The other side of Asbury. September 2, 2020. Paul Goldfinger photo. ©
ART GARFUNKLE:
Editor’s note:
In Asbury Park are quite a few bars that attract large affluent tourist crowds which consume martinis, vintage whiskies, custom beers and fine wines.
But in the shadows are charity organizations such as the Salvation Army that care for down-and-out alcoholics and they do great work as they link Christianity to their approach.
And they also have a musical tradition at the S.A. which mostly involves brass players including fine musicians such as Phil Smith and famous brass ensembles such as the King’s Brass and the Imperial Brass which have appeared many times in the Ocean Grove Great Auditorium.
The Salvation Army, the Jersey Shore Rescue Mission, and others rely on contributions. Get on their mailing lists.
Paul Goldfinger, Editor @Blogfinger.net
Speaking of charitable efforts to help down-and-out people with issues such as cancer, and there are quite a few in the Grove and Neptune, does Mary’s Place, the recipient of favored zoning and corporate contributions, recruit clients with cancer from the underprivileged parts of town? They should tell us about that if they do.
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