MIDDLETOWN — Dozens of people from around Monmouth County gathered recently at The No Limits Café, Middletown, to support four local non-profit organizations who areraising awareness of critical issues.
Hosted by the Middletown Democrats Community Outreach Group, a coalition of concerned citizens who advocate and fund raise for charitable causes, ‘An Evening of
Hope – No Limits To Love’ coalesced committed individuals looking to make a difference.
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Guests of Honor were Kimberly Stulb, board president of Monmouth County Habitat For Humanity; Donna York, executive director of Girls On The Run of Central New Jersey; and Erin Howard, vice-chair of the board of directors for the Vin Gopal Civic Association.
Guests dined on an array of appetizers, sipped wine and enjoyed the musical talents of Ralph Rasa on guitar.
“Tonight is all about opening up the lines of communication to listen and to learn, then act,” noted Beverly Bova Scarano, chairperson of the Mid-Dem Middletown Community Outreach Group.
The group supports charitable organizations that address issues such as homelessness, food insecurity, teen suicide, personal empowerment, child and pet safety and many other issues that impact communities. Guests were visibly moved by the unyielding commitments exhibited by the non-profit guest speakers, who spoke passionately about their missions.
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Erin Howard from the Vin Gopal Civic Association explained that the association provides
educational scholarships to young students, supports other charities and also operates two food pantries, something that many people are not aware of. One of those pantries is located at the Ritesh Shah Charitable Pharmacy in Red Bank, Howard noted. Information on the Vin Gopal CivicAssociation is available at vingopalcivic.org.
Kimberly Stulb from Monmouth County Habitat For Humanity emphasized that her organization provides “A hand up, not a hand out,” and offers programs which assist families and veterans with housing needs. The organization also operates two re-sale stores which are open to the public in Freehold and Asbury Park. Information is available at monmouthhabitat.org.
Donna York from Girls On The Run of Central Jersey explained first and foremost that the
organization is not a running club or all about the sport of running.
“It’s about achieving goals,” York said, explaining that Girls On The Run offers fun, evidence-based programs that inspire participants to recognize their inner strength, increase their level of physical activity, imagine life’s possibilities and stand up for themselves and others. More information is available at www.gotrcnj.org.
Diane Olszewski represents The Pet Adoption Network, Inc. The organization is a volunteer-based fostering animal rescue with a primary focus on dogs and cats from kill shelters and other desperate situations who deserve a second chance. For more information, visit
paninc.wixsite.com/petadoptionnetwork/adoptions or call 732-530-8267.
The list of event sponsors included:
Gold Sponsors: aTre Colore Restaurant; Mary Foster, former vice-chair of the Monmouth County Democrats; and Lynn Scarano & Family.
Silver sponsors: Falcon Recovery; Alex DeSevo, Esq.; Vincent Mazza and Dorothy V. Eberhard, owner of EberhardFloor Covering Company.
Bronze sponsors: Chancy Memorial Foundation; Food CircusSupermarkets; Prown’s Windows & Doors; Jeanette MacGwyre of Heritage House/Sotheby’s Realtors; Dora Crisafulli; Janet Moscuzza; Linda Zinneman; Patricia Reilly; Peggy Rizzolo; Beverly BovaScarano; Theresa Blackburn Tuttle; Jenny Wood and Catherine Merker.
Members of the Mid-Dem Community Outreach Group are Chairperson Beverly Bova Scarano; DoraCrisafulli; June Haran; Linda Machado; Alice O’Grady; Kevin Daly; Paul Jansen; Clare McIntosh; Patricia Reilly; Theresa Tuttle; Linda Zinneman; Lisa Gorski; Lorraine Kephart; Rose Venutolo; Cathi Merker; Janet Moscuzza; Peggy Rizzolo and Jenny Wood.
More information is available by contacting Beverly Bova Scarano at 908-896-1682.
