Spring 2016 2015 Annual Report
HABcore, by providing permanent housing and individualized support, helps
homeless families, veterans, and individuals with special needs move through
crisis to stability, giving them the opportunity to improve their lives.
HABCORE
Growth is the Plan for 2016!
HABcore is looking forward to providing a
permanent and stable home for 60 more
people including 17 families who were
previously homeless.
After being homeless for a year, Andrew,
Linda and Haily were all smiles the day
they moved into their home. We look for-
ward to bringing smiles to the faces of
many more deserving families!
Honor Roll In Memory Of
Shirley Albanese
Margaret Coffey
William J. Driscoll
James A. Doyle
Dennis Gabriel
James Gordon
John Hewitt
Gary Y. Kaplan
Will Kerfoot
Tim Kirby
Denis Malley
Sammi Pearlman-Malley
Jeni Leigh Pierce
Kenneth G. Pollock
Jim Sullivan
Mary Catherine Tighe
Rose M. Valitutto
2015 Report Card Dignity
Number Housed in 2015—-159
Stability
Length of Stay in Permanent Housing
1 year—-98%
3 years—-92%
5 years—-86%
89% of departing residents moved to
an independent setting or reunited
with family.
Hope
Rebuilding Lives
Residents attending disability specific
programs, work or school—-75%
Residents that maintained or increased
their total income—-96%
Income
$1,712,073
Operating
Expenses
$1,754,443
In Honor Of
Susanna Gordon
Susan Harbison
The Redden Family
Linda Schoepf
Mr. & Mrs. John Coleman
Mr.& Mrs. John Halpin
Mr. & Mrs. Sean Amery
Mr. & Mrs. John Alexanderson
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Winters, Jr.
Mr. Howard P. Aronson Mr. & Mrs. Philip G. Auerbach Ms. Jane Austin Mrs. Eleanora G. Baird Bald Eagle Pharmacy Mr. & Mrs. Henry R. Balikov Mrs. Ruth A. Barker Mr. & Mrs. Terry Barth Mr. & Mrs. Domenic Basile Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Beaulieu Mr. & Mrs. Wilson Beebe Ms. Connie Beggs Mr. & Mrs. Michael Berzansky Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Bevacqua Mr. Jean-David Beyer Mr. & Mrs. Tom Biga Ms. Sarah Bonello Ms. Elizabeth Bringewatt Mr. & Mrs. Robert Broege Mr. & Mrs. Doug Brooks Mr. & Mrs. Morgan Buchner Mr. & Mrs. Walter Burrell Mr. & Mrs. Donald Bush, Jr. Ms. Deborah Calabro Mr. & Mrs. David Carroll Ms. Gail E. Chester Ms. Kathy Collins Congregation B’nai Israel Mr. Dennis Canzano Mr. & Mrs. Hunter Corbin Mr. & Mrs. Todd Cozzolino Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Curto, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Jayesh Dalal Ms. Joan Dancker Mr. & Mrs. Leonard De Oliveira Ms. Elizabeth Debree Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Demcsak Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Dennis Mr. & Mrs. Dreux Mrs. Theresa K. Driscoll Mr. & Mrs. James Drummond Eberhard Floor Covering Company Mr. & Mrs. John Ekdahl Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Elam Ms. Janet Esposito Ms. Lynn Estrada Mr. & Mrs. Alvin Faett Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Fahey Ms. Jane Fair Mr. & Mrs. Don Falkenstein Mr. & Mrs. Michael Fannan Ms. Rhea Feldman Mr. & Mrs. Robert Ficarra Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Forsyth, III Ms. Nancy Foster Ms. Carey Fox Ms. Judith Fuller Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Gabriel Mrs. Stacey Gemma Ms. Linda Gesell Mr. Shannon Giblin Ms. Mary A. Gillligan Ms. Susan Goldring