Matheny Medical and Educational Center

02/18/2026

Please join us in thanking Peapack and Gladstone Borough Councilman Conor Sweeney for visiting Matheny this week!

In November, Conor was sworn in to assume the Council seat that had been vacant since the passing of his father, late Council President John Sweeney, in August. Thank you for your work and we hope to welcome you to campus again soon!

02/17/2026

Did you know that today is Random Acts of Kindness Day? It's a great opportunity to remember that small actions make a real difference in the world around us.

At Matheny, we're inspired by the kindness of the volunteers who make a positive impact all year round. Learn more and join them: matheny.org/volunteering/

02/17/2026

Join us TONIGHT to hear from the artists!

🖼️ Opening Reception: TONIGHT from 5-7 PM
📍 Liberty Hall Academic Center, Kean University
1003 Morris Avenue #2, Union, NJ 07083

Join us tonight for the opening reception of “Transcending Boundaries: The Artist at Work” at the Galleries at Kean!

During the reception, several of our artists will be answering questions and discussing their artmaking process. We can’t wait to see you there!

🖼️ Opening Reception: TONIGHT from 5-7 PM
On view: February 9 – May 1

📍 Liberty Hall Academic Center, Kean University
1003 Morris Avenue #2, Union, NJ 07083

GalleriesatKean

02/16/2026

We are excited to announce that we are expanding our email communications! And we want to invite you to be a part of it.

Join us for monthly newsletters with updates, behind-the-scenes stories and photos, plus be the first to hear about upcoming events at Matheny!

Sign up here: lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/bNKvkDi

02/14/2026

💘 All of us at Matheny wish you a Valentine's Day full of love and celebration!

Want to include Matheny in your holiday plans? You can share the love by:

- Making a tribute gift in honor of a spouse, partner, friend, or loved one
- Making Matheny part of your legacy with a planned gift
- Becoming a volunteer to keep the love going beyond Valentine's Day

No matter how you give, we love having you in our community!

🔗 Give & learn more: matheny.org/ways-to-give/

02/13/2026

Earlier this week, we gathered at the Second Chance Thrift Shop for the Friends of Matheny volunteer appreciation event. Thank you to the many shop volunteers who keep Second Chance bustling, and to the Friends for their many years of dedicated service and passion for Matheny's mission! Learn more about the Friends and get involved: friendsofmatheny.org.

02/12/2026

It is our pleasure to share the second of two videos created in partnership with The Alliance for the Betterment of Citizens with Disabilities (ABCD). In this video, our Matheny Self Advocates introduce us to their bi-monthly podcast series, See It Through Our Eyes. These advocates are deeply committed to using their voices to make a positive impact in the world for themselves and others.

This video is part of ABCD's Defending the Achievement (DTA) campaign, which strives to maintain government investment in home and community-based services, health care, and safety net services, for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Learn more at abcdnj.org.

See previous post for the first video featuring Matheny participants!

02/12/2026

We are proud and excited to share the first of two videos created in partnership with The Alliance for the Betterment of Citizens with Disabilities (ABCD). Several of our Adult Day Program participants shared their important insights on communication, self-expression, confidence, and the importance of being heard. Thank you to all who took the time to participate and provide such thoughtful answers.

This video is part of ABCD's Defending the Achievement (DTA) campaign, which strives to maintain government investment in home and community-based services, health care, and safety net services, for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Learn more: abcdnj.org

See next post for a second video featuring Matheny participants!

02/11/2026

Don't miss this new opportunity to support our Arts Access Program at Matheny artists! 🎨🖼️

“Transcending Boundaries: The Artist at Work” is open and on view now at the Galleries at Kean!

And don’t forget to join us on February 17 for an opening reception, during which several of our artists will be speaking about their work on an exclusive artists panel!

🖼️ On view: February 9 – May 1
Opening Reception: Tuesday, February 17, 5-7 PM

📍 Liberty Hall Academic Center, Kean University
1003 Morris Avenue #2, Union, NJ 07083

GalleriesatKean

02/10/2026

📢 Check out these exciting new opportunities to join Matheny's expanding Information Services team! 🖥️

🔗 Learn more & apply: matheny.org/careers/

02/09/2026

We had a great time this weekend at the Roxbury Special Needs Resource Fair at Roxbury Township Public Library. It's always a pleasure to meet members of the community and other organizations doing important work in New Jersey. Thanks to all who stopped by our table to chat and learn about Matheny!

02/06/2026

📢 Reminder! Welcome Wednesdays are back at Matheny for 2026.

📅 Wednesday, February 11th.

Join us on top of the hill to learn about Matheny’s history, values, and wide range of services for individuals with disabilities. Sign up here: matheny.org/welcome-wednesdays/