Author Archives: dlevine

Investment in education

Posted on September 11, 2014 by dlevine

Students at the Matheny School face special challenges, but that doesn’t stop them from finding the satisfaction that comes from helping others. The Roosevelt Elementary School in New Brunswick, NJ, is located in a low-income area, with many of its … Continue reading →

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Summer buddies

Posted on September 9, 2014 by dlevine

“This has been really fun!” That’s how one student from Long Valley Middle School described his weekly visits to Matheny this summer. About 14 LVMS students have been coming to Matheny once a week since July in an initiative started by … Continue reading →

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Taking the ‘Plunge’

Posted on September 4, 2014 by dlevine

Every semester, Centenary College in Hackettstown, NJ, conducts a day-long community service project for all incoming students. It’s called Community Plunge, and it offers students the opportunity to explore communities around the college by volunteering for one day. Matheny is … Continue reading →

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Arts Access at the Grounds for Sculpture

Posted on September 2, 2014 by dlevine

Matheny’s Arts Access Program will have a visual art exhibit, “Reflections,” on display at the Grounds for Sculpture in Trenton from September 21 through November 2. A special reception at 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 20, will feature live performances … Continue reading →

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Ceramics in the park

Posted on August 28, 2014 by dlevine

Handmade glazed ceramic pieces made by students in Matheny’s adult services program will be on display and be offered for sale at Peapack-Gladstone’s Art in the Park event, being held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 14, in … Continue reading →

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‘Rewarding experience’

Posted on August 26, 2014 by dlevine

Twice a month, Nikki, a seven-year-old standard poodle from Bridgewater, NJ, comes to Matheny along with her owner, Dorothy Dameo. Nikki is a pet therapy dog, trained to visit venues such as hospitals, nursing homes and senior care facilities. She … Continue reading →

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Connecting with patients

Posted on August 21, 2014 by dlevine

Cathy Church’s arrival at Matheny 22 years ago was spontaneous—“really by accident,” she said. However, the fact that she stayed for more than two decades before deciding to retire this September was no accident. “Once I actually got to Matheny,” … Continue reading →

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Once a volunteer…now a shopper

Posted on August 19, 2014 by dlevine

The Friends of Matheny’s thrift shop, The Second Chance Shop, was open for a one-day preview on Wednesday, August 14, and to say the store was crowded would be an understatement.”It’s like Walmart,” one of the volunteers was overheard commenting. … Continue reading →

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Enhancing emerging skills

Posted on August 14, 2014 by dlevine

“Thank you, Matheny, for making our dreams come true.” Those words from the parents of a Matheny School preschool student reflect the peace of mind families of children with disabilities feel when their son or daughter is enrolled in our … Continue reading →

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Support for Arts Access

Posted on August 12, 2014 by dlevine

Matheny’s Arts Access Program, which empowers individuals with disabilities to create art without boundaries, received a $34,267 grant from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. The grant was among several awarded at the Arts Council’s annual meeting held … Continue reading →

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