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Beacon of Hope 2023

13th Annual Beacon of Hope Cocktail Reception Thanks to you all, Beacon of Hope, our biggest event of the year, was a huge success! It was fantastic to celebrate this past year, and raise a toast to the next, with so many of you and we hope you enjoyed the evening as...

The Art of Recovery 2023

On March 9, Shore House held its annual “The Art of Recovery” event at The Bungalow Hotel in Long Branch featuring the artwork of Shore House members plus many other local artists, curated by Jon Bagnato. The event was held in conjunction with Monmouth Arts and...

Thank You to Impact 100 Jersey Coast

We are super excited to announce that Shore House has been awarded a generous grant from Impact 100 Jersey Coast which will fund the completion of our commercial kitchen project.

Rock the House 2022

November 20, 2022 We are so grateful to all those who supported and/or joined us for dancing, great food and awesome company at our annual ROCK THE HOUSE fundraiser at the stunning Whitechapel Projects in Long Branch. Thank you to the wonderful bands, Skinny Amigo and...

Shore House Quarterly Newsletter – October 2022

Shore House Welcomes Rahool Patel to Board of Trustees

We are pleased to announce the addition of Rahool Patel to our Board of Trustees. He took a new seat in May 2022, and we are now 10 members strong. Mr. Patel is an associate at Ansell Grimm & Aaron, P.C., an Ocean Township firm known for its commitment to...

Shore House Selected to Receive A Monmouth County ARPA Grant

County Commissioners Announce Nonprofit Recipients of ARPA Grant Program 93 Nonprofits Awarded Funding - Including Shore House! FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners has announced that 93 nonprofit organizations, located in the County, are...

Shore House Welcomes Brendan Fennell!

Shore House is pleased to welcome Brendan Fennell to our full-time staff. Brendan is the Mental Health Unit Coordinator and he’s responsible for the daily programming needs of our members. This is a new position and he has hit the ground running, making sure all...

Shore House Newsletter – July 2022

Shore House Receives $30,000 in Grants & Contributions!

We are proud to announce that Shore House has recently received over $30,000 in combined grants and contributions from The Spring Lake Five Mile Run, The Horizon Foundation for NJ and Mary Owen Borden Foundation. We wish to thank our grant committee and these local...

Walmart Donates $10,000 to Shore House!

The Walmart Foundation has awarded us $10,000 in recognition of our societal impact and work toward creating opportunities for people to live better every day.

Opening Night Reception for Art Exhibit a Success!

The opening reception for the Annual “The Art of Recovery” exhibit was held on Friday, April 8, 2022. After exhibiting in libraries and township art spaces the last few years, the show returned to our home at 266 Broadway in Long Branch NJ. The doors opened at 5PM and...

Beacon of Hope 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpZpKGKUDNE Our 12th Annual Beacon of Hope fundraiser was an unmitigated success on all levels. It was, as always, about celebrating those who have committed to and supported our mission of mental wellness. "I’d like to acknowledge our...

Brookdale – Our accomplished members in the press!

Earlier this year, Shore House clubhouse members completed a certificate program from Brookdale Community College in Microsoft Office and Entrepreneurship. This opportunity was made possible by a grant from the Kessler Foundation and created specifically for adults...

Markel Corporation Donates $15,000 to Shore House!

Thank you Markel Corporation Inc. for the generous grant of $15,000 from the Markel Corporation, as part of their renewed commitment to supporting mental health causes. They selected Shore House to recognize that our program improves the lives of individuals in their...

2022 St. Patricks Day Parade – Photos and Highlights

We had a wonderful St. Patrick’s Day here at Shore House. We were honored to be named the Rumson St. Patricks's Day parade beneficiary this year and marched proudly there on March 13 in green with our banner and van. We wish to thank the Rumson Parade committee,...

The Art of Recovery 2022 – YOU’RE INVITED!!

We are thrilled to invite you to our Annual Art of Recovery exhibition on April 8, 2022 at our Clubhouse! After exhibiting in libraries and township art spaces the last few years, the show returns to the place its members and the featured artists call home at 266...

The Provident Bank Foundation: Major Grant Award

Shore House is pleased to announce we have been awarded a Major Grant from The Provident Bank Foundation to support our clubhouse wellness programs for adults struggling with mental illness. This grant provides support for programs, projects, and initiatives that...

Congratulations to our Brookdalians!

Shore House members received their certificates for completing their computer and entrepreneurship courses at Brookdale Community College last week. In May, they will “walk” at the graduation ceremony with all the students. Taylor, center, also celebrated their 2...

Project Write Now: Shore House Member Interview Series

The Interview Project: our friends at Project Write Now put together a special issue of Bridge Ink featuring stories our Clubhouse members wanted to preserve, as written by teens in their program. Visit https://bridgeink.org/volume-five-issue-five/ to read them all.

Shore House Selected as 2022 Beneficiary of Rumson St. Patrick’s Day Parade

We are thrilled to be named a beneficiary for the 2022 St. Patrick’s Day parade in Rumson The Rumson St. Patrick's Day Parade Is Back after a one-year hiatus and returns on Sunday, March 13, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. Mr. Charles Hill Jones will serve as the 2022 Parade...

