Fall For These 11 Autumn Fundraisers
Whether you’re looking for community 5Ks, exciting golf outings or formal galas, you can have fun and give back here in Bergen.
Once the calendar flips to fall, we know the year is starting its slow winddown, and that means that giving back is on our minds. Soon, the season of giving will truly begin, but local organizations and charities are already organizing and presenting signature fundraisers to keep their missions going. And you can show your support by taking part in them—and having a great time while you do it.
Want to support cancer research, quality medical care, environmental education and beyond? Stop by one of these upcoming charity events:
Sept. 19. At the Parkside Community Church in Westwood, you can listen to Christopher Doran Sing Josh Groban, with special guest Nancy Feldman. This event benefits nonprofit The Healing Grove Counseling Center, which offers mental health services for struggling adults. The music starts at 8 p.m.
Sept. 20. Starting at 10 a.m. at the Closter Plaza in Closter, you can see great rides for a great cause at the Joey’s Fund 12th Annual Charity Car Show. Money raised here helps ease the costs living, medication and travel for families caring for a child with a life-threatening illness.
Sept. 20. Stop by the Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County’s Social Action Fair, where you can hear great music, connect with like-minded organizations and explore volunteering. This event begins at 11 a.m.
Sept. 26. The Tenafly Nature Center hosts its Campfire & Cocktails fundraiser, where you can sip handcrafted cocktails, savor seasonal small bites and enjoy live music surrounded by crisp autumn air. The event benefits the nature center’s environmental work. The fun starts at 6 p.m.
Sept. 26-27. Support the Friends of the Bergenfield Library at the annual fall Community Garage Sale, which begins at 9 a.m. on both days. Shop antiques, apparel, books and more and help provide the funding for community-wide library programs.
Sept. 28. Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Foundation holds a Charity Golf Outing at Hackensack Golf Club in Emerson. You’ll find something for everyone here—a full round of golf, pro lessons, pickleball workshops, massage therapy, mixology demonstrations and great bites and sips. Check-in starts at 7 a.m., and the shotgun start is at 7:45.
Oct. 4. At Bergen Community College in Paramus, take part in the 7th Annual Walk for Women’s Cancers, to benefit the Lewin Fund. This organization provides quality-of-life services for women affected by cancer, from transportation to treatment and house-cleaning assistance to psychosocial support for patients and families. The run begins at 9 a.m.
Oct. 5. Bergen County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), which provides kids in the foster system with a one-on-one advocate and other services, tees off on its “Fore the Kids” Annual Golf Classic at the Montammy Golf Club in Alpine. Starting at 9 a.m., you can enjoy a round of golf, silent auctions, a delicious lunch and more.
Oct. 11. Help raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research with the Walk to Fight Alzheimer’s at Bergen Community College Paramus. The site opens at 10 a.m., and the walk begins at 10:30. There will also be refreshments, music and door prizes.
Oct. 14. Family Promise of Bergen County, which helps local working families with children who face homelessness and food insecurity, presents its annual gala, starting at 6 p.m. In addition to inspiring speakers, you’ll enjoy music, a silent auction, cocktail reception and a sit-down dinner.
Oct. 25. The XO World Project Foundation, which seeks to aid women and children in underserved communities all over the world, is holding its Oktoberfest Gala at the Rockleigh Equestrian Center. There will be food, drinks, music and community, all supporting life-saving healthcare, clean water and opportunities for those who need it most. Everything starts at 3 p.m.
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