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At Cahnj, we make technology feel friendly and simple for seniors, helping them stay connected and confident.
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Our Story

At cahnj, we believe technology should bring joy, not frustration. We started by helping seniors feel confident and connected.

Our Why

Because everyone deserves to feel empowered by technology, no matter their age.

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Our Moments

Snapshots of seniors embracing technology with cahnj’s support.

An elderly person sits on a bench under a metal roof while looking at a mobile phone. A large bag is placed next to them on the bench. A seagull stands on the roof above, and a building wall with a utility panel is visible in the background. A group of people seated in a computer lab, each facing a desktop computer. The monitors display a website with text and colorful graphics. The room is dimly lit, with a presentation projected on a screen in the background. One person is holding a phone, and there are books or notebooks on the desk. Two Minion figures are placed beside a directional signboard. The signboard includes words such as Propulsion, Robo Soccer, Technostunt, Career Guidance, Entrepreneurship, Creed Cultural, and Click a Pic, in various vibrant colors. The background features green foliage and a large colorful object on the left. An elderly person holds a walking stick and a colorful pamphlet with their right hand. They are wearing a textured, patterned sweater over jeans. Part of a wall with a black-and-white photograph can be seen in the background.

Voices Heard

Thanks to cahnj, I finally feel confident using my smartphone every day. The patient guidance made technology approachable and fun for me.

A Huge Thank You To Our Supporters

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CAHNJ is a nonprofit. We rely solely on funding from institutions and individuals. We gratefully accept donations on our website at cahnj.care. Thank you for remembering us in your giving.

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Lori Freudenberger-Nelson is a nonprofit professional with a passion for helping mission-driven organizations grow their impact through thoughtful fundraising and strong community relationships. She brings a diverse professional background that spans nonprofit leadership, law, and public service.

Before transitioning to the nonprofit sector, Lori practiced law and held roles at various law firms in New York City, where she worked in risk management and served as Manager of Legal Recruitment. She also served as a prosecutor at the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office and at the New York City Law Department, Office of the Corporation Counsel. These experiences shaped her strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills and inform her collaborative approach to nonprofit development. She has worked closely with nonprofit boards, donors, and community leaders to strengthen donor engagement, support fundraising initiatives, and advance organizational growth.

Lori is deeply committed to community service and philanthropy and has been involved in numerous civic and charitable initiatives throughout her career.

As a doctor who has devoted his medical career to caring for geriatric patients, let me tell you a story about a patient I knew.

Day after day, she sat alone in her apartment, half-tuned to the TV. Her children lived several states away. She could not drive. There were times when she didn’t speak to another human for days. Sometimes she went weeks without a hot meal. This lonely, isolated woman— and many others like her — broke my heart and are the reason why I decided in to form a non-profit in 2012 called Connections at Home.

Based upon my patients stories, I could see the need was dire to help these seniors and the need remains just as critical today.  Connections at Home New Jersey offers a dedicated team of social workers and specially adapted technology that  addresses food insecurity, housing instability and the devastating effects of social isolation, and has dramatically improved the lives of thousands of seniors and provided peace of mind to their  relatives and friends.

Dr. Thomas McCarrick