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Meet Intern Chris

Ana Carolina González-Peña • Apr 29, 2025

Christopher Stanley – A Journey from Ministry to Social Work At CMAP, we are fortunate to have had Chris as an intern, bringing not only his academic expertise but also his compassionate heart to our community. From his background as a former pastor to his current studies in social work...

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  • GrandPals

    GrandPal Marsha Freeman

    “My greatest moments in reading with my GrandPals is when we break through their initial shyness and begin to have more interesting conversations. Also, when...

    Ella Leving • Jun 17, 2024

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  • GrandPals

    GrandPal Kathleen Wagner

    Meet Kathleen Wagner, a delightful soul with a warm smile and a sparkle in her eyes. Rain or shine, she shows up at every session...

    Ella Leving • Jun 13, 2024

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  • EmpowerHer

    The Inaugural EmpowerHer Speaker Series

    The Inaugural EmpowerHer Speaker Series A Recap of Dr. Emelia Timpo’s Inspiring Presentation In May 2024, we proudly launched the EmpowerHer Speaker Series, a platform...

    Ana Carolina González-Peña • May 30, 2024

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  • GrandPals

    GrandPal Donna Wepplo

    Donna Wepplo brings more than two decades of experience as an educator, having taught primarily in kindergarten and first grade at Community Park School in...

    Ella Leving • May 28, 2024

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  • GrandPals

    GrandPal Susan Mandhyan

    “It’s fun to learn the kinds of stories and topics the children like and then go exploring in my own library to find more copies...

    Ella Leving • May 23, 2024

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  • Legal

    Challenges to Your Last Will and...

    Challenges to Your Last Will and Testament? As our society ages and intrafamily issues become more pronounced, older individuals may face increased prospects of a...

    Robert Morris • May 15, 2024

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  • GrandPals

    GrandPal Achilleas Antoniades

    Achilleas Antoniades — “This is not going to be a long story. It will be just enough to convey my love for these two little...

    Ella Leving • May 14, 2024

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  • GrandPals

    GrandPal Bob Swierczek

    Bob Swierczek, a United States Navy veteran, resides in Princeton, where he selflessly dedicates his time to various volunteer roles. He serves as a crossing...

    Ella Leving • May 10, 2024

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  • GrandPals

    GrandPal Sheila Von Zumbusch

    Meet Sheila Von Zumbusch, an educator with decades of experience teaching preschool and kindergarten at an independent school. Now retired, Sheila has spent the last...

    Ella Leving • May 06, 2024

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