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Bergen County (New Jersey): — With deep sadness, The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County announces the passing of Barbara Strauss, president of the Board of Managers.\u00a0 Strauss, a resident of Englewood Cliffs, was an active member of the Board of Managers for nine years and served as President for 14 months.<\/p>\n
She was involved with the organization in a variety of capacities, including Chair of the Events and Development Committees and Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary on the Board of Managers.\u00a0 In 2020, Strauss and her husband, Tom Manolio, received The Chest’s Outstanding Volunteers Award for their numerous activities and contributions in the community.<\/p>\n
For over 20 years, she worked in the insurance industry and was Executive Vice President at York International.\u00a0 Strauss, who was known as a consummate professional, shared her passion for The Community Chest’s work with her clients and friends.\u00a0 Frequently, they attended the organization’s events and became contributors and supporters.<\/p>\n
“The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County’s Board of Managers will miss Barbara Strauss very much.\u00a0 Barbara was very passionate about The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County’s work.\u00a0 She loved that we helped so many different populations and shared our resources with a range of agencies.\u00a0 In recent years, she was very engaged with our work helping the food insecure, Hurricane Ida’s victims and young people in the community, who volunteered their time and benefited from the scholarships we awarded.<\/p>\n
“The Community Chest plans to memorialize the valuable work Barbara did with us by establishing a fund in her name.\u00a0 We know she would want others to continue supporting the work we undertake that was so important to her personally,” said Dr. Shelly Wimpfheimer, Executive Director, The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County.<\/p>\n
People may make a contribution in memory of Barbara Strauss by sending a check made out to The Community Chest.\u00a0 Donations of any size may be sent to 122 South Van Brunt Street, 2nd Floor, Englewood, New Jersey 07631.\u00a0 Donations are tax-deductible, as permitted by law.\u00a0 For information, call 201-568-7474 or contact\u00a0shelly@ About The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County<\/u><\/p>\n Founded in 1933, The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County, a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization, has supported local not-for-profit agencies for nearly 90 years.\u00a0 The Chest leads initiatives and supports nonprofits that make our communities stronger and benefit people in need in eastern Bergen County.\u00a0 Each year, The Chest raises funds and allocates them to agencies demonstrating the capacity to provide services to local citizens.\u00a0 The organization also provides coordinating and planning services in its communities, serving as a bridge between agencies and organizations and investing in the stability and quality of the service network.<\/p>\n The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County’s Board of Managers is comprised of community leaders dedicated to improving the lives of neighbors in need.\u00a0 People interested in being considered for board membership may contact Executive Director Dr. Shelly Wimpfheimer at (201) 568-7474.<\/p>\n