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May 15, 2023Over 60 organizations and more than 300 community members participated in the 2023 Annual Day of Hope. The day began at Riverside Gardens Park in Red Bank with several guest speakers including Dorothea Bon Jovi who spoke about charity, community, and hope. Participants took a half mile walk down West Front Street toward the JBJ Soul Kitchen. Following the walk, all participants were treated to an assortment of passed refreshments and hors d’oeuvres. The theme of the event was based on the CARE Principle which stands for Compassion, Acceptance, Kindness, and Encouragement toward others in need of assistance. The outing offered a fun way for PACT participants to promote personal wellness and recovery.
The Program for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) is an evidence-based practice that offers person-centered, recovery-based care in community-based settings to individuals diagnosed with serious mental illness. Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen operates three PACT Teams which cover all of Middlesex County. For several years, Middlesex PACT has partnered with the JBJ Soul Kitchen in Red Bank, NJ. JBJ Soul Kitchen is a non-profit Community Restaurant, run by the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation. The Foundation was founded to address issues related to homelessness and hunger. The JBJ Soul Kitchen provides farm to table meals to both paying and in-need customers in a warm, welcoming, and friendly environment.
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