Shore House Names Rich Ambrosino Executive Director

Shore House has named Rich Ambrosino as Executive Director of the Long Branch-based nonprofit devoted to empowering and restoring hope, independence and self-worth for people living with a mental illness. Ambrosino’s appointment comes on the heels of an extensive...

Shore House Kicks Off Mental Health Awareness Month

Shore House member and Board member Albert Rocky is presented with a certificate from Susan M. Kiley of Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners declaring May 3 Shore House Day. Local Dignitaries Join Together in Long Branch to Help Increase Awareness Long...

STF Consulting & Visual Lease Partner to Help Expand Shore House Technology

Donation and Programming of 26 Laptops Will Support Remote Programs

Rumson St. Patrick’s Day Parade Raises Funds for Programming

Shore House members and supporters shown marching in the 2020 Rumson St. Patrick's Day Parade. Long Branch’s Shore House Named Beneficiary of Rumson St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Funds Raised Will Support Programming in Wake of Pandemic Long Branch, NJ, March 5, 2021 --...

Shore House Selected as 2021 Beneficiary of Rumson St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Since 2013, the annual Rumson St. Patrick’s Day Parade celebrates the area’s Irish heritage with a host of community activities that also raise awareness and funds for local non-profits. To date the Parade has provided more than $200,000 in support to over 22 local...

Thank You New Jersey Road Runners Youth Foundation!

We are thrilled to announce through a generous grant from long time supporter, New Jersey Road Runners Youth Foundation, Shore House has a new van! Lack of transportation was the number one barrier for members attending Shore House. We were fortunate to have had our...

Partnership with Project Write Now – Creative Writing workshop collaboration

Project Write Now (PWN) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit transforming individuals, organizations and communities through writing. In addition to fee-based classes and services, they provide community outreach programs geared toward helping underserved youth and adults develop...

NASW 2021 Emerging Leader Award Winner!

Congratulations to our Executive Director Susan on receiving the 2021 Emerging Leader Award from the National Association of Social Workers in recognition of her significant service and contribution to the profession and her demonstrated leadership potential.

Beacon of Hope: A Home of Our Own

THANK YOU to all those who supported our first ever virtual Beacon of Hope 2020 Housewarming event! It was a resounding success and, if you didn’t manage to join us, we’re proud to share it with you all here.

2020 Re-Opening Plans

We are busy finalizing our re-opening plans and are on track to open our doors again on September 8th, 2020! Stay tuned for more information!

Thank You Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders

We received $10,000 for PPE from Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders!

NJ Race for Recovery 2020

Our inaugural Virtual Race for Recovery was a resounding success and we are thrilled to share that we surpassed our fundraising goal of $20,000! We are so grateful to all those who registered, raced, biked, danced…particularly those who set up personal fundraisers!! The funds will be so helpful as we get ready to re-open and welcome our members back to Shore House! THANK YOU!

Mental Illness Derailed Her Life; Shore House’s Innovative Concept Got it Back on Track

Once deeply depressed and alone, Sherone Rogers has turned a corner thanks to Shore House, a Long Branch nonprofit that empowers people through work, education and socialization. Sherone Rogers first tried to take her own life at age 12. She survived…

Shore House Offering Mental Health Services to In-Need Locals

While medical intervention and psychological counseling are standard practices for responding to diagnosed mental illness, there is an innovative approach called the Clubhouse Model. In 1948, a group of former psychiatric patients in New York City felt…

From Mental Illness to Mental Wellness: The Shore House Experience

At Shore House in Long Branch, mornings begin as they do in countless offices across the country, with staff meetings, list-making, task assignments, coffee breaks and camaraderie. The work is the work of many offices: phones to be answered; visitors to be greeted;...

Welcome to the Club

In Long Branch, there’s a place where adults living with mental illness are needed—and wanted. Kerri Zeblisky Wanted to Feel like a person again. She had spent years after her mental illness diagnoses in medically modeled support programs that, while helpful, left her...

Thank You, Kessler Foundation!

We are excited to announce Shore House received a $10,000 COVID-19 Emergency Grant from the Kessler Foundation. The grant will be used to purchase 10 Fitbits and 7 Chromebooks. The Fitbits will allow our members to maintain their physical fitness while they are at...

Our New Home!

We are excited to announce our move to 266 Broadway, Long Branch in May. We purchased a building in October of 2019 to expand our programs to better serve those living with a mental illness. Due to the pandemic we were forced to look for ways to cut our expenses. It...

Lunch and Learn Series

Our Virtual Clubhouse continues to operate. We have enjoyed a series of interesting and educational workshops to keep members connected and informed on a variety of topics. Dyese Davis, Deputy Chief of Staff for New Jersey State Assembly Members Eric Houghtaling and...

Designer Masks to Benefit Shore House

Shore House board member Dr. Lou Storey not only has a successful psychotherapy practice, but he is also an accomplished artist. Combining his love of art and his passion for Shore House, he created a Public Reusable Face Mask in a multitude of vibrant patterns. Lou...

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