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 Friday,
February 5, 2010
Heart Healthy Wine Tasting Event
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| November
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 Saturday,
November 14, 2009
Family Health & Economic Conference
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| June
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 Sunday, June 14, 2009
NCBW and the 22nd George Washington Bridge
Challenge
In keeping with tradition, The National Coalition of 100 Black Women - Bergen/Passaic Chapter will partner again with the American Cancer Society in it's 22nd noncompetitive annual event. Please join us for the George Washington Bridge Challenge on Sunday, June 14, 2009.
To make a donation or join our team, please click
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 Our
23rd Annual Fundraiser -
An Evening on the Hudson
Saturday, June 6, 2009
On New York's Largest Luxury Yacht
The Cornucopia Majesty
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| June
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NCBW and the 21st
George Washington Bridge Challenge
The Health Committee spearheaded NCBW Bergen/Passaic Chapter’s participation in the American Cancer's Society's George Washington Bridge Challenge on Sunday, June 8, 2008. This non-competitive annual event was an uplifting salute to the area's cancer survivors and their families. After crossing the world's most-traveled bridge, walkers, runners, and cyclists chose one of several scenic through Bergen county. This year marked the 21st anniversary of the GWB Challenge and NCBW exceeded their goal and raised more than $7,000. NCBW Bergen/Passaic Chapter was the top fundraising team for this event!
Two NCBW members were highlighted in the Bergen Record.
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| May 2008 |
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 Annual Fundraiser -
Ultimate Extravaganza II
The National Coalition of 100 Black Women - Bergen/Passaic Chapter hosted their 22nd annual Fundraising Gala, "Ultimate Extravaganza II ", at the Sheraton, Mahwah on Saturday evening, May 3, 2008. Over 600 guests danced the night away to the musical delights of Valarie Adams & The Dimension Band, Caribbean Steel Pan Ambassadors, and DJ MEJCJ Productions.
This year NCBW recognized Verizon, PSEG, State Farm Insurance, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey and Prudential Financial for their ongoing support. The proceeds of the Fundraiser will benefit programs in the areas of Youth Education & Development, Economic Development, Health and Arts & Culture.
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 NCBW donates to Oasis Annual Giving Campaign
During NCBW's annual Kwanzaa program, the chapter made a $500 donation to Oasis, a Haven for Women and Children in Paterson, New Jersey. In the spirit of giving, this gift was in support of Oasis' first ever Annual Giving Campaign. The adult women's and children's educational programs at Oasis are consistently filled to capacity due to the increasing need in the community. The Bergen/Passaic chapter was pleased to partner with Oasis during these challenging times as they continue their efforts to relieve the suffering, feed the hungry, and bring peace to the neediest in the Paterson community. Jaclyn Durant (President, NCBW Bergen/Passaic Chapter) and Jane Nelson (NCBW member, Oasis Liaison) presented the donation to Oasis Board President Patricia A. McLaughlin.
Members of NCBW Bergen/Passaic Chapter continued their tradition of providing holiday gift bags to the women at Oasis. Coalition sisters personally donated a beautiful array of holiday gift bags filled to the brim with essential products every woman at Oasis needs. Holiday bags and baskets were collected containing an assortment of items such as shampoo, conditioner, soap, body wash, body lotion, toothbrushes and toothpaste, and various other personal care products. Whether the Oasis women reside in their own home, in an apartment, or in a shelter, products such as these are always appreciated by these women who have limited resources.
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| November
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Symposium
2007
 On November 10th 2007, the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Bergen Passaic Chapter ushered in its' third Biennial Symposium- Expanding Horizons: A Vision for the Future. More than 300 eager participants took part in this event. Many registered for a cornucopia of workshops offered that day. NCBW Bergen Passaic Chapter pulled out all the stops in producing a diverse group of speakers including minister and community activist Rev. Dr. Deforest Soaries, Jr., senior pastor of the First Baptist Church of Lincoln
Gardens in Somerset, NJ. Rev. Soaries challenged the participants with a call to action regarding the language of our culture.
Workshops covered Health disparity issues like the high rate of premature birth within the African American community to economic empowerment workshops on financial preparedness. Our Teens were encouraged to make wise choices and our Men's workshop attracted a number of attendees.
