Birthday Bundles
The festive air of a birthday celebration filled the Friendship Circle offices last week as volunteers gathered to pack birthday gifts for FC participants. While no one was actually singing “Happy Birthday” the volunteers all...
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Community Gathers for Friendship Circle Walk
Check out what an awesome time we had! Photos » Didn’t get a chance? You can still sponsor a walker or team. Donate » Sunday was Shyella Mayk’s birthday, and she spent it with...
Coloring Their World
When LifeTown opens its doors, participants will find a fully stocked art room, thanks to members of the Cedar Hill Golf & Country Club in Livingston. A donation of crayons, markers, stickers, paints—totaling some...
Aerial Acrobatics Top Off Sukkot Festivities
Friendship Circle families joined with students at the Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy for a special Sukkot event during the intermediate days of the holiday. Everyone was treated to a high-flying, Flippenout Extreme Trampoline show,...
FC Kickoff Filled With Friendship & Fun
What an amazing night! More than a hundred teens descended on Funplex on Wednesday night for this year’s Friendship Circle Volunteer Kickoff Event. Teens learned about this year’s slate of FC programming and got...
Teen Volunteers Show Dedication to Their Buddies
There was something about her, something different in her expression. Dressed in a green “Allie’s Summer Camp” T-shirt, she wore the same uniform as the other teen volunteers walking around the amusement park on...
The Stars of the Evening? Teen Volunteers, Whose Energy Sparkled
They came out to salute Friendship Circle’s amazing volunteers, but those who gathered at this year’s annual FC Volunteer Celebration also came away with a strong appreciation for the power of perseverance in the...
Grillin’ Up a Flavorful ‘Parents’ Night Out’
A beautiful night, coupled with laughter and friends, made this year’s Friendship Circle “Parents’ Night Out” a smashing success. More than 80 people attended the event, which included a comedy show, giveaways, and, of...
Grill-Master Dad
It was dad’s turn for a night out at the annual Friendship Circle “Dads’ Barbecue.” The guys got together for some tips on making the perfect barbecue fare from New York chef Josh Schwartz....
FC Presidents Prepare for New Term in Office
It was a packed house as more than 60 teens gathered to say goodbye to the current FC school presidents and welcomed the incoming leadership whose term begins in the fall. The teens reflected...