(Courtesy of Bergen County Care Fair) A 45-member steering committee of Bergen County community leaders from both the nonprofit and private sectors has announced the launch of the Second Annual Bergen County Care Fair to take place on Sunday, May 6, from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Fairleigh Dickinson University Rothman Center, 100 University Plaza Drive in Hackensack. The Jewish Link of New Jersey is a sponsor of the upcoming event.
As a result of the overwhelming success of the first Care Fair held in April, 2017, which saw over 1,300 attendees with 135 exhibitors presenting (64 were waitlisted due to insufficient space), the fair was moved to a much larger venue this year to accommodate an expected increase in the number of both attendees and exhibitors.
The stadium-size venue at the Fairleigh Dickinson University Rothman Center will not only allow for much more room for attendees and exhibitors, but will also provide plentiful lounge seating, a food concession stand and a “Children’s Corner” where families can bring their children to take a break with games and a clown who will make balloon sculptures. Admission and parking at the fair will be free, Spanish and Korean translators will be available on site and the venue is completely handicapped accessible.
The Bergen County Care Fair was developed in 2017 by County Executive James J. Tedesco and the board of chosen freeholders in response to the ever-increasing complexity of the health, wellness and support care systems and related public frustration in the face of trying to find the right medical care providers, treatments and support services needed to deal with a health crisis or chronic physical or mental health issues. Its mission is to provide a large-scale, annual showcase of health care providers, and wellness and support services, where residents can make connections and access vital information leading to lower costs and improved care for themselves and those they love.
The fair is a one-stop resource for families, children, seniors, veterans, all income levels and those with disabilities, special needs and mental health and chronic disease challenges. The theme of the fair is “Find the Connection You Need!”
For complete information about the fair, registering as an exhibitor or becoming a sponsor, please visit the Bergen County Care Fair website at www.bergencarefair.org.