This momentous event was sponsored in part by organizations like:
The March of Dimes, State Farm, Wachovia Bank,
David S. Howe Foundation, Today's Child, Prudential,
PSE&G, Verizon , Holy Name Hospital, Unilever
Thanks to all of our dynamic sponsors who caught the vision of NCBW Bergen and Passaic and willingly partnered to produce our most successful community focused Symposium to date. Both individuals and companies gave of their time, talent, and resources.
Women Venture Fund
Hackensack Medical Center
Bergen County Public Private Partnership
Our exhibit hall was brimming with exhibitors and artsy vendors some of whom crafted their own products. Health Screening was conducted for HIV and for other health risks.
Detail demographic data was compiled from surveyed attendees. As well as memorable moments captured on video.
The day ended with our first ever Town Hall meeting that explored the topic of Gang Violence within our community. This Town hall meeting moderated by Lori Stokes anchor of Eyewitness News offered insight into this dilemma that plague our community. Experts in the field provided positive and proactive solutions that everyone could implement.
NCBW 100 Bergen/Passaic forges forward into 2008 advocating our vision for the future and continuing our mantra of Women making a Difference.
Click here to
view press coverage of the event.
Click here to
view a video of the event (opens in new
window).
 NCBW Bergen/Passaic Chapter and the Bergen County Chapter of the Links, Inc. sponsored the film "Hip-Hop: Beyond Beats & Rhymes" on Saturday, Nov. 3. This event, held at Teaneck High School, was part of the 2007 Teaneck International Film Festival held Nov 2 - Nov 4. It was very well attended by young adults from the local communities, including Essex county.
Following the screening, NCBW member Heather Walker moderated a panel discussion which featured Reverend Lonnie McLeod, Audra Jackson (chair, NCBW Education Committee), Rahfeal Gordon (inspirational speaker of "Hip-Hop Saved My Life", Hasan Salaam (performer), and local Bergen County students. The group in attendance enthusiastically participated in the Q&A session with the panelists.
Rahfeal Gordon, one of the young panelists, has since garnered publicity since this event. The Star Ledger newspaper did a feature article on his life story. He has written a book, was featured in a magazine article, and has conducted workshops at the high schools. There is also the possibility of a TV deal.
Following the documentary and panel discussion, NCBW and the Links hosted a pizza party, which was a huge success.
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 On June 19, 2007, NCBW Bergen/Passaic Chapter co-sponsored "R-E-S-P-E-C-T. When did we lose it? How do we get it back?", a symposium on how Black America is perceived and depicted. Five leading African-American women's organizations joined a civil rights group to rally a call to action for renewing respect for women by sponsoring the first of a series of symposiums at the historical Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in Harlem as a symbolic first step to evoke change through public debate. In this unique forum, for the first time, community leaders and cultural influencers challenged the collective silence about the erosion of respect for human values in America and how it impacts the perception of Black America in today's media, sports and entertainment worlds. The symposium coincided with the Schomburg's exhibit: Stereotypes vs. Humantypes, which was on display in the exhibit hall.
The Health Committee spearheaded NCBW Bergen/Passaic Chapter’s participation in the American Cancer's Society's George Washington Bridge Challenge on Sunday, June 10, 2007. This non-competitive annual event is an uplifting salute to the area's cancer survivors and their families. After crossing the world's most-traveled bridge, walkers, runners, and cyclists choose one of several scenic through Bergen county. This year marked the 20th anniversary of the GWB Challenge. NCBW exceeded their goals and raised more than $7,000.
The NCBW Bergen/Passaic Chapter partnered with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra in their annual Community Partners Concert featuring Leslie Uggams on June 20, 2007. The Chapter sold tickets and raised funds for our Treasury. Arts and Culture hopes to continue this partnership as it is an ideal way to introduce other art forms and raise money at the same time. |
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National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Bergen/Passaic Chapter Honors PSEG and Verizon at Twenty-First Annual Gala
The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Bergen/Passaic Chapter, (NCBW) hosted its twenty-first annual black-tie fund raising gala at the Sheraton Crossroads Hotel, Mahwah, New Jersey on Saturday, May 5, 2007.
