The words of the residents of our houses tell a great deal about the achievements of HABcore.
"A real homelike atmosphere. I feel healthier since I'm here."
"Without HABcore, I'd be in the street. I have no family to take me in."
"It's a nice place. I feel safe here. I'm helping out. I love pitching in."
"I've been in a lot of homes and apartments. This one turned out to be just what I needed."
"This is my home. This is where I feel safe and secure"
"The program is great. The staff go out of their way in every way to help. They are more like family."
"The Habcore program has been a professional, caring, and important program since my first contact with Ms. Von Pater. I have received assistance in all areas of life. Knowing I am safe and cared about may be the most important aspect of the program. Meal supplements and transportation that one does not even expect from one's own family. I personally would be lost to the street if not for Habcore and all of its caring professionals."
"The staff and all they do has helped me endure some real tough times. They go "beyond the call of duty" and thanks to them, Janice Von Pater in particular, I feel I have made good progress fitting into life again."
"I can live independently with support. Habcore is a blessing. Staff is great. They are wonderful people who are helpful, sensitive, caring and work hard."
"HABcore is the most unique assistance for my disability and circumstance."
"I thank God for how I came to Habcore. … kicked out of my home and 2 days later HABcore gave me shelter. Thanks to Mr. Heisman… Mrs. Foley - God bless you"
"I am very happy with the services provided by HABcore and especially the help we get from our case manager, Dennis Pestel. He goes all out to meet our needs. He is awesome! I have been so well-treated."
"I love it here at HABcore. It has helped me a great deal. Everybody here is special. I love you all. Thank you for being there for me. You have done a great job helping me to get better in my recovery as I have mental illness. For the first time in my life, Ive been happier than ever before. From the bottom of my heart, thank you very much."
"When I first came here, I had been very sick. I had been affected by a mental illness, and had received treatment and stabilization. I feel like the staff did a really excellent job helping me adapt and were very capable of helping me in the early stages of my recovery. With the help of the house and program I am a lot better and I am accomplishing the goals I have set."
In Their Own Words
Quotes From Family Members
"You do the work of angels. We can never repay you, but you will always be in my prayers."
"We will be forever grateful for all the help you provided for J. ...you may not realize the support you gave her, nor the fact that she loved you all."
"I would like to thank you for your guidance, hard work and help with making him feel welcome and at home in Asbury Park. I am happy that he is living near me in New jersey. This could not have been accomplished without your help. Thank you"
"The work that you do is wonderful. I do not know what I would have done without you to help me. Thanks again."
"We will be forever grateful for all the help you provided for J. ...you may not realize the support you gave her, nor the fact that she loved you all."
"I would like to thank you for your guidance, hard work and help with making him feel welcome and at home in Asbury Park. I am happy that he is living near me in New jersey. This could not have been accomplished without your help. Thank you"
"The work that you do is wonderful. I do not know what I would have done without you to help me. Thanks again."
From Other Service Providers and Professionals
“HABcore has earned an outstanding reputation for providing quality care for people with a history of homelessness, mental illness and alcohol dependence in their residences in Monmouth County.” – Ginger Mulligan, Executive Director Mental Health Association of Monmouth County
“We congratulate you on your efforts to date to develop supportive housing and we wish you continued success in your efforts to provide housing and support services in Monmouth County.” – Pamela S. McCrory, Manager, New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Financing Agency
“Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey has collaborated with HABcore on many occasions to improve the lives of the disenfranchised.” – Eileen Toughill, Executive Director, CHC of Asbury Park, VNA
“HABcore and its collaborating agencies provide an invaluable service to the disadvantaged of Monmouth County”
“CPC has been lucky to partner with an agency (HABcore) that is dedicated to continuous quality improvement while also maintaining affordability.” – Vera Sansone, Vice President, MH & ARS, CPC Behavioral Healthcare
“We congratulate you on your efforts to date to develop supportive housing and we wish you continued success in your efforts to provide housing and support services in Monmouth County.” – Pamela S. McCrory, Manager, New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Financing Agency
“Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey has collaborated with HABcore on many occasions to improve the lives of the disenfranchised.” – Eileen Toughill, Executive Director, CHC of Asbury Park, VNA
“HABcore and its collaborating agencies provide an invaluable service to the disadvantaged of Monmouth County”
“CPC has been lucky to partner with an agency (HABcore) that is dedicated to continuous quality improvement while also maintaining affordability.” – Vera Sansone, Vice President, MH & ARS, CPC Behavioral Healthcare
Volunteers
My family volunteers at the Coffey residence, it is truly a “WIN, WIN, WIN” situation.
