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...
Author: Jennie Wexler
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...
Golda Och Academy Seniors Lend a Helping Hand at LifeTown
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...
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...
Make a Difference!
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...
Give a Gift That Gives Back
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...
Miracles at Annual 5K Run/Walk
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...