Feb 22, 2009 Todd Smith: Solving the Problem of Homelessness Among U.S. Veterans

Montclair- Over 60 area residents gathered at Artistic Illuminations, a lighting store, to attend a book signing and fund raiser for homeless veterans. Organized by Todd Smith, author of I Pledge Allegiance, the event garnered several thousand dollars for Community Hope, a Parsippany non-profit that has helped transition homeless vet’s into housing and jobs since 2004. The attendees included the Mayor of Montclair, as well as a NJ State Assemblyman. Music, food and the venue were all donated by local businesses. CMS Midatlantic, operator of five NJ not-for-profit cemeteries, sponsored the event.

: Todd Smith, Michael Armstrong and NJ Assemblyman Thomas Goblin

: Todd Smith with daughter Rachelle Lyn

: Bruce Williams (friend) and Todd Smith

: Chris Calvanese Drummer and Bob Gizzi Keyboard player (both old Friend's)

: Todd Smith greeting Mrs. Bahr (an old Friend) Herb Palmer (author: The Lobster and The Chicken) signing people in

: Montclair Mayor Fried reviewing Community Hope's literature

: Julia Ahmet of Community Hope

: Herb Palmer and Nanci Smith signing guests in

: Todd Smith autographng books

: Todd Smith greeting friend's Francine and Roy

: Morris Plains, NJ Deputy Mayor signing in

: Tod Smith introducing Tom Fahrquar from CMS Mid-Atlantic Inc. Major coRp sponsor of the event.

: Todd Smith introducing Michael Armstrong Director of Community Hope

: Todd Smith and Nicholas Johnston. Nicholas is very involved with Adopt-a-platoon

: Todd Smith autographing book for guest Janis Quinn

: Mike Armstrong and Julia Ahmet of Community Hope

By TonyMack

Comments

Mindy Scarlett March 12th

Dear Todd,

I finally got back to your book last night and couldn’t put it down! I cannot believe how many veterans are homeless and how little it being down to count act that trend! Thank you for raising awareness!