Ms. Linda Goltz Mr. & Mrs. Karl Gordinier, Jr. The Hon. & Mrs. Theodore Gotsch Mr. & Mrs. John Grandits Mr. & Mrs. Donald Grant Mr. & Mrs. Murray Guth Mr. & Mrs. Milton Hall Mr. & Mrs. Gary Hallenbeck Mr. & Mrs. Rose Hampel Mr. & Mrs. Richard Wm. Hancock Mr. & Mrs. Keith Harvey Mr. & Mrs. Paul Haynes Mr. & Mrs. Glenn August Heckman Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Heffernan Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Held Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Hertz Mr. & Mrs. Henry Hohorst Ms. Kathleen Horgan Ms. Suzanne Houcke Dr. Dorothy Hoyt Rehm Ms. Tabitha Huber Ms. Patricia Hulse Ms. Aimee Humphreys Mrs. Stephanie Hurtt Mr. & Mrs. James Hutchinson Mr. & Mrs. James Ingle Mrs. Charles H. Jones, Jr. Ms. Gloria Kaplan Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Kelty Ms. Diana Kennedy Mr. Kevin Kennedy Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Kennedy
Mr. James Kent Mr. & Mrs. Franklin W. Kerfoot, III Mr. & Mrs. James Klem Mr. & Mrs. William Knowlton Mr. & Mrs. Herwig Kogelnik Mr. James Krasky Ms. Eileen Kubaitis Ms. Grace Larotonda Mr. & Mrs. Cecil Lear Mr. & Mrs. Gary Leasor Ms. Felicia Levine Livingston Physical Therapy Mr. & Mrs. Louis Lombardi Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Lord Ms. Holly Lyttle Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Mahoney Ms. Betty Mallon Mr. Martin Malone Ms. Pamela Marhan Ms. Barbara Mason Ms. Nicole Masse Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Matchett, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. George Maxwell, III Mr. & Mrs. D. McConnell Mr. & Mrs. Peter McCurrach Mr. & Mrs. John McGuire Ms. Jeryl A. McLaughlin Mr. Rodney Mehrlander Mr. & Mrs. Stuart Minis Mr. & Mrs. Bill Mullaney Ms. Meryl Nadler Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Nagy Mr. Ernest Oversen Mr. & Mrs. Brendan Pack Mr. & Mrs. Richard Palazzo Mr. & Mrs. James Palumbo, Jr. Ms. Wendy Paskin Ms. Denise Pauline Mr. & Mrs. Soren Pedersen Ms. Nancy Pierce Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Pignataro Mr. & Mrs. Greg Pillori Priority Insurance Ms. Diane M. Pritzlaff The Prudential Foundation Mr. & Mrs. John Quinn Ms. Carolyn Reid Mr. & Mrs. Robert Riker Mr. & Mrs. Robert Rosenberg Dr. Steven Ross Ms. Stella Ruane Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Ryan Ms. Barbara-Jo Sabaitis Ms. Barbara Sager Saker Shop Rites Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Sebolao Ship Shape Financial Shore Benefits Brokerage LLC Mr. & Mrs. James Simes Mr. & Mrs. Horace Smith Ms. Diane Doscher Spurdle Mr. & Mrs. Michael Standley Ms. Toby Stevens Mr. Jules Strachman Ms. Jeanette Sturgis Ms. Ellen Sullivan Sun Dental Mr. & Mrs. Joel Sandor The Venue Dr. & Mrs. Philip Therrien Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Tighe Ms. Claire Tondreau Mr. & Mrs. Bryan Turner Mr. & Mrs. Steven A. Tyler Mr. & Mrs. Frank Urney Ms. Pamela Vallas
Mrs. Mary Jane Van Fossan Mr. & Mrs. William Van Winkle Mr. & Mrs. Frank Vigilante Mr. & Mrs. Sergie Waisman Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Waldman Mr. & Mrs. Donald Warren Mr. & Mrs. John Webb, III Mr. Michael Weiner Ms. Ann White Ms. Eleanor Widdis Dr. & Mrs. Michael Winters Mr. & Mrs. Steven Wodka Ms. Kim Zimmer Hon. Edward Zipprick Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Zweig Ms. Kelly Zwig
