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TIME REMAINING
$0.00
Raised
$25,000.00
Goal
0
Donors
$25,000.00 left to reach our goal!
Friend of J-ADD sponsor
$200.00
Bronze Sponsor
$500.00
Silver Sponsor
$1,000.00
Gold Sponsor
$2,500.00
Diamond Sponsor
$5,000.00
Platinum Sponsor
$10,000.00
About Us
J-ADD was founded in 1986 and it has remained true to its original mission of serving individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities in New Jersey.
The agency was the brainstorm of prominent UJA Federation (now JFNNJ) Board members, Dr. Sandra O. Gold and Inge Wettreich, who identified a growing need within the Jewish (and non-Jewish) community for services for individuals with developmental disabilities within community settings.
After much advocacy, the New Jersey Department of Human Services’ Division for Developmental Disabilities agreed to the establishment of the first Kosher group home in New Jersey under the auspices of the then United Jewish Community of Bergen County Association for Developmental Disabilities (now J-ADD).
The agency was the brainstorm of prominent UJA Federation (now JFNNJ) Board members, Dr. Sandra O. Gold and Inge Wettreich, who identified a growing need within the Jewish (and non-Jewish) community for services for individuals with developmental disabilities within community settings.
After much advocacy, the New Jersey Department of Human Services’ Division for Developmental Disabilities agreed to the establishment of the first Kosher group home in New Jersey under the auspices of the then United Jewish Community of Bergen County Association for Developmental Disabilities (now J-ADD).
"We are all about serving the needs of our Human Community" - Dr. Sandra Gold, Founding Member
J-ADD has been helping the developmentally disabled community in North Jersey for over 30 years.
Since it's inception J-ADD has been on the front lines of improving the lives of those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Get involved today and help make a real difference in our community.
J-ADD has been helping the developmentally disabled community in North Jersey for over 30 years.
Since it's inception J-ADD has been on the front lines of improving the lives of those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Get involved today and help make a real difference in our community.
Learn more at www.J-ADD.org. Call us at 201-457-0058 or email [email protected].
Event Details
Date: Sunday October 11th, 2026
Location: Pascack Brook County Park, Emerson Ave, Westwood, NJ
Pavillion "C"
Time: 9:00 AM Registration
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Food, Fun & Games
Course: Easy, flat course for the whole family!
Parking: Available at Pascack Brook County Park
Questions? email: [email protected] or call 201 754 1825
J-ADD Annual Walk-A-Thon
Walk. Donate. Volunteer.
FAQs
1. How do I begin?
Want to Participate? Click the Home option and click the Register to Walk button.
Once you have registered, you can customize and manage your own fundraising page, share your page through social media, and get sponsors.
Do you want to sponsor a walk participant? Click the Home option and scroll down to the Participants window. Search for the participant and choose to Donate on their behalf.
If you have further questions, please contact us at [email protected].
2. What is the schedule for the day?
Sign in begins at 9:00 am
Walk begins at 10:00 am
Carnival is open from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm
Refreshments available from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
3. What does pledging to the Walk Mean, Exactly?
By committing to this event, and pledging to raise money for its success, you are helping raise invaluable funds to enhance the quality of life for people with disabilities.
We are dedicated to this underserved population and all proceeds raised from the Walk will allow us to build on the residential programs and respite services we currently offer. With your support, we can make a difference and provide those in our community with developmental and intellectual disabilities the life skills and vocational abilities they need to live more productive, meaningful lives.
We wish you all the success possible. Set and achieve new goals, enjoy the walk… and get all the sponsors you can, so when you cross that finish line, we will all be winners – you, and all the people with disabilities in our community that need our help!
4. How can my sponsors submit payment?
Online contributions can be made by credit card on each walk participant’s personalized page found on our website. Just make sure to tell your sponsors to select your name from the list of participants.
5. I am concerned that I might not be able to raise the required funds. Will I be able to do it?
Even if you've never raised money before, our materials and strategies will make it easy for you to solicit and collect sponsorships from friends, family, colleagues, neighbors, and others. Experience has shown that it is not only possible, but enjoyable, to set and reach your goals. Please refer to the sample letters found on your personal fundraising page center, that explains the programs J-ADD supports, and you will be surprised to see how quickly friends, family, and co-workers will respond to your request to help this wonderful cause. Just remember to make it personal as well, as you want them to know that they are sponsoring YOU and YOUR efforts! And, as many companies offer charitable donation matching programs, make sure to ask your sponsors to check with their employers, as it will help you meet your goal ever more quickly.
6. Is the Walk-a-Thon only for walkers?
No! The Walk-a-Thon is designed as a day of fun for the whole family. In addition to the walk, the Walk-a-thon features free snacks from 10:00am – 1:00 pm; music, games, giveaways and more.
7. Do you walk alone or as a team?
Either! Participants can walk alone or create their own team.
8. Is there a refund/exchange policy?
Yes. If a donation was made accidentally or for the wrong amount, simply make us aware of the issue and we will be happy to make any necessary refunds, changes or corrections. Registration fees are not refundable.
9. Is parking available?
Yes, there is parking on site. (Parking at lot 7,8 or 9)
Contact Us
Jewish Association for Developmental Disabilities
50 Eisenhower Drive, Suite 202, Paramus, NJ 07652
Phone: 201-457-0058
201-754-1825
Email: J-ADD: [email protected]