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Bergen's Promise Celebrates "Back to School" with our Youth and Families

Tuesday, August 27, 2024


On Tuesday, August 20th, Bergen's Promise hosted our inaugural Back-to-School Family Wellness Night for our Bergen's Promise youth and families. Planned by our Youth and Family Wellness Workgroup, the event featured a Backpack and School Supply Distribution alongside music, crafts, activities, and community wellness resources. Nearly 300 attendees joined us in celebrating and building community as we get ready for the Back-To-School season.

We would like to thank our community partners who joined us for the event: Hackensack Police Department, Hackensack Fire Department, Hackensack Meridian Health Community Outreach, BCCLS Teaneck Library, The Shirvan Family Live Well Center, children's author Melissa Morell, the Center for Food Action, and the Family Support Organization of Bergen County.

Special thanks to our donors:

-ShopRite of Hackensack/Inserra for their donation of food and refreshments

-Costco Business Center of Hackensack for their donation of a gift card to support the family wellness event

-Pwder Puff Rentals for their donation of Bounce House Services

-Raffle donors: Monster Mini Golf, I AM ME Barbershop, and Belleville Nail Salon

We are also incredibly grateful to our very own BP ambassadors, staff, and leadership that helped bring the event to life.