Mr. & Mrs. Sean Amery Mr. & Mrs. Robert Blakeman Mr. & Mrs. Jay Bricker Mr. & Mrs. Jay Brinkerhoff Mr. & Mrs. Stuart Briskey Mr. & Mrs. Larry Brustein Ms. Nancy Sell Byron Colts Neck Reformed Church Ms. Arlene Danziger Ms. Carol Davis Embury United Methodist Church Mr. & Mrs. William Faust Mr. & Mrs. George Foley Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Geiss Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore Dr. & Mrs. Curtis Goss Mrs. Christina C. Hewitt Mr. & Mrs. David Howell Mr. & Mrs. Lon William Lamb, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. John Masse Mr. & Mrs. Tim McLoone Mr. & Mrs. Robert McTaggart Mr. & Mrs. John McWilliams Mr.& Mrs. Paul F. Mitchell Ms. Patricia Murtha Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Nissim Mr. & Mrs. Dennis O'Keefe Mrs. Esther Pavelka Lucille & Maurice Pollak Fund Mr. & Mrs. R. Willis Post Mr. & Mrs. George Richardson Mr. & Mrs. William Schanck, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Martin Sullivan Mr. Eric Swenson Valley National Bank Mr. & Mrs. Geoffrey Wallach Mrs. Margaret Warters Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Widdis Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Wilson Mr. & Mrs. Richard J. Witterschein
Mr. & Mrs. Sheldon Abrams Mr. & Mrs. Robert Barrett Mr. & Mrs. Alberto Barugel Bishop George W. Ahr Endowment Fund Mr. & Mrs. John Burke, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Terry Carter Ms. Karen Cecil Mr.& Mrs. Bruce Cole Community Outreach Group, Inc. The Curchin Group, LLC Ms. Ellen Davis Mr. & Mrs. Phillip A. Fina Mr. & Mrs. Fred Gersten Mr. & Mrs. Jeremiah Hampton Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Hertz Mrs. Caroline Huber Mr. & Mrs. Peter Kaiser Mr. Boris Kofman Ms. Mary Ann LaSardo Law Offices of Lawrence W. Luttrell Mr. & Mrs. Linn F. Mollenauer NJ Resources The Navesink Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Nicholas Mr. & Mrs. Jack A. Palazzo Ms. Marilyn Pearlman Red Bank Humanists, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Harral Redden Mr. & Mrs. Ryan Rockwood Mr. & Mrs. Edward Ryterband Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Straus Mr. & Mrs. Joen Stuhmeier Two River Community Bank Mr. & Mrs. Richard Vodhanel The Wawa Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Robert Winters III
Brookdale Community College Church World Services, Inc. Mr. Gerald D. Coffey Mr. & Mrs. John Halpin Heritage House Sotheby’s Int. Realty Mr. & Mrs. John F. Hoffman Mr. & Mrs. Paul Hooker Mr. & Mrs. Don Howard Investors Foundation K. Hovnanian Enterprises Mr. Michael Kehoe Local Mala Project Mr. & Mrs. Richard Maizel Mancave Events Mr. & Mrs. Maurice Meyer III Mr. & Mrs. Robert Michel National Realty & Development Corp. Pazzo MMX Mr. & Mrs. Wolfgang O. Schlosser Ms. Linda Schoepf Mr. & Mrs. John Schoepf,III Mr. & Mrs. David Smith St. Catharine's Church The Presbyterian Church at Shrews-buy United Methodist Church - Red Bank Mr. and Mrs. Robert Vuono
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Eittreim First Presbyterian Church Tower Hill Florence Fogotson Foundation Mr. & Mrs. James Harbison Mr. & Mrs. Rolf C. Margenau Monmouth Park Charity Fund Ms. Kathleen Mullarkey Raymour & Flanigan St. Georges- by-the -River TD Charitable Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Robert Winters, Jr.
