Empowering Environments

Where Everyone Can Thrive

In October 2023 we launched our newest community project Empowering Environments, “Where Everyone Can Thrive”. This project creates indoor and outdoor spaces throughout Bergen County for growth and empowerment. Our first project was completed at West Bergen Mental Health in Ridgewood, NJ renovating their Art Therapy Room in October 2023. Take a moment to view the before and after video of our first Empowering Environment and our renovations photos of this amazing transformation.

Our first project of the 2024-2025 league year was renovating the STEM room at Boys and Girls Club of Lower Bergen County. in November 2024. This empowering environment inspires future scientists, engineers, technological geniuses, and mathematicians. The space is filled with fun under the sea and outer space murals, and colorful neon signs. It is bursting with microscopes, robotics kits, solar system models and a 3D printer. We cannot wait to see all the discoveries this environment inspires.

Our second project of the 2024-2025 league year was renovating the Music Studio at projects for the 2024-2025 with this year’s partners The Opportunity Center in Fair Lawn, Flat Rock Brook in Englewood and the Boys and Girls Club of Lower Bergen County in January 2025. This empowering environment inspires singers, song writers, DJs, and anyone interested in music. The space is filled with fun colorful murals and colorful neon lighting. It is bursting with microphones, headphones, remixing technology and a new MAC. We cannot wait to see all the creativity this environment inspires.

We have two Empowering Environments projects remaining for the 2024-2025. During April and May 2025 we will be installing a sensory garden at Flat Rock Brook Nature Center in Englewood, NJ and closing out the year with phase one of renovating the outdoor spaces at The Opportunity Center in Fair Lawn, NJ. Here is a preview of the upcoming plans:

Please contact our community impact committee at communityimpact@thejlbc.org for more information, volunteer or sponsorship opportunities for Empowering Environments.