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Letter to the APP Editor – Alzheimer’s Respite Care

Lynette Whiteman, CVCJ Executive Director, recently wrote to the editor of the Asbury Park Press. Her letter is published here: http://www.app.com/story/opinion/readers/2017/12/04/caregivers-government-funding-nj-murphy/108278164/  ...

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CVCJ’s Fran Pannella featured on Comcast Newsmakers

Comcast Newsmakers spoke to Alzheimer’s Respite Care Program Manager Fran Pannella about the rising need for caregivers. Click here to watch the video: http://comcastnewsmakers.com/2017/12/11/nj171207-7...

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CVCJ Gets a Mention on Caring.com

Check out this article from Caring.com that quotes CVCJ’s Executive Director Lynette Whiteman, on making the choice to get help in caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s Disease. To read the full article, click here: https://www.caring.com/articles/help-with-dementia-care...

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Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey Named Service Organization of the Year

Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey (CVCJ) was named Service Organization of the Year by the Howell Chamber of Commerce for outstanding contributions to the local community. The award was presented at the Chamber’s 37th Annual Dinner Dance on Friday, October 20th at the Eagle Oaks Country Club in Farmingdale, NJ.…...

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Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey Founder Barbara Devlin Receives AARP-NJ Andrus Award

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,…...

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CVCJ Members Honored to Meet Alan Alda

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…...

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Be a CVCJ Champion by wearing our new Apparel

This CVCJ Champion Project is to raise funds to Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey while you get to wear this beautiful logo apparel. You can purchase a variety of items: t-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets or other apparel and proudly wear “Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey.” Order now! First 100 people will…...

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An Open Letter to Our Volunteers and Community

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…...

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Dog Lovers Invited to Larson Ford’s Therapy Dog Showcase

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…...

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