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The Guidance Center Honors Lawrence Pepper, Jr.

From left: M. Jay Einstein; Lew Thompson; Donna Vertolli, vice president; Ed Bowman, president; Larry Pepper, honoree; Robin Daplyn, secretary; Liz Meenan, Guidance Center executive director; Mary Gruccio; and Joanne Gittone, treasurer.

Lawrence A. Pepper, Jr., was honored by The Guidance Center as its 2023 Mental Health Distinguished Community Leader at its awards dinner held recently at Merighi’s Savoy Inn in Vineland. Pepper was recognized for his 51 years serving on the board of trustees of The Guidance Center, along with his many outstanding contributions to the greater Cumberland County area. Both personally and professionally, Pepper offers dedicated support for healthcare, mental health, business, transportation, education, and addiction treatment, among many others—through his leadership, volunteerism and advocacy.

The Guidance Center is a comprehensive mental health center providing professional services and programs for the greater Cumberland County community. For more information call 856-825-6810 or visit the website ccgcnj.org.