeholder Tomas Padilla plans to answer questions about county services Tuesday evening at the Johnson Public Library auditorium in Hackensack... Read More

September 11, 2009 - The Leader Newspaper: Volunteers needed for AARP foundation tax care program
If you have a few hours to spear each week between Feb. 1 and April 15, the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) needs you... Read More

September 5, 2009 The Bergen Record: Construction to begin on special needs housing in Allendale
Shovels will hit the ground this month on a project to build special needs housing at Orchard Commons. The borough transferred ownership Friday on the half acre portion of the site that will be built upon to Allendale Housing Inc... Read More

August 27, 2009 - The Ledger: Mavis Leno to Speak at Women United and Philanthropy Fall Gathering
On Thursday, Oct. 15 Women United in Philanthropy, New Jersey's first women's giving circle, will host the 5th Annual Fall gathering at the Stony Hill in Hackensack. Mavis Leno will be the featured speaker... Read More

August 23, 2009 - 201 Magazine: United Way and Volunteer Center "team up" to support Bergen residents Bergen County's United Way and the Volunteer Center of Bergen County celebrated their twelfth annual golf classic at the Ridgewood Country Club... Read More

August 15, 2009 - The Record - Zoe's Cafe Stocking Apple Cakes
Angela Loga, the Teaneck woman who recently resorted to selling apple cakes to prevent her home from going into foreclosure, is now making her treat available at Zoe's Cupcake Cafe... Read More

August 1, 2009 - NEW JERSEY MONTHLY: Sweet Idea
Take a cup of inspiration, stir in a generous grant, and you’ve got the recipe for Zoe’s Cupcake Café.  The Teaneck shop was launched in June as a place for teen mothers to get a foothold in the workplace… Read More

To see "Headlines" prior to 08/01/2009, please visit our News Archive

June 17, 2010: "PSE&G Teterboro 5K Run to benefit Bergen County United Way's 2-1-1 System"
On Saturday, July 17, 2010 at 8:30 a.m. 1000 runners of all ages will take to the runway at Teterboro Airport for a 5K...Read More

May 28, 2010: "Cool Homes program makes breathing easier"
The warm weather is only just starting but Bergen County’s United Way knows that summer heat can be deadly...Read More

February 19, 2010: "Bergen County's United Way Receives $25,000 for the TD Charitable Foundation"
TD Charitable Foundation, TD Bank’s charitable giving arm has made a $25,000 investment in Bergen County’s United Way that will directly impact the lives of working poor families. The check was presented to the United Way by Don F. Buckley, Market President of TD Bank... Read More

August 21, 2010: "Mavis Leno to Speak at Women United and Philanthropy Fall Gathering"
On Thursday, October 15, 2009 Women United in Philanthropy, New Jersey’s first women’s giving circle, will host its 5th Annual Fall Gathering. Mavis Nicholson Leno, chair of the Feminist Majority’s Foundation’s Campaign to Help Afghan Women and Girls and wife of late-night talk show king Jay Leno will be the featured speaker... Read More

June 26, 2009: "Breathing Easier: Bergen County's United Way Launches Cool Homes Program"
The warm weather is only just starting but Bergen County's United Way knows that summer heat can be deadly.  To help cope with the hot, humid days to come, BCUW has launched its "Cool Homes" program… Read More

To see "Press Releases" prior to 6/26/2009, please visit our News Archive