Season’s Greetings From The JBJ Soul Foundation
A Look Back At 2019
The JBJ Soul Foundation is commited to breaking the cycle of hunger, poverty and homelessness. We are proud of what we achieved in 2019 in support of our mission. Please scroll below to view highlights from the year. Of course, we could not have achieved anything without the help of our partners, donors, volunteers, staff, patrons and so many more. We thank you for your continued support and wish you a wonderful holiday season and happy and healthy new year!
Our Partnerships & Funding
HELP USA
Partnered with HELP USA to help formerly homeless DC veterans move into permanent supportive housing on the former site of Walter Reed Army Medical Center. JBJ Soul Foundation was called on to lead the private sector investment at Walter Reed and are proud to have the opportunity to say thank you to those who so bravely serve our country.
Joseph's House of Camden
Celebrated Joseph’s House of Camden’s opening of expanded facilities and the addition of day services. JBJ Soul Foundation is proud to partner with Joseph’s House to help bring critical services to those most in need in Camden.
Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth
Partnered with Sands Care to support the Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth’s (NPHY) Housing Expansion Campaign to generate funds for a new facility that will provide much-needed beds for homeless youth in Las Vegas and Southern Nevada. JBJ Soul Foundation pledged support for this campaign through a matching $100,000 to inspire others to take action.
Project HOME
Partnered with Project HOME to support work to end and prevent homelessness in Philadelphia. JBJ Soul Foundation provided a $300,000 gift that was presented at Project HOME’s 30th Anniversary Gala.
HABcore
Celebrated the groundbreaking of HABcore’s 4-unit expansion project in Red Bank. This is the first time JBJ Soul Foundation has donated to permanent housing for the formerly homeless in Monmouth County. We are pleased to partner with HABCORE to provide affordable housing and supportive services to those in need, while continuing our support in the community through JBJ Soul Kitchen and JBJ & PBC Hope & Comfort Warming Center, all within walking distance of one another.
JBJ Soul Kitchen Rutgers University-Newark
Partnered with Gourmet Dining and Rutgers University-Newark to address food insecurity on the Newark campus. Like our other Soul Kitchen restaurants in Red Bank and Toms River, JBJ Soul Kitchen Rutgers-Newark will allow students and campus community members to either pay for their three-course, locally-sourced meals or volunteer to work at the restaurant if they can’t afford to pay. The restaurant will open in January 2020.
The Murphy Family Foundation
Partnered with The Murphy Family Foundation to provide free meals to furloughed federal workers at our JBJ Soul Kitchen Red Bank and Toms River locations during the government shutdown in January.
Pilgrim Baptist Church
Continued to partner with Pilgrim Baptist Church on the JBJ & PBC Hope & Comfort Warming Center to provide local homeless men in Monmouth County, NJ, a safe and secure location to stay overnight during Code Blue Nights (below freezing temperatures), in addition to providing support, information
and connection to treatment and programs in the community.
Our Partnerships, Programs And Community Events
Volunteer Appreciation Party
Celebrated our amazing JBJ Soul Kitchen volunteers at our annual Volunteer Appreciation Party.
Rutgers University-Newark Community Engagement Day
Dorothea and Jon Bon Jovi supporting over 300 student volunteers at Rutgers University-Newark’s 10th Biannual Community Engagement Day. Volunteers came out to clean up the area behind JBJ Soul Homes.
Summer Soul BBQ Series
Celebrated “Dog Days of Summer” as part of our Summer Soul BBQ Series, featuring delicious, all-you-can-eat BBQ at our Red Bank and Toms River locations.
Mulligan’s For Meals Golf Outing
Held our 3rd Annual Mulligans for Meals Golf Outing at the Colts Neck Country Club in NJ.
Day of Hope Walk
Gathered with local partners and service providers for the 3rd Day of Hope Walk to shine a light on the good work being done in the Red Bank community.
Friends & Family Community Fair
Held our Friends & Family Community Fair in Toms River to educate the community on the many services and resources available in the surrounding area.
Veteran's Day Brunch
Hosted brunch to honor the men and women who have given selfless service to our country.
Chili Cook-Off
Open Mic Nights
Launched Open Mic nights at our Toms River location serving up delicious food, family fun, and live music from local talent and young singers from Zzak G. Applaud Our Kids Foundation, INC.
Every Bowl Feeds A Soul Events
Held Every Bowl Feeds a Soul events throughout the year to raise hunger awareness in our communities. Dedicated volunteers, students and staff from local schools along with businesses and individuals from the local community, created hand-crafted ceramic bowls while partaking in an education program about food insecurity.
