Friendship Quest Completed at Allie’s Camp
One could understand if 9-year-old Jasper didn’t have any time to talk on Tuesday. After all, there was plenty to see and do during the third day of Allie’s Summer Camp. “I saw the...
Category: Volunteers
IDF’s Special in Uniform Member Inspires Teens at FCVC
There wasn’t a sound as Daniel Defur, 19, stepped to the podium wearing his uniform khakis. A member of the Israel Defense Forces Special in Uniform division, Daniel held more than 230 teens and...
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...
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...
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...
Family Spins Basketball Event to Celebrate Son’s Bar Mitzvah
It has become a family tradition for Marc and Amy Lebovitz that when one of their children becomes a b’nai mitzvah, they celebrate with a special event at Friendship Circle. With their son Jeremy...
Fly the “Friendship” Skies
Students from the Rae Kushner Yeshiva High School welcomed Friendship Circle participants to their school on November 10 a Friendship Day program. The annual event brings the FC kids together with the high school...
FC Teen Presidents Get “Chopped” in Rosh Hashanah Cook-off
In a takeoff of the popular show, Friendship Circle Teen Presidents participated in a mock “Chopped” program with a Rosh Hashanah theme. Using fare like honey, pomegranates, sweet potato, apples and more, the teens...
Wrapping Up a Year of Birthdays, Girl Scouts Present Gift to LifeTown
Girl Scout Troop 22789 in Short Hills capped off a year of volunteering with, and dedication to, Friendship Circle’s Birthday Club by presenting a $750 check to LifeTown. The donation was presented to Esty...
FC Presidents Plan Future Programs
FC Teen Presidents gathered at LifeTown last week for dinner and a planning session that focused on upcoming programs. The 35 teens presented their ideas for the upcoming Friendship Circle Volunteer Celebration on Tuesday, May 24. They also strategized...