by cvcj-editor | Jul 4, 2017 | Stories, Volunteer Heroes
Sue DeBella is 79 and has volunteered with CVCJ for 12 years. Sue was inspired to join as a way to give back and thank the people who helped her mother when she stayed in an assisted living facility. Medical transportation wasn’t managed well so they drove her to...
by cvcj-editor | Jul 3, 2017 | News
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...
by cvcj-editor | Jun 27, 2017 | Stories, Volunteer Heroes
At 82 years old, Alice Gutierrez continues to provide medical transportation and grocery shopping for seniors, something she has done for twenty-four years as a CVCJ Volunteer. Alice learned about the opportunity in 1994, only months after CVCJ was formed, and...
by cvcj-editor | Jun 26, 2017 | News
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...
by cvcj-editor | Jun 18, 2017 | News, Uncategorized
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...
by cvcj-editor | Jun 14, 2017 | News
(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...
by cvcj-editor | May 15, 2017 | News
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...
by cvcj-editor | Apr 20, 2017 | News
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...
by cvcj-editor | Apr 19, 2017 | News
Caregiver Canines® Home Visiting Program Delivers the Warmth and Comfort Only a Dog Can Give Toms River, NJ (April 18, 2017) If you’re a dog lover, there’s a good chance you’ve traveled through life with a canine companion by your side. Imagine how heartbroken you...
