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 trusty minivan since 2014, but we were only able to transport 6 members at a time and since COVID, we can only transport 3. In addition, members had to climb over seats and each other to get into the van.
Our new shuttle bus can comfortably and with dignity accommodate 14 members (7 during COVID) and they are able to walk up an aisle to their seat! No more climbing over each other. Member Beth G. said her first ride in was so comfortable she fell asleep!
Thank you to Better Housekeeping for their generosity in helping us purchase our new stove! This crucial piece of equipment was missing in our new kitchen. Since we received it, members have been cooking up a storm. Each day they prepare a healthy lunch to pack up for members to take home with them. In addition to eating a daily nutritious meal, members are learning valuable skills that can be transferred to paid employment.
Plus, nothing says welcome like baked ziti!