Gatherings

Members of the Interfaith Food Pantry Network wore purple clothing to commemorate Domestic Violence Awareness Day in October. 4 IFPN member show their support of Domestic Violence Awareness Day.

The kids at Boys & Girls Clubs Newark got a special visit from trainer CJ Crockett, who showed youngsters some simple yet effective ways to train and work out at home. The lesson was valuable as children often find it more difficult to stay active during cold months. 1 CJ Crockett, third from left, with Boys & Girls Clubs members and staff

The YMCA held its 38th annual Montclair Run this fall, attracting participants of all ages and skill levels. The 10K and 2-mile fun run raised money for the YMCA’s chronic disease programs. 2 Runners prepare to start the race.

Approximately 40 volunteers gathered at a recent Morris Habitat luncheon to say thank you for the work that the organization does to provide housing for those in need. Also at the lunch, provided by David Alan Caterers of East Hanover, Habitat received a $50,000 donation from the Summit Civic Foundation to go toward the construction of 12 affordable housing units in Summit. 5 Volunteers gather for a photo at a Morris Habitat luncheon.

Applebee’s, with locations in Butler, Newark and Parsippany, recently held a fundraiser that yielded more than $67,000 for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, a charity dedicated to fighting childhood cancer. 3 Liz Scott, Scott Lake, Kevin Coughlin, John Antosiewicz

The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce and the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey honored Joseph S. Roth of NJ Sharing Network as a “Champion of Diversity” for his outstanding work in promoting equal economic opportunity and diversity in New Jersey. 6 E. Denise Peoples, Ametra Burton, Salvatore La Mantia, Kelly Bonventre, Joseph S. Roth, Elisse E. Glennon