Eastern Bergen County, NJ -- The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County holds its third Golf Outing at one of New Jersey's finest golf courses, Edgewood Country Club. Golfers may join as individuals or as a foursome.

For nearly a century, The Community Chest has strengthened the community through leadership and philanthropy by spearheading initiatives and supporting nonprofits that benefit people in eastern Bergen County, New Jersey. Funds raised from the golf outing will support grant awards to nonprofit agencies providing a range of services in the community. Net proceeds also support The Chest's initiatives.

The day's activities begin with registration at 9:00 a.m., followed by a brunch from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. A shotgun start begins at 11:30 a.m., followed by cocktails at 4:30 p.m. and dinner. Throughout the evening, a celebration, awards and a silent auction takes place. Co-chairs of the outing are Matthew Bert Libien, Managing Director at Wells Fargo Advisors, and John Wilkens, Principal of Robert Wilkens Insurance Agency, a World Insurance Company.

Sponsorship

The Community Chest invites individuals and businesses to become a sponsor. Sponsors' support and their philanthropic endeavors in the golf outing will be highlighted in The Chest's marketing. To register or to become a sponsor for the golf outing, visit the event's website at www.tinyurl.com/ccgolfevent2023. For additional information, contact Vicki Sidrow at 201-568-7474, 201-390-8830 or [email protected].

Leading Community Efforts

The Community Chest leads initiatives and support s nonprofits that make communities stronger and benefit people in need in eastern Bergen County. The organization's service area covers these municipalities: Alpine, Bergenfield, Closter, Cresskill, Demarest, Dumont, Englewood, Englewood Cliffs, Harrington Park, Haworth, Northvale, Norwood, Old Tappan, Rockleigh and Tenafly.
 
For 90 years, The Chest has provided funding to local agencies and nonprofits. The organization also develops collaborative action plans with community partners and identifies and provides solutions for community issues with local influencers. The organization leads critical issues by:
•             Funding agencies and nonprofits to assist with providing vital services;
•             Fostering collaborations between nonprofit agencies, government, corporations, and other community partners;
•             Assisting agencies with expansion of services for key issues; and
•             Strengthening agencies by offering professional development, teaching best practices, mentoring leaders, and providing issue-specific training.

Date: Monday, July 10.

Venue:
Edgewood Country Club,
449 Rivervale Rd
River Vale, NJ 07675

Registration for the outing may be done conveniently online at www.tinyurl.com/ccgolfevent2023.

For further information about The Chest, visit www.thecommunitychestebc.org/ or contact (201) 568-7474.