Press Releases

• March 27, 2013 - First Lady Mary Pat Christie Honors Purple R.E.I.G.N. Founder Asia D. Smith as a New Jersey Hero for Empowering Survivors of Domestic Abuse

  First Lady Mary Pat Christie named Asia D. Smith her 19th New Jersey Hero for her commitment to make a difference in the lives of domestic abuse survivors. As a survivor of domestic violence, Asia is a powerful example that anyone can be a victim and there is life beyond abuse. more

• March 20, 2013 - First Lady Mary Pat Christie Leads Nation’s First Spouses in Raising Awareness of Down Syndrome Cognitive Research

  Drumthwacket to be Illuminated in Blue as Part of National Light the Way Initiative more

• February 21, 2013 - First Lady Mary Pat Christie Announces Spirit of a Hero Scholarship for New Jersey Students Pursuing Higher Education

  The $5,000 Spirit of a Hero Scholarship, which builds upon an earlier program for military veterans, is now available to students graduating from high school. more

• February 8, 2013 - First Lady Mary Pat Christie Showcases the Artistic Contributions of Photographer Wendel White During Black History Month Exhibit at Drumthwacket

  First Lady Mary Pat Christie celebrated the artistry and cultural contributions of Newark-born Wendel White during a Black History Month presentation of his photographic works at Drumthwacket, the Governor's official residence in Princeton.

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• January 31, 2013 - First Lady Mary Pat Christie Announces Drumthwacket Turns Red for Women’s Heart Health During Month of February

  Awareness Initiative Aims to Reduce Women's Risk Factors and Save Lives more

• December 15, 2012 - First Lady Mary Pat Christie Continues Season of Service at Newark Family Resource Network

  First Lady Mary Pat Christie Continues Season of Service at Newark Family Resource Network more

• October 10, 2012 - First Lady Mary Pat Christie Recognizes Gian Paul Gonzalez for His Work to Inspire At-Risk Youth

  A graduate of Montclair State University and former NCAA All-American forward, Gonzalez declined a pro-basketball contract to work with inner city youth, forming the 4-One organization. more

• October 04, 2012 - First Lady Mary Pat Christie Announces Artist Dan Fenelon and Morristown High School Arts Mentoring Program to Design New Jersey’s 2012 National Christmas Tree Ornament

  Partnership with Walmart Provides Military Service Members with $100,000 in Educational Scholarships more

• September 25, 2012 - First Lady Mary Pat Christie Supports “Text First. Talk Second” Initiative

  First Spouses Participate in Awareness Campaign During National Preparedness Month more

• September 24, 2012 - First Lady Mary Pat Christie Marks 11TH Annual Family Day – A Day to Eat Dinner with Your Children(TM)

  Drumthwacket to be Illuminated on Monday September 24, 2012 more

• September 12, 2012 - First Lady Mary Pat Photo Release

  Ronald L. Nelson, chairman and chief executive officer of Avis Budget Group presents First Lady Mary Pat Christie with a check for the New Jersey Heroes program during Avis’ Rolling Pride Rally in Parsippany. more

• August 22, 2012 - First Lady Mary Pat Christie Announces Ten Recipients of New Jersey Heroes

  Partnership with Walmart Provides Military Service Members with $100,000 in Educational Scholarships more

• June 28, 2012 - First Lady, Health Commissioner Announce Autism Center of Excellence, Research Site $3.7 Million in Grants Support Christie Administration’s Commitment To Individuals with Autism and Their Families

  First Lady Mary Pat Christie and Health and Senior Services Commissioner Mary E. O'Dowd today joined the Governor’s Council for Medical Research and Treatment of Autism to announce $3.7 million in grants to create a New Jersey Autism Center of Excellence and a separate research site. more

• June 22, 2012 - First Lady Mary Pat Christie and New Jersey Heroes Launch Heart of a Hero Continuing Education Scholarship for New Jersey Veterans Walmart Donates $100,000 to Scholarship Program

