As the pandemic begins to show signs of slowing down in Hudson County, the township of North Bergen continues to work toward containing the outbreak. In April, Gov. Phil Murphy declared the Township was a COVID-19 hotspot, anticipating a large number of cases in ꦰthe locale.
To cope with the ongoing pandemic, the township has mandated the testing of 100 percent of nursing homes, including patients and staff, as well as all first responders fighting on the front lines of the pandemic.
The North Bergen Housing Authority (NBHA) is now distributing masks to all tenants in order to protect them from any possible exposure to COVID-19. The Ni♔cholas J. Sacco Foundatio꧟n and Hudson River Apiary Society partnered with the North Bergen Housing Authority to purchase 1,500 masks which are being distributed, including 100 child masks.
“Protecting our vulnerable senior population during this COVID-19ꩵ crisis is tremendously important,” said Mayor Nicholas Sacco. “We appreciate the way that our community has stepped up by donating critical supplies to the NBHA which are currently being distributed to every Housing Authority resident.”
Sacco said the township will continue to work closely with NBHA staff to ensure that the townsꦿhip’s seniors are getting everything they need to be safe. Many seniors are residents of Housing A🔥uthority buildings.
Masks donated
Local nonprofit organization Backpacks for Life donated 500 masks and 1,500 pairs of socks to be distributed to Housing Authority reside๊nts. NB Renaissance Partners contributed donations from businesses throughout the community.
NBHA Executive Director Gerald Sanzari said he is thღankful for the generosity of all the organizations that have donated masks as𒐪 well as other items.
“The community along with NBHA staff ha🌜ve risen to this incredibl🦹e challenge that we are facing as a result of COVID-19,” Sanzari said. “Our number one goal is to keep our residents safe and healthy, and these donations will go a long way toward helping us do that.”
Residents interested in donating masks or money for additional masks, checks may be made out to the North Bergen Renaiss🌸ance Corporation and mailed to 6201 Grand Avenue, North Bergen, NJ 07047.
The North Bergen Renaissance Corpo⛄ration is a registered charitable organization. All donations are tax-deductible.
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