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VERVE JAZZ BRUNCH SERIES TO KICK OFF ON APRIL 15
February 28th, 2012
Resource Center of Somerset, Alternatives, Inc. and Women’s Health & Counseling Center named as benefactors for special fundraiser
SOMERVILLE –Lively jazz music will be making its way to Main Street in Somerville
STIRRING UP COMMUNITY HELP WITH JAZZ - Rick St. Pierre, Proprietor of Verve Bistro in Somerville; Fran Palm, Executive Director of The Women's Health & Counseling Center in Somerville; Paloma Amar Coleman, Executive Director of The Resource Center of Somerset in Hillsborough; and Nancy Good, Executive Director of Alternatives, Inc in Raritan.
once again when the third annual Verve Jazz Brunch Serieskicks off on Sunday, April 15. This year’s fundraiser will benefit the Hillsborough based Resource Center of Somerset, Alternatives, Inc. of Raritan and the Women’s Health & Counseling Center of Somerville.
“Always striving to assist our many nonprofit organizations within Somerset County, we look forward to hosting this exciting jazz brunch series to benefit three worthy charities,” said Verve Proprietor Rick St. Pierre. “Giving back to the community through special events like these is what we pride ourselves on at Verve.”
The Verve Jazz Brunch Series will run from11:00 am to 3:00 pm on Sunday, April 15 (benefiting the Resource Center of Somerset); Sunday, May 20 (supporting Alternatives, Inc.) and Sunday, June 24 (aiding The Women’sHealth & CounselingCenter). Each of the individual brunches will feature noted guest-artist jazz musicians from around theGarden State, as well as different gourmet brunch menus featuring both breakfast and lunch selections.
“We are so grateful to Verve for three years of major support and now this special event that will bring together people from all overNew Jerseyto enjoy culinary delights,” said Resource Center of Somerset Executive Director Paloma Amar Coleman. “More importantly, this event will direct attention to our agency which provides help and hope for people affected by domestic abuse.”
Serving the residents of Somerset County for over 30 years, the Resource Center of Somerset was founded by a small group of volunteers who provided emergency shelter for women escaping abusive relationships. The agency provides legal advocacy, outreach counseling, community education, transitional housing and emergency shelter to survivors of domestic abuse free of charge. For additional information on their programs, contact Director of Community Affairs, Anthony Winchatz at (908) 359-0003, Ext. 223 or visit their website at: http://www.resourcecenterofsomerset.org
“Alternatives is delighted to be part of this wonderful event,” said Nancy Good, President of Alternatives, Inc. “Our participation in the Verve Jazz Brunch Series will help to raise awareness regarding the kinds of supports and services available for people with special needs in our community in an inviting atmosphere for friends to gather over great music and delectable food. It is certainly a meaningful addition to the area’s calendar of events!”
Alternatives, Inc. provides comprehensive services to individuals and families with special needs to enable them to reach their highest level of independence and integration into the community. They have been providing residential and support services to people in the Greater Central New Jersey community since 1979. For additional information on their programs, contact Director of Development & Communications, Anita Feiner at(908)685-1444, Ext. 226 or visit their website at: www.alternativesinc.org.
Fran Palm, Executive Director of the Women’s Health & Counseling Center, added, “It is an honor to join with Verve and our nonprofit partners in this collaborative venture, which will help raise awareness for each organization’s essential mission and the greater good in our community.”
Women’s Health & Counseling Center is a community-based, nonprofit provider of personalized healthcare for women, particularly those who may not be able to obtain such services from traditional providers due to monetary, cultural, language or other barriers. The organization’s goal is to provide compassionate, high quality healthcare, prevention and education for teens, and sexual assault support services. For additional information on programs contact: Director of Development & Communications, Christine Bonney at(908)526-2335, Ext. 134 or visit their website at www.womenandhealth.org.
