(201) 996-9100 Bergen / (201) 533-4407 Hudson
Voting Machine Demonstration

Voting Machine Demonstration

Craig Guy, Hudson County Executive, invites you to a

Voting Machine Demonstration
for Individuals with Disabilities

September 25th, 2024
10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Hank Gallo Center
Lincoln Park, Jersey City.

Ā Presentation by:
Hudson County Board of Election

Register to Vote

Update voter record

Check voter status

Find election information

SPACE IS LIMITED

RSVP by 9/20 toĀ 

at 201-324-6225

For more information and to required special accommodation, please contact:
Hudson County Department of Health and Human Services
Office of Inclusion & Accessibility at 201-324-6225

 

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Your Vote Counts

Your Vote Counts

New Voting Machine Demo!

August 20th.2024 at 2:00 pmĀ 

at the Bergen hipcil office in Hackensack.

Sign up to watch a demonstration

of the new voting machines for the upcoming November election!

The Superintendent of Elections will demonstrate the voting process including the ballot marking device’s features, including contrast, zoom and the ATI equipment for the vision impaired.

The demo will take place

on August 20th at 2pmĀ at the Bergen hipcil office in Hackensack.

Call or email Jasmin at the Bergen office

at 201-996-9100 ext. 18 or jvals@hipcil.org

to reserve your spot!

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hipcil 2nd Annual Gala

hipcil 2nd Annual Gala

hipcil Gala (October 18th, 2024)

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Our Second Annual Gala.

For those of you who have been affiliated with Heightened Independence and Progress Center for Independent Living, you may remember that we held a dinner-dance annually to raise funds and interest in our programs. In 2023 the Board encouraged us to change to a more formal event to be in line with our colleagues in the nonprofit world, so we held our first such event on June 30, 2023, and it was a success. We honored Secaucus Mayor Mike Gonnelli for his contributions to the community of people with disabilities. We also honored our three longest serving Board members who have volunteered countless hours of service to hipcil. They are Anna Navatta, Betty Fetzer and Rich Hodgman.

This year we have scheduled our Gala to be held October 18, and we have expanded our recognition to include individuals who have demonstrated the best about Independent Living.

The ā€œhipcil Making a Differenceā€ Award will recognize Dr. Stephanie McGowan, a leader in the field of education, a tireless advocate on behalf of people with disabilities and a public servant.

The ā€œEd Roberts Perseverance Awardā€ named after the ā€œFather of Independent Livingā€ who raised awareness of the need for the rights of people with disabilities. His successful advocacy led to The Rehabilitation Act of 1973’s inclusion of funding for Centers for Independent Living like hipcil. Victor Muniz will be celebrated for his resilience and his dedication to his power to overcome multiple obstacles to become an independent and successful member of his community.

The ā€œhipcil Legacy Awardā€ will recognize one of our longtime consumers who has participated in almost every event and initiative that the agency sponsors. The recipient embodies community inclusion and activism. Austin Epstein will be honored because of his contributions to serving his community as an advocate and true participant.

We have been privileged to have a Board of Trustees that has remained consistent for many years, and we will honor Anne Marie Prendergast, Hyacinthe Nkurunziza and Roy Lippin.

What to Expect:

• This year we will have a formal plated dinner.
• We will include a photo booth along with the DJ services.
• We have been collecting a wide array of interesting silent auction gift items.

Please contact the hipcil office for additional details.

The funds raised will support our underfunded programs for individuals with disabilities and their families.

Gala Fundraiser Sponsored by the Generosity of:

Platinum Gala Donors:

  1. Professional Insurance Associates LLC
  2. Bruno and Ferraro
  3. BCB Community Bank
  4. Bruno Associate Inc

    Silver Gala Donors:

    1. Law offices of Gary J. Cucchiara, LLC
    2. South Bergen Jointure Commission
    3. Managed Business Solutions
    4. Mrs. Donna J. Raffanello and Family.

    Gala Donors:

    1. Turning Point – Restaurants | Award Winning Breakfast, Brunch & Lunch
    2. Wawa – Your Ultimate Convenience Store for Food, Drink, Fuel, and MoreĀ 
    3. New York Giants
    4. Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar – Your Local Restaurant
    5. B&M Market – Special thanks to Jon and Susan Goldstein
    6. Wyckoff Family YMCA
    7. Simon Styles Co. | Hair Salon | Balayage | Color Experts
    8. Johns Crazy Socks
    9. New York Jets
    10. Paint & Sip, Wine & Painting Parties – Pinot’s Palette
    11. Let’s Roam City Scavenger Hunts | Wander With Purpose
    12. Total Wine
    13. Kendra Scott
    14. Borgata
    15. Tac Ops Laser Tag
    16. Humdingers
    17. Urban Air
    18. Philadelphia Flyers
    19. Theresa Artigas
    20. Morey’s Piers
    21. Two River Theater
    22. Grunin Center for the Arts
    23. Wegmans
    24. Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids
    25. Color Me Mine
    26. NY Rangers
    27. Gorjana
    28. Hand and Stone in Hackensack
    29. Stew Leonards
    30. Special thanks to Hanneh Kalyoussef with Touch stone Crystals

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    Women’s Group

    Women’s Group

    Women’s Group:

    Calendar of Events

    The Women’s group meets the first Thursday of every month.

    • February 6, 2025
    • March 6, 2025
    • April 3, 2025
    • May 1, 2025
    • June 5, 2025
    • July 3, 2025
    • August 7, 2025
    • September 4, 2025
    • October 2, 2025
    • November 6, 2025
    • December 4, 2025

    Women’s Group focused on literary endeavors, self-improvement and created social opportunities. This club allows women to share ideas, empowering one another to make positive changes in their lives. There may be a cost for certain activities.

    Contact Blagica at 201-996-9100 ext. 29 to sign up!

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    hipcil’s Fall Fun Festival!

    hipcil’s Fall Fun Festival!

    hipcil’s Friends, Fun, & Food Fall Fun Festival!

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    hipcil’s

    Friends, Fun, & Food Fall Fun Festival!

    Join us at Hackensack Recreation Center 116 Holt Street, Hackensack, NJ This location is Access Link Accessible

    Saturday, October 7 from 12:30 – 3:30 pm

    Cost is $10 per person +$5 transportation MUST PRE-REGISTER Please return this RSVP no later than Friday, September 15th There will be limited transportation available. Complete the form below and mail with your check made out to ‘hipcil’

    To: hipcil Fall Fun Heightened Independence and Progress 131 Main St. Suite 120 Hackensack, NJ 07601

    For any problems on October 7th ONLY call 551-238-7696

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    2023 Elder Abuse Walk

    2023 Elder Abuse Walk

    Bergen County Executive
    James J. Tedesco III
    and the
    board of County Commissioners
    Cordially invite you to the

    Bergen County Elder Abuse
    Awareness Walk

    Strengthening our Community through Awareness and Education for the Dignity and Safety of Older Adults in Bergen County

    Awareness Walk | Information Tables | Speakers | Music
    Event T- Shirts | Refreshments
    To RSVP call 201-336-7416 or email seniors@co.bergen.nj.us

    Saturday, June 3, 2023
    (Rain date Sunday, June 11, 2023)
    9:00am-12pm

    Welcome 9AM, Walk Kickoff 9:30AM

    Overpeck County Park Amphitheater
    Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660

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