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Op-Ed: The time is now for NJ to embrace the Clubhouse Model

with AMY KENNEDY, RICH AMBROSINO Community-based mental health care is proven to work and is cost-effective. Think for a moment about what’s important to you and your family. Is it a nice community to be part of? A good job? Good friends? A strong support system?...
The Art of Recovery 2023

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

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.

Shore House Welcomes Rahool Patel to Board of Trustees

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

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 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 Receives $30,000 in Grants & Contributions!

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!

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!

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

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!

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!

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

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 Provident Bank Foundation: Major Grant Award

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!

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

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 Names Rich Ambrosino Executive Director

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 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...

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

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 --...

Thank You New Jersey Road Runners Youth Foundation!

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...

NASW 2021 Emerging Leader Award Winner!

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.

2020 Re-Opening Plans

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!

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!

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