CHRISTINE BARCIA

Donors give others ‘new chance of life’

April, a month that evokes the newness of spring, also marks the observation of National Donate Life Month. "Observed each April, National Donate Life...

Building ‘homes, community and hope’

Women's History Month, celebrated throughout March, is the perfect time to shine a spotlight on Habitat for Humanity's Women Build. This initiative empowers women...

‘It takes a conscious effort to be healthy’

Attention to heart health is the goal of the annual American Heart Awareness Month in February, with its focus on raising awareness and promoting...

American Red Cross: ‘Need for blood donation is constant’

The American Red Cross needs the help of New Jerseyans. There is great need for blood and platelet donations during January, National Blood Donor...

Winter sets off seasonal depression for some

While many joyfully await the change of seasons from summer to fall, others dread this time of year. As the days get shorter and...

‘CMT is not beating me’

Over 200 people participated in the Walk 4 CMT, an annual fundraiser to raise awareness about Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease.  This year’s walk, held in...