HABcore Appoints Three New Advisory Council Members

HABcore, Inc., the Jersey Shore’s leading nonprofit provider of permanent, supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness, has appointed three new members to its Advisory Council and announced a leadership restructuring.

HABcore Board of Trustees named Michael Parent, Joe Soboti and Livette Burgos to the volunteer-driven Advisory Council to support HABcore’s continued growth and expanding services.

“As our organization evolves, it’s critical that our leadership reflects both professional expertise and lived experience,” said Steve Heisman, President and CEO of HABcore. “Our Advisory Council helps ensure we remain focused on long-term stability for the people we serve.”

Advisory Council Appointments

• Michael Parent, of Middletown, brings more than 30 years of investment banking and nonprofit board experience, with a background in arts, hunger, housing and social justice advocacy.
• Joe Soboti, of Little Silver, is a retired hospitality and food service industry sales executive with extensive experience in residential property management, and culinary, nutrition and construction expertise. He helps support HABcore residents and maintain its housing portfolio.
• Livette Burgos, a Freehold resident and HABcore program participant, has lived experience after overcoming homelessness following domestic violence. Now in permanent supportive housing, she offers a vital resident-centered perspective to the Council.

Steve Heisman Appointed President and CEO
As HABcore marks 38 years of service, the Board has appointed longtime Executive Director Steve Heisman as President and CEO. Heisman has led HABcore for 27 years, growing it into a $9 million nonprofit that now serves more than 1,000 people annually, more than 20 times the number served at the start of his tenure.

Heisman will continue to oversee all operations, including housing development, resident programs and community partnerships. He serves on the Monmouth ACTS Advisory Council, the Ocean County Homeless Trust Fund Task Force and has received the Community Foundation of New Jersey’s Exemplary Performance in Nonprofit Management Award and NJBIZ’s “Forty Under 40” honor.

About HABcore
Founded in 1988, HABcore has grown from a single home into a network of supportive housing across Monmouth and Ocean counties. The organization delivers safe, affordable housing and supportive services to vulnerable families, veterans and individuals with special needs. HABcore aids those experiencing or at risk of homelessness, enabling them to move from crisis to stability, empowering them to achieve greater independence and improve their quality of life.

HABcore operates the Monmouth County Adult Homeless Shelter, is developing Ocean County’s first-ever emergency housing system, develops affordable and supportive housing, including a 25-unit project at Fort Monmouth, and partners with local organizations to provide emergency and transitional housing.

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