“Year after year, the generosity of Bergen
County residents is a wonder to behold. All
Wrapped Up brings holiday cheer to those who might otherwise feel left out
of the joys of the season. Join us in making our own holidays brighter, by
sharing the spirit with our neighbors in need,” says Lynne Algrant, Bergen
Volunteer Center CEO.
In 2017, 708 families and 1,078
individuals, referred by 28 area non-profit agencies, were "adopted.” Nearly
750 donors from the community responded with contributions of gifts, gift
certificates, toys, clothing and household items, totalling more than $276,000.
The Bergen Volunteer Center seeks
participation in its annual All Wrapped
Up Holiday Giving Program. Individuals,
families, corporations, co-workers, civic and religious groups can be matched
through All Wrapped Up to children
and families in need, troubled youth, lonely seniors and disabled adults, who
otherwise might miss out on the joy of the holiday season.
Participants can choose to Adopt-a-Family, which can range in size
from two to seven people. Donors will be
matched with one of the 700 families for whom agencies request assistance. The family profile includes genders, ages,
sizes and specific gift requests that could include clothes, toys, gift
certificates or household items. Donors should plan to spend about $50 per
family member.
Participants, who would like to focus on
one person in need, will be matched with an individual through the Heart-to-Heart program. Agencies request
assistance for 1,000 seniors, or disabled adults, who live alone. Donors
provide supermarket gift certificates, clothing and gifts and should plan to
spend approximately $50.
To participate in the program, visit the Volunteer Center’s website at www.bergenvolunteers.org, click on the
tab for All Wrapped Up to complete
an application form and/or contact Debbie Emery at
(201) 489-9454 Ext. 202 or email demery@bergenvolunteers.org.
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