Giving Back

ELIZABETH, NJ - Residents of the Child/Adolescent Behavioral Health Programs chose gifts from under the Christmas tree at Trinitas Regional Medical Center during the ninth Annual Three Kings Day Celebration organized by Assemblywoman Annette Quijano (D-Union) earlier this month at Trinitas.

The day commemorates the Three Wise Men who gave the baby Jesus gifts during the height of the Christmas ...

UNION, NJ – To the delight of children and their families, Golden Rule Lodge #24 held their annual toy giveaway and visit with Santa on Saturday with about 150 anxious and excited children.

The event, in its 26th years, features Santa Claus and his elves providing toys for children of the community and those in need.   In keeping with tradition, hot dogs, cakes and ...

SCOTCH PLAINS, N.J. -- Union Catholic continued its strong commitment to social justice this holiday season as students, faculty, and the UC Community joined together to help those in need.

The annual Christmas Drive, coordinated by Union Catholic faculty members Ms. Samantha Scutieri, Mrs. Michelle Goworek, and Mrs. Susan McLaughlin, was once again a huge success as several items were ...

UNION, NJ – Union High School students, parents and residents came out in force on Friday night for the Team Up for St. Jude Game Day to benefit the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

According to event co-organizer Cheryl Fiske, $13,000 was raised, with more sponsors planning to send checks.

“The event was a huge success from start to finish,” said Fiske.  ...

ELIZABETH, NJ – The Union Knights of Columbus, JFK Assembly #666, cosponsored a Wreaths Across America event on Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Elizabeth with the Elizabeth Garden Club, members of Troop #25 Boy Scouts from Staten Island, Girl Scouts from Union’s Troop #40024, and members of the Union Township Historical Society in tribute to the lives of ...