Father John’s Animal House Benefits at Iconic Sussex County Summer Festival

When a company shares its success with a charity it makes for a beautiful collaboration. That’s what happens June 26-28 when Tito’s Handmade Vodka donates $1.00 per cocktail to Father John’s Animal House, Lafayette, N.J.--up to $2,500--at the iconic music/food festival at the Sussex County Fairgrounds in Augusta, N.J.

According to its website, the shelter’s primary purpose “is to find homes for otherwise homeless animals. While in our care they will benefit from love, companionship, shelter, food, socialization, and medical care until permanent, loving homes can be found.” Founded in 1999 and rebuilt in 2012, the shelter was named after Father John, a retired member of the clergy, to honor his dedication to the welfare of animals.

Subscribe

“The shelter now has the capacity to safely and responsibly place over 800 animals each year. Each animal is fully vetted, spayed or neutered, vaccinated and microchipped prior to leaving for their adoptive home. Our shelter personnel work hard to match each adoptive family with the perfect animal to become their lifelong pet.”

Also at the festival members of the Future Farmers of America [FFA] will usher visitors to their Rock, Ribs, and Ridges Festival general admission parking spots. These youngsters are future farmers, chemists, veterinarians, government officials, entrepreneurs, bankers, international business leaders, teachers and premier professionals in many career fields.

For 11 years the Frankford Township Fire Department volunteer firefighters have added to their fundraising coffers by managing the alcoholic beverage concession at this summer event. Their efforts help them to perform their lifesaving activities.

Other charities that have benefited from their relationship with the Festival include Blue Ridge Rescue Squad; Sparta Education Association; Newton Board of Education; Future Business Leaders of America; Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice; Branchville Rotary; H.E.L.P. Foundation and Teen Challenge New Jersey.