Stacia McDonough, the widow of decorated Vietnam Veteran, Sergeant John E. McDonough, has launched, “Independence for Veterans, Inc.,” a registered 501c-3 nonprofit organization. Mrs. McDonough has been volunteering with ...
Category: Community News
COMMUNITY NEWS -“Behind the Scandals” 4th Annual JFS Spring Symposium
Everyone loves a scandal. JFS of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties’ 4th Annual Spring Symposium will feature Karen Kessler, co-founder and CEO of Evergreen Partners. Karen has made ...
COMMUNITY NEWS: Over 50 Interior and Landscape Designers Come Together for Mansion in May 2020 to Benefit the Expansion of Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute
[caption id="attachment_18871" align="aligncenter" width="446"] Tyvan Hill[/caption] [caption id="attachment_18873" align="alignright" width="124"] Photo Credit: Dannette Merchant[/caption] Standing majestically atop an expansive hilltop in the New Vernon section of Harding Township sits ...
COMMUNITY NEWS: Are Career Counselors Becoming Obsolete?
Elise Prezant, JFS Career Counselor The economy is improving, the job market is doing better, unemployment rates are on the decline. So, are career counselors frantically updating their own ...
Some say Eat, Pray, Love … at JFS it’s Cooking, Companionship, Gratitude
By: Maris Chavenson, LCSW From one of our elderly clients: “I love visits from my Cooking Companion volunteer! We especially enjoy trying new foods and, after each time together, ...
Serena Bocchino Takes Over Newark Penn Station
Internationally exhibited artist, Serena Bocchino has just finalized four art installations at Newark Penn Station in the Inaugural Art Project selected by NJ Transit and New Jersey State Council ...
Bernardsville Centre Grand Opening
Bernardsville Centre has finally finished its renovation/addition project. It is celebrating its Grand Opening Friday and Saturday, November 15th &16th with a center-wide celebration for all shoppers – fun ...
Roopa Irakam of Watchung Hills Regional High School Selected to USA International Debate Team
Roopa Irakam will represent the United States in international competition throughout the year. Roopa is the first student from Watchung Hills Regional High School to be selected for the ...
Strengthening Families Through Mentorship
By Young-In Shin, LSW Can you remember a time when you felt alone or vulnerable? Perhaps it was after a move to a new area, after the loss ...
JFS Launches New Volunteer Programs to Assist Seniors
The research is in…Being a volunteer is good for both the body and the soul. According to the AARP, studies show that volunteers experience greater self-esteem, happiness, an enhanced sense ...