Seabrook Residents Sort 800 Pounds of Children's Clothes for a Good Cause

On May 27, residents from the Seabrook Retirement Community sorted through more than 800 pounds of new and almost new children’s clothing and shoes for distribution to families in need in the local community. The sneakers, sandals, dresses, shirts, shorts, jeans, t-shirts, sweatshirts, and jackets were organized by size and gender and picked up by volunteers from the non-profit group, Bridges at the Shore. The consignment shop New2YouKids provided the clothing free of charge to the non-profit group.

Once a month, Bridges at the Shore volunteers take a caravan of cars to Keyport, Red Bank, and Freehold to deliver clothing, blankets, bag suppers, and toiletries to low-income families. Its aim is to build bridges between people by meeting face to face, offering help and giving encouragement.

Six years ago Seabrook residents Beverly Hausker and Bobbi Ostar launched the resident group “Seabrook for Bridges,” which is dedicated to helping Bridges at the Shore with its mission of providing assistance to people in need living in Monmouth County. The group of approximately 18 members has made hundreds of sandwiches and bag lunches, purchased back-to-school supplies as well as collected holiday gifts for children. In addition, the members donate new books to families as well as other items such as jackets, books, pajamas, scarf sets, and Christmas stockings with toys and candy.

“Our group is grateful that we are in a position to have the time to help families in need and hopefully make their lives a little easier,” said Hausker.

“This partnership with Seabrook is extremely important,” said Kathy Logan, director of Bridges at the Shore. “Anytime I call them they are willing to help.”

To learn more about Bridges at the Shore, contact Kathy Logan at 732-706-9467 or Lathy0731@aol.com.

Seabrook is one of 18 continuing care retirement communities managed by Erickson Living. The scenic 98-acre campus is located in Tinton Falls, New Jersey and is home to more than 1,400 residents.

Photo 1: First row from left: Barbara Spencer, Doris Truxal, Helen Diminescu, Jean Siegel, Kathy Logan; Second row from left: Marian Roemlein, Norene Sandifer, Anne Dugan, Marguerite Edwards, Jane Degnan, Marion Veitch, Beverly Hausker, Charlotte Heffernan

Photo 2: Seabrook residents sort clothing.