Auxiliary

The Power of Giving

The Valley Hospital Auxiliary was a major catalyst in the founding of the hospital, raising funds and establishing community support years before the hospital opened. Today's Auxiliary, which consists of members from many local communities, remains an integral part of hospital life.

Our Mission

The mission of The Valley Hospital Auxiliary is to:

Serve as community liaison for the hospital
Assist the hospital through a variety of traditional and non-traditional volunteer services
Raise funds for vital hospital programs

Our Pledge

Since its inception, the Auxiliary has helped serve local communities by raising funds for specific healthcare programs and services. To date, the Auxiliary has donated more than $18 million to Valley.

The Auxiliary’s current pledge is to raise $3 million to establish the Pediatric Section of the Emergency Department at The Valley Hospital in Paramus, and $100,000 for Valley Home Care’s endowment for Butterflies, a pediatric in-home palliative and hospice care program for seriously ill children.

Ready to support our pledge? Make a donation today.

Auxiliary Events

The Auxiliary’s events are always the talk of the town! In addition to having a great time, attendees contribute to the Auxiliary’s pledge to support the hospital.

Local branches of the Auxiliary also host fashion shows, guest speakers, raffles, theater trips and more.

Learn more about upcoming events and RSVP today!

Recent Events

The Valley Hospital Auxiliary Check Presentation to The Valley Hospital Foundation

The Auxiliary recently donated $350,000 to The Valley Hospital Foundation, as part of its $3 million pledge. Holding the check are members of the Auxiliary’s Central Board and David Bohan, Foundation Vice President & Chief Development Officer.

The Valley Hospital Tree of Light Ceremony, Sunday, December 8, 2019

The Auxiliary welcomed over 100 guests and 70 performers from the Ridgewood High School chorus and ensemble at the Tree of Light Ceremony in The Valley Hospital's Shotmeyer Lobby on Sunday, December 8.

(l-r) Dave Bohan, VP & Chief Development Officer, VH Foundation; Bobbi Zientek, Auxiliary Coordinator; Sandy Carapezza, Executive Director, Development; Jean Meloro, Auxiliary President; Mary Seminara, ToL Chair; & Peter Diestel, President, VHS Operations

Many thanks to the Tree of Light Acknowledgment Committee for all their dedication and efforts to brighten the holidays for so many light honorees.

Wonderful families like the Wortmanns are what make the Tree of Light the warm and welcoming holiday tradition at Valley it’s been for 30 years.

Thank you to all the generous donors who made the Tree of Light shine brightly with their tribute lights. Enjoy your holiday season!

The 2019 Valley Ball Committee, The Valley Hospital Auxiliary

The Valley Ball Committee welcomed 270 guests at the beautiful Rainbow Room to celebrate the Auxiliary’s 75th Anniversary on October 26, 2019!

The 2019 Valley Ball at The Rainbow Room in New York City

Jean Meloro, President of the Valley Hospital Auxiliary, begins the evening's festivities in the gorgeous ballroom of the iconic Rainbow Room.

Elaine Heimberger, Audrey Meyers, and Jean Meloro

Elaine Heimberger and Jean Meloro, Valley Ball Co-chairs, and Audrey Meyers, President and CEO of Valley Health System expressed their sincere appreciation to all the guests and sponsors at the event.