The event was an elegant affair which transformed the hotel into a multi-function venue resplendent with music, food, and dancing to entice every taste, from the cabaret, to the poolside sounds of the steel drums, and the formal dance where the Valerie Adams and the Dimension Band played to a full house.
The gala is NCBW's major fund raiser the proceeds of which support the organization's programmatic efforts, including health and economic symposia, mentoring youth, educating community members on the power of their financial decisions, as well as providing workshops to women at Oasis: A Haven for Women and Children in Paterson, New Jersey.
The organization enjoys the support of wealth of sponsors. The capstone of the evening was the award ceremony recognizing PSEG and Verizon for their corporate citizenship and philanthropic efforts which contributed to NCBW's ability to further its mission of women making a difference over the years. Both organizations have been long-term supporters and sponsors. Verizon has provided resources for literacy and PSEG funds for programs.
The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, non-partisan network of women committed to sharing, promoting, and helping others achieve success. NCBW consists of more than 7,000 members representing 63 chapters in 24 states and the District of Columbia. The Bergen/Passaic Chapter (New Jersey) was chartered in 1986. Its primary areas of focus are the areas of health, education, and economic empowerment.
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 TRAILBLAZER'S
LUNCHEON 2007
Our Public Advocacy Committee took the lead in organizing the second
trailblazer's luncheon for NCBW. At the
luncheon, which was held on February 25,
2007 at the Fiesta in Wood-Ridge, seven
dynamic women were honored for blazing the
trails in the following areas: Education,
Health, Arts & Culture, Economic
Development, Role Model, Membership and
Advocacy. The key note speaker was Merlyn
LaPaix, who delivered a presentation on
stroke prevention. Finally, Marc Morial,
president and CEO of the National Urban
League provided closing remarks.
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Read the Bergen Record's article about this
event - click
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| December
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 Christmas
for Oasis
NCBW Bergen/Passaic Chapter has a long-standing relationship with
"Oasis, a Haven for Women and Children", in Paterson, New Jersey. This facility offers women with limited resources an opportunity to improve their lifestyle and increase their self-esteem and self-reliance.
Every Christmas season, Coalition sisters personally donate a beautiful array of holiday gift bags filled to the brim with essential products every woman at Oasis needs. In December 2006, more than 170 holiday bags and baskets were collected containing an assortment of items such as shampoo, conditioner, soap, body wash, body lotion, toothbrushes and toothpaste, and various other personal care products.
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"Women in the Driver's Seat" - An NCBW event to empower women thru the process of making a major purchase - a car, SUV, etc. Topics included; Buying or Leasing - which is best for you?, The Negotiation Process, Understanding the Difference between MSRP vs Dealer's Price. East Coast Auto Mall's owner, Brandon Giordano, hosted the event at their Englewood Cliffs dealership on December 6, 2006. Certified Public Accountant Patricia Penrose discussed year-end tax planning strategies and NCBW member Sherri Scott Gibson discussed The Importance of Budgeting. The audience included women and men from the surrounding communities with refreshments being served.
Partnered with the
Teaneck International Film Festival
presenting a film "Been Rich All My
Life" followed by a reception with the
stars of the movie. Students who were
involved to view the film shared their
appreciation of the experience with Brenda
Murphy, Chair of the Arts & Culture
Program.
21 Triumphant Women
join our sisterhood in 2006.
The NCBW Bergen Passaic
Chapter partnered with the New Jersey
Symphony Orchestra in their annual Community
Partners Concert featuring Kool and the Gang
on June 23, 2006. The Chapter sold 40 seats
and raised approximately $2,000.00 for our
Treasury. Arts and Culture hopes to continue
this partnership as it is an ideal way to
introduce other art forms and raise money at
the same time.
EDC Conferences - To
build awareness of NCBW by attending and
supporting non-profit organizations within
the community and networking with others on
the local and state level. Members of
EDC attended Gov. Corzine's residence,
Drumwatchket in Princeton, NJ in June 2006
and the NJ Black Issues Conference (BIC) in
Somerset, NJ in October 2006.
