Connect with Local Nonprofits

Explore Hackensack’s Nonprofit Organizations

Bergen Volunteers

Engaging volunteers to improve lives via a three-pronged approach: Volunteerism, community engagement, and civic leadership. Providing critical services to youth, families, veterans, and seniors.

Contact: Nina Bachrach
nbachrach@bergenvolunteers.org
201.489.9399
www.bergenvolunteers.org

YWCA Northern New Jersey

Empower women, girls and families, eliminate racism. Services include sexual violence counseling, job readiness, racial justice training, senior fitness and health.

Contact: Lori Murray
lmurray@ywcannj.org
201.345.1888

Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative (BVMI)

Provides free, comprehensive primary healthcare for low-income, working, uninsured adults in Bergen County. Seeking medical volunteers (Spanish/Korean speakers) and board members.

Contact: Amanda Missey
amissey@bvmi.net
www.bvmi.org

Hackensack Riverkeeper

Protects and restores the Hackensack River through advocacy, education, and enforcement. Offers paddling centers, environmental education, and corporate stewardship programs.

Contact: Captain Hugh Carola
hugh@hackensackriverkeeper.org
201-403-1992

Boys & Girls Clubs of Lower Bergen County

Enabling young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. Seeking donors, in-kind donations, board members, and volunteers.

Contact: Joseph J. Licata / Melissa McKinney
JLicata@BGCLBergen.org
Melissa.McKinney@bgcoflodi.org

hip Center for Independent Living

Empowering people with disabilities through outreach, advocacy, and education. Services include peer support, skills training, and transition assistance.

Contact: Brian Fitzgibbons
bfitzgibbons@hipcil.org
www.hipcil.org

Displaced Homemakers Center

Empowering women through retraining and job-seeking services. Seeking job or internship leads for clients looking for work.

Contact: Anne Wallman
201-329-9600 X 5510
annwall@bergen.org

CBH Care

Behavioral healthcare agency offering after-school programs, day programs for adults/seniors, and emergent mental health centers. Responsive to community needs.

Contact: Nikki Chiarello
201-775-6349

Veterans of Foreign Wars, Bogota Post

Social gathering place for veterans. Assists veterans and their families with resources and advocacy. Hall rental available for up to 100 people.

Contact: Alex Hernandez
201-906-7292
BogotaVFW@gmail.com

The Arc of Bergen and Passaic Counties

Dedicated to assisting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Providing high-quality support programs to over 1,400 individuals.

Contact: Marianne Balazs
mbalazs@arcbp.com
201 965 7302

Garden Club of Hackensack

Community outreach through instructive meetings, workshops for all ages, and volunteer services to improve community appearance and natural preservation.

Contact: Janet Wicka
jawicka@gmail.com
201-805-3739

Greater Bergen County YMCA

Strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Offers childcare, wellness centers, and aquatic programs.

Contact: Julie Morrow
jmorrow@metroymcas.org
201-487-6600 x206

SCORE Northeast New Jersey

Volunteer-led non-profit providing free, confidential business counseling and workshops for small businesses. Mentors are experienced executives and business owners.

Contact: Gregg Butler
gregg.butler@scorevolunteer.org
201-370-4743
www.score.org/northeastnj