17/06/2026
One week later and this star is still shining as bright as ever! Patrick, this year’s Everas Community Star, was celebrated along with many other people who are leading lives of possibility and purpose with the support of community-based service providers for people with IDD throughout NJ. The NJACP Community Stars event was an evening filled with pride and joy as people were honored and their stories of success, inclusion, and contributions to the fabric of our community were shared. Patrick moved into an Everas residential program after experiencing a family emergency that prevented his family from providing the daily support he needs. Since then, Patrick continues to make our house a home, bonding with his housemates and support staff. His sense of humor, life of the party attitude, and genuine care and concern for others is experienced by those around him every day. He is most certainly a star and we are thrilled for the opportunity for others to see him shine as brightly we do through this special award. Thank you to NJACP for hosting this event and thank you to Patrick’s support staff and Everas team members whose work buoys him as he continues to thrive.