Twenty-five years ago, Jack and Barbara Devlin had a vision to bring different faiths together to help the elderly in Ocean County. A group of 8 interfaith clergy members believed in their vision and our agency was born. Today, our agency is made up of 58 interfaith coalition members and…...
Free Grocery Shopping and Delivery Service for Homebound Seniors
Toms River, NJ (July 3, 2017)-The nonprofit agency, Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey (CVCJ) offers a grocery shopping and delivery service, every two weeks and free of charge, to Ocean County seniors, veterans, elderly disabled, and those with dementia, who are at least 60 years old and no longer drive.…...
“Creations from the Heart” – Father’s Day Poem by Estelle
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY IN 2017 Happy Father’s Day to all fathersMost Dads love the waterIt is a symbol of lifeWhether fishing in a row boatOr swimming at the beachNature’s call, the outdoors. Dads can be scholarsSports fans, innovatorsNo matter the job or hobbyDads are all connectedTo their loving families. Dad’s…...
Dazzling Night of Dancing Helps CVCJ Support Seniors in Need
(front) JAX (American Idol Contestant and “Celebrity Judge”), Lynette Whiteman (CVCJ Executive Director) (center) Linda Conroy, Tracey Rodriguez, Liz Altilio, Kelly Fliller, Valerie Jacoby, Malissa Smith, Patty Caneda (back) Roland Rodriguez, Dan Altilio, Phil Brilliant, Charles Benjamin, Chadd Smith, Mark Malinowski (photo: courtesy of Anthony Iarriccio) Toms River, NJ (June…...
Aging Out Loud! CVCJ Co-hosts 95+ Luncheon
On May 3, two Toms River Family Health & Support Coalition partners, Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey (CVCJ) and Community Medical Center, joined together to host a 95+ Luncheon for local seniors. The event coincided with Older Americans Month. This year’s theme is “Age Out Loud.” The honored guests were…...
Article Highlights CVCJ for Connecting Isolated Seniors Using the Internet
Loneliness and social isolation are recognized as a true health issue negatively impacting Seniors. The staff and volunteers at Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey, an Ocean/Monmouth nonprofit agency, strive to reduce this sad time that Seniors face. Through their one-on-one medical transportation, grocery shopping, friendly visiting, respite to caregivers, and in-home…...
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