The Amboy Foundation The Community Foundation OceanFirst Foundation Dr. & Mrs. Robert Rechnitz Santander Bank Mr. & Mrs. George H. Schildge Wells Fargo Bank Foundation
John Ben Snow Memorial Trust Mr. & Mrs. David Fischell The LB & TD Foundation Lydia Collins deForest Trust The Mary Owen Borden Foundation The Stone Foundation of New Jersey
Thank you to
our 2015
supporters!
Contributors $10 to $200
Friend $250 to $499
Bronze $500 to$999
Silver $1000 to $2499
Gold $2500 to $4999
Platinum $5000 to $9999
Visionary $10,000 to $24,999
This list reflects donations
received by December 31, 2015.
TRUSTEES
Mal Buchner
Gere Coffey
Alissa Deakin-
Nicholas
Elaine Foley
Susanna Gordon
Dean Ianucilli
Bill Lamb
Larry Luttrell
Peggy Masse
Marilyn Pearlman
Wolfgang Schlosser
Robert Vuono
Chris Widdis
ADVISORY BOARD
Julia Barugel
Kathy Bojakowski
Ruth Bushinger
Bruce Cole
Arlene Danziger
Ellen Davis
John Halpin
Barbara Howell
Loretta Katz
Nancy Margenau
Rolf Margenau
Lynn McTaggart
Pat Mills
Julia Nagy
Kathleen O’Keefe
Laura Palazzo
Mary Ann Peterson
Sissie Redden
Linda Schoepf
Larry Stirling
Brooke Tomovich
Claire Tondreau
Sher Van Fossan
Rich Vodhanel
Sergie Waisman
Bonnie Watt
Trish Welch
Officers
Susan Harbison President
Kathleen Mullarkey Vice President
Fred Gersten Treasurer
Mary Ann LaSardo Secretary
Sheldon Abrams Facilities Chair
Robert Winters Nominating Chair
Board of Trustees
Dear Friends of HABcore,
This report features both HABcore’s growth and the individual stories of our residents. As HABcore adds new apartments each month, we are pleased to welcome more families into the independent living program.
The 2016-2017 Strategic Plan that was approved at the February Board of Trustees meeting is a reflection of HABcore’s growth in the past several years, and a preparation for the future. The Strategic Plan will serve as a road map as the committees will create and implement action steps. The synergy and collective effort of the HABcore board, staff, volunteers and supporters will be needed to ensure the achievement of the plan’s ambitious goals.
As highlighted by the strategies in the new plan, our goal is to strengthen HABcore’s presence in the community, align staff and volunteers to facilitate growth, reinforce efforts to provide safe and secure housing and supportive services, and continue to enrich residential life. Several times during the year we will measure our efforts to meet our goals. I hope you will follow our achievements by reading our monthly e-blasts and frequent Facebook posts.
Thank you to our generous supporters who give HABcore the financial stability to make dreams come true. We know there are homeless veterans, families and individuals awaiting perma-nent, supportive and safe homes in our Monmouth and Ocean County communities. With your unwavering support, we will address their needs.
In appreciation,
-Susan Harbison
HABcore President
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Changing Lives
.
This past June marked two years that Carrie, George and Steven have
been part of HABcore’s program. George continues to work full-time (he
just received a raise!), coach two sports, and volunteer with the local fire
department. Three-year-old Steven’s speech has significantly improved
since beginning the Early Intervention program, and he now greets his
HABcore case manager by name each time she visits. Carrie has been
working with his therapist and caseworker for the last few months in order
to transition Steven into preschool. Once Steven is settled into his new
school routine, Carrie plans to return to work part-time.