Guest Host Nights
Held Guest Host Nights throughout the year at our Toms River location. Hosts included: Actor Gaten Matarazzo of Stranger Things, Lou & Liz in the Morning from 94.3 The Point, Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, Father Scott Shaffer from St. Joseph’s Church in Toms River, and Berkley Township’s Mayor Carmen Amato.
Pantry Appreciation Dinner
Gathered over 100 food pantry volunteers to thank them for all they do to help our neighbors who don’t always have access to healthy food and brainstorming gaps in service and how we can work together to better serve the community.
100, 000 MEALS SERVED
Celebrated 100,000 meal served at our JBJ Soul Kitchen Red Bank and Toms River locations. PLAY VIDEO
CONGRATULATIONS EXECUTIVE CHEF WENDY ESCOBEDO
JBJ Soul Kitchen Red Bank’s Executive Chef, Wendy Escobedo, competed on the Kitchen Heroes episode of “Guy’s Grocery Games” on the Food Network.
CELEBRATING 8 YEARS
Celebrated the JBJ Soul Kitchen Red Bank’s 8 year anniversay. Thank you to all the supporters who helped make our restaurant the amazing place it is!
EDIBLE JERSEY’S 2019 LOCAL HEROES
JBJ Soul Kitchen was named one of Edible Jersey’s 2019 Local Heroes! The restaurant was honored for our efforts and dedication to delivering a quality food experience, while also supporting New Jersey’s farmers, environmental initiatives and local community needs. READ ARTICLE
DOROTHEA HONORED AT DRUMTHWACKET
Dorothea was honored with the Drumthwacket Prize in recognition of her efforts to improve the quality of life for the people and communities in New Jersey.
NATIONAL TREASURY EMPLOYEES UNION AWARD
JBJ Soul Kitchen Red Bank Chefs Wendy Escobedo and Joshua Wiggins received the NJ Restaurant & Hospitality Association’s 2019 Hospitality Award.
NEW RED BANK VESTIBULE
Built new vestibule at our Red Bank location so guests can stay warm as they wait to eat a delicious meal. Special thanks to our donors and to New Jersey Natural Gas.
JBJ SOUL KITCHEN FEATURED ON CBS MORNING NEWS
JBJ Soul Kitchen was featured on CBS Morning News Thanksgiving Special. WATCH VIDEO
2019 HOSPITALITY AWARD
JBJ Soul Kitchen Red Bank Chefs Wendy Escobedo and Joshua Wiggins received the NJ Restaurant & Hospitality Association’s 2019 Hospitality Award.
JBJ Soul Foundation & JBJ Soul Kitchen News
100 000 MEALS SERVED
Celebrated 100,000 meal served at our JBJ Soul Kitchen Red Bank and Toms River locations.
CONGRATULATIONS EXECUTIVE CHEF WENDY ESCOBEDO
JBJ Soul Kitchen Red Bank’s Executive Chef, Wendy Escobedo, competed on the Kitchen Heroes episode of “Guy’s Grocery Games” on the Food Network.
CELEBRATING 8 YEARS
Celebrated the JBJ Soul Kitchen Red Bank’s 8 year anniversay. Thank you to all the supporters who helped make our restaurant the amazing place it is!
EDIBLE JERSEY'S 2019 LOCAL HEROES
JBJ Soul Kitchen was honored as one of Edible Jersey’s 2019 Local Heroes – recogninzed for our efforts & dedication to delivering a quality food experience, while also supporting New Jersey’s farmers, environmental initiatives and local community needs.
DOROTHEA HONORED AT DRUMTHWACKET
Dorothea was honored with the Drumthwacket Prize in recognition of her efforts to improve the quality of life for the people and communities in New Jersey.
NATIONAL TREASURY EMPLOYEES UNION AWARD
JBJ Soul Kitchen Red Bank Chefs Wendy Escobedo and Joshua Wiggins received the NJ Restaurant & Hospitality Association’s 2019 Hospitality Award.
NEW RED BANK VESTIBULE
Built new vestibule at our Red Bank location so guests can stay warm as they wait to eat a delicious meal. Special thanks to our donors and to New Jersey Natural Gas.
JBJ SOUL KITCHEN FEATURED ON CBS MORNING NEWS
JBJ Soul Kitchen was featured on CBS Morning News Thanksgiving Special.
2019 HOSPITALITY AWARD
JBJ Soul Kitchen Red Bank Chefs Wendy Escobedo and Joshua Wiggins received the NJ Restaurant & Hospitality Association’s 2019 Hospitality Award.
Get Involved & Make a Difference
JBJSF continues to support advocacy efforts to increase awareness of issues surrounding housing and hunger. Join us in our efforts by volunteering at one of our JBJ Soul Kitchens or making a donation to help those in need. Thank you.
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