The Center for Great Expectations

03/15/2026

Join us April 10th starting at 10:30 AM at The Marigold in Somerset, NJ for our Luncheon & Spring Market.
Shop local vendors. Share a beautiful lunch. Help change lives.

All proceeds support The Center for Great Expectations - a safe place, safe presence, and safe path for pregnant and parenting women and their children, and men, seeking treatment for substance use and mental health disorders.
Purchase your tickets and sponsorships at https://www.cge-nj.org/events

03/12/2026

At CGE, smoke-free isn’t about control — it’s about care.
Emerging research shows that addressing to***co use during recovery can strengthen long-term outcomes, not hinder them.
Explore why our smoke-free approach is part of healing, dignity, and hope: https://www.cge-nj.org/why-cge-has-been-smoke-free-and-why-the-research-is-confirming-it-was-the-right-move/

At The Center for Great Expectations (CGE), we have maintained a smoke-free campus for years. For us, it’s more than a policy, it’s a deeply held belief: Recovery is most effective when barriers to health are removed while meeting people where they are. This means addressing to***co use, one of ...

03/10/2026

There are many ways to support women and families at The Center for Great Expectations.

• Donate monetarily to help fund housing, meals, counseling, and recovery services.
• Give in-kind donations like diapers, toiletries, laundry supplies, or gift cards.
• Volunteer your time by cooking meals, helping with childcare, assisting with events or other options based on your skills and interests.
• Host a drive or friend-raiser - collect essentials, run a Baby Bottle Brigade, or gather friends to raise support and awareness.
• Spread the word and share CGE’s impact with your community.

Every act of support helps break the cycle of substance use, trauma, and homelessness-creating futures filled with hope and stability. Get involved at cge-nj.org/support

03/08/2026

March is Women’s History Month and today, International Women's Day—a time to honor the strength, resilience, and contributions of women past and present.

At The Center for Good Expectations, we celebrate the women who lead with compassion, lift up their communities, and inspire change every day. From the mothers and daughters we serve to the dedicated staff and volunteers who support them, your courage and determination make a lasting impact.

This month, we recognize the stories, achievements, and voices of women everywhere—and recommit ourselves to creating a future where every woman has the opportunity, support, and respect she deserves.

03/06/2026

We’re proud to highlight our S.T.A.R.T. (Substance Use Treatment and Recovery Team) program, which provides free, in-home and telehealth support for pregnant and postpartum women on their recovery journey in honor of Women’s History Month.

Through counseling, peer recovery support, and integrated doula care, S.T.A.R.T. helps mothers overcome barriers to treatment, strengthen the bond with their babies, and build healthier, more stable futures.

03/04/2026

It’s Wishlist Wednesday.
Sometimes it’s the little things, the everyday essentials that make the biggest difference.

This week, we’re especially in need of a few odds and ends, including:
• Leggings (comfortable basics are always appreciated)
• Women’s hygiene products (Tampax “Regular” preferred)
• Mindfulness coloring books
• Easy Ups / Pull-Ups
• Shampoo & conditioner

If you’re able, you can shop our updated Amazon Wish List here:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1VJSNMOGF7FCQ...

Thank you for being part of a community where People Heal People.

02/26/2026

Hope is soaring to new heights and seats are filling fast!
Join us for our Hope Takes Flight Luncheon & Spring Market, now at a larger venue to welcome our growing community.

• Inspiring program
• A curated lineup of incredible local vendors
• Even more creative and exciting centerpieces this year

Friday, April 10, 2026
The Marigold | Somerset
Doors open at 10:30 AM

Sponsorships and tickets are available now — reserve your seat before we sell out: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/HopeTakesFlight2026

02/23/2026

Solomon Carter Fuller helped change how the world understands mental illness.

At a time when judgment and punishment defined care, he brought science, rigor, and humanity to psychiatry. Through groundbreaking brain research and compassionate clinical work, he helped establish mental illness as a medical condition, not a moral failing.

As one of the first Black psychiatrists and neuroscientists, his contributions were often overlooked, but his impact endures. His legacy reminds us: recovery begins when dignity replaces blame.

02/22/2026

One of the most exciting parts of our Hope Takes Flight Luncheon & Spring Market is the incredible lineup of vendors joining us for a day of shopping, connection, and community support!

We’re thrilled to share our confirmed vendors to date:
Seven Barrels
A2Z Loungewear
Apres Boutique
The Chintz Giraffe fe
Excessorize by Stacey
House of Cork NY
JT's Confections
Pampered Chef
Waiting for the Sun
With Open Eyes by Dana

These amazing businesses help make our luncheon even more special.
Stay tuned as we announce additional vendors and surprises in the weeks ahead!

Don't miss out on this amazing event.
Sponsorships and tickets are still available!
http://weblink.donorperfect.com/HopeTakesFlight2026

Thank you for supporting hope, healing, and the mission of The Center for Great Expectations.

02/20/2026

New Jersey Assemblywoman Shama Haider (NJ State House Tours) visit to CGE offered a meaningful opportunity to highlight the organization’s mission and the critical role it plays for women across the state. Her thoughtful engagement and clear understanding of CGE’s work underscored how closely her leadership as Chair of the Children, Families & Food Security Committee aligns with the services CGE provides—supporting homeless pregnant and parenting individuals and families through trauma‑informed care, substance use and mental health services, and comprehensive wraparound support that helps build healthier futures for mothers and their children.

Assemblywoman Haider joins our champion Assemblyman Joe Danielsen who has been advocating for CGE for over three years, securing legislative appropriations which are critical to funding for our work.

We are committed to enlightening the entire body of State legislators to the resources available for addressing New Jersey’s maternal health crisis. With 58% of maternal mortality cases in the first year postpartum associated with substance use disorders, CGE is a critical resource in reducing and preventing maternal deaths and improving outcomes for families statewide.

02/17/2026

Mamie Phipps Clark revealed the truth science could no longer ignore.

At a time when racism was normalized and children’s pain was dismissed, she showed how segregation damages young minds. Through rigorous research and a deep commitment to community, she documented the psychological harm of inequality and turned evidence into action.

As a psychologist and civil rights researcher, her work helped dismantle legal segregation, challenged the myth of racial neutrality, and affirmed that children deserve dignity in order to thrive.

Her legacy reminds us: justice is a mental health issue, and truth can heal.

02/16/2026

A continued tradition!

A heartfelt thank you to the Woman's Club of Tewksbury Township NJ for the two beautiful Valentine’s Day sheet cakes!

Your continued generosity brings so much joy to CGE year after year.

Want to make a difference, too? Your support helps us create moments of care and celebration. Consider donating or getting involved today: https://www.cge-nj.org/support/