Countdown to 5th Mahwah Pride Celebration

Valley Health System is proud to announce its designation as an “LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer” by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC).

“Valley is here to provide members of the LGBTQ+ community the comprehensive healthcare they need in a safe and affirming space provided by allied health professionals,” said Dr. Ralph Bernardo, Medical Director. Our new Center for LGBTQ+ Care opened in March of 2024 in Paramus and offers primary care services in addition to HIV prevention services and treatment; transgender care, including gender-affirming hormone therapy; gynecologic services; sexual health services; referrals to fertility services; and more.

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, a clinical affiliate of Rutgers, is proud to be recognized as 1st in NJ and 2nd in the country for Social Responsibility. We are committed to being great neighbors and the source for great healthcare options.

 Rockland Electric is accelerating the move toward electric vehicles. Discover incentives to install and operate EV chargers, and earn rewards for charging smart in our service area.  

We pride ourselves in creating a safe space for the LGBTQIA+ community. We believe in equality and spreading love through our craft.

 At Cereus Financial Advisors, we are your partner to advise you on savings, investments, retirement planning, and education planning. Living your best life includes financial success and that’s where we can help. 

 Our children are our future. Learn more about adoption and foster care. Every child deserves love and laughter. We pride ourselves in creating a safe space for the LGBTQIA+ community. We believe in equality and spreading love through our craft. Join our village.

Bach to Rock is a modern music school for future stars! Learn from pro musicians in one-on-one lessons, jam with other students in ensemble programs, and rock the stage at live events!

The mission of the BCLA is to provide a safe space, a resource hub and programs that empower and support the LGBTQ+ community living in and visiting Bergen County region.  

Garden State Equality lifts up the diverse voices of LGBTQ+ communities through education and advocacy to advance the movement for equality in New Jersey and nationally. We work tirelessly to ensure the communities we serve experience lived equality. 

Free Mom Hugs is a group of Moms, friends, and allies who support the LGBTQ community. This is our New Jersey chapter. We welcome new members.

Since 1985, Buddies of NJ has been helping those suffering from AIDS and HIV. They will offer a blood testing van at the event for all who wish a confidential test.

Begun in 1985, the AIDS Memorial Quilt now has more than 50,000 panels. Each panel represents a loved one lost to the AIDS epidemic and fondly remembered by the people they left behind. The NJ Chapter will bring a sampling for us to view. 

Family Support Organization of Bergen County is a family-centered, family-driven nonprofit organization that provides peer support, education and advocacy for parents of children who have emotional, behavioral, mental health, substance use, intellectual and developmental challenges.

Our goal is to empower parents and caregivers to take control of their lives by building on their strengths and supporting them as needed.

We are proud to be Stigma Free!

 Planned Parenthood Action Fund of New Jersey (PPAFNJ) is a nonpartisan, independent, 501(c)(4) non-profit social welfare organization, and the advocacy arm of the Planned Parenthood affiliates in NJ. We advocate for access to essential health care through education, activism, voter engagement, grassroots organizing, and legislative advocacy. 

All Mahwah High School students, LGBTQ+ and straight allies, are welcome in the Genders and Sexualities Alliance. Past, present, and future MHS students should stop by our table to say hello.   MHS GSA is happy to be a part of Mahwah Pride!

Gun violence is the number one cause of death in children in the U.S. 60% of all deaths by firearms are suicide. There are practical ways to prevent gun violence: safe storage of weapons, universal background checks, ban on assault weapons, and common sense public safety laws.

The Bergen County STIGMA-FREE Initiative is a county-wide program which aims to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness. We are dedicated to raising awareness of the disease of mental illness and create a culture wherein residents who have the disease feel supported by their community and neighbors and feel free to seek treatment for the disease without fear of stigma. 

If you will be 18 years of age by November 4, 2025, you can Register to Vote!  If you'd prefer to vote from the convenience of your home, you can Request a Vote by Mail ballot! 

 The League is a political grassroots network and membership organization that believes the freedom to vote is a nonpartisan issue. For more than a century, we’ve worked to empower voters and defend democracy. As a women-led organization, we encourage everyone to take part in our democracy. 

 A Reform Jewish congregation in Mahwah, BHSS is a welcoming community valuing diversity. They are focused on sharing, learning, giving and enjoying.  

 The Ramapo Reformed Church is a Christian Congregation anchored in the past through the eternal love of God, sharing Christ's message with today's community through worship and service, and looking to the future as we grow in faith and knowledge through the presence of the Holy Spirit.