Grandparents Connect
Grandparents can hold a special place in family life, imparting wisdom and experience to younger generations. For families navigating the care of a child with special needs, grandparents can be an important source of...
News and updates from the Friendship Circle of Livingston, NJ Blog
Generations Unite at FC5kRun and FCwalk
Each year, thousands of people arrive at LifeTown for the much-anticipated FC5kRun and FCwalk. At the heart of this high-energy morning are the families and friends who unite across generations to support programs for...
Leadership Lessons
At the LifeTown Shoppes, a lesson in leadership might begin with helping a child choose groceries or exchange money at the bank. For Morristown Beard School’s eighth graders, those everyday interactions became an opportunity...
Finding Hope After Loss
A year after losing his wife and two daughters, Rabbi Leo Dee spent Shabbat alone for the first time in decades. He cried for half an hour. In the middle of that grief, he...
Belonging in the Sukkah
Sukkot, the seven-day Jewish harvest festival, is a sacred time devoted to gratitude, community and connection. Each year, Friendship Circle brings those values to life by constructing a large Sukkah right outside LifeTown. A...
Custom Backpacks Delight Friendship Circle Children
Back-to-school season begins every fall with the purchase of a new backpack and necessary school supplies. Parents scramble to get their kids ready for a new year, pouring over supply lists. This summer, Friendship...
A Sweet Start to the New Year
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, marks the beginning of the Ten Days of Repentance, culminating in Yom Kippur. It’s a time for reflection and introspection, and an opportunity to seek forgiveness and commit...
Community Impact Through Strategic Partnership
When two organizations committed to serving the community build a partnership, they create new opportunities to support the people they serve. On Monday, June 8, leaders from Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center and Atlantic...
Kicking Off a Year of Friendship
Volunteers are the heartbeat of Friendship Circle. The hundreds of teens and adults who lend their time each year enable the innovative and much-needed programming for children, teens and adults with special needs. On...
Cherished Friendships Begin at Summer Camp
Summer camp is synonymous with carefree days of sun, laughter, and fun-filled activities. The friendships formed at camp are what make the experience truly memorable. At Friendship Circle, building those connections is central to...
The Stolen Tefillin
Recently at LifeTown, one of the pairs of Tefillin from our public Tefillin stand disappeared. We searched high and low, but could not find them anywhere. Eventually, we reviewed the footage from our security...