Junior League Honors CVCJ Volunteer

Shrewsbury (November 3, 2017) – Rosalind Silletto, a volunteer with Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey, was one of twenty-one women honored by the Junior League of Monmouth County at its Women Making A Difference luncheon. The event is designed to recognize the many valuable contributions being made by women volunteers in our local community and to increase awareness of the importance of volunteering.

Rosalind was recognized for her contributions to the mission and expansion of CVCJ. She has been an extraordinary volunteer with Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey for over 7 years. The agency’s mission is to allow the homebound elderly, disabled, Veterans and Caregivers to remain independent in their homes and live their lives with dignity. After 23 years providing free services in Ocean County, in 2016, CVCJ opened its doors and access to free services in Monmouth County as well. One reason CVCJ was able to launch in Monmouth County is because of Rosalind’s dedication and hard work. Her tireless enthusiasm and optimism touch hearts and bring smiles wherever she goes. She is a tremendous ambassador for all of CVCJ’s programs, and also provides direct service to its Care Receivers. Whether she's giving someone a ride to a doctor appointment, or conducting valuable in-home assessments to register new Care Receivers, Rosalind is always eager to help wherever she is needed.

“I was honored to be among women who had achieved and given so much, and humbled to be nominated for my services to CVCJ. It was truly a memorable afternoon,” Rosalind said of the event.

Dorothea Bongiovi was on hand to congratulate each of the honorees and present a $1,000 grant to Kate Okeson and Make It Better 4 Youth, this year’s award winner, at a luncheon ceremony at the Shadowbrook at Shrewsbury on Friday, November 3, 2017.

To learn more about CVCJ, visit www.caregivervolunteers.org or Facebook @caregivervolunteers, email info@caregivervolunteers.org or call 732-505-2273.

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ABOUT CAREGIVER VOLUNTEERS OF CENTRAL JERSEY (CVCJ)

CVCJ provides vital assistance to seniors, the elderly disabled, veterans, individuals with dementia, and caregivers of loved ones with chronic illness to allow them to remain independent in their own homes. All services are free of charge and delivered by 1,200 volunteers to over 2,500 Ocean and Monmouth County residents over the age of 60, who no longer drive. Volunteers provide transportation to medical appointments, grocery shopping, reassuring phone calls, friendly visits, and relief for family caregivers. The Caregiver Canines^® program brings certified therapy dogs to the private residences of dog-loving seniors who can no longer care for a pet. To learn more about CVCJ, visit www.caregivervolunteers.org, Facebook @caregivervolunteers, or call 732-505-2273. For Caregiver Canines^®, visit www.caregivercanines.org or Facebook @caregivercanines.