Author: Jennie Wexler

Legislators Experience the Magic of LifeTown

Opening Doors to Opportunity When a child steps through the doors of LifeTown, they are transported to a magical place where everyone belongs. Thanks to a generous state grant, made possible through the support...

Parties for Purim!

This year, Purim was especially magical and memorable, as the holiday auspiciously fell on Friday, leading straight into the warmth of Shabbat. To mark the occasion, Friendship Circle hosted a variety of action-packed events...

LifeTown Empowers Teens to Give Back

Every week, local teens volunteer their time at LifeTown, putting smiles on the faces of participants with special needs. In turn, volunteering deeply inspires the teens, with some deciding to dedicate their Bar or...

LifeTown Rolls into The Future

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...

Winter Camp Wraps Up 2024 with Joy, Laughter and Memories

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...

Essex County Executive Visits LifeTown

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...

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...