‘It’s All Good’ Celebrating Their Grand Opening in Downtown Somerville

RARITAN, NJ, March 21, 2011 – ‘It’s All Good’ will celebrate their opening with a special ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, April 5th. Operated by Bridges to Employment, the goal of ‘It’s All Good’ is to provide individuals with disabilities to prepare for the workforce through job sampling and training while also providing Somerville with an enjoyable shopping experience.

The store, which offers new and almost new clothing, jewelry and accessories for the whole family and boasts boutique shopping at thrift store prices, has been open since mid-December but will hold their Grand Opening in April.

The opening will kick off at 11am with a ribbon cutting performed by Nancy Good, agency President. Also in attendance will be Assemblyman Peter J. Biondi, Assemblywoman Denise M. Coyle Freeholder Director Robert Zaborowski, Freeholder Peter Palmer, Freeholder Jack Ciattarelli, Freeholder Patrick Scaglione, Mayor of Somerville Brian Gallagher, NJ Deputy Commissioner of Labor Richard E. Constable III, Director NJ Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services Alice Hunnicutt, and Director of Greater Raritan Workforce Investment Board Michele Horst.

Festivities