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6,000+

CHEER clients supported through life-saving wellness checks and friendship

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14,000+

Elderly and frail seniors aged-in-place in homes made safe by CHORE maintenance & repairs

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10,000+

Hours of service provided each year by dedicated CHEER and CHORE volunteer teams

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500,000+

Dollars saved by older adults by using our FREE CHEER and CHORE services

CHEER

CHEER empowers seniors and those with disabilities to live independently and age in place safely and with dignity. The program pairs homebound, socially isolated seniors with compassionate volunteers who visit them weekly.

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Volunteers assist with tasks and errands such as grocery shopping, prescription pick-up, library book returns, or visits to the post office. Most importantly, volunteers provide much-needed companionship and a connection to the outside world.

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As the loneliness epidemic continues, â€‹CHEER is a lifeline that brings comfort and hope to those who need it most. Through weekly visits, volunteers and clients forge lasting relationships. Our clients report feeling better physically and mentally thanks to the consistent wellness checks and laughs with their companions.

To request CHEER, contact: Michele Ogden

201.489.7790 or mogden@bergenvolunteers.org

CHORE

CHORE helps seniors and those with disabilities remain safe in their homes by offering repair services and home maintenance. Tasks like installing a handrail, replacing a smoke sector, or weatherproofing a window can be dangerous obstacles for the elderly and those with disabilities. 

 

Our CHORE volunteers use tools and expertise to bring our clients peace of mind. Every installation of a grab bar and every leaky faucet repair ensures seniors can move through their homes with confidence and security.

 

Our CHORE volunteers perform a variety of jobs, including...​

  • Installing grab bars and wooden banisters

  • ​Replacing outlets and switches

  • Weatherstripping 

  • Installing doorbells and locks

  • Changing light bulbs and smoke alarm batteries​​​​

To request CHORE, contact: Michele Ogden

201.489.9456 or mogden@bergenvolunteers.org

Grab bars are installed for just the price of materials. Payments can be made by cash or check. 

 

  • 9-inch grab bar: $15 

  • 12-inch grab bar: $20 

  • 18-inch grab bar: $24 

  • 24-inch grab bar: $26

SENIOR SERVICE PROGRAMS

There are no fees for these programs. Donations are gladly accepted.

CHEER & CHORE are funded in part by the Bergen County Division of Senior Services.

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