The Rotary Club of Mountainside was honored to volunteer at the St. Joseph Social Service Center in Elizabeth, where we helped serve meals to approximately 175 guests. The experience was a powerful reminder that food insecurity affects far too many of our neighbors. We are grateful for the opportunity to give back and put Rotary’s motto, Service Above Self, into action.
Ray Freaney of the Rotary Club of Mental Health Advocates presented a powerful and educational program on Narcan on January 22, 2026. His message reinforced Rotary’s commitment to service, awareness and caring for the health and safety of our communities!
On February 21, 2026, the Mountainside Rotary Club delivered food to the Westfield Food Pantry as part of a community service project. Supporting our neighbors and helping address food insecurity is what Rotary is all about. We make a positive impact on our local community. Thanks to all the volunteers at the pantry. Contact us…
Today it was a great day for the Mountainside Rotary Club as we proudly welcomed two new members into our Rotary family — Lisa Allen, owner of TAPinto Mountainside, and Mohit Dilwali, retired from CitiGroup. Longtime Rotarian Glenn Mortimer led the induction ceremony, and we were honored to have Past District Governor Ray Freaney join…
Thank you everyone who attended the presentation on mental health awareness the other day. We are grateful for the outstanding speakers. Mary Claire Givelbar- Caring Contact, Morgan Thompson-Prevention Links and Ray Feaney from the Mental Health Advocates of Rotary District 7475. Conversations like these help break the stigma, encourage understanding and remind people that support…
We were honored to welcome Susan Luckman, Associate Executive from the ARC of Union County. Susan shared an overview of the important work being done by the ARC of Union County. Their mission is to empower and support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. They help ensure every person has the opportunity…
The Rotary Club was honored to participate in the 66th Annual Recognition Program celebrating the achievements of this year’s graduating students. Lisa Allen a Mountainside Rotarian presented scholarships on our behalf to Ashley Santos and Thomas DiNorscio who each received a $1,000.00. Rotary scholarship in recognition for their hard work, dedication and accomplishments. We wish…
