As we continue to see the effects of the pandemic in our community, we are here to help you take care of yourself and your loved ones. We've created a series of emails that are meant to provide you reminders and tips to help us through it all. Meet the Connection's Board of Trustees, management and program staff. If you are interested in serving on the Board of Trustees, please contact Nancy MacNiven at 908.273.4242.
The Connection is a non-profit, women-led organization dedicated to enhancing lives and fostering community. The programs and services offered bring together individuals of diverse economic circumstances, race, gender, age, sexual orientation, culture, and physical and mental abilities to acquire skills, build self-esteem, and, through association, develop the respect that eliminates prejudice.
The Connection's culture reflects the diversity and values of the participants we serve. For our 5,000 members who range from six months of age to over 95 years, it doesn't matter what their economic, racial, occupational, and cultural background is - The Connection belongs to them.
The Connection is a non-profit, women-led organization dedicated to enhancing lives and fostering community. The programs and services offered bring together individuals of diverse economic circumstances, race, gender, age, sexual orientation, culture, and physical and mental abilities to acquire skills, build self-esteem, and, through association, develop the respect that eliminates prejudice.
The Connection's culture reflects the diversity and values of the participants we serve. For our 5,000 members who range from six months of age to over 95 years, it doesn't matter what their economic, racial, occupational, and cultural background is - The Connection belongs to them.
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The Connection's culture reflects the diversity and values of the participants we serve.
For our 5,000 members who range from six months of age to over 95 years, it doesn't matter what their economic, racial, occupational, and cultural background is - The Connection belongs to them.
It is their community.
We are proud to be a home away from home for all our members.
Long before our official incorporation in 1922 as the YWCA of Summit, the spirit of The Connection began in the early 1900's as a movement of caring and perceptive women who worked for collective changes to improve individual lives, families, and society as a whole.
For our 5,000 members who range from six months of age to over 95 years, it doesn't matter what their economic, racial, occupational, and cultural background is - The Connection belongs to them.
It is their community.
We are proud to be a home away from home for all our members.
Long before our official incorporation in 1922 as the YWCA of Summit, the spirit of The Connection began in the early 1900's as a movement of caring and perceptive women who worked for collective changes to improve individual lives, families, and society as a whole.
We have compiled a list of books recommended by anti-racism organizations and educators.
We have also included a list of black-owned bookstores that ship domestically that you can support.
White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin DiAngelo.
Me and White Supremacy: Combat Racism, Change the World, and Become a Good Ancestor by Layla F. Saad.
Looking for more book recommendations?
Check out this great resource compiled by Lauren Johnson and Ashley Hodges of Princeton University: Anti-Racist Reading List.
We have also included a list of black-owned bookstores that ship domestically that you can support.
White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin DiAngelo.
Me and White Supremacy: Combat Racism, Change the World, and Become a Good Ancestor by Layla F. Saad.
Looking for more book recommendations?
Check out this great resource compiled by Lauren Johnson and Ashley Hodges of Princeton University: Anti-Racist Reading List.
Author, Leslie Carrasquillo, brings hope, strength and meaning through her colorful poetry, using powerful symbolism and narrative to share her experience in coping with metastatic breast cancer.
Pathways and the Overlook Foundation understand the importance of offering fitness programs to women with cancer in our community.
In furtherance of this mission, the Overlook Foundation awarded Pathways with a generous grant in support of the Pathways Sister Strong Fitness Program in June.
One thing that has stayed the same are the characteristics of The Connection Dance Team (TCDC) dancers.
Pathways and the Overlook Foundation understand the importance of offering fitness programs to women with cancer in our community.
In furtherance of this mission, the Overlook Foundation awarded Pathways with a generous grant in support of the Pathways Sister Strong Fitness Program in June.
One thing that has stayed the same are the characteristics of The Connection Dance Team (TCDC) dancers.
We want to hear from you!
We all have our favorite memories involving The Connection - from learning to swim to trying a new class to volunteering at Winterfest.
Tell us what makes The Connection a special place for you, and we may feature your story on our website.
I am so grateful for The Connection After School Program because it allows my son to have a fun and safe environment to do his homework, play and experience great activities while I'm at work.
We all have our favorite memories involving The Connection - from learning to swim to trying a new class to volunteering at Winterfest.
Tell us what makes The Connection a special place for you, and we may feature your story on our website.
I am so grateful for The Connection After School Program because it allows my son to have a fun and safe environment to do his homework, play and experience great activities while I'm at work.
Take Parkway North to exit 142.
There is a toll booth immediately before exit 142.
You must go through the toll gates on the EXTREME RIGHT in order to get on the exit ramp on the other side.
The ramp entrance is directly in front of the toll gates on the other side.
You are now on Route 78 EAST, going in the opposite direction.
Take the first exit (Hillside/Irvington) and bear right continually to go over Route 78 and back onto it on the other side, headed in the correct direction, WEST.
This is the only way you can enter Route 78 WEST from Parkway North.
There is a toll booth immediately before exit 142.
You must go through the toll gates on the EXTREME RIGHT in order to get on the exit ramp on the other side.
The ramp entrance is directly in front of the toll gates on the other side.
You are now on Route 78 EAST, going in the opposite direction.
Take the first exit (Hillside/Irvington) and bear right continually to go over Route 78 and back onto it on the other side, headed in the correct direction, WEST.
This is the only way you can enter Route 78 WEST from Parkway North.
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