Daniela celebrated her one-year HABcore anniversary on November 28,
2015. The occasion was even sweeter than she expected as she started a
new job as an office manager for a local architectural firm the week before
Thanksgiving. Daniela is planning to transition to working full-time once
she is able to save up enough money for a car, making her job more
accessible. Daniela tearfully shared with her case manager that she can-
not imagine where she would be without HABcore, and credits the program
with the fact that she finally feels “normal” again after years of trying to
manage her health and her life while being homeless.
Esperanza and her sons, Jose and Jonathan, moved
into the program in August 2015. Esperanza suffers
from mental health issues and is attending a daily pro-
gram to help her develop skills to manage her illness.
Jose graduated high school in June and will be
attending community college while working. Jonathan
attends the local high school and is on track to
graduate in June of 2017.
HABcore has provided this family the stability and sup-
port needed for Esperanza to receive care while Jose
and Jonathan continue their education and dream of a
bright future without the worry of homelessness.
Special Events
2016 Event Dates
Magic in Caring
A magical luncheon for
children and adults.
Sunday, March 13th
12-3:30
At the Oyster Point Hotel
Jazz by the River
Saturday, June 11th at the
Shrewsbury Sailing and
Yacht Club in Oceanport
Home Sweet Home
on the Jersey
Shore Gala
Friday, Sept. 23rd
An evening of mu-
sic, dinner, dancing
and casino gaming
HABcore holds several special events throughout the year.
Whether you are looking to enjoy Jazz by the River or Dinner and
Dancing, you are welcome and encouraged to join our trustees
and supporters at our events that raise funds to sustain and
enhance our much needed programs.
HABcore’s 2015 Home Sweet Home
on the Jersey Shore gala honored
the Hurricane Sandy New Jersey
Relief Fund and the HABcore Volun-
teer Chefs including The Brookdale
Volunteer Connection, The Social
Concerns Committee of St. Anthony
of Padua and volunteers, Brendan
Pack, Caroline Reynolds, and Ryan
Rockwood.
Our Volunteers
“The impact of volunteers is immeasurable. Not only does it help alleviate a strained budget, it gives our residents a
sense of community. It is very comforting to our residents to know that people care enough to take time to teach
them a skill, make them a special meal, or introduce them to a recreational activity they otherwise would not have
the opportunity to experience,”
-Executive Director Steve Heisman.
The Tower Hill Men’s Group donated their time and
resources to install a new kitchen at Coffey Residence.
HABcore’s President Emerita Marilyn Pearlman was recognized
at the 2015 Women Making a Difference Junior League Lunch-
eon. Marilyn has been instrumental in HABcore’s growth and is
always ready to help. She served as president for 8 years and
has continued to keep HABcore a priority. Marilyn is pictured
here with New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno and
Junior League President Shannon Dolan.
Girl Scout Troop #366 from Little Silver organized a household
supply drive for HABcore residents. The troop took a tour of
Coffey Residence to see where there efforts will pay off and
learn more about the HABcore program.
Volunteers from The Social Concerns Committee of St. Anthony
of Padua take time to prepare meals at Coffey Residence.
The Keller Williams Realty team from the Shrewsbury office spent a
day at Laurel House planting, painting and making repairs.
Our Boarding Homes
Our boarding homes in Red Bank and Asbury Park provide supportive housing for 51 residents.
Our boarding home residents enjoy a family-like atmosphere with 24 hour staff and three nutritious
meals a day. Our residents have access to supportive services and HABcore’s Residential Life
committee plans extra activities to create a stimulating environment and promote community. This
year, the committee planned many activities such as birthday bingo, art classes, yoga classes,
computer mentoring, mini golf, barbeques, bowling and a beach outing.
