Tom is a selfless giver. Once consumed by alcohol and drugs, Tom now joins the fight with others. He founded, SHIP, the Samaritan Homeless Interim Program, began operations on March 5, 1984 in response to the unheeded cry of the many women, children and men who are in desperate need of emergency housing and associated services. SHIP is a faith based, interfaith and community funded, assisted and supported, grassroots organization. Tom also works with NJ Alliance for the Homeless, Somerset County Task Force on HIV/Aids and his own mobile soup kitchen.