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Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey Named Service Organization of the Year

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Recognized by Howell Chamber of Commerce for Area Contributions



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Toms River, NJ: Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey (CVCJ) was named Service Organization of the Year by the Howell Chamber of Commerce for outstanding contributions to the local community. The award will be presented at the Chamber’s 37th Annual Dinner Dance scheduled for Friday, October 20th at the Eagle Oaks Country Club in Farmingdale, NJ.


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CVCJ provides vital services to seniors, the elderly disabled, veterans, individuals with dementia and caregivers for family members with chronic illness to allow them to remain independent in their own homes.


For more information about CVCJ, visit www.caregivervolunteers.org, Facebook @caregivervolunteers, or call 732-505-2273.



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.




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