Livingston Councilman Al Anthony served on the event committee for Pillar Care Continuum’s Steps to Independence Celebration held on November 9th at The Grove in Cedar Grove.  The event, which honored real estate developer Jeff Milanaik of Bridge Industrial, was the most successful fundraiser in the nearly 70-year history of the nonprofit, raising over $1.9 million to support the agency’s programs for individuals with disabilities.

Livingston is home to two Pillar Care group homes, Pillar Elementary School, and Pillar High School (which serve a total of more than 160 students with multiple disabilities).  “We are grateful to have the ongoing support of the Livingston community and leaders like Al Anthony,” said Clark Machemer, Chair of Pillar Care’s Board of Trustees and one of the co-chairs for the fundraising event.  “The proceeds from this event will do a great deal to help us as we continue to recover from the pandemic while meeting the needs of those with disabilities.”

“For six years I’ve had the honor of serving with some of the most compassionate and altruistic people you will ever meet. This year was extra special being a featured speaker at the event for the first time,” stated Anthony.