NORTHERN VALLEY—Veolia of North Jersey has donated $20,000 toward Bergen Volunteers’ Teen LEADS program as a demonstration of partnership with the local nonprofit and community programs.
“I am thrilled to continue our longstanding partnership with Veolia,” said Bergen Volunteers CEO Nina Bachrach. “We are proud to work together in this wonderful collaboration. It is important for our area businesses to support local communities in need, and Veolia is doing just that.”
Similar to the nonprofit’s flagship Bergen LEADS and its college edition, the Teen LEADS program offers an interactive approach to training, discussions with community leaders, and on-site studies of topics including local government and policy creation. The program takes place in area high schools during the school year as well as school break intensives. Teen LEADS participants have explored topics and sought solutions to food insecurity in our area, access to quality education for low-income communities, and other social issues.
Alan Weland, VP/GM, Veolia New Jersey operations said in a press statement, “We are pleased to have such a long-standing relationship with The Volunteer Center of Bergen County and grateful to support a program that helps students become leaders in their communities. The projects these teens take on make our communities better.”
He added, “The services the Volunteer Center of Bergen County provides is immeasurable. Our 21-year partnership has resulted in the distribution of food and services for those in need. It’s important work and I am glad we can do our part to help them in their success.”
Bergen Volunteers is a New Jersey 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Founded in 1966, Bergen Volunteers provides human service and training programs to improve lives and strengthen communities. To learn more, visit bergenvolunteers.org, the Teen LEADS program at bergenvolunteers.org/teenleads, and follow on social media @bergenvolunteers.
A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) offers a full spectrum of water, waste and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees at more than 400 locations across the continent.