Annual Fund Drive Initiated
The Leonia Community Chest initiated its 2021-22 fund drive with a letter to each resident seeking donations for 17 local organizations who provide services to those in need: the young, elderly, needy, hungry and the emotionally or physically ill. The Community Chest also supports community-building activities such as those provided by arts organizations.
Last year, the Community Chest was pleased to collect $30,000 in donations. As demand for social services grows, especially in response to hardships caused by Covid-19, the Community Chest relies on ALL its residents to care about its neighbors and donate to its campaign. Even modest donations will add up to generous support. Since 1944, the Community Chest has been proud to support neighbors helping neighbors.
To donate by credit card or PayPal, please visit our Donate Page. Or send donations to P.O. Box 68. The Community Chest is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. Contributions are tax deductible, as permitted by law.
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REANa RADU Receives Community Service Award
The Leonia Community Chest was pleased to award its 2021 Community Service Scholarship to Leonia High School senior Reana Radu. This is the 4th year the Community Chest has presented this award to a high school graduate for activities that help our community.
Reana's greatest service was demonstrated by her commitment to the environment. She:
- assisted in the design and helped manage the Leonia Recycling website, working with the Leonia Environmental Commission
- was active in Leonia High School’s Environmental Club and helped organize activities to educate students about recycling to encourage more recycling
- participated in a demonstration opposing the construction of a power plant near our community.
In addition to the environment, prior to the pandemic, Reana was a Volunteer at Englewood Hospital where she transported patients and medical items within the hospital. Lastly, Reana organized a tennis program for young children at Overpeck Park for her Church.