There are so many opportunities to give to The Center for Great Expectations. Browse below to discover the method that best works for you.

Cost to Raise A Dollar

Currently, for every dollar donated, 93.6 cents is spent directly on the needs of our adolescents, women, and babies. Donor intent is always honored, and we are appreciative of and grateful for the support we receive from good people who care about our mission and about our residents. If not for our donors, we could not provide the opportunity for the women we serve to begin a new lives in which they can be good parents, and vital, productive members of our society.

No gift to the Center is too small. Joined together, small gifts become large gifts, and from small beginnings, amazing things can happen. Your gift can make a difference to two lives or twenty-two lives. Small or large, your gift is helping us to save the lives of the women and children we serve in so many ways.

Matching Funds

If you make a gift to the Center, please check to see if your company has a Matching Gifts Program. If so, you can double your gift by participating. Just send us the form to fill out and we will process it and return it to your company. Matching funds is a wonderful way to support the organization in which you believe.

Planned Giving

Remembering the Center in your will creates a lasting memorial, providing the means for us to provide assistance to our residents in perpetuity. Trusts, annuities, and all types of planned giving keep supporting the Center far into the future. Call Development to hear more about how you can arrange for your planned gift: (732) 247-7003 Ext 33.

Memorials and Honorariums

A lovely way to remember a friend, loved one, or colleague is a memorial gift in their honor. We will send the honoree, or family of the honoree, a heartfelt card informing them that their loved one has been remembered by you, someone who cares.

Honor cards are also available for commemorating happy occasions such as birthdays, graduations, and milestones such as the birth of a baby, a job promotion, a new home, or any event that is special to you and your family and friends. Honor a special occasion with a gift that helps others.

What to do

When you send your gift of a memorial or honorarium to the address below, just include the name and address of the person or family you wish to have us notify and we will let them know of your thoughtful kindness.

The Center for Great Expectations
19B Dellwood Lane
Somerset, NJ 08873

Needs List

We are often asked what we need for residents, babies, and children. Currently, the list below represents items that are completely off our shelves. We appreciate any donation, and sincerely thank you for your kind support.

Twin size blankets
Batteries AA, C's & D's
Diapers — Size 6 and 1
Wipes for sensitive skin
Bed pillows for twin beds
Alarm clocks (non-electric)
Water bottles for moms (we need 16)
Sippy cups (different ages and stages)
Eating utensils for infants and toddlers (different stages)
Small bowls for infants and children
Women's socks (one size fits all)
Women's slippers sizes 8,9,10
Over-the-counter medications (any)

Toaster oven
Microwave
Drinking glasses
Adult bowls and dishes
Silverware — flatware
Gift cards to CVS, Target, or Wal-Mart


Contact Sister Sheila at (732) 247-7003, Ext 25, for more information.