| State: | New Jersey |
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| Address: | 200 Sanatorium Rd Suite 101, Glen Gardner, NJ 08826, USA |
| Postal code: | 08826 |
| Phone: | (908) 537-1999 |
| Website: | http://www.nj.gov/military/veteranshavennorth/ |
Hey Vets Haven North!
Not sure if you guys remember me…
Let me say this,
Thank you. Truly. thank you for everything!
Anyone who may read this needs to know what I have to say about this place.
I was wrongfully convicted of 2nd degree Eluding and didnt have enough money for a real lawyer to defend me in court. They wanted up to $68,000 before trial to defend me. I had a public defender who never met with me before my arraignment, and never met with me between then and trial, and I lost the trial. Got sent to State Prison, and later released into parole. I contacted Vets Haven North who got me out of the halfway house and parole approved my request to claim their facility as housing, and Vets Haven North also gave me a job in their kitchen. They had certain rules and regulations to follow which were pretty easy to comply with. They had a gym where I lifted weights and was able to maintain my physique. I was probably the first ever bet to put a full sized refrigerator in my room, where I stored my stock of extremely healthy foods, which the head of the facility graciously approved for me as it promoted wellness and healthy living. The staff was so helpful, they gave me clothes that were brand new that people donated to them. Sneakers. Jeans, shirts, you name it. They had it all, and they were always so happy to help. I don’t know if anyone that worked there then still works there now, but I wanna report and update you guys:
I could not have done it without their help in the beginning phases of my transition from prison to society. They helped me get all my VA benefits straightened out, they got me to from the VA, they even allowed me to have girlfriends visit me which was much needed to my moral. They did a lot for me and today, I am proud to report that I am a home owner. Thats right! I made it…
I have owned my beautiful house right in the heart of Woodbridge Township for over a year now, and what is more, I am also a landlord with an investment property that supplements my income.
The say that the chances of getting on your feet after homelessness, or drug addiction, or even prison are so very low and difficult. You know what I say to that?
You can do ANYTHING , as long as you apply yourself to it. I made it, and so can you. Thank you vets haven north for all that you did for me. Truly, you guys rock!
Their assistance helped me get my start toward regaining my life thst destroyed by an unusual situation that very few people come across. They never once questioned my story, they passed zero judgement on me, and they honestly created unity within the community thst lives there. They gave us all jobs, helped us find jobs, showed us programs that helped our individual situations, treated us with dignity and respect. Today I’m standing strong, and have turned my life into a true success and my word and my promise to you or anyone who lives there now, or anyone who considers this place… so can you!
You can do it, and I wish you luck in pursueing a better lifestyle , a change of direction and I hope to God that the staff reads this and that others read this, because my story is offered here as an inspiration to anyone who felt or feels now that there is no way out…
But I found my way, and so can you!
Be sharp, be brave, be bold, be all you can be.
Thank you VHN
Veterans haven is great you may have too be a self motivated person but when you work they work for you are with you but you must put the effort 👌
They treated my brother with kindness, patience and respect. His wonderful social worker Terese Acocella helped my brother with all the paperwork involved to apply for HUD-VASH, get a new state ID and more. He loved the food and was happy with the cleanliness and order of the center. Thank you Vet Haven North!
Veterans Haven North accepts gently used clothing for men and women at their facility. Remember that when sorting out your closets. This is a very nice facility, in a great location, doing a wonderful job taking care of our homeless veterans. Kudos to everyone there for a job well done.
So far it has been different from anyplace that I've stayed at before, and if you are a vet in need of help this is the place to get for two reasons: One; Because the people here at Vet Haven understand what you are going through. Two; 3/4 of the staff are really nice and care about you as a person& a vet. Thank You D.Wagoner