CARE Center of New Jersey

06/17/2026

💙 Compassion in Action 💙

We’re incredibly grateful to Wyndham Hotels & Resorts for spending the day serving alongside us at Food for HOPE! 🙌

From stocking shelves to organizing food, packing distribution bags, and assisting families in need—your team truly showed what it means to lead with heart.

Every task helped ensure our neighbors facing food insecurity were met with dignity, care, and support. 🥫🍞🛒

Partnerships like this make all the difference. When organizations invest their time and energy into our mission, they help strengthen communities, expand access to nutritious food, and bring hope to families across New Jersey. ❤️

Thank you, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, for your dedication to serving others and making a lasting impact. We’re so thankful for your partnership! ✨

🤝 Want to partner with us?
Learn more: https://carecenterofnewjersey.org/partner

06/16/2026

A powerful exhibition. A transformative artist. The final two weeks!

Before Gift of Grace: The Art of Cedric Michael Cox closes on June 28, experience a collection that has inspired visitors through vibrant color, spiritual symbolism, and extraordinary imagination.

From luminous landscapes to captivating figurative works, Cox's paintings invite viewers into a world of hope, resilience, beauty, and grace.

✨ If you've been meaning to visit, this is your sign.

📍 CARE Gallery - 140 Green Pond Road, Rockaway, NJ

🗓 Exhibition closes June 28

🕘 Sundays: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM

📅 Thursdays: By Appointment

Bring a friend. Take your time. Experience the work in person.

Where Creativity Cultivates Community.

06/11/2026

At Food for HOPE, we believe no one should have to face food insecurity alone. 💚

Through our Mobile Food Distribution, we bring nutritious food, support, and hope directly into the communities we serve. 🚚 🙌✨

Here’s what you need to know:
📅 When: 2nd Saturday of every month
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Where: 68 Church St, Montclair, NJ
✅ Registration: Free, but required

Each distribution is about more than groceries—it’s about caring for our neighbors, restoring dignity, and showing families they’re supported by a community that truly cares. 💚
Whether you’re going through a tough time or just need a little extra help, we’re here for you.

👉 Visit https://carecenterofnewjersey.org/food-for-hope/ to register and learn more.

06/11/2026

Register today at https://brushfire.com/christchurch/ccnj/630084

🖼️ Have you ever wanted to buy art but didn't know where to start?

You're not alone.

Join us for Art Collecting 101 and discover how to collect art with confidence, purpose, and joy. Meet artists and collectors, explore the exhibition, ask questions, and learn practical strategies for building a collection you'll love for years to come.

✨ Free Admission
✨ Meet & Greet
✨ Interactive Learning Session
✨ Exhibition Q&A
✨ Resources & Handouts

📍 CARE Gallery | Rockaway, NJ

📅 Saturday, June 13 | 2–5 PM

Art is for everyone. Your collecting journey can start with a single piece.

06/09/2026

The CARE Center of NJ, 140 Green Pond Road, Rockaway Township, NJ 07866 US - Saturday, Jun 13, 2026 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT

06/04/2026

💙🦷 Healthy smiles start early! 🦷💙

On May 25th, our incredible volunteers packed nearly 200 CARE 4 Kids Dental CARE Bags—made possible by the generous support of Delta Dental of New Jersey and Connecticut, who funded the supplies. 🙌

✨ These bags are distributed twice a year through schools serving under-resourced families, and are designed for students in grades K–2 to help build healthy oral care habits that support lifelong wellness.

💙 Help us make a difference for kids in need!
🔗Visit https://carecenterofnewjersey.org/giving to donate (please include “CARE Bags” in the comments), or email [email protected] to learn how you can host a CARE Bag packing event.

😁 Together, we’re building healthier futures—one smile at a time.

06/03/2026

💚 Volunteers like Steve are the heart behind Food for HOPE.

What started as a pantry serving just a handful of families has grown into a lifeline for hundreds across New Jersey—and it’s people like him who make that possible every single week.

🤝✨ From showing up on his very first Saturday to becoming a steady, compassionate presence, Steve’s journey reminds us that service goes beyond meeting a need—it builds connection, belonging, and hope.

💚🌍 No matter your background, everyone is welcomed, embraced, and united by one purpose: caring for one another.

🍎🏡 To every volunteer who shows up, gives their time, and pours their heart into this work—thank you. Your dedication is transforming lives and strengthening our community in ways that truly matter.

💚 Ready to make a difference?
🔗 Visit https://carecenterofnewjersey.org/volunteer to learn how you can volunteer with the CARE Center of New Jersey.

05/28/2026

💚🚚 Bringing hope directly into our communities

Through Food for Hope’s Mobile Distribution, families across New Jersey receive more than groceries—they receive care, support, and a reminder that they’re not alone. 💚

Every box shared represents compassion, dignity, and the power of community coming together. 🙌✨

If you’re going through a tough time or just need a little extra support, we’re here for you.

📍 68 Church St, Montclair, NJ
🗓 2nd Saturday of the month | ⏰ 10 AM – 1 PM
✅ FREE registration required

👉 Sign up today: https://carecenterofnewjersey.org/food-for-hope/

05/27/2026

Big news! 🎉

The CARE Center of New Jersey has been named a 2026 Trust in Practice Awardee!

We’re proud and more committed than ever to building trust and stronger connections across New Jersey.

Thank you Allstate, The Aspen Institute and the Alliance for Social Trust! 💙

05/27/2026

Learn more about the exhibit that is now open at CARE Gallery! 🎨🙌🏻