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Presented for Dedication and Commitment to Community Service Barbara Devlin, the co-founder of Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey, received AARP’s most distinguished award, The New Jersey Andrus Award for Community Service, at a ceremony held on October 25, 2017 at the Imperia in Somerset, NJ. Barbara and her husband, Jack,…...

To benefit the missions of Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey and Friends Health Connection, our community was treated to a lively and educational evening with Alan Alda on September 12, 2017. Mr. Alda appeared at the Grunin Center to speak about his new book If I Understood You, Would I…...

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…...

Toms River, NJ (August 14, 2017)–Caregiver Canines® Therapy Dogs are bringing tail-wagging fun to Larson Ford customers and staff. Visit the Larson Ford showroom at 1150 Ocean Ave, Lakewood, NJ, on Sat, Aug. 19 and Mon, Aug 21, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Larson Ford will donate $5.00 for…...

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.…...

Great Listeners and Conversationalists Wanted to Spend Time with Seniors Toms River, NJ (June 26, 2017)—Everyone has a need to be heard and understood. We all want to share our thoughts and ideas, but there are times when no one’s around to listen.  This is especially true for seniors who…...

(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…...