12/01/2025
This Thanksgiving, Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health patients received 105 handmade cards filled with hope and encouragement from The College of New Jersey's (TCNJ) Collegiate Recovery Program.
Delivered by Eric Van Eck, recovery and prevention coordinator of the TCNJ Collegiate Recovery Program and TCNJ students, the cards reminded patients they’re supported by a community that truly cares. “Our mission is to bring hope and joy to our patients,” said Yuko Martin, director of allied clinical therapies. “These messages mean the world.”
For TCNJ students, it’s personal. “We want them to know we’re thinking of them,” shared student Gabriella Chiricolo. “It’s a community effort,” added student Laura Near. TCNJ remains a dedicated partner, continually finding meaningful ways to uplift and support patients on their recovery journey.