A terrific turnout for the YMCA Healthy Kids event! Parker distributed over 600 pairs of new sneakers donated by Parker supporters and Bank of America employees from throughout the state!
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A great turnout at this year’s Rumson St. Patrick’s Day Parade! Parker paraders marched along the mile-long route joined by other community organizations with floats, bands, motorcycles, and more!
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Two River Theater recently hosted a Women’s Health and Wellness Fair. Multiple county resources serving women and children greeted guests in the theater’s lobby while three women’s health-related presentations were featured in the theater’s upstairs library.
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Congratulations on a great year to all the Parker staff! Thanks to Parker supporter Kevin Leahy, the clinic took an afternoon break from operations to enjoy a delightful feast from Brennan’s Delicatessen, sumptuous dessert cookies from Cups and Cakes Bakery, and kudos and speeches from Founder Dr. Gene Cheslock, Board Chair John Horl, and Executive Director Suzy Dyer.
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Parker greeted thousands of community residents at the recent Made in Monmouth Holiday event! Held Saturday, December 9th, at Brookdale Community College’s Robert J. Collins Arena, and presented by Monmouth County Board of Commissioners and Brookdale Community College, the event featured over 200 vendors.
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Great turnout for the Mayor’s Wellness Initiative! Held on Saturday, November 18th, at the St. Anthony of Padua gymnasium, the event was sponsored by Red Bank Mayor Billy Portman, assisted by the VNA and Parker Family Health Center.
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The Parker Family Health Center team has been busy supporting our many partners across Monmouth County this summer, attending events to spread the good word about Parker.
In addition to our regular outreach efforts, like Lunchbreak and our monthly Food Pantry with Lunch Break, Fulfill and the Pilgrim Baptist Church, Parker …
Parker Family Health Center had a busy weekend celebrating Juneteenth around Monmouth County! Members of our Outreach Team attended events at the Pan American Motel in Eatontown, the Johnny Jazz Park in Red Bank, and a Juneteenth event hosted by the Monmouth County Diversity Alliance in Freehold, NJ.
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Parker and the Red Bank YMCA partnered with other community organizations to celebrate Healthy Kids Day The YMCA provided games while promoting its annual registration drive. Parker, with fantastic support from Bank of America, friends, and local businesses, distributed over 400 pairs of new sneakers to men, women, and children. What a great day for the community!
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Parker Family gathered in green to march in Rumson’s 10th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade! Led by PFHC’s Executive Director Suzy Dyer, the group made it from start to finish for the 1-mile event. Plans are already underway for next year’s parade when some of the group will catch a ride on a Parker float!
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Staff and volunteers enjoyed a great night together on Zoom celebrating Parker’s 2nd Annual Volunteer Staff Party! Co-hosted with JBJ Soul Kitchen, guests were treated to a fun demonstration by Chef Chris Ross who whipped together a fabulous meal of Mushroom Bolognese, garlic bread, and Ceasar salad….
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Parker staff recently gathered with Board members and dedicated volunteers to celebrate the holidays and New Year! The festivities included outstanding catering from Brennan’s Deli, donated by Parker supporter Kevin Leahy.
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An excited crowd of friends and supporters gathered Thursday, October 27th, to celebrate Parker’s plans for the future. Honorary Capital Campaign Chair Dorothea Bongiovi, First Lady Tammy Murphy, and Co-Chair Carol Stillwell (all center) are joined by Parker supporter Mr. Abe Littenberg, far left, Parker Board Chair John Horl, and long-time volunteers Sue Richman and also founding member Dr. Timothy Sullivan.
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Parker recently held its second-ever Summer Celebration at the Navesink Country Club in Middletown, NJ. Guests were treated to a short program, “Meditation in a Time of Madness” by Dr. Carol Penn, a Parker volunteer, and renowned author, speaker and holistic-centered physician.
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Congratulations to the Parker Team! Just announced by the Monmouth County Board of Commissioners, Parker is one of several county non-profit organizations receiving an award from the American Rescue Plan Act Covid-19 Community Recovery Grant Program. Pictured in the lower right corner is Parker’s Board Chair, John Horl. Pictured in the far top right is Suzy Dyer, Parker’s Executive Director. What a great day for Parker!
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Parker joined up with the YMCA, the Monmouth County Health Department, RWJBarnabas Monmouth Medical, Hackensack Meridian Riverview, JBJ Soul KItchen, and others on Saturday, April 30th, to celebrate Healthy Kids Day. The event was held at the YMCA in Red Bank with Covid vaccinations, health screenings, food, games and giveaways available for all….
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Parker volunteers enjoyed a special treat at this year’s Volunteer Appreciation Dinner. Chef Emily from the JBJ Soul KItchen demonstrated the “how to’s” for creating the perfect pizza…all by Zoom! Party-goers received their personal pizza-making package ahead of the event so that they could test their pizza-making skills right along with Chef Emily.
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Superheroes and children came together on Saturday, January 15th, for a Community Cares Day of Covid awareness and vaccinations. St. Anthony’s Church provided the space and set up volunteers, coordinating the day’s event with Parker and the Monmouth County Health Department.
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Staff members took a holiday Friday afternoon to celebrate another busy year at Parker! Dr. Santa Jim McGuinness, ED Suzy Dyer, PFHC Board Chair John Horl, and PFHC Founder Dr. Gene Cheslock all thanked the staff for their continued dedication to the clinic, the patients, and each other.
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For the eleventh year in a row, local dentist Dr. Mitchel Friedman has partnered with the Smiles for Life Foundation to support Parker Family Health Center. This year’s program ran from March through June, as dentists throughout the country whitened patients’ teeth and donated their costs to the Foundation.
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