This winter, New Jersey was buried in snow week after week, resulting in endless snow days and delayed openings. As schools continued to close, caregivers searched for activities for their restless children. LifeTown came...
When employees from the Mandelbaum Barrett law firm first arrived at the LifeTown Shoppes, they expected a morning of fun and giving back. However, they didn’t anticipate gaining a new perspective on both their...
The celebration of Purim is a festive occasion marked by creative costumes, homestyle baking, and storytelling. Each year, LifeTown creates unforgettable events to mark this joyous holiday. On Sunday, March 1, two hundred people...
As the holiday season approaches, many companies eagerly search for meaningful ways to give back to their communities. LifeTown offers countless volunteer opportunities, unifying corporate teams as they gain perspective and gratitude through a...
Every mother needs time to relax and recharge. To help support mothers of special needs children, Friendship Circle created a unique and inspiring Mom’s Shabbaton weekend, filled with pampering and meaningful opportunities to connect....
Gaining experience in a chosen field is crucial to achieving success. After years of informally welcoming college interns, LifeTown is now launching a formal internship program, an exciting new step for the organization. The...
Over 2,000 people supported and uplifted the entire Friendship Circle family at the annual FC5kRun and FCwalk. On Sunday, October 26, the community cheered on runners, walkers and rollers as they completed two courses...
Golda Och Academy students eagerly anticipated a schoolwide community service day to support their organization of choice. On October 9, 15 high schoolers visited LifeTown to lend their knowledge, skills, and talents to the...
At Friendship Circle, programs are created to facilitate fun, learning, and most importantly, lasting connections. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Friendship Circle pivoted to a virtual format, opening new pathways to stay in touch with...
Many Friendship Circle volunteers are embarking on a new phase of life as they begin college. To mark this milestone, graduating teens received a beautiful, custom mezuzah case bearing their college colors. This meaningful...
There is something special about walking into LifeTown and seeing the smiles of dedicated volunteers who make the magic happen. That energy was front and center on Wednesday, September 9, when 100 volunteers gathered...