VHA Franklin Lakes Branch

VHA Franklin Lakes Branch The Franklin Lakes Branch of the Valley Hospital Auxiliary is a 501C-3 Non-profit Organization.

For just $20 a year in dues, you will be joining a group of dedicated individuals who come together monthly to hear presentations on health, travel, self-improvement and so much more--all sponsored by The Valley Hospital. You will also be invited to special events hosted by various Valley Hospital Auxiliary branches, and annual gatherings such as The Valley Ball and the Auxiliary's annual golf out

ing and Tree of Light celebration. Members also deliver small gifts to patients hospitalized during the holidays, and every season, we donate gifts to needy families. Branch meetings are usually held at the Ambulance Corps building in Franklin Lakes. Our activities also include walking tours, holiday celebrations, and an annual holiday boutique. Importantly, your dues support The Valley Hospital Auxiliary's $3.1 million pledge to establish the Pediatric Section of the Emergency Department of the new Valley Hospital in Paramus, NJ, and to fund Valley Home Care's endowment for Butterflies, an in-home, pediatric palliative and hospice care program for seriously ill children. If you would like to join us or if you have any questions, please contact Franklin Lakes Branch membership chair Nancy Weiss at [email protected].

12/20/2025

VHA: A Year of Milestones That Fulfill Our Mission: Service, Volunteering, Fundraising

12/09/2025

Another fun and festive gathering of our Franklin Lakes branch! Enjoy as we share some of the highlights at the newly renovated Ramsey CC. Happy Holidays!

For our Valley Hospital Auxiliary friends…
04/25/2025

For our Valley Hospital Auxiliary friends…

Pope Francis wrote this in the Hospital. ❤️

“The walls of hospitals have heard more honest prayers than churches...
They have witnessed far more sincere kisses than those in airports...
It is in hospitals that you see a homophobe being saved by a gay doctor.
A privileged doctor saving the life of a beggar...
In intensive care, you see a Jew taking care of a racist...
A police officer and a prisoner in the same room receiving the same care...
A wealthy patient waiting for a liver transplant, ready to receive the organ from a poor donor...
It is in these moments, when the hospital touches the wounds of people, that different worlds intersect according to a divine design. And in this communion of destinies, we realize that alone, we are nothing.
The absolute truth of people, most of the time, only reveals itself in moments of pain or in the real threat of an irreversible loss.
A hospital is a place where human beings remove their masks and show themselves as they truly are, in their purest essence.
This life will pass quickly, so do not waste it fighting with people.
Do not criticize your body too much.
Do not complain excessively.
Do not lose sleep over bills.
Make sure to hug your loved ones.
Do not worry too much about keeping the house spotless.
Material goods must be earned by each person—do not dedicate yourself to accumulating an inheritance.
You are waiting for too much: Christmas, Friday, next year, when you have money, when love arrives, when everything is perfect...
Listen, perfection does not exist.
A human being cannot attain it because we are simply not made to be fulfilled here.
Here, we are given an opportunity to learn.
So, make the most of this trial of life—and do it now.
Respect yourself, respect others. Walk your own path, and let go of the path others have chosen for you.
Respect: do not comment, do not judge, do not interfere.
Love more, forgive more, embrace more, live more intensely!
And leave the rest in the hands of the Creator.”
—Pope Francis

12/12/2024

Enjoy these short video clips AND the photos posted below of a great afternoon at our annual Holiday gathering on Dec.11, 2024!

Holiday Luncheon 2024! A festive and fun afternoon celebrating the Season!
12/12/2024

Holiday Luncheon 2024! A festive and fun afternoon celebrating the Season!

09/16/2024

Enjoy these videos of Pocketbook Bingo Live from June, 2024
Fun, fun, fun!

Our June, 2024 Pocketbook Bingo was another success! Here are some long overdue photos of the event. Mark your calendar...
09/16/2024

Our June, 2024 Pocketbook Bingo was another success! Here are some long overdue photos of the event. Mark your calendars now for May 8, 2025 for our third annual fundraiser!

We are thrilled to announce the Designer Pocketbook Bingo fundraiser on June 8 was a huge success. After expenses, we ...
06/12/2023

We are thrilled to announce the Designer Pocketbook Bingo fundraiser on June 8 was a huge success. After expenses, we raised more than $8,000! This allows us to increase our donation to The Valley Hospital from the original $3,000 pledge to $12,000 (including funds already in our treasury), leaving us with a balance of $3,460.08.

As mentioned, the pocketbook bingo fundraiser was fantastic. Over 100 people attended; we had 10 beautiful prize purses (7 of which were donated by our own Linda Cennerazzo!), and a number of purses and other goodies for our tricky tray. The silent auction prize was a “previously – loved“ Louis Vuitton tote, which was also donated!

Have a great summer, everyone!

06/10/2023

It's a BINGO! Here is a video (click to start) of our very successful Pocketbook Bingo fundraiser! SEE MORE PHOTOS ON THE POST BELOW :-D Fun night!

Fun night of Bingo and Bags at our fashionable Pocketbook Bingo fundraiser evening on 6/8/23. We had a full house and lo...
06/10/2023

Fun night of Bingo and Bags at our fashionable Pocketbook Bingo fundraiser evening on 6/8/23. We had a full house and lots of laughs!
Thank you to all who attended as we continue to raise funds for the pediatric wing at the new Valley Hospital! 

12/18/2022

 Our branch, enjoyed a wonderful gathering filled with music, conversation, good food, and ambience! Look for more photos on the  post below… Hope to see you at our next event in the spring… watch for details!

We enjoyed a festive gathering at the Ramsey country club at our annual holiday luncheon on December 14. Good food, goo...
12/18/2022

We enjoyed a festive gathering at the Ramsey country club at our annual holiday luncheon on December 14. Good food, good time, good friends!

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