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Giving Back

March 11, 2024

Community Access Unlimited and the Union County Interfaith Coordinating Council are proud to present “Celebrating Women in Leadership: Nurturing Mental Wellness,” a free event dedicated to recognizing and honoring influential women who are championing positive change in Union County. The event will ...

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NEW JERSEY -- Every week, volunteers representing New Jersey’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman (LTCO) enter about 150 nursing homes across the state to advocate for quality care and a better quality of life for the residents. These Certified Volunteer Advocates, or CVAs, fill a vital role in helping ...

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Happy 200-year double birthday! Joe Schott (102) and sister-in-law Marilyn Hart (98) celebrated their joint birthdays, totaling 200 years, on Sunday, Feb. 18. Marilyn had married David Hart, who had the same birthday as his sister Nancy Hart, who married Joe. The two couples only had two ...

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The Junior League of Elizabeth-Plainfield (JLEP) is pleased to announce that in 2024 we will be awarding three $4,000 scholarships to college-bound women who reside in Union County and demonstrate a passion for volunteerism. The JLEP believes that volunteerism is a vital force in our community, ...

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Carolyn Daurio came in first place for the Chasing Good Award, winning one thousand dollars for her exemplary service to local nonprofit, Refugee Assistance Partners NJ (RAP).  RAP is a 501c3 nonprofit organization which provides support for refugees living in and around Union County, New Jersey.

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FANWOOD, NJ - The Fanwood Community Foundation (FCF) launches its fourth annual fundraiser in conjunction with the Community Food Bank of NJ (CFBNJ) to help battle hunger in the local area. Please consider a monetary donation to help reach the FCF reach their goal of $2023, which will then be ...

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A Scotch Plains teen hosted workshops at the Scotch Plains Public Library and the JCC of Central New Jersey to encourage an interest in reading and writing for young children. The workshops, which involved the teen reading an engaging book that shares the joys of reading followed by the kids ...

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Shovlin Mattress Factory is excited to support Play for P.I.N.K. for the sixth consecutive year by donating a portion of their October sales, which will go directly to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Not only are customers investing in a mattress but also advancing the crucial research ...

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The United Way of Greater Union County (UWGUC) will host an afternoon featuring high tea, entertainment, and a tabletop competition on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at the Italian American Club, 1976 Valley Ave, Scotch Plains, New Jersey from 2-6 p.m. As part of Women United, a national and local ...

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Sid Blanchard, an icon of the New Jersey people with disabilities movement for more than four decades, is coming out of retirement to offer his services at no charge to nonprofits in the disabilities, real estate and housing, and health care sectors. Blanchard was the founder and 40-year ...

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Bridges Outreach, Inc., which has served people experiencing homelessness for nearly 35 years, has been awarded a grant of $312,500 from the NJ Department of Community Affairs (DCA) – Office of Homelessness Prevention – to provide Street Outreach and Diversion throughout Union County, NJ. The terms ...

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ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — The New Jersey Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) recently hosted a “First Serve to Our First Responders” Dinner on Wednesday, September 13, at Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar, located at Tropicana Atlantic City, to kick off 2023 Atlantic City Restaurant ...

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The College Club of Fanwood-Scotch Plains begins its 91st year of community service and fundraising with three fundraising activities that can benefit participants and help the College Club to continue its mission of empowering young women through education by awarding scholarships annually. This ...

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Several months ago, the Elizabeth Coalition to House the Homeless (ECHH) was in a desperate situation. There were simply no cleaning supplies for the 35 families being housed.   So, our mission, initiated by Peggy A. Rothbaum Ph. D. LLC, now being managed by ECHH staff, is to further develop a ...

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Kimberly Anne Wilson (KAW) Foundation has been chosen as the recipient of the 22nd Valairco Cares donation. Maryanne Wilson, founder of the KAW foundation, was presented with a check for $500 to support her organization's impactful work. Valairco Heating and Cooling ...

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The Center for Hope Hospice Auxiliary Reveals Plans for Fall Fundraiser The Center for Hope Hospice and Palliative Care Auxiliary is busy making preparations for their 25th annual Fall Fundraiser. “Baskets of Hope” will occur on October 22nd, 2023 from 11:00 to 4:00 at the Pines Manor in Edison, ...

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The JCC of Central New Jersey’s Phyllis Bernstein Kuchner Scholarship was established in honor and memory of longtime JCC member, board member and volunteer Phyllis Bernstein Kuchner (z”l) by her husband Bob Kuchner. This scholarship is intended to give aspiring volunteers the confidence, ...

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FANWOOD/SCOTCH PLAINS -- Come join Gracious Services on Monday, Aug. 21, 2023 at the beautiful Shackamaxon Country Club for our first annual golf tournament to support special needs adults in NJ. At Gracious Services, we find that sometimes our clients need more than their funding allows for, ...

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NEW JERSEY -- The Elks National Foundation has announced the start of the 2024 Elks Most Valuable Student (MVS) scholarship contest. The MVS scholarship is available to high school seniors who are U.S. citizens. Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks. The judging criteria ...

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Two local charities supporting the homeless and children have each received grants of approximately $43,000 from The Advocacy Collaborative. The Elizabeth Coalition to House the Homeless and the Institute of Music for Children each will receive the funds to enable them to continue fulfilling their ...

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Join Community Access Unlimited (CAU) for a day of family-friendly fun and games in support of an important cause! CAU is thrilled to invite members of the community and our friends to come together and enjoy a range of exciting activities, all to benefit CAU's vital services for individuals with ...

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Join Community Access Unlimited (CAU) for a day of family-friendly fun and games in support of an important cause! CAU is thrilled to invite members of the community and our friends to come together and enjoy a range of exciting activities, all to benefit CAU's vital services for individuals with ...

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For Monique St. Clair, a successful career is evident helping people with disabilities to live their best lives as respected and included members of the community. The Education Specialist at Community Access Unlimited has been named the 2023 National Direct Support Professional of the Year by ...

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The Union County Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. celebrates its 50th Founders Day Scholarship & Awards luncheon on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at the Pines Manor, Edison at 12 p.m.  The event also highlights individuals that have made an ...

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            UNION, N.J., March 23, 2023  — Bridgeway Behavioral Health Services, New Jersey’s leading nonprofit mental health and substance use rehabilitation and recovery organization, will host its Annual Chairperson’s Dinner on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 373 Clermont ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss, located in Mountainside, NJ, is a grief support center for children, young adults and families coping with the death of a parent, sibling or child. Imagine provides free peer grief support year-round for as long as is needed.  Imagine’s ...

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METUCHEN, NJ - A senior at Saint Joseph High School in Metuchen, Josh Oliveira epitomizes the benevolent nature of the entire school-community. The lifelong Edison resident is enrolled in numerous honors and advanced placement courses, captains the school’s robotics team, is a senior patrol ...

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SUMMIT, NJ -- GRACE, serving Summit families and individuals in need, is the recipient of a $500 donation from the Valairco Cares program. Every quarter Valairco donates $500 to a nonprofit or charity based on the desire of their customers, friends and interested parties. Kevin McHugh, Owner of ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ -- The Tiny Tim Fund is a registered New Jersey non-profit corporation 501(c)(3) that raises funds to provide financial assistance to help families pay for the medical expenses of children in Fanwood and Scotch Plains including doctors, dentists and psychological testing.

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RAHWAY, NJ - Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway made the season a little more festive with the delivery of 100 turkeys to the Rahway Food for Friends Food Pantry. This year was particularly challenging with higher prices, turkey shortages and other constraints, but we did it!  For ...

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