  First Lady Mary Pat Christie today announced a $100,000 scholarship program through her New Jersey Heroes initiative that will help military service members pursue a post-secondary education or vocational training. more

• May 31, 2012 - First Lady Mary Pat Christie Delivers 500 Book Donation to The Children’s Institute in Verona to Promote National Summer Reading Initiative

  Advocating the importance of reading, First Lady Mary Pat Christie today presented the students of The Children’s Institute in Verona with a 500-book donation as part of the 6th Annual Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge. more

• May 15, 2012 - Operation Shoebox Recipient Delivers New Jersey Heroes Banner to First Lady Mary Pat Christie

  A New Jersey Marine returning from Afghanistan today presented First Lady Mary Pat Christie with the New Jersey Heroes banner she and a group of volunteers originally signed and sent overseas as part of an Operation Shoebox care package in December 2011 more

• April 27, 2012 - First Lady Mary Pat Christie Names Brick Stars Coach Alex DePalma a New Jersey Hero for Empowering Individuals with Developmental Disabilities with Important Life Skills

  To honor the commitment, success and remarkable growth of the Brick Stars Challenger Program, First Lady Mary Pat Christie today joined Alex DePalma on center ice at the Ocean Ice Palace in Brick to name him the fourth New Jersey Hero of 2012. more

• March 28, 2012 - First Lady Mary Pat Christie Names Partners for Women and Justice Co-Founder Jane Hanson A New Jersey Hero For Efforts To Empower Domestic Abuse Victims

  After leaving a position in the private sector, Jane Hanson wanted to make a difference. In doing so, she co-founded Partners for Women and Justice in Montclair, a non-profit that provides legal assistance and guidance to women endeavoring to break away from abusive relationships and begin a new life for themselves and their children. more

• March 20, 2012 - Drumthwacket to Light the Way for World Down Syndrome Awareness Day First Spouses Participate in National Initiative to Raise Awareness of Down Syndrome Cognitive Research

  Lady Mary Pat announced today that Drumthwacket, the Governor’s official residence in Princeton, will be illuminated in the color blue the evening of March 21 to raise awareness of the rapidly advancing area of Down syndrome cognitive research. more

• February 23, 2012 - First Lady Mary Pat Christie Highlights New Jersey Resident E.B. Lewis’s Artwork During Black History Month Exhibition

  First Lady Mary Pat Christie today celebrated the artistic talents of Earl Bradley (E.B.) Lewis, an award-winning illustrator of more than 50 children’s books, during a Black History Month presentation of his works at Drumthwacket, the Governor’s official residence in Princeton. more

• February 17, 2012 - First Lady Mary Pat Christie Names YouthBuild Newark Founder Robert Clark A New Jersey Hero for Work to Prepare At-Risk Youth for Future Self-Sufficiency

  First Lady Mary Pat Christie honored Robert Clark for his commitment to improve the lives of at-risk youth and named him the second New Jersey Hero of 2012. more

• February 2, 2012 - First Lady Mary Pat Christie Announces Drumthwacket to Go Red for National Wear Red Day

  In recognition of National Wear Red Day on February 3, First Lady Mary Pat Christie announced today that Drumthwacket, the Governor’s official residence, will be illuminated in red Friday evening and for the entire month of February to help bring greater awareness to the growing issue of heart disease in women. more

• January 19, 2012 - First Lady Mary Pat Christie Honors 13-Year Old for His Commitment to Pediatric Cancer Awareness

  As a ten-year old confronting the challenges of Ewing’s Sarcoma, Malcolm Sutherland-Foggio was determined to raise awareness of pediatric cancer and encourage private research funding to find a cure to help other children with the disease. The Florham Park resident began his crusade by selling blue wristbands that brought in $13,000 in just a few months. more

