MEMBERS HELPING NEIGHBORS - MRCC MEMBERS GIVING BACK
​IN BUILDING  A BETTER COMMUNITY

MRCC NONPROFITS NEEDING
​HELP DURING COVID-19

MRCC has many members who are nonprofit organizations that assist those in our community that are in need.  As you can imagine, the COVID-19 crisis has raised the level of need among our neighbors.  If you are able and would like to help, here is a list of the various organizations and the contact information for each.  

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FREE SCHOOL TUTORING

BrainStorm's efforts to make a difference in the community continue... and we NEED YOUR HELP!

• First, our offer to tutor/coach the children of healthcare workers/first responders for FREE continues. 
• Second, we are offering FREE parent support forums to guide parents through the difficult process of homeschooling their children right now. 
• Third, we are launching the Laptop Challenge (gathering physical computers or funds to purchase laptops for the students of Paterson) this week. Please track BrainStorm's social media pages (FB and Insta) to stay apprised and let your network know so that they can contribute!

People interested can reach out to lisa@stormthetest.com or alex@stormthetest.com. ​

 ​THE MRCC IS PROUD TO FACILITATE COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS THROUGH OUR EVENTS AND GROUPS.  HERE IS WHAT HAS BEEN HAPPENING WITH OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS.

Scholarship and Recognition Luncheon
Community Partners:  Bergen Community College Student, Eastwick College Student, Lincoln Technical Institute Student and Ramapo College Student

​With the proceeds from various events throughout the year the MRCC earmarks funds for scholarships for local deserving students.  In 2020 two scholarships were awarded:

Lincoln Technical Institute - $2,000

Eric Oorthuys
Highland Lakes, NJ
Chamber Affiliation:  Lincoln Tech

Ramapo College of New Jersey - $2,000

Marc Greenwood
​Ramsey, NJ
Chamber Affiliation:  Mahwah PBA Local #143

5K Scholarship Run and 3K Walk
​Community Partner:  Ramapo College Scholarship Endowment

The annual 5K Run and 3K Walk is an event enjoyed by MRCC members along with their families and the community at large. Fifty percent of the proceeds go toward funding scholarships to deserving students at Ramapo College. In 2019 the MRCC awarded $7500.00 to the endowment fund.    

Annual Golf Outing and Humanitarian Dinner
​Community Partner:  The Valley Health System

The MRCC annual golf outing awards the Humanitarian of the Year with a donation to the charity of his or her choice.  Our 2019 Humanitarian of the Year, Audrey Meyers, President and CEO at Valley Hospital made The New Valley Hospital in Paramus her charity.  From the proceeds the MRCC awarded a check for $12,200.00 toward this exciting new facility.

Taste of the Region
​Community Partner:  Table to Table 

The Taste of the Region event is a food, beverage and service expo where attendees can sample delicious tastings from local restaurants, wineries, breweries and more.  Raffles are sold throughout the evening and one hundred percent of the proceeds goes to a chosen community partner.  It’s always a huge success, and in 2019 the MRCC was able to donate $1530.00 to Table to Table.  In addition, at the end of the evening all left over food is packaged up and goes to Table to Table also.
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Holiday Luncheon
​Organization of the Year

Among the awards given out at the Holiday Luncheon, the MRCC selects an Organization of the Year from its nonprofit members.  In 2019 the award went to Center for Food Action Northwest, and they were presented with a check for $1000.00.

Holiday Luncheon
​Eastwick College Feed the Hungry

Thomas Eastwick, President at Eastwick College and MRCC member, facilitates a year-round Feed the Hungry drive.  At the 2019 Annual Luncheon, he opened bidding to the floor to allow MRCC members to participate in supporting local food banks.

WIBI (Women in Business Initiative)
​Community Partner:  Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey

WIBI wanted to find a community partner that they could share their time and talent with, and they are thrilled to be partnering with the Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey for 2020!  The first venture is going to be a speed networking session where these fabulous young ladies (8th to 12th graders) will have an opportunity to exchange business cards and ask questions of each WIBI member about their career - the challenges, lessons learned - and their mentors.

YPN (Young Professionals Network)
​Community Partner: Eva’s Village 

YPN has raised thousand of dollars to help mrcc nonprofits. In 2019 they facilitated a community service project to collect food pantry and toiletry items to donate to Eva’s Village, an organization designed to break the cycle of poverty and addiction.  The YPN was excited to be able to donate $1100 worth of products.
 

Corporate Partners