Circle of Friends

06/18/2026

06/17/2026

We’re just getting started! Circle of Friends Prom 2026! ❤️🤍💙

06/07/2026

Congratulations to Abby Dwyer on her 3 medals earned this weekend at the Special Olympics New Jersey State games this weekend! Abby earned a gold medal for combined events bench and deadlift and 2 bronze for the individual events, bench and deadlift. Abby will be signing autographs until 12:30 today at the Circle of Friends Cafe !! Way to go Abby!

06/05/2026

Good luck to all of our members participating in the Special Olympics New Jersey State Games this weekend! We are all rooting for you!! "Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt." 🥇🥈🥉

05/21/2026

BIG thanks to everyone who came out to La Dolce Vita tonight! 🥰🥰 Special thank you to Nick Fuccilli and his wonderful staff for hosting us and thank you to Danny White and Michael Askin for the great tunes that kept us rocking all night! We are so grateful to have such wonderful people in our circle! 🫠

05/12/2026

Please join us next Wednesday, May 20th at La Dolce Vita in Belmar for a fun night of food and music to benefit the Circle of Friends Cafe !! Help us raise funds to provide paid employment opportunities to adults with IDD! Hope to see you there!

04/29/2026

Way to go Bethy! We are so proud of you and all your hard work! 🫶

04/16/2026

🌟 Calling all champions! 🌟

We are excited to share that Christian Schastny has been selected to represent Team New Jersey at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games 2026 in Minnesota! 🏐🇺🇸 You may recognize Christian as one of our star employees from the Circle of Fror de Cafe.

Christian has been working hard both on and off the court, and this incredible opportunity is a testament to his dedication, passion, and love for the game of volleyball. Now, he needs our support to help make this journey possible.

From travel to accommodations, every contribution—big or small—brings him one step closer to competing on the national stage and representing our community with pride.

If you’re able, please consider donating and being part of Christian’s journey. Let’s rally behind him and show what Team New Jersey is all about! ❤️💙

👉 Scan the QR code or visit the link to contribute.

Thank you for helping make this dream a reality!

04/02/2026

Today, on World Autism Awareness Day, we proudly celebrate the incredible individuals in our Circle of Friends community and beyond.

We are committed to creating opportunities where adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities are not just included, but valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.

Let today be a reminder to listen, learn, and lead with compassion. Together, we can continue building a more inclusive world—one friendship, one opportunity, and one community at a time. 💙

03/25/2026