Mark your calendars for the 14th Annual KenDaneyko Golf Classic to be held at the beautifulSuburban Golf Course, an A.W. Tillinghaustdesign, in Union, NJ. The date is Thursday, July15th. The event is held annually to raise funds tosupport the programs and services provided tothe homeless, pregnant adolescents and theirchildren, and the homeless pregnantwomenwithsubstance use disorders and their children whoreside at the Center.

The day will begin with a delicious brunch onthe veranda overlooking the well-appointedcourse. The tournament’s namesake, KenDaneyko, NJ Devils hockey great will be there toplay and mingle with the golfers during the day.He will be accompanied by the NJ Devilsmascot. Boxing great Gerry Cooney, long-timesupporter of the Center, will be there to play andmingle with the crowd.

Following a round of golf and cocktails, asumptuous buffet dinner will be served in themain dining room. A brief announcement ofawards and silent auction prizes will round outthe day.

Surprises at the Classic last year includedcelebrities who attended the event. Ron Duguay,Rangers hockey star, and his wife, model andTV star Kim Alexis attended, as did footballgreat Tony Siragusa, who was instrumental inhelping the Ravens win Super Bowl XXXV.Siragusa will return this year and is available toplay with a threesome to benefit the Center. CallEd at 908-930-9355 for details.

Chairman of the event, Ed Stankiewicz, pointsout, “golfers who attend this event are alwayssurprised,” he laughs, “It is what makes it such agreat tournament. That, the great people whoparticipate, and the cause, the cause is just soworthy and important.”

Asked why he gives so much time to theDaneyko Classic, Ed doesn’t hesitate, “It is aperfect golfer’s day for the right cause. Thetime and effort I give comes back to me in somany ways. I’m the lucky one,” he offers, “thesatisfaction I get in seeing everyone have such agreat time playing for thewomen and children ofthe Center is why this is my 7th year aschairman.” For tickets, call Ed at 908-930-9355.

Volume 17 Spring 2010

The Center Opens a NewIntensive Outpatient Program

The Center for Great Expectationshas opened a new IntensiveOutpatient Program (IOP) on

the grounds at St. Peter’s UniversityHospital in New Brunswick. Locatedat 123 How Lane in New Brunswick,the IOP was made possible by a federalgrant from SAMHSA (SubstanceAbuse & Mental Health ServicesAdministration). The program willprovide service to pregnant andpost-partum women with substanceuse and/or co-occurring disorders.The services provided by the IOPwill include: substance use treatment;HIV testing and counseling; parentinggroup; family education; life skills;peer-led social support; relapseprevention; building social networks;12-step education; psychiatric servicesand onsite drop-in babysitting.Program staff will work with clientsto help link them to other essentialcommunity services including prenataland pediatric medical care; housingsupport; employment services and othervital resources.

The program consists of anaverage of 20 weeks of client-centered,clinically-driven outpatient treatment

including individual, group andpsycho-educational therapy with anindividualized aftercare programcreated with the client’s primarycounselor that includes graduate groupparticipation. Special outreach willtake place to assist women whohave served overseas in war andconflicts and who are pregnant orpost-partum and have co-occurringdisorders such as PTSD (post-traumaticstress disorder), substance use disordersand HIV/AIDS. Over 13,000 femaleveterans in the United States arehomeless, and 45% suffer from mentalhealth issues.

If you know someone in the NewBrunswick area who is in need of theprogram and services provided by theCenter’s Intensive Outpatient Programor if you would like further informationabout the IOP, please call the programdirectly at 732-993-6403 or emailIOP@cge-nj.org.

Additional information about allservices provided by The Center forGreat Expectations can be located onour company website:www.thecenterforgreatexpectations.org.

19B Dellwood Lane • Somerset, NJ 08873 • Tel: 732-247-7003

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Intensive Outpatient Program on the grounds at St. Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick

KEN DANEYKO GOLFCLASSIC COMING UP!

Shantae is thehappiest person Ihaveinterviewed for the newsletter,ever. She smiles, laughs and is

warm and outgoing. She is veryintelligent and her vocabulary is superb.She seems to be the epitome of successand positive thinking. When you hearher story, you can’t imagine how allthis could be so. It doesn’t seempossiblethat Shantae could have come so farin such a short period of time.

Shantae grew up in a home with amother who was an alcoholic and drugaddict. At a very young age she watchedmany men coming and going from herhome. She remembers her fatherbeating her mother, and her motheraccepting that treatment as “deserved”.This is what Shantae grew up thinkingwas the way things should be. Shewanted to be like her mother becauseshe loved her. She began to drink atage 12 with her mother’s approval.Eventually her mother began to sharedrugs with her daughter. Shantae’smother went to prison for drug dealingand a host of other charges. Throughthe years, Shantae had 3 children, all ofwhom live with other people. She couldnot have her children because she couldnot care for them properly. She keptfalling further into an abyss when her4th child was born. Amani was her joyas Shantae struggled to turn her lifearound, but thenAmaniwas taken awayfrom her. She was at risk of having herdaughter adopted when she entered aprogram and stayed for 18 months.But Shantae wasn’t where she neededto be. She saw thewebsite for theCenterand immediately knew it was whereshe wanted to be. Shantae embracedthe program at the Center andimmediately began to make progress.Part of the program at the Center is toreunite children with their parents.Within several months little Amani wasback with her mommy. They becameinseparable, and Shantae vowed that

she would never again be separatedfromher child. They are a happy, lovingteam and provide great joy to all whomeet them.