Ira moved into the Coffey Residence in January of 2015. Ira had been living in
various residential healthcare facilities after his permanent healthcare facility had
to close after Superstorm Sandy. Ira has schizophrenia and has had several
health complications that have led to hospitalization. Ira’s mental illness com-
bined with his health issues caused him to experience delusional thoughts, which
made basic communication with others and the completion of daily activities a
struggle. Ira needed direction with day to day life skills. The individualized sup-
port Ira has received since entering our program has helped stabilize his health
issues, and helped him significantly improve his overall level of functioning and
rational thought. He is now able to initiate and maintain conversations with staff,
other residents, and his family is thrilled with his transformation. During a recent
visit, Ira’s sister said she hasn’t seen her brother function at this level in 20 years,
also adding that she feels like she has her brother back.
- John, Coffey Residence Manager
HABcore’s Boarding Home Programs Empower Residents
Independent Living
In 2015, our independent living program provided 108 individuals, including 17 families, with the support-
ive services they need to rebuild their lives. This program offers affordable housing to the homeless with
special needs who are capable of living in a supportive, independent setting.
In August 2015, 12 new clients, including 3 families, moved into the newly renovated 8 unit property in
Beachwood. Renovations were funded by grants from the Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund, Rob-
in Hood Foundation, HMFA and HUD. Anne and her son had been homeless off and on for 10 years and
were the first residents to move into the new property. Just days after their move, her son celebrated his
11th birthday, his first birthday in a safe home. “It’s wonderful to see the progress and hear more
and more about families like Anne and her son who are moving into safe and secure housing situ-
ations after Sandy. The Relief Fund appreciates the commitment and compassion volunteers, do-
nors and nonprofits have brought to our state. We are proud to be a partner and funder of your
work.” - First Lady Mary Pat Christie, Chair of the Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund
Help Welcome Our New Residents
Home– we are in need of basic home goods, new or
slightly used furniture and help moving.
Please visit our wish list page at www.HABcore.org/wish-list.
Our Future
Goals for 2016
Continue to increase the number of homeless people served in the
independent living program and enhance the boarding home program.
Develop 4 additional units in Eatontown through the purchase of property from the Affordable
Housing Alliance
Increase the HUD-funded independent living program in Monmouth County by 25 units
Further our reach into Ocean County by developing 8 more units for homeless and disabled indi-
viduals and families using funds granted to Ocean County from HUD
Further develop our mentoring program for residents in the boarding homes and the independ-
ent living program
Maintain and Improve our Existing Properties
Resurface and stain the front porch of Laurel House
Install an egress door on the first floor of the Malley House
Repair and refinish the handicap ramp and install security lighting at the Coffey Residence
Install security lighting at the Beachwood property
Replace the bilco door and paint the foundation at the River Street property
“In the mid-eighties we began to see an increasing number of
homeless on our streets and then our worst fear happened.
Three homeless men died on the streets of Red Bank. A small
group of people took action and in 1988 they founded HABcore.
We started with five residents at our first home and today we
serve over 170 people. We provide more than housing. We
provide a home and a family that allow our residents to regain
their self-respect. Once again, their lives are filled with dignity
and hope. That’s the best medicine to get them back on their
feet. I’m proud to be a part of the family of HABcore supporters
and I know my gift will help many more in the years to come.”
-Gere Coffey, HABcore Trustee
Your Legacy Can Impact Our Community
As our population continues to grow, so does the
need for programs such as HABcore. With a
planned gift, you may receive financial benefits as
well as the peace of mind that you have invested in
the future our community.
If you would like more information on making a planned gift
and being a part of the Welcome Home Society,
please contact us at (732)544-1975
Thank You to our Generous Sponsors!
If you would like more information on Annual Sponsorship Opportunities,
please contact Amy Almasy, [email protected] (732)544-1975.
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION
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HABcore, Inc.
PO Box 2361,
Red Bank, NJ 07701
(732)544-1975
Return Service Requested
Save the Date and join us on the banks of the Shrewsbury River for food,
cocktails, a fabulous gift auction and music by the Art Topilow Quartet.
Saturday, June 11, 2016
At the Shrewsbury Sailing and Yacht Club in Oceanport