FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Masons of Somerset Hills Make Charitable Donation To Matheny School
(PEAPACK, NJ) The Somerset Hills Masonic Lodge No.163 recently presented a $7,000 check to the Matheny School to use as they see fit. The funds come from the Masons first annual golf outing they sponsored on July 13, 2026, at the prestigious New Jersey National Golf Club in Basking Ridge.
“I was speaking with a few of the members and before we knew it, we had the formation of a golf outing on paper. A month later and we had our first 20 golfers and sponsors. We ended up with 90 golfers and a worthy donation for the Matheny School. It was a personal mission to me as family members had a role with Matheny and I couldn’t think of a better recipient of the funds we raised,” comments Masons President Rob Colatarci.
The Matheny School and Hospital’s mission is providing compassionate care, therapy, and education to individuals with special needs.
“On behalf of everyone at Matheny, we sincerely thank the members of the Bernardsville Congdon-Overlook Lodge for their generous donation. The fact that they offered to put together a charitable golf outing for the benefit of the people we serve is so telling of the kind of people they are – selfless and caring. We look forward to a lasting friendship with the good people of Lodge #163,” states Nancy Hamstra, President and CEO, Matheny.
“The people of Matheny helped and made the event exceptional. Thanks to them, the sponsors, golfers, folk & businesses that donated prizes and the good people at NJ National! We are already setting the date for next year’s outing,” added Al LiCata, Community Director of the Masons.
“Matheny was thrilled to be selected as the beneficiary of a new charitable golf outing sponsored by our friends at the Congdon-Overlook Masons Lodge that represents the Somerset Hills area. Our families and supporters enjoyed participating in a beautiful day of golf, fun and fellowship, which resulted in a $7,000 donation. This contribution will go a long way toward putting smiles on the faces of the many children and adults with disabilities that we serve,” shared Aimee Hunnewell, Chief Development Officer, Matheny.
If your business would like to become a sponsor of the 2027 event or donate a prize or basket, contact Al LiCata at 908-339-5937.
Located in downtown Bernardsville, the Lodge is committed to fellowship, community service, and charitable outreach. The Lodge continues to support local causes and initiatives that strengthen and uplift their service area.
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About Matheny: Matheny’s mission is to provide exceptional care and an optimal quality of life for children and adults with special needs and medically complex developmental disabilities. Matheny is a nonprofit special hospital and school headquartered in Somerset County. It was founded in 1946 after Walter and Marguerite Matheny’s son, Chuck, was born with cerebral palsy (CP) into a world ill-equipped to care for children with special needs. Matheny patients have a diverse range of medically complex developmental disabilities such as Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, Lesch-Nyhan Disease (LND), and a wide range of rare diseases including Rett syndrome, Angelman syndrome, Cornelia De Lange syndrome and others. To learn more about Matheny, visit matheny.org or follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn using handle @mathenymedical.