• December 15, 2011 - First Lady Mary Pat Christie Honors Operation Shoebox New Jersey Founder Rod Hirsch as a New Jersey Hero

  Today I traveled to Burlington, New Jersey with the Governor and 3 of our children to honor my 8th NJ Hero of 2011, Aidan McManus Aidan was 5 years old when he saw a homeless man on the street It was then and there he decided he would dedicate himself to helping those in need He creates comic books, plans movie night fundraisers, and does various chores to make money to donate to his local soup kitchen, Ladle of Love... more

• November 23, 2011 - Governor Christie and First Lady Mary Pat Christie Kick Off Christie Administration “Season of Service” By Volunteering at Ladle of Love

  Erika Rech and Mike Ruane, Founders of Breast Friends Forever, Named New Jersey Heroes more

• November 23, 2011 - First Lady Mary Pat Christie Names Her Eighth NJ Hero of 2011

  Today I traveled to Burlington, New Jersey with the Governor and 3 of our children to honor my 8th NJ Hero of 2011, Aidan McManus Aidan was 5 years old when he saw a homeless man on the street It was then and there he decided he would dedicate himself to helping those in need He creates comic books, plans movie night fundraisers, and does various chores to make money to donate to his local soup kitchen, Ladle of Love... more

• November 14, 2011 - First Lady Mary Pat Christie Kicks-Off 100 Year Anniversary of Girl Scouts at Historic Bridging Ceremony

  First Lady Mary Pat Christie joined more than two-thousand Girl Scouts from across the Garden State to kick- off the 100th Anniversary celebration of the organization with a ceremonial “bridging” over the George Washington Bridge, symbolizing the transition into a new century of Girl Scouting. more

• November 9, 2011 - First Lady Mary Pat Christie Unveils New Jersey’s 2011 National Christmas Tree Ornament Designed by Amanda’s Easel Creative Arts Therapy Program

  First Lady Mary Pat Christie today unveiled the State’s 2011 National Christmas Tree ornament during a visit to the Amanda’s Easel Art Studios. Created by the children and families who use the organization’s creative arts therapy program to heal from the impacts of domestic violence. more

• November 3, 2011 - First Lady Mary Pat Christie Continues Commitment to Promote Autism Awareness in Visit to Jefferson Elementary School in Hawthorne

  Advancing her commitment to increase autism awareness in New Jersey, First Lady Mary Pat Christie today toured Jefferson Elementary School in Hawthorne to see first-hand the unique programs in place for students with autism. more

• October 28, 2011 - First Lady Mary Pat Christie Recognizes Two New Jersey Teens For Their Work to Help Those Affected by Breast Cancer

  Erika Rech and Mike Ruane, Founders of Breast Friends Forever, Named New Jersey Heroes more

• October 13, 2011 - First Lady Mary Pat Christie Selects Amanda’s Easel to Create New Jersey’s 2011 National Christmas Tree Ornament

  Creative Therapy Arts Program Helps Children Recover from Domestic Violence more

• First Lady Mary Pat Christie Honors David McCauley for His Commitment to Enhance Quality of Life Conditions for People Living with Paralysis

  After a devastating injury that paralyzed him from the chest down, David McCauley could have just given up. Instead, grateful for his personal support network, he launched the Rise Up to Cure Paralysis Foundation (RUTCP). The non-profit organization raises money to help others fighting paralysis and provides funding for medical research to find its cure. Today, First Lady Mary Pat Christie named David McCauley as her sixth New Jersey Hero for his work to improve the lives of those facing the challenges of paralysis. more

• Governor Christie and NJ's First Lady Name ‘Team Walker’ Founder Jerry Walker a NJ Hero

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• July 21, 2011 - First Lady Mary Pat Christie Applauds Advocacy of Bergen County Local Advisory Board to Improve the Lives of their Peers

  First Lady Mary Pat Christie today recognized the Bergen County Youth Advisory Board, a group of young people who have been part of New Jersey’s child welfare system, for their advocacy to improve the lives of other adolescents. more

