Organizations & Institutions (149 total)
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Knights of Columbus, Madonna Council No.520
The Knights of Columbus, founded in 1882 by Father Michael J. McGivney in New Haven, Connecticut, was created as a Catholic mutual aid society at a time when Catholic immigrants faced discrimination and economic insecurity. Combining insurance benefits, fraternity, patriotism,… -
Catholic Daughters of America, Court Madonna No. 258
The Catholic Daughters of America was a Charitable sorority for catholic women. The Court Madonna No. 258 Branch in Englewood was founded in 1915. -
Sisterhood of the Congregation Ahavath Torah
The Sisterhood of the Congregation Ahavath Torah is an organization that organizes events and fundraising for their community. -
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is an interracial human rights organization. The mission of the organization was to abolish segregation and discrimination. It was founded in 1909 by a group of people including W.E.B. DuBois, Ida Bell,… -
Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Englewood Lodge 197
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows is a fraternal order. The Englewood chapter may have opened in the 1920s. -
Winfree Youth Foundation
The Winfree Youth Foundation was created by American Football player Juwann Winfree to provide sports camps and leadership conferences for local youth. Carl Winfree, Juwann Winfree's father, is the co-founder. The headquarters are located in Englewood. -
Englewood Board of Education
The Englewood Public School District was founded in 1867. Currently, the Board of Education is made up of nine members, seven members are elected to a term of three years, and oversee five schools. This includes the Preschool D.A. Quarles Early Childhood Center. The two…Tags Education -
Sugar Hill Records
Sugar Hill Records was a record label located in Englewood that focused on hip-hop music. It was founded in 1979 by Sylvia Robinson and her husband Joseph. Its first record was "Rapper's Delight" in 1979 by The Sugarhill Gang. Other famous records include "The Adventures of…Tags Music -
The Sugarhill Gang
The Sugarhill Gang is a hip-hop and rap group formed in Englewood in 1979. Their song, "Rapper's Delight", released that same year was the first hip-hop/rap song to be charted on the Billboard's Top 40, selling more than 8 million records. The song was inducted into the Grammy…Tags Music -
League of Women Voters, Bergen County
The League of Women's Voters is an organization dedicated to helping women use their right to vote. They have a chapter in Bergen County.