The Verve Jazz Brunch Series is offering a three brunch package for only $120 (savings of $30), with single brunch tickets priced at $50 per person. The ticket includes a three-course brunch and a complimentary Mimosa or Bloody Mary cocktail, as well as door prizes. Reservations are available by calling Verve Bistro directly at(908)707-8655. Seatings will be available for11:00 am,12 Noon,1:00 pm and 2:00 pm. Walk-up seating is available, however, patrons are encouraged to make a day of event phone call to check on open seating.
Patrons can visit the Verve website at: www.vervestyle.com to check out the Jazz Brunch Series menus and regular Verve dining menus. Verve is located at 18 East Main Street in downtown Somerville (across the street from the historic Somerset County Courthouse).
Riverside Grill in Hillsborough Supports the Resource Center of Somerset
January 13th, 2012
The Resource Center of Somerset would like to extend our thanks to the Riverside Grill in Hillsborough for their generosity and community minded spirit as they help improve the lives of people affected by domestic abuse in Somerset County.
Small businesses make up the backbone of our communities providing us all with the local convenience of specialty goods, services and entertainment. In a tough economy, every dollar earned is important to the growth and survival of those businesses. John and Alyse Prudente, owners and operators of the Riverside Grill, located in the KMART shopping center on 206 in Hillsborough, have added one more element to their business; social consciousness.
The Riverside Grill specializes in burgers, and during the month of January, they are donating one dollar for each burger served to the Resource Center of Somerset to help support the programs and services offered to victims and survivors of domestic violence. Despite having faced the ravages of Hurricane Irene last August when their former location in Manville was devastated by flood waters, they place value on helping others.
In their few short months of operation, they have become part of the fabric of the community in Hillsborough. We applaud their efforts and encourage other businesses throughout Somerset County to follow their lead and help support the Resource Center of Somerset to provide essential services to our friends and neighbors in need in Somerset County. For more information please contact Anthony Winchatz at (908)359-0003 ext 223 And by the way, stop in at the Riverside Grill for a burger, you won’t be disappointed!
Hillsborough High School Independent Living Class Makes a Donation with a Special Meaning
March 4th, 2011
Hillsborough High School Independent Living Students proudly display the pillowcases they made for clients entering our Safe House.
Acts of kindness and generosity are not an uncommon experience for the Resource Center of Somerset, but sometimes we find such a special situation that it touches our hearts and brings smiles to our faces. In early February, our Community Affairs team visited the Independent Living Class at Hillsborough High School to receive a donation from the students to help the children and families living in our safe house. For the previous 11 weeks, they had been working on a special project, making hand-sewn pillowcases that would be given to children and their moms who were entering the safe house. They wanted to give them something comforting to make the experience less traumatic.
The Independent Living Class is designed to teach life skills to these students that they can use in a vocational job setting. The curriculum includes education in vocational sewing skills, laundry skills, meal preparation and skills the students may transfer to food service jobs.. Another important aspect of the program is providing an opportunity for students to practice speaking skills in a work place environment. An important goal is to help the students become more comfortable with peer and work interaction and to give them a sense of independence. “It is very important they learn to think beyond themselves, so I am always very proud of them when they do public speaking in a small group,” added the classroom teacher Roberta Henry.
The students proudly displayed their handiwork. Each had an opportunity to talk about the pillowcase they made, how they selected the materials and how they went about using the sewing machines and following the design pattern. Each pillowcase was neatly wrapped and included a handmade card with a personal message from each student for whoever will receive their gift.
“This isn’t an ordinary donation, it’s an act of love and kindness,” remarked Resource Center Development Associate Kathy Ciccotelli who helped arrange for the presentation by the students. “The students were so proud of what they accomplished and were so enthusiastic in telling us about their pillowcases, you couldn’t help but return their pride right back to them.”
Each donated pillowcase and pillow will be kept at our safe house. When a child enters the safe house during a crisis, he or she will receive one of these handmade gifts and the card to let them know just how much people in the community care for them and want to make things comfortable during a very difficult part of their life.
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