Bergen Mask Task Force

02/24/2022

HELLO FORCE!! It's been a while but wanted to update you all. You know all of our efforts began from our founders' roots in the Bergen County Academies Theater program. Now after all this time, we are proud to announce that LIVE THEATER IS BACK! This year the musical being performed is even ore special because it is an original, co-written by professional playwrights, students, and our very own Victoria Pero. Costumes curated and created by our Janet Hughes and Christine Beidel-Weiss. We do hope you'll come out next week and enjoy the show safely masked in our large, airy auditorium. We miss you all and do you hope you'll come out with friends and family. Seek us out and say hello! Ticket link in comment section.

02/24/2022

HELLO FORCE!! It's been a while but wanted to update you all. You know all of our efforts began from our founders' roots in the Bergen County Academies Theater program. Now after all this time, we are proud to announce that LIVE THEATER IS BACK! This year the musical being performed is even ore special because it is an original, co-written by professional playwrights, students, and our very own Victoria Pero. Costumes curated and created by our Janet Hughes and Christine Beidel-Weiss. We do hope you'll come out next week and enjoy the show safely masked in our large, airy auditorium. We miss you all and do you hope you'll come out with friends and family. Seek us out and say hello! Ticket link below!

09/21/2020

We have made a difference. And we thank you all. Stay safe, everyone!

09/20/2020

08/26/2020

A note from one of our founders, Janet:

Ladies, If you have ever wondered whether the countless hours sitting behind your sewing machine, or the piles of masks that have overrun your basement, or the endless stream of strangers at your front porch are worth it, please indulge me a few moments of your precious time.
After an afternoon of golf with my friends this morning, I ran home showered and put on another golf outfit and headed out to my Tuesday night golf league. The evening started with trade of 15 yards of soft roll elastic for a yard and a half of a golf print fabric with one of the women in the league. Next, I picked up 25 masks another woman made for me ( I gave her a kit two weeks ago) then I dropped off another kit of 25 masks to my golf partner. But, the real story took place after we finished playing. I rushed back to my car to meet a woman in the parking lot to give her a few of the masks with the neck ties. I met Veronica two weeks ago while I was picking up a vase for my son’s fiancé. She commented on my mask (with the neck tie) and before long I had her email address. Over the course of the last two weeks we exchanged several emails wherein I learned she is the social worker at an elementary school with a poverty rate of 42%. I also learned that masks have become a status symbol with children. The “have nots” wear paper disposable masks, and those that can afford them, have colorful, decorative, comfortable cotton masks. So when I met Veronica tonight, I was able to give her 140 assorted sized masks for her children along with the few masks for herself. The tears in her eyes were the answer to my question. YES, what we do is worth it, every moment.
Thank you for helping me to make a difference in Veronica’s life and the lives of her children!
Peace,
Janet

08/05/2020

THIS SUNDAY! Join the Bergen Mask Task Force as we collect non-perishables at our food drive from 3-6 in Teaneck. Start with a contactless drop off on site and stay for food trucks and giveaways, outdoors and socially distanced of course. All donations will benefit serving Bergen County residents in need of help. We hope you’ll come and spread the word! @ Physical Therapy Center of Teaneck

07/28/2020

Great portrait of a community lead by strong people and full of wonderful volunteers. We are

07/26/2020

The Bergen Mask Task Force is collecting now through our event in Teaneck on August 9th. Address for drop off will be provided closer to the 9th but until then, let us know if you have any donations and we can pick them up at your doorstep from anywhere in and around Bergen county! Most needed items: low sugar cereals, hearty soups, PB&J and larger size diapers (4,5,6) but we’re happy to take any non perishable groceries. Thanks for your help!

07/17/2020

This Monday, 7 pm OPEN ZOOM planning meeting for ANYONE who wants to be involved in the August 9th, Center For Food Action event.
Performers, organizers, volunteers, donors: WE NEED MANY HANDS TO MAKE THIS WORK. Join Zoom Meeting
https://bergen.zoom.us/j/7465936127