Atlantic Center For Independent Living

06/17/2026

Summer Fridays:

🌱☀️🥬 C.R.O.P.S. is excited to share that our Summer Fridays program, now in its 2nd year as a partnership with Atlantic Center for Independent Living, begins June 5th and continues through September 19th!

In this program, the C.R.O.P.S. Team will facilitate inclusive programming in Fisherman’s Park Community Garden for all participants, with focuses on gardening and nutrition - and free, roundtrip jitney transportation from multiple locations in Atlantic City & Pleasantville to increase access to fresh, locally grown food. This programming will provide participants with enjoyable, interactive experiences in Fisherman’s Park Community Garden to foster a connection with nature through gardening and wildlife habitat exploration, as well as a Farmers Market experience. . .
● Flower Fridays:

🌼 Learn about & harvest edible flowers growing in Fisherman’s Park Community Garden (pictured above) - make a bouquet or add them to salads, desserts or smoothies for fun flavor, texture & color!

🦋 Learn about how flowers provide food for pollinators! . .

06/13/2026

https://www.nj.com/politics/2026/06/new-jerseyans-with-disabilities-keep-dying-while-critical-safety-bills-remain-stuck-advocates-say.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawSZnDtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeO6SGFQQy8mi4uvo9HIy5_j-SmP6k7PYgObgFlxQ7pTAin8fZ4D2jtenCGpU_aem_tsbvIGZb9RP82X-cszxxvg

Advocates have been trying to get several bills, including one that would make cameras more readily available in group homes, passed since 2017.

06/11/2026

06/05/2026

https://www.nj.com/opinion/2026/06/ice-kept-this-sick-man-hidden-in-isolation-at-delaney-hall-now-hes-finally-free-calavia-robertson.html?gift=751bdf64-d4c2-40b1-9d54-4d1994a4a107

He’s among the many detainees who have spoken out about the inhumane conditions inside the controversial Delaney Hall detention center.

06/04/2026

Check out our June Newsletter for updates on our support groups, workshops and activities. Email Jen at [email protected] to recieve our monthly newsletter with clickable links by email each month.

06/01/2026

Please join MOCEANS Center For Independent Living on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 as they welcome Kelly Boyd Access and Functional Needs Planner from the Office Of Emergency Management, to speak to us on the topic of “Emergency Preparedness.” You can join and register for this event by scanning the QR code on the flyer or by joining with this Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87860540838 Hope to see you there! 😀👍

06/01/2026

Don't miss June's Access to Art class at the Hammonton Family Success Center!⁠
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June 11: Washi-taped watercolors ⁠
Students will use Washi tape to create their own unique composition. Then, students will create a calming blend of watercolors by incorporating different hues, tints, and shades.⁠
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📅 Thursday, June 11 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. ⁠
📍Hammonton Family Success Center, 310 Bellevue Avenue, Hammonton, NJ 08037 ⁠
🎟️ https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/spring-2026-access-to-art-workshops-at-hammonton-family-success-center
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About the workshop series: ⁠
The Noyes Access to Art Program offers a comprehensive year-round initiative for children and adults, with a strong emphasis on arts education. It features a wide variety of in-person and virtual art classes, engaging art history sessions, and captivating art exhibitions. Our uniquely crafted programs are designed to involve a wide range of participants, enabling them to discover, explore, and create original works. Dive into our diverse program options and tap into the rich art resources available at various Noyes locations and through our collaborative partners. ⁠
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Co-sponsored with the Atlantic Center for Independent Living. Contact Michael Cagno for accommodations at 609-626-3420 or [email protected].

05/28/2026

Thank you to all who came out to our fundraiser last night and to those who donated online. Your support makes our work possible. We would also like to thank Five Guys of Absecon for hosting us and providing this opportunity.

Atlantic Center for Independent Living, Inc. is a non-profit center that is committed to empowering Atlantic County residents with disabilities to make their own life choices and to realize their greatest potential as individuals.

To donate in support of our mission visit our website at: www.atlanticcil.org/donate

05/25/2026

Thank you to the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.