b'ROBERT J. MILLERTHE SOUTH ORANGE- OYSTERFEST MAPLEWOOD ADULT SCHOOLMISSIONMISSION to raise awareness and funds forto provide innovative learningmelanoma and to support opportunities to inspire, engage, local families facing unexpectedempower and connect to ourmedical crises inclusive and diverse communityOUR IMPACT OUR IMPACTTheRobertJ.MillerOysterfestisaboutneighborsTheoldestoperatingAdultSchoolinNewJersey, helpingneighborsatatimewhensomanypeoplewe offer more than 250 classes and serve over 2500 feel alone or disconnected. We bring people togethercommunity members each year with programming by underoneroof,enrichfriendships,andbuildnewthe community, for the community in everything from ones, while celebrating community, all in the spirit ofarts to fitness, college readiness to retirement plan-honoring Bob, who we lost much too early. Togetherning.ThisyearweexpandedourESLprogramming we raise funds to combat a disease that impacts soand provided classes to 90-plus students during our many, and assist neighbors in need. winter term alone. We just launched registration for our ChildrensSummerProgramwithfunandengaging activities for over 200 students in grades 1 through 8. Grace Miller Liz HerringCo-founder Managing DirectorMaplewood 17 Parker Avenue, Maplewoodbobmilleroysterfest.org 973-378-7620 | somadultschool.orgJESPY HOUSEMISSION to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilitiesalong their journey to leading independent livesOUR IMPACTNow in its 46 thyear, JESPY serves 300 clients, providing them with residential opportunities, job skills training, counseling services, recreation, athletics, fitness and more. JESPYs professional staff supportsclientssotheycanbecomeincreasinglyindependent,Audrey Winkleradvocateforthemselves,andengageinthegreatercommunity.Executive DirectorJESPY clients give back to others by donating groceries and winter102 Prospect Street, South Orangeclothing for the needy; collecting items for animal shelters; and973.762.6909 | jespy.orgknitting and crocheting lap blankets for cancer patients. 32/ matters magazine / hearth + home 2024'