Local Leader Keeps Us In Shape | Meet Jean White

Name: Jean White (My real name is Regina which some people don’t know!) Location: Westfield Area YMCA Contact Information: jwhite@westfieldynj.org; jeanwhite125@yahoo.com   Tell us about yourself. Where did you grow up? I grew up in Maplewood. As a kid, I was never into sports or athletics. Honestly, I wasn’t aware of “sports.” Back then, that kind of thing was more for boys than girls. I was just growing up and having a good time with friends. After I got married, we moved to Garwood in 1977, and I got a full-time job at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Elizabeth, working the 3–11 pm shift. In...

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Chasing Good Raises Awareness on Deserving Deed-Doers

By Caroline Cleaveland Chasing Good, the New Jersey nonprofit that awards a monetary prize to deserving deed-doers, has just completed its second year of rewarding good deeds!  Chasing Good is a family-run, local organization that strives to ensure that no good deed goes unnoticed.  Although it may seem hard to find, Chasing Good is a nonprofit organization here to teach the world that good is rampant in humanity. Nominate someone in the future at www.chasinggood.org. The 2023 Winners Carolyn Daurio came in first place for the award, winning one thousand dollars.  Carolyn has devoted an abundance...

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Volunteer Spotlight

Your name: Stephanie Levine Organization: Cranford Schools Friends of the Performing Arts (CSFOPA) Title: Co-President along with Annette Noll Location: Cranford, NJ Contact Information: Cell:917-568-0956, Email: StepLevine@aol.com   Can you provide a bit of history about your organization? The Cranford Schools Friends of the Performing Arts is a non-profit 501c3 organization that supports the performing arts programming in the Cranford Public Schools. We have several fundraising events to raise money for our organization. The largest fundraising event we have is the Cranford Film Festival....

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Lift While You Climb Award

Three Westfield High School students have been recognized with the Lift While You Climb Award, in honor of the late WHS principal Dr. Derrick Nelson. Nelson, who died in 2019 from complications suffered while donating bone marrow to a boy he didn’t know in France, once said:  “We have an obligation to our fellow human beings that if we are in a position to help someone, you do it.  You lift as you climb. If you can do that, you have contributed more to society than anything your bank account can produce and, ultimately, contribute more to your own well-being.” Nominated by WHS faculty and staff...

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Meet Kelly Gilson Family is where it’s at for this local Westfield mom

Name Kelly Gilson Company name McKinsey & Company Family (names/ages) Husband – Adam, Sons – Joshua (5) and Benjamin (2.5) Job Title Client Capabilities Manager Pets Dill  (a mixed-breed rescue dog) Contact info https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-gilson-86081bb/   How long have you lived here and what brought you to town? We have lived in Westfield since the Spring of 2022. We were drawn to the beautiful homes and the sense of pride in the community.  The vibrant downtown and quick access to the city were also major factors! We moved locally. Prior to living in Westfield, we lived...

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for the New Year Financial Checklist

The changing calendar presents an opportunity to reflect, adjust and begin again in the direction of your goals. Consider completing this checklist to ensure your financial outlook is as bright as it can be in the New Year. Review income and expenses. Has your income changed over the past year? Did you experience any unexpected expenses? Inflation has made an impact on most households; look back to identify where your bank balance was most affected. If your spending has strayed from past financial goals, the New Year is a good time to reset and start fresh. Tally subscriptions and end non-essential...

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Student Recipients of MLK Award Recognized at 37th Annual Interfaith Service

Twenty-three elementary and intermediate school students in the Westfield Public Schools received recognition for their submissions in an annual essay, poetry, and art contest sponsored by the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Westfield. The students – whose creative works addressed the organization’s 2024 theme of “It Starts with Me:  Positive Peace and Social Justice for All” – were welcomed at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Association’s 37th Annual Interfaith Service on January 15 at the First United Methodist Church. The student award recipients are as follows: Intermediate...

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The Dr. is in! February – National Eating Disorder Awareness

During the week of February 20th to 26th, we recognize National Eating Disorder Awareness. by Samantha Renfree LPC CCTP To inspire healthier communities through compassionate, evidence-based mental health treatment; science-driven education; and trusted, accessible resources. Lukin Center Driven by Science. Led by Compassion What is an eating disorder?  Eating disorders are a category of mental illnesses in which there are multiple types.  As a whole, eating disorders involve a persistent challenge of eating or behaviors related to eating that impact the individual’s ability to consume food...

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