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Author Archives: dlevine
A mother’s gratitude
Accepting the presidency of The Friends of Matheny is, to Liz Geraghty, a way of giving back to an organization that has provided her and her family security and peace of mind. Geraghty’s daughter Bozena was born with Cornelia de … Continue reading
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Advisor of the year
Linda Frankshun, Matheny director of therapies, was named “Advisor of the Year” by the Union County Vocational-Technical Schools in Scotch Plains, NJ. UCVTS students regularly rotate through Matheny to participate in a hands-on learning experience. The students learn the day-to-day … Continue reading
Mardi Gras fundraiser
Matheny received $2,000 from the Mardi Gras celebration and mask silent auction held in February by the Verve Bistro Bar Lounge in Somerville, NJ. On Fat Tuesday, February 21, 10% of all proceeds at Verve were donated to Matheny. In … Continue reading
Autism awareness
Matheny employees wore blue on April 25 to support National Autism Awareness Month and to learn more about the autism spectrum. Sandra Van Nest, LCSW, field supervisor in Matheny’s Community Services program, presented autism intervention materials and handouts and answered … Continue reading
Project runway
Every year, to thank all of the volunteers who have worked in The Friends of Matheny’s Second Chance Shop, manager Linda Horton has a party to celebrate their accomplishments. The only requirement for those attending is that they wear or … Continue reading
Spring planting
Eighth-graders from the Madison Junior School in Madison, NJ, made their second trip to Matheny this school year to visit with students and patients and to help out with a spring planting project. Volunteers are always welcome at Matheny, as … Continue reading
Bringing home the bronze!
Matheny adult patients Taty Manousakis and Jason Weiner brought home a bronze medal from the Special Olympics New Jersey 2012 Central Bocce Sectional Competition held April 28 in Lawrenceville, NJ. They competed in the 22 and older mixed division. Next … Continue reading
Record-breaking season
When The Friends of Matheny, Matheny’s auxiliary group, moved its Second Chance Thrift Shop from the basement of the United Methodist Church in Gladstone, NJ, to the adjacent Wesley Hall, which is much larger, the expectation was that business would … Continue reading
Jack’s Team comes through!
Jack’s Team, formed by the family of six-year-old Matheny day student Jack Harter, appears to be the top fundraiser for Miles for Matheny, with funds raised at the end of last week totaling $6,448. When the Harters created a fundraising team last … Continue reading
Pieces of the puzzle
Assembling puzzles can be intimidating and exasperating for most people, but not for Matheny adult patient Michael Arin. He has completed more than 50 puzzles since his first, a farm scene, when he was 10 years old. Lately, Michael has … Continue reading