I am able to teach my children a valuable life lesson, while assisting the staff with one of their daily chores.
However, the gratitude the clients express over something as ordinary to us as a simple meal,is by far the most rewarding part of these experiences and it often reminds of a wonderful and powerful quote
“We can do no great things; only small things with great love.” Mother Teresa
Michelle T.
As a mother of two boys, eight and thirteen, I was looking for an opportunity that would allow for us to volunteer together as a family. Furthermore, given our very busy lives, I was looking for something with some schedule flexibility. Finally and most importantly I was looking for an opportunity to first hand meet some individuals who are less fortunate than us but with whom we could build a relationship over time. Habcore provided all that and more. My boys and I have been volunteering at Habcore for a little less than a year now. In the beginning, we would drop by the Coffey house for a short visit. We would have some nice chats with the residents and the boys would always end up playing video games with the residents, some playing and some just happy to be watching. We soon evolved to the "birthday" family. Whenever any of the residents have a birthday, we drop by after dinner with a cake (and now even a gift for the birthday person). Over Christmas we brought homemade cookies for everyone. My children enjoy the residents and the visits. Whenever we are driving through Red Bank they usually ask to stop by Habcore. It's a familiar and comfortable place for them. During the month of November, we were very busy with out of state soccer tournaments, Thanksgiving, family reunions, etc. Needless to say we missed a birthday and did not visit the Coffey house that month. When we visited in December, Darlene the house manager mentioned that the residents missed us, especially the boys. They were concerned that they had done something wrong to turn us away! Frankly, I had no idea we were making such a difference and I was much moved. Knowing that you are actually making someone's life just a bit brighter is tremendously fulfilling. As a mother, I truly hope that these visits to the Coffey house will help shape my boys into caring, giving and thoughtful individuals. And when they are all grown up and return home for the holidays, along with visiting their friends and family, they will drop by the Coffey house for old time sake.
Rita
I am able to teach my children a valuable life lesson, while assisting the staff with one of their daily chores.
However, the gratitude the clients express over something as ordinary to us as a simple meal,is by far the most rewarding part of these experiences and it often reminds of a wonderful and powerful quote
“We can do no great things; only small things with great love.” Mother Teresa
Michelle T.
As a mother of two boys, eight and thirteen, I was looking for an opportunity that would allow for us to volunteer together as a family. Furthermore, given our very busy lives, I was looking for something with some schedule flexibility. Finally and most importantly I was looking for an opportunity to first hand meet some individuals who are less fortunate than us but with whom we could build a relationship over time. Habcore provided all that and more. My boys and I have been volunteering at Habcore for a little less than a year now. In the beginning, we would drop by the Coffey house for a short visit. We would have some nice chats with the residents and the boys would always end up playing video games with the residents, some playing and some just happy to be watching. We soon evolved to the "birthday" family. Whenever any of the residents have a birthday, we drop by after dinner with a cake (and now even a gift for the birthday person). Over Christmas we brought homemade cookies for everyone. My children enjoy the residents and the visits. Whenever we are driving through Red Bank they usually ask to stop by Habcore. It's a familiar and comfortable place for them. During the month of November, we were very busy with out of state soccer tournaments, Thanksgiving, family reunions, etc. Needless to say we missed a birthday and did not visit the Coffey house that month. When we visited in December, Darlene the house manager mentioned that the residents missed us, especially the boys. They were concerned that they had done something wrong to turn us away! Frankly, I had no idea we were making such a difference and I was much moved. Knowing that you are actually making someone's life just a bit brighter is tremendously fulfilling. As a mother, I truly hope that these visits to the Coffey house will help shape my boys into caring, giving and thoughtful individuals. And when they are all grown up and return home for the holidays, along with visiting their friends and family, they will drop by the Coffey house for old time sake.
Rita