Shantae has her life planned for thefuture. She is ready to take the test forher GED that she has studied for sinceshe arrived at the Center. She wants tobe an ultrasound technician because ofthe joy people feel when they first see

their unborn child. Following hertraining for ultrasound, she plans tocontinue her education. Shantae’s otherchildren see her often. They come tothe Center on Saturdays to visitwith Shantae and their sister Amani.Shantae will sing the praises of theCenter without even being asked. Shecredits the Center with making itpossible for her to change the past,reunite with her child, and to believe ina future that she has planned for herself.We have no doubt that she will succeed.

Note: Shantae’s mother is out ofprison on parole. She is clean and soberand knows that her freedomdepends onit. Shantae believes she will make it allthe way to a new and productive life.

Shantae’s Story There aremany people

andmany

corporationsthat

help the Center.

Did you know?Employees in manycorporations have drivesto help the center?

Some foundations won’tfund a non-profit unlessone of their employees isinvolved with them?

Some restaurants in ourarea donate dinner forour residents from time totime?

Some restaurantsdedicate a percentage oftheir sales for one night tohelp local non-profits?

Some corporationsprovide in-kind serviceto the Center, such asprinting, creativedesign, volunteers tohelp at events, employeeassistance with cleaning,carpentry, painting andother helpful jobs?

Grace Goldini, a student at Montgomery High School in Skillman, NJ, saw a needat the Center and decided to do something about it. She created an advertisementon Facebook urging people to donate items from the Center’s need list. Sherecruited 87 people who participated in the drive, and collected 500 diapers and 6tubs of wipes. The effort was a grand success.Students who are interested in conducting a drive on behalf of theCenter can contact Sister Sheila at 732-247-7003 Ext 25.

On Sunday, June 6, the good women of St. Borromeo’s Churchin Skillman, NJ will host the 2nd annual Moms and BabiesLuncheon to benefit the Center for Great Expectations.This year, the proceeds raised will be used to assistin the purchase of playground equipment for thechildren of the Center. Currently, the childrenhave a fenced in area that is vacant space withno play equipment.Lunch will begin at 12:00 noon asguests wander through the silent auctionto view the tempting items available. Abeautiful buffet follows as guests help

themselves to a delightful array of selections prepared by thewomen ofSt. Borromeo’s Church.Last year, the event was so successful, that the committeedecided on the day of the event that it would be repeatedthis year. To obtain tickets for the luncheon, please callCarol at 732-247-7003 Ext. 32.Tickets are $20 per person.

Moms and daughters come together tohelp themoms and babies at The Center

Each edition of Center Stage features a current list of needs at theCenter. We want to thank both those of you who have seen our needand have conducted neighborhood drives for diapers and other items,and, those of you who have personally donated what we need. Wedeeply appreciate your kindness to our women and children. If youare thinking of conducting a drive, please call Sister Sheila Murray at732-247-7003 Ext. 25.

THE CENTER NEEDS…

IF WISHESWERE FISHES

• Crib sheets - green, white, yellow*• Potty Chairs*• Small table and chairs for the 2

dining rooms, OutpatientTreatment Center and theChildcare Center

• Storage bins - clear plastic notlarger than 66 qts.*

• Plastic Hangers for adults• Metal water bottles• Kitchen towels, pot holders,

cloths, sponges*• Kitchen brooms, squeegee

type mops• Shower curtains, liners• Bath mats*

• Icy Hot Cream• Elastic bandages 2”x3”x4”• Benadryl cream• Aquaphor cream• Breast milk storage bags• Suntan lotion for babies

& toddlers*• Child’s book about potty training• Small child’s stool• Drop-in baby bottle liners for

4/5 oz bottles• Cereal/soup bowls for adults• Soft baby books• Box of file folders

*items most neededGirl Scout Jr’s and Brownies from Troop 956 from Branchburg bringingdiapers, wipes and lotion to the Center.

19B Dellwood Lane, Somerset, NJ 08873732.247.7003

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C A L E N D A R o f E V E N T S

JuneSt. Borromeo’sMother andDaughter Lunch

Ken DaneykoGolf Classic

Gift of HopeGala

RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMResidential treatment for homeless, pregnant adolescents, and their children;and homeless pregnant women with substance use disorders, and their children.

INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAMFor pregnant and post-partum women with substance use and co-occurring disorders.

July

November

ZIP NOTESIt isn’t too early to think about theGift of Hope Gala.We welcome auction items and please mark your calendarfor Friday, November 12. Join us at the Palace in Somersetfor a glittering evening of fine cuisine, dancing and agreat auction.

Please remember the Center in your estate planning.Wondering how?Please call us. Our number is 732-247-7003 Ext. 33

Does your company have a matching gift program?If so, you may be able to double your gift to the Center.Your Human Resource Department can tell you. We doall the work - you just send us the form with your gift.

Have an old car?We will pick it up at your home or business regardless if itruns or not! You pick the time and we’ll be there.It is a turn-key operation.Call us at 732-247-7003 Ext 33 to speak to Cathy.

Want to have a wish list drive for the Center?Wonderful! But please check with Sister Sheila at732-247-7003 Ext. 25 to hear about the items we currentlyneed the most. Thank you for caring about our women andchildren.