• July 20, 2011- Governor Christie, First Lady Mary Pat Christie Honor St. Anthony High School and Seton Hall Basketball Standout for Work to Improve the Lives of Jersey City Youth

  "Team Walker" Founder Jerry Walker Named a New Jersey Hero.
  Trenton, NJ - With a career that's taken him around the globe, Jerry Walker just wanted to give something back to the community. more

• July 19, 2011 - First Lady Mary Pat Christie Named Honorary Chair of the Girl Scouts 100th Anniversary

  First Lady Mary Pat Christie has been named the Honorary Chair of the Girl Scouts 100^th Anniversary year-long celebration in New Jersey. Founded by Juliette Gordon-Low, who coordinated the first Girl Scout Troop in Savannah, Georgia, the organization will mark its 100-year milestone on March 12, 2012. more

• June 30, 2011 - First Lady Mary Pat Christie Announces Winner of New Jersey’s Top Seafood Chef to Compete in Louisiana

  First Lady Mary Pat Christie declared Scott Anderson of elements in Princeton the winner of the 2011 Jersey Seafood Challenge. As the champion, Anderson will represent New Jersey at the Great American Seafood Cook-off in New Orleans in August. more

• June 16, 2011 - First Lady Mary Pat Christie Honors Arthur & Friends Founder Wendie Blanchard for Helping Adults with Disabilities Gain Important Life Skills

  First Lady Mary Pat Christie joined the Commissioners of the DHSS and DHS to unveil two new State resources available to assist families faced with the diagnosis of autism. more

• May 19, 2011 - First Lady Mary Pat Christie Announces 500 Book Donation to Developmental Learning Center in Warren as Part of National Summer Reading Initiative

  Visits School to Promote Autism Awareness more

• April 29, 2011 - First Lady Mary Pat Christie and State Health and Human Services Officials Unveil New Resources to Help Families Affected by Autism

  First Lady Mary Pat Christie joined the Commissioners of the DHSS and DHS to unveil two new State resources available to assist families faced with the diagnosis of autism. more

• April 21, 2011- First Lady Mary Pat Christie Honors Rutgers Senior Matt Cortland for his Commitment to Autism Awareness

  First Lady Mary Pat Christie today announced the selection of Matt Cortland as a New Jersey Hero during her visit to the Rutgers Zone in Piscataway. more

• April 18, 2011 - In Case You Missed It: Mary Pat Christie, 'simpatico' in political and family affairs

  Amy S. Rosenberg - The Philadelphia Inquirer
  Published: Sunday, April 17, 2011 more

• April 18, 2011 - Governor and Mrs. Christie Host Annual Easter Egg Hunt for Children with Special Needs

  Governor Chris Christie and First Lady Mary Pat Christie welcomed 300 special needs children, ages 3 - 6 years old, and their families to Drumthwacket for the annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 16. more

• April 15, 2011 - First Lady Mary Pat Christie Takes Part in 8th Annual Blowing Bubbles 4 Autism Day

  First Lady Mary Pat Christie and daughter Bridget’s second-grade class at the Assumption School in Morristown, promote autism awareness as part of the 8th annual Blow Bubbles 4 Autism Day. more

• April 14, 2011 - First Lady Mary Pat Christie Visits P.R.I.D.E. Center in Chatham to Promote Autism Awareness

  First Lady Mary Pat Christie toured the ECLC of New Jersey’s P.R.I.D.E. Center in Chatham to see first-hand the independent living skills and vocational training services provided there for people with autism and other special needs. more

• April 8, 2011 - First Lady Mary Pat Christie Highlights Woodrow Wilson Middle School Program to Improve Life Skills for Students with Autism

  Continuing her efforts to increase autism awareness in New Jersey, First Lady Mary Pat Christie stopped by the Woodrow Wilson Middle School coffee shop in Edison. more

