Summer Camp: Sunny with a Chance of Bubbles
The boys are shouting and giggling as they head into the pool. Shai squirts water from a Styrofoam noodle, as Sam slowly rolls down the ramp into the zero-entry pool in the water wheelchair...
News and updates from the Friendship Circle of Livingston, NJ Blog
Mah Jongg Madness
A light hum of chatter mixed with the clatter of tiles as nearly 30 people sat around six square tables at LifeTown on a recent Wednesday night playing mah jongg. While experienced players at...
LifeTown Endowment Passes First Milestone: New Challenge Grant Set
The LifeTown endowment reached a critical milestone in June, matching its first challenge grant. Cash, pledges, and commitments now surpass $3 million. A second challenge grant has already been set. If it is successfully...
Giving His All
At the end of May, some of Justin Givner’s classmates at Morristown Beard School followed their passions to fishing and other hobbies for their senior project, a three-week immersion at the conclusion of their...
Making a Difference One Friend at a Time
Friendship Circle volunteers recognized for their impact LifeTown was abuzz on Tuesday, May 23, as volunteers of all ages came together in celebration of their efforts on behalf of Friendship Circle. The evening began...
NJ.com: New N.J. law benefits people with Autism and Law Enforcement
https://www.nj.com/opinion/2023/05/new-nj-law-benefits-people-with-autism-and-law-enforcement-opinion.html Some years back, we helped a teen on the autism spectrum get a summer job at a local camp. The job meant so much to him and helped him grow in many ways....
Inspiration From Around the World
Another Fabulous Friday Night brought a joyous celebration of Shabbat to LifeTown on May 12, with Friendship Circle families, friends, and a group from JSDD and JESPY. The food was plentiful and the conversation...
Sounds Like Unity
When Nissim Black took the stage at LifeTown on May 9, the audience leaned forward just a little bit. “Let me see your wings!” he called as the crowd spread their arms and he...
From Strength to Strength: 2023 Gala Inspires
The oohs and aahs kept coming all evening. Some of those attending the 2023 Friendship Circle Banquet at LifeTown experienced the facility for the first time, wandering through the LifeTown Shoppes, exploring specialty areas...
It’s not about the roasted chickpeas: Mom’s Night Out
As they walked into LifeTown, their faces relaxed. Body posture shifted. “Sometimes, you just need to get out of the house,” said Susan Sass, as she and 20 other moms arrived at LifeTown on...