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Our second annual Back-to-School Family Wellness Night was an incredible success—thanks to the generosity of our community and the dedication of our Bergen’s Promise team!

This year’s event was made possible by the 2025 Backpack & School Supply Drive, where community members, businesses, and partners came together to ensure that local youth had the tools they need to start the school year with confidence. Together, we collected and distributed more than 400 backpacks filled with supplies—a gift that goes far beyond the classroom by showing families that their community believes in them.

On event night, the impact was clear:

• Nearly 400 attendees joined us to celebrate the start of the school year.
• Over 60 youth received free dental screenings
• Families connected with amazing community partners who offered interactive activities and resources.
• We raffled prizes, generously donated by local businesses, bringing even more excitement to the evening.
• Most importantly, families experienced two hours of fun, connection, and community building. 💙

Thank You to Our Community Partners

We are so grateful to the partners who tabled at the event and provided engaging activities for families:

• ABA Centers of NJ
• Johnson Library and Teaneck Library
• FSO of Bergen County
• GymGuyz Bergen, Hudson & Rockland Counties
• NJ4S Bergen
• Colgate Bright Smiles Bright Futures Dental Van
• Bergen Community College Dental Hygiene Department
• Holy Name Health
• EZ Ride
• SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
• NJ Clean Energy
• Hackensack Police Department
• Hackensack Fire Department
• Hackensack Meridian Community Outreach and Engagement
• Bergen County Sheriff

Thank You to Our Raffle Prize Donors

Your generosity brought smiles and excitement to families throughout the evening:

• Pigtails and Crew Cuts of Teaneck
• Teaneck Cinemas
• Bookends Bookstore
• Moxie Salon and Beauty Bar (Ridgewood & Englewood locations)
• Liberty Science Center
• Bounce Safari
• Flavor Labs
• Monster Mini Golf
• Humdingers
• Center for Modern Dance Education
• Big Blue Swim School Paramus

Thank You for Other Generous Donations

We also deeply appreciate the contributions that made this event extra special:

• BJs
• Wawa Foundation
• Market Basket
• Bergen Party Rentals
• Staples
• Flow Forward NJ
• Bridge of Books Foundation
• Center for Food Action

Together, we created more than just a back-to-school event—we created a joyful, welcoming space where families felt supported, celebrated, and ready to thrive in the year ahead.

Thank you to everyone who played a part in making this special night a success!