• April 1, 2011 - First Lady Mary Pat Christie Kicks-Off Autism Awareness Month in New Jersey

  First Lady Mary Pat Christie today kicked-off Autism Awareness Month with a tour of the EPIC School in Paramus. more

• March 31, 2011 - First Lady Mary Pat Christie Announces Drumthwacket to Light It Up Blue for Autism Awareness Month

  First Lady Mary Pat Christie announced today that Drumthwacket will Light It Up Blue for the entire month of April in recognition of Autism Awareness Month. more

• March 18, 2011 - First Lady Mary Pat Christie to Kick-Off Light the Way Campaign with Illumination of Drumthwacket

  Trenton, NJ -Drumthwacket will be illuminated in blue the evening of Monday March 21 to officially launch Light the Way, a national campaign designed to increase awareness of Down Syndrome cognitive research, First Lady Mary Pat Christie announced today. First spouses in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Ohio, Puerto Rico, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin are also participating in the initiative in their own ways. more

• March 16, 2011 - First Lady Mary Pat Christie Expands List of New Jersey Heroes by Naming Cathi Rendfrey of the Women’s Opportunity Center at YMCA of Burlington and Camden Counties

  Trenton, NJ - Striving to transform the lives of women in transition, Cathi Rendfrey, the Director of the Women's Opportunity Center (WOC) at the YMCA of Burlington and Camden Counties, demonstrates a firm commitment to make a difference in the lives of others through her work to put displaced homemakers on a path to self sufficiency. more

• March 11, 2011 - In Case You Missed It: N.J. first lady Mary Pat Christie works to help ex-offenders, recovering addicts

  NEWARK - The recovering addicts filed into the basement room of a drug rehabilitation center in Newark. They sat on folding chairs under fluorescent lights and, one at a time, stood to share their stories. more

• March 11, 2011 - First Lady Mary Pat Christie Underscores Importance of Initiatives for At-Risk Populations

  Trenton, NJ - New Jersey's innovative prevention and re-entry programs aimed towards at-risk populations are being championed by First Lady Mary Pat Christie for providing the building blocks to self-sufficiency and a pathway to achieve life success. Several of the initiatives are bringing recognition to the Garden State as a national model. more

• February 24, 2011 - First Lady Mary Pat Christie Unveils Artist Jacob Lawrence Painting as Part of Black History Month Celebration

  New Jersey Born Artist's Work to be Displayed at Governor's Mansion for One Year more

• February 17, 2011 - First Lady Mary Pat Christie Kicks-Off 9th Annual New Jersey Flower & Garden Show

  Trenton, NJ - First Lady Mary Pat Christie officially opened the 9th Annual NJ Flower and Garden Show today at the New Jersey Convention Center in Edison. more

• February 3, 2011 - First Lady Mary Pat Christie Names First New Jersey Heroes of 2011

  Trenton, NJ - For octogenarians Jean and Clark Paradise of Toms River, what could have been a quiet retirement has developed into a labor of love that is helping approximately 1200 of New Jersey's seniors, homeless and working poor every month. Today, First Lady Mary Pat Christie honored that commitment as she toured the non-profit organization they started, Your Grandmother's Cupboard, and named the couple the first New Jersey Heroes of 2011 for their work aiding those in need. more

• February 2, 2011 - Drumthwacket to be “Dressed in Red” for Month of February

  Trenton, NJ - Beginning on National Wear Red Day (Feb.4) and through the month of February, Drumthwacket will be "dressed in red" to observe the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women campaign, First Lady Mary Pat Christie announced today. more

• Janurary 19, 2011 - First Lady Mary Pat Christie Joins Community FoodBank of New Jersey for Capital Campaign Launch

  Trenton, NJ - Honoring their work in fighting hunger and poverty in the Garden State, First Lady Mary Pat today helped kick-off of the Community FoodBank of New Jersey's new $15 million capital campaign. more

