Children's Aid and Family Services is one of the largest human services organizations serving nothern New Jersey.  The agency is dedicated to the ongoing support of children and families.  Its mission is to preserve, protect, and when needed, provide families.  Motivated by compassion for vulnerable children, young adults, frail elderly and their families, the agency provides high-quality and innovative services that meet their social, educational and emotional needs.

For more than 100 years, the agency has helped tens of thousands of individuals - of all ages and from all walks of life - to thrive in their communities.  Whether working with a child seeking an adoptive family; providing formula and diapers to babies of low-income families; providing a low-income parent with affordable childcare; helping a teenager resist the pressure to take drugs; providing a mentor for a vulnerable child; or offering support to those caring for elderly loved  ones; the agency is helping to build futures for children and families in the communities we serve.

For more information: Call 201.261.2800 or click here:http://www.cafsnj.org

The mission of the Ridgewood Education Foundation is to enhance the quality of education in the Ridgewood Public Schools.  Since 1989 the Foundation has awarded more than $400,000 in grants for special projects created by forward thinking teachers, parents, students and alumni.  This was made possible, thanks to the generous support of members and other friends.

Whether it is through these Classroom Grants, Alumni Teacher Development Fund Grants, the Arts Fund, or other programs, their objective is to support the quality of education in the Village's schools in whatever way they can.

For more information go to: http://www.ridgewoodedfoundation.org

The Valley Hospital Foundation was incorporated in 1980 to serve as the philanthropic component of The Valley Hospital.  The Foundation's mission is to promote charitable support for the work of The Valley Hospital and Valley Home Care.  The Foundation is led by a volunteer Board of Trustees, and is chaired by Denis J. Sullivan.

The Valley Hospital is a not-for-profit 451 bed hospital, serving the healthcare needs of over 400,000 people in Bergen and Passaic Counties and southern New York State.  Valley is distinguished by advanced clinical services, delivered with attention to personalized care.  In 2007, Valley was the second busiest hospital in the state of New Jersey, with over 48,000 admissions and 66,000 Emergency Department visits.  Valley has received national recognition for quality, outstanding clinical outcomes and service excellence.

Valley Home Care serves the home care and Hospice needs of people in Bergen and Passaic Counties.  With over 180,000 home visits each year, Valley Home Care is known for the variety and high quality of its clinical services.  Valley Home Care offers Butterflies, the only pediatric hospice program in New Jersey.

To Learn More Click Here: http://www.valleyhealth.com/valley_foundation.asp

Founded in 1944, seven years before the hospital opened, The Valley Hospital Auxiliary has a distinguished history of service for more than 60 years.  The Auxiliary mission includes raising funds for The Valley Hospital and Valley Home Care, serving as advocates for the hospital in the community, and providing volunteer service.

The Auxiliary has more than 2,000 members in 16 communities who log thousands of volunteer hours each year.  They organize and execute a wide variety of fundraising events, including formal galas, a kitchen tour and an annual Journal.  The Auxiliary Golf Outing is held annually at Ridgewood Country Club.  They also operate Kurth Cafe, the hospital coffee shop, and Kurth Gift Shop.  Since its inception The Valley Hospital Auxiliary has raised over $13 million to benefit the healthcare needs of all the people who are served by Valley.

For More Information go to:http://www.valleyhealth.com/VH_ps_vhAuxiliary.asp

The mission of The First Tee of Metropolitan New York is to impact the lives of young people by providing learning facilities and education programs that promote character development and life-enhancing values through the game of golf.  TFTMNY services New York City, Long Island, Fairfield, Westchester, and Essex Counties.

The First Tee of Essex County

In August of 2006, The First Tee of Essex County was formed through a partnership between the Metropolitan Golf Association, New Jersey PGA and New Jersey State Golf Association.  Located at Weequahic Park Golf Course in the heart of Newark's South Ward, the organization converted a blighted former dumping site into a beautiful Junior Learning Facility to serve the youth of Essex County.  This facility is a versatile practive area that can be used for short game instruction, a limited flight driving range and a three-hole short course to introduce youth people to the game and its positive values.

To Learn More Click Here:http://www.thefirstteemetny.org/club/scripts/section/section.asp?NS=EC

About West Bergen Mental Healthcare

Founded in 1963 as a Child Guidance Clinic, today West Bergen is a full range community mental health center serving over 2,000 people a year.

West Bergen Mental Healthcare offers a full range of professional services designed to meet the needs of the individual and families we serve. Whether you are struggling with problems that are part of every day life, or suffering from more serious emotional disorders, West Bergen can help.

Utilizing a team approach, West Bergen's specially trained group of licensed mental health professionals work together to deliever the effective treatment approach for each individual. Treatment goals include management of symptoms, improving relationships and developing better life adjustment and coping skills.

West Bergen accepts private insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid. No one is ever denied services because of inability to pay.

http://westbergen.org

For the past 75 years the JLBC has been assessing community need, creating solutions and training women as volunteers to make Bergen County communities healthier, more vital places to live. During this 75 year history, the impact of JLBC on Bergen County communities has been exhibited in many ways. In 1966, the JLBC and a group of concerned community representatives founded The Volunteer Center of Bergen County, and in 1988 Rebuilding Together - Bergen County was brought to Bergen County by the JBLC. The JBLC partnerd with the American Red Cross and pledged $100,000, as well as provided a team to plan and oversee the renovation of the Hackensack Red Cross Chapter House. For 75 years, the JBLC has played a pivotal role in shaping our community

http://www.thejblc.org/bergen/index.jsp

The YMCA welcomes and supports children and families by teaching the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibilty. They are for everyone - girls, boys, men and women of all ages, races, religions, incomes and abilities. They build strong kids, strong families and strong communities. Membership is open to all and no one is denied participation because of financial need.

http://www.ridgewoodymca.org