When Garland (“Gary”) Rose walks the polished corridors of Riverview Medical Center as an Environmental Services aide, he carries more than a set of keys and cleaning supplies - he carries the hopes of [...]
By Caitlin McGarry To some people, it’s intuitive – who doesn’t love a fun day at the park with family and friends? The Lunch Break Community Picnic provides a day and a place to [...]
By Caitlin McGarry Beth Sherrard (Center Right) in front of the Your Choice Pantry’s new mural, painted by local Red Bank artist James Fitzmaurice, with Pantry Assistant Sharon Smith (Left), and volunteers Susan [...]
Alliance For Success (AFS) students recently had the opportunity to experience a memorable and enriching visit to Rutgers University, where they gained firsthand insight into college life, academic programs, and student support services. The day [...]
By Caitlin McGarry You might know her from our seasonal giveaways or as the face behind Lunch Break’s Clara’s Closet clothing boutique. We know her as the office jokester and the face of fashion at [...]
By Caitlyn McGarry Recently, we sat down with Sofia, a 17-year-old Red Bank Regional High School student and participant in our Alliance for Success program (AFS). AFS helps high school juniors and seniors navigate [...]
At Lunch Break’s Alliance for Success Career Exploration Workshop, we had the incredible opportunity to learn from Chef James Avery, a highly respected chef, entrepreneur and restaurateur with a dynamic career in the culinary [...]
Red Bank Regional High School Senior and Alliance For Success student Emily (Rox) Perez-Hernandez has secured one of the winning spots in the 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Essay Competition! Emily was one [...]
In July 2023, a mentor and her mentee embarked on a transformative journey through the Alliance for Success (AFS) program. Over the next year and a half, the mentor, drawing from her experience as a [...]
What is your inspiration for volunteering? I’ve been talking about this a lot with friends - I care about the lives and well-being of others. I want people in our community to have meaningful [...]
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