• December 10, 2010 - First Lady Mary Pat Christie Names Kate Dowd of GlassRoots a New Jersey Hero Encourages New Jerseyans to Nominate their Local Heroes at www.nj.gov/governor/firstlady

  Trenton, NJ – First Lady Mary Pat Christie named Kate Dowd, Assistant Program Director of GlassRoots in Newark a New Jersey Hero during a ceremony held at Drumthwacket. New Jersey Heroes is an initiative that showcases the positive ways people and organizations are impacting New Jersey big and small. Mrs. Christie announced that each month a New Jersey Hero will be designated from nominations submitted through her official website, www.nj.gov/governor/firstlady. more

• December 9, 2010 - First Lady Mary Pat Christie Names John W. King of the Center for Educational Advancement a New Jersey Hero Encourages New Jerseyans to Nominate their Local Heroes at www.nj.gov/governor/firstlady

  Trenton, NJ – First Lady Mary Pat Christie named John W. King of the Center for Educational Advancement in Flemington, a New Jersey Hero during a ceremony held at Drumthwacket. New Jersey Heroes is an initiative that showcases the positive ways people and organizations are impacting New Jersey big and small. Mrs. Christie announced that each month a New Jersey Hero will be designated from nominations submitted through her official website, www.nj.gov/governor/firstlady. more

• December 9, 2010 - First Lady Mary Pat Christie Names Beverly Gordon of Project Self Sufficiency a New Jersey Hero Encourages New Jerseyans to Nominate their Local Heroes at www.nj.gov/governor/firstlady

  Trenton, NJ – First Lady Mary Pat Christie named Beverly Gordon, President of Project Self Sufficiency in Newton, a New Jersey Hero during a ceremony held at Drumthwacket. New Jersey Heroes is an initiative that showcases the positive ways people and organizations are impacting New Jersey big and small. Mrs. Christie announced that each month a New Jersey Hero will be designated from nominations submitted through her official website, www.nj.gov/governor/firstlady more

• December 9, 2010 - First Lady Mary Pat Christie Names Gerald Marcus of Morristown Neighborhood House a New Jersey Hero Encourages New Jerseyans to Nominate their Local Heroes at www.nj.gov/governor/firstlady

  Trenton, NJ – First Lady Mary Pat Christie named Gerald Marcus, Co-Chair of the Morristown Neighborhood House, a New Jersey Hero during a ceremony held at Drumthwacket. New Jersey Heroes is an initiative that showcases the positive ways people and organizations are impacting New Jersey big and small. Mrs. Christie announced that each month a New Jersey Hero will be designated from nominations submitted through her official website, www.nj.gov/governor/firstlady. more

• December 8, 2010 - First Lady Mary Pat Christie Encourages New Jerseyans to Nominate Local Heroes through Newly Launched New Jersey Heroes Program

  Trenton, NJ - First Lady Mary Pat Christie today kicked-off New Jersey Heroes, an initiative that showcases the positive ways people and organizations are impacting New Jersey in their own distinctive ways -- big and small. more

• December 1, 2010 - First Lady Mary Pat Christie Launches New Website

  Trenton, NJ - Further showcasing Jersey Pride and the Garden State, First Lady Mary Pat Christie today unveiled her official website at www.nj.gov/governor/firstlady . more

• November 24, 2010 - Governor Christie, First Lady and Family Serve Thanksgiving Meals at Trenton Area Soup Kitchen

  Trenton, NJ - Governor Chris Christie joined by First Lady Mary Pat Christie and their children visited the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (T.A.S.K.) today to volunteer their time and serve Thanksgiving dinners to individuals and families in need. more

• November 10, 2010 - First Lady Mary Pat Christie Opens New Women’s Supportive Housing Building at Integrity House

