Hasbrouck Heights, NJ – (December 3, 2020) The Greater Bergen Realtors® Care Foundation and the New Jersey Multiple Listing Service (NJMLS) held their first virtual grants awards ceremony where they awarded $285,848.00 to 41 organizations in the northern New Jersey region. NJMLS Executive Director, Michelle Perino shared a few words expressing how honored and happy she was about being able to be a part of this wonderful initiative. Ms. Perino commented, “New Jersey Multiple Listing Service is so pleased to be able to contribute to the Greater Bergen Care Foundation and provide funding to help the many wonderful organizations who receive grants. We recognize the hardships faced by so many this year and are deeply appreciative of the great work these organizations continue to do to improve lives in our communities.”
The 41 organizations included: Adler Aphasia Center, Advance Housing, Inc, ANJEC, Back Packs For Life, Inc., Bergen County Court Appointed Special Advocates, Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative, Inc., Boys & Girls Clubs of Lower Bergen County, Inc, Boys and Girls Club of Hawthorne, C.A.M.P Youth Development Program, CFA NJ, Center For Hope and Safety Inc., Children’s Aid and Family Services Inc., Community Meals Inc., Emmanuel Cancer Foundation, Eva's Village, Family Promise of Bergen County, Geriatric Services Inc., Bright Side Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County, Holy Name Medical Center Foundation, ITN, North Jersey, A NJ Non Profit Corp, Juvenile Education & Awareness Project, Meals on Wheels North Jersey, Oasis- A Haven for Women and Children, Project Literacy of Greater Bergen County, Rebuilding Together North Jersey, REED Foundation for Autism, Roots & Wings, Rutherford Senior Citizen aka 55 Kip Center, SESCIL a program at Bergen Family Center, Social Services Associates of Ridgewood & Vicinity, Spectrum For Living Development Inc., Table to Table, The CTC Academy Inc., The Jillian Fund, Transition Professionals, Valley Program Foundation for Children with Autism, Vantage Health System Inc., Volunteer Center of Bergen County Inc, West Bergen Mental Healthcare, Women's Rights Information, and YCS Foundation Inc.
Since its inception, the Greater Bergen Realtors® Care Foundation has made it their mission to work with other local organizations through their grant program to help the communities where they live and work. Every year, through volunteerism and fundraising, the Realtors® Care Foundation has been able to increase the number of grant awards they give each year, and 2020 was no exception. 2020 president, Annekee Brahver-Keely stated “It was heartwarming to see that in spite of the challenging circumstances we are all facing due to this pandemic, we are able to celebrate the 41 organizations receiving a total of 45 grants awards totaling almost $286,000. Now more than ever, these wonderful organizations are in such dire need. I am grateful to all our donors who came through in our fundraising efforts and the New Jersey MLS for allowing us to continue to carry out our mission and do what we best: Give back to those in need where our Realtors live and work.”
Grant applications are open for all local non-profit organizations and will open on January 1, 2021. For more information about the Realtors Care Foundation and how to apply for a grant for 2021, please visit www.gbarcarefoundation.org.