Westwood Cares desperately needs your help!

Over 20 years ago we became aware of numerous situations where our neighbors who did not qualify for state aid needed financial assistance. They are the unemployed, the underemployed, the physically ill, the disabled and the elderly.

We established Westwood Cares as a non-porifit 501 (c) 3 tax exempt organization to help our Westwood neighbors in need. The organization is totally funded by donations.

Our Westwood Community is very generous and because of these donations we have been able to prevent homelessness by paying partial rents, prevent turn off of gas, electric and water, buy food gift cards, buy medicine for the sick, purchase heating oil, pay car insurance, etc. These are basic life expenses for our neighbors who could not meet their own need due to unexpected or emergency situations.

Our funds are very low right now and we need the Westwood Community's assistance so we can continue our mission to help our neighbors!

Drop donations to Borough Hall 101 Washington Ave. or mail to Westwood Cares, PO Box 273, Westwood, NJ 07675

Donate online via Give Butter: https://givebutter.com/2026-direct-appeal-2h2yfm

Donate via Venmo: @WestwoodNJCares

For additional information on how to donate please contact Kathy Elgert, Westwood Social Services and Food Pantry Director at 201-664-7100, ext. 110.

2026 Direct Appeal