  Trenton, NJ – Applauding the mission of Integrity House and its Initiative for Women and Children, First Lady Mary Pat Christie today cut the ribbon to officially open the organization’s $3.5 million Women’s Supportive Housing facility. The newly renovated and furnished apartment building represents Phase II of a multi-faceted effort to offer substance abuse treatment and recovery services to women and their families. more

• November 5, 2010 - First Lady Mary Pat Christie Visits Fugitive Safe Surrender Site

  Trenton, NJ -First Lady Mary Pat Christie today toured the Fugitive Safe Surrender-Central Jersey site at First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens, commending law enforcement and community members for their efforts to help rebuild the lives of nonviolent offenders. more

• November 3, 2010 - First Lady Mary Pat Christie Sees Innovative Glassmaking Skills of GlassRoots Students at Work

  Trenton, NJ - First Lady Mary Pat Christie observed how the art of glassmaking is transforming the lives of at-risk youth in Newark by nurturing their artistic skills and empowering self sufficiency. more

• October 27, 2010 - First Lady Mary Pat Christie Tours Department of Children and Families State-of-the Art Call Center to Highlight Domestic Violence Awareness Month

  Trenton, NJ - Building awareness about domestic violence and the co-occurrence of child abuse, First Lady Mary Pat Christie today got a firsthand view of the New Jersey State Central Registry (SCR), a 24 hour, 365 day a year, state-of-the-art call center that is the public's single point of entry to the NJ Department of Children and Families' Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS). more

• October 7, 2010 - First Lady Mary Pat Christie Participates in National Read for the Record Campaign

  Trenton, NJ - Participating in Jumpstart's "Read for the Record" campaign, First Lady Mary Pat Christie visited the Douglass Development Disabilities Center of Rutgers University today to read the Ezra Jack Keats book The Snowy Day to an integrated class serving both preschool and kindergarten age children having autism spectrum disorder and their typically developing peers. more

• September 27, 2010 - Drumthwacket to Celebrate National Family Day – A Day to Eat Dinner with Your Children

  Trenton, NJ - To mark the 10th Anniversary of Family Day - A Day to Eat Dinner with Your Children, Drumthwacket will be illuminated in red and blue Monday evening. more

• September 25, 2010 - First Lady Mary Pat Christie Promotes Importance of Research to Improving Life Opportunities for People with Down Syndrome

  Trenton, NJ - Encouraging support of Down syndrome cognitive research and expanded life opportunities for individuals with Down syndrome, First Lady Mary Pat Christie applauded the revolutionary work that Research Down Syndrome (RDS) organization in funding research and treatments for people with Down syndrome. more

• September 23, 2010 - First Lady Mary Pat Christie Praises Work Inspiring At-Risk Youth to Pursue Successful Life Path

  Trenton, NJ - First Lady Mary Pat Christie today recognized the Annie E. Casey Foundation for its efforts to make a difference in the lives of at-risk youth via its Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI). more

• September 22, 2010 - First Lady Mary Pat Christie Unveils New Sculpture at Drumthwacket

  Trenton, NJ - First Lady Mary Pat Christie today unveiled the latest addition to the Drumthwacket Foundation's collection, a life-size bronze sculpture entitled "Between Appointments." more

• September 17, 2010 - First Lady Mary Pat Christie Highlights Importance of Skills Training to Empower People with Disabilities to Succeed in the Workforce

  Trenton, NJ - New Jersey First Lady Mary Pat Christie got a first-hand look at job training activities for people with disabilities today during a tour of Morristown's The Daily Plan It, one of several organizations operated by Community Options Inc. more

• August 20, 2010 - Governor Chris Christie, First Lady and Family Highlight Community Service at America’s Grow-A-Row

  Trenton, N.J. - Today, Governor Chris Christie, joined by First Lady Mary Pat Christie, their four children and over 35 members of the Governor's Office staff, visited Peaceful Valley Orchards in Pittstown to greet volunteers and participate in the community service project known as "America's Grow-a-Row." more