Volunteers are the beating heart of LifeTown. This year, 1,821 teens and adults dedicated their time, care and love to bringing a wide range of innovative programming to individuals with special needs. Through their...
When my mother called a week before Mother’s Day and asked how I wanted to celebrate, my mind came up blank. We had recently lost our dog of 15 plus years, and I was...
The sound of a violin cut through the silence, rising like a prayer. Not a word was uttered as Agam Berger drew her bow across the violin’s strings, her music carrying notes of strength,...
LifeTown is a place for learning, connection and friendship. It is also a place where all are welcomed and encouraged to understand unique challenges and differences. On April 6, LifeTown hosted a crucial SafeTalk...
Volunteer Neal Leavitt is known for his infectious smile, endless positivity, and dedication to all the kids who excitedly walk through the LifeTown Shoppes. Leavitt typically puts his retail experience to use at the...
As flowers bloom, ushering in a new spring season, Jewish people around the world gather at Seder tables to tell the Passover story of resilience and new beginnings. Families reconnect during this meaningful holiday,...
For Sydney Kaplan, a sophomore at Morristown Beard School, LifeTown was the perfect location for her independent study project. Kaplan has volunteered at LifeTown since seventh grade and has assisted during both art and...
For twins, Benji and Hannah Lazer, choosing a mitzvah project for their B’nai Mitzvah year was easy. Benji, a 13-year-old with cerebral palsy, has been a long-time Friendship Circle participant, enjoying Sunday Torah Circle...
For many families, the journey does not end when childhood does. It simply changes. At age 21, when school ends, programs wind down, and the structure that once filled each day begins to fade,...
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...