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Prom for adults with special needs in Sewell, NJ on May 31

You're invited: Heart to Heart hosts a prom for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities on Saturday, May 31

Erica and Jay met through Heart to Heart and will attend the prom together.
Erica and Jay met through Heart to Heart and will attend the prom together. (Provided by Heart to Heart)

Few tickets remain for a very special prom organized by Heart to Heart in Sewell, New Jersey. Heart to Heart will host an evening of music and dancing for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities on Saturday, May 31 from 5 to 8 p.m.

Put on your best formal or semi-formal attire and get ready for an unforgettable evening! Heart to Heart the Moonlight Masquerade Prom for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This will be the first prom for most of these adults.

Heart to Heart’s organizers believe in creating moments where confidence shines, friendships spark, and joy feels effortless. Our Masquerade Prom is more than just a night out—it’s a celebration of individuality, belonging, and the simple joy of dressing up and feeling amazing. A staple in the community since 2007, Heart to Heart is dedicated to serving adults with special needs. Heart to Heart’s services include adult day programs, residential support, in-home support, and behavioral therapy.

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“We want to help them normalize this experience by providing them an inclusive and accepting place to express that desire and give them an opportunity to make their dream a reality,” said William Pauley, Heart to Heart’s Director of Business Development. “We want to make sure that all participants have an unforgettable experience.”

DETAILS: Midnight Masquerade Prom, May 31 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Heart to Heart Day Program, 433 Woodbury-Glassboro Rd., Sewell, NJ 08080. Here’s the link to register. Tickets are $25. Caregivers and support staff do not need a ticket.

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About Heart to Heart

At Heart to Heart, we believe everyone deserves to feel supported, seen, and at home. Since 2007, we’ve been walking alongside individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), helping them live meaningful lives filled with choice, connection, and purpose.

What began in East Orange, NJ has grown into something much bigger—with 30 group homes and supervised apartments across New Jersey and Philadelphia, as well as vibrant day programs and in-home services that meet individuals right where they are.

Whether we’re helping someone find the confidence to pursue a new goal or simply making their day a little brighter, our team is here with compassion, creativity, and care—every step of the way.

https://hearttoheart.com

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