Author: Jennie Wexler

Purim is just around the corner, and Friendship Circle is hosting a variety of must-see events to celebrate one of the most festive Jewish holidays of the year.   On Wednesday, March 12, grab...

Senior year is full of exciting milestones and opportunities to leave a lasting mark on the community. On Wednesday, February 5, seniors from Golda Och Academy in West Orange, NJ volunteered as a class...

Hall of Fame Bowlers Celebrate New Therapeutic Bowling Center A bowling ball barreled down the alley, pins flying upon impact. Cheers exploded from a group of wide-eyed LifeTown participants. The joy was palpable as...

Friendship Circle closed out an incredible year with a heartwarming and activity-packed Winter Camp that left campers and families beaming with joy! For 50 children and their families, Friendship Circle’s Allie’s Winter Camp wasn’t...

On Wednesday, November 13, Essex County Executive, Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. visited LifeTown, an interactive play and learning space for children, teens, and adults with special needs. DiVincenzo Jr. was accompanied by Chief of...

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...

LifeTown Shoppes Adult Volunteer Experience 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 was their first day...

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...

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...

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...