NORTHFIELD - Supporters and community partners gathered at the Atlantic City Country Club Oct. 29 to celebrate the relaunch of Mosaic, formerly the Seashore Gardens Foundation. The evening marked a new chapter for the organization as it continues its century-long legacy of enriching elder lives -- now as an independent nonprofit dedicated to supporting seniors and caregivers throughout South Jersey.
The celebration featured presentations by board President Jason Goldstein; Director of Philanthropy Erin Luurtsema; Rachel Waldman, executive director, Jewish Federation of Atlantic and Cape May Counties; and Ted Rich, Mosaic board member and head of Life & Legacy.
Luurtsema introduced Mosaic’s five guiding pillars: Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support, Family and Caregiver Support, Community Connection and Coordination, Education, and Programs and Services. Each pillar represents a core commitment to addressing the diverse needs of older adults and their families.
“Our new name reflects our larger commitment—Meaningful Outreach & Support for Aging Individuals and Caregivers,” Goldstein said. “We’re bringing that same compassion and care beyond one location to touch more lives across the region.”
The relaunch also underscored Mosaic’s full independence from Atlas at Seashore Gardens, which acquired the Living Center in June 2025. Mosaic now operates with its own leadership, mission and programs, focusing on outreach, education and direct support for seniors wherever they live.
Throughout the evening, attendees reflected on the organization’s enduring commitment to dignity, compassion and respect for older adults - all values that have guided its work for more than a century.
“Every senior, caregiver, donor, and volunteer is a vital piece of something larger,” Luurtsema said. “Together, we form a mosaic of care and community that keeps this legacy alive in new and meaningful ways.”
Mosaic is dedicated to improving the quality of life for seniors in southern New Jersey, guided by the Jewish tradition of compassion and charity, and works to create a supportive environment for seniors and their caregivers, promoting independence and well-being in every phase of life.
For more information, visit mosaicgiving.org.
