Caring Contact In the News

May 23, 2022

Crisis Lines and Helplines

Mary Givelber of Caring Contact joined the discussion around crisis lines and helplines in a recent ABC News feature.
June 14, 2021

Caring Contact welcomes new Director of Community Engagement

Caring Contact welcomes a new Director of Community Engagement.
June 14, 2021

Caring Contact welcomes a new Executive Director

Mary Claire Givelber has accepted the position as Executive Director of Caring Contact, a listening community in Westfield, NJ.
March 24, 2021

A touching video tribute from our community in appreciation for our committed Volunteer Listeners!

January 19, 2021

Caring Contact’s Mission is More Important Than Ever

“Our mission is more important than ever,” writes Janet Sarkos, the Executive Director of Caring Contact in an open letter of support to the community: To […]
November 27, 2020

Westfield Area Youth Volunteer Experience (WAYVE) Teen Foundation Awards Grant to Caring Contact

On November 27, 2020, the Westfield Area Youth Volunteer Experience (WAYVE) announced $6500 in grant awards to seven Union County organizations, including Caring Contact.  Read the […]
September 23, 2020

Janet Sarkos Speaks With “Michelle’s Conversations that Matter”

September is suicide prevention awareness month! Our Executive Director, Janet Sarkos, spoke with “Michelle’s Conversations that Matter” about volunteering, adjusting to Covid-19, signs and symptoms to […]
June 21, 2020

The Summit Foundation donates $15,000 to Crisis Listening Line Caring Contact

“Julie Keenan, President of the Board of Trustees of the Summit Foundation, presented a $15,000 grant to Caring Contact on June 11. For nearly 50 years, […]
June 4, 2020

Impact 100 Garden State Announces 2020 Grant Finalists

Impact 100 Garden State is pleased to announce its 2020 Grant Finalists. Caring Contact is thrilled to have been named one of the seven finalists. Click […]