Lifting Spirits
Bringing Comfort and Support During a Time of Need During a hospital stay, patients are surrounded by beeping machines and the sterile smell of antiseptic, leaving them yearning for a sense of home. The...
News and updates from the Friendship Circle of Livingston, NJ Blog
Good Morning America Features LifeTown
The popular morning talk show Good Morning America aired a feature about LifeTown on September 6. Kate and Charlie Gibson tour the facility, lingering in the LifeTown Shoppes area, emphasizing the skills people with...
You Can Make a Difference!
Join LifeTown Shoppes Adult Volunteer Experience on December 3 When elementary school art teacher Tara Kanter walked through the doors of LifeTown alongside her 12-year-old son Jordan, she didn’t know what to expect. It...
Give a Gift That Gives Back
LifeTown is excited to debut an all-new gift shop just in time for the holiday season! The shop offers an array of items such as branded towels for summer beach days, comfy sweatshirts for...
Miracles at Annual 5K Run/Walk
In the days leading up to Friendship Circle’s annual 5K Run/Walk, a wildfire devasted over 190 acres of wetlands directly behind LifeTown. Friendship Circle was unsure if the air would be smoke free for...
A Festive Sukkot at LifeTown
This Sukkot, a new addition adorned the outside of LifeTown – a beautiful, extra-large Sukkah buzzing with holiday spirit! Under its natural roof, Friendship Circle brought the community together to celebrate the joyous festival...
Dance with Israel
Marking First Anniversary of 10.7 on Jewish Calendar Now, more than ever, the Jewish communities worldwide are standing strong with their brothers and sisters in Israel. And on Wednesday, October 23, a special event...
A Fabulous Friday Night Spotlight on Emotional Wellness
In today’s digital age, parents are confronted with emotional wellness challenges that arise with increased technology use. Friendship Circle is addressing these issues through a variety of UMatter programs. On September 20, the Fabulous...
New York Yankees Prospect Inspires
New York Yankees fast-rising prospect Eric Reyzelman understands the importance of a strong work ethic. His impressive pitching career is propelled by an unrelenting drive to improve himself both on and off the field....
Running for A Cause: Raising Awareness and Funds, One Mile at a Time
Sneakers pounding pavement. Muscles stretching beyond their limit. Anything to reach the finish line. Endurance running challenges our physical and mental stamina, pushing our bodies and minds to prove we can succeed. To long-time...
Don’t Miss the Next Fabulous Friday Night
Friday Night Shabbat dinners at Friendship Circle are not to be missed! Each Fabulous Friday Night event is unique, spiritual, and, most of all, memorable. The next Fabulous Friday Night is on September 20...
Friendship Circle Provides Much-Needed Back-to-School Supplies
For 15 years, Friendship Circle has been brightening the start of the school year by providing new backpacks filled with essential school supplies. This initiative, started by Friendship Circle supporter Lisa Gutkin in memory...