The Center for Great Expectations

11/11/2025

Today and every day, we honor the strength, courage, and sacrifice of all who have served our country.

11/06/2025

10 amazing volunteers from Chubb joined us for their very first day at CGE! They painted a sitting room, hallway, and molding in our Adolescent House—helping create a brighter, more welcoming space for the teens we serve.

11/05/2025

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Help us provide everyday essentials and items for the little ones! From baby toys, baby clothes, and diapers to pull-ups, soap, and more, every gift brings comfort, care, and support to the women, children, and families at CGE.

Shop our Amazon Wishlist today and have your gift sent directly to CGE:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1VJSNMOGF7FCQ?ref_=list_d_wl_lfu_nav_4

10/30/2025

A big thank you to Victory Subaru for donating fantastic Halloween costumes for the children at The Center for Great Expectations — just in time for a fun and festive celebration!

We’re so grateful for community partners like you who help bring smiles, laughter, and light to our families.

10/28/2025

On International Overdose Awareness Day (Aug. 31), Middlesex County opened public input on how to use opioid settlement funds.

This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to expand access to recovery and healing.

Take the survey and recommend The Center for Great Expectations—together, we can strengthen hope and end the cycle of trauma and addiction.

Survey closes Oct. 31, 2025
https://www.middlesexcountynj.gov/government/departments/department-of-community-services/office-of-human-services/public-input-for-opioid-settlement-funding

As you may know, states and local governments ― including Middlesex County ― have won damages through a federal settlement from various pharmaceutical companies across the opioid supply chain. This funding will continue for 18 years and must be used to help individuals and communities impacted ...

10/24/2025

A little inspiration can go a long way.

We recently received a wonderful donation of handmade cards featuring inspirational quotes, created by Verizon employees for the women in our Adult Program.

Each card is filled with encouragement, positivity, and care — thoughtful reminders that our clients are seen, supported, and believed in.

Thank you, Verizon, for this meaningful act of kindness.

10/21/2025

A Night of Hope & Healing — Our Gala is Almost Here!

Seats are filling fast — but there’s still time to join us for an inspiring evening celebrating hope, healing, and recovery.
Reserve your spot today: https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E139914&id=102

We are filled with gratitude for our incredible sponsors who make this evening possible and help us continue our mission.

Presenting Sponsors:
• Frontline Insurance
• RWJBarnabas Health
• AvalonBay Communities

Emerald Sponsors:
• Sandra & Craig Steeneck

Platinum Sponsors:
• Active Acquisitions https://www.activeacq.com/
• CompoSecure https://www.composecure.com/
• PF Compass https://www.pfcompass.com/

Gold Sponsors:
• Day Pitney LLP
• EAB Insurance https://eabprotects.com/

10/13/2025

Help shape the future of opioid recovery in Middlesex County.

Take the survey by Oct. 31 and recommend The Center for Great Expectations to receive funding that supports recovery, dignity, and hope for women and their children.

https://www.middlesexcountynj.gov/government/departments/department-of-community-services/office-of-human-services/public-input-for-opioid-settlement-funding

As you may know, states and local governments ― including Middlesex County ― have won damages through a federal settlement from various pharmaceutical companies across the opioid supply chain. This funding will continue for 18 years and must be used to help individuals and communities impacted ...