Gifts Galore & More/CVCJ Champion Campaign raises $60,000

Proceeds benefit Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey

Lakewood, NJ (December 5, 2017) Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey (CVCJ) held its fall fundraiser, Gifts Galore & More, on Thursday, November 30, 2017 at the Lakewood Country Club. The evening included a gift raffle, buffet dinner, and music by The Piano Man Band.

A total of $60,000 was raised in support of the CVCJ’s programs, through the gift raffle and the 2018 CVCJ Champion campaign. CVCJ Champion was a ten-week- long challenge which culminated in the award being presented at the Gifts Galore & More event. Teams competed to raise the most money for CVCJ through events or fundraisers they hosted.

Crossroads Realty of Toms River was crowned CVCJ Champion 2018, with the total raised topping $7000!

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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