On behalf of the New Jersey State Public Affairs Committee (SPAC) of the Junior Leagues of New Jersey, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks for attending our second annual Bubbles and Bills event, Building Stronger Communities: Addressing the Socioeconomic Barriers to Well-Being held on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at the Summit Elks Lodge.
It was an inspiring event that highlighted our shared passion for advocacy and our unwavering commitment to championing the voices of those too often unheard.
We were honored to welcome four extremely accomplished panelists:
Our call to action: Let's keep showing up, speaking out, and standing strong for the people of the great state of New Jersey!
Yours In Advocacy,
Victoria L. Williams
Chair, State Public Affairs Committee (SPAC)
Cheryl F. Bear
Vice Chair, State Public Affairs Committee (SPAC)
Thank you to the Junior League of Summit & the Junior League of Elizabeth-Plainfield for hosting us. Thank you to our sponsors for helping support this event: Bakehouse by Joe Murphy, NuggetSpot, Shoprite of Chatham, Splurge Bakery, Square Artisan Pizza, Summit Diner, Tito's Burritos, Willow & Whisk, Woodland Bakery and Zappia's Catering. Please support our local businesses and tell them your heard about them at the Junior League!
It was an inspiring event that highlighted our shared passion for advocacy and our unwavering commitment to championing the voices of those too often unheard.
We were honored to welcome four extremely accomplished panelists:
- Amanda Parrish Block, Founder, GRACE
- Peter Jacob, Executive Director, Family Promise of Union County
- Dr. Christine Thorpe, Founder, Stronger Tomorrow LLC.
- Assemblywoman Rosaura "Rosy" Bagolie (NJ-27)
Our call to action: Let's keep showing up, speaking out, and standing strong for the people of the great state of New Jersey!
Yours In Advocacy,
Victoria L. Williams
Chair, State Public Affairs Committee (SPAC)
Cheryl F. Bear
Vice Chair, State Public Affairs Committee (SPAC)
Thank you to the Junior League of Summit & the Junior League of Elizabeth-Plainfield for hosting us. Thank you to our sponsors for helping support this event: Bakehouse by Joe Murphy, NuggetSpot, Shoprite of Chatham, Splurge Bakery, Square Artisan Pizza, Summit Diner, Tito's Burritos, Willow & Whisk, Woodland Bakery and Zappia's Catering. Please support our local businesses and tell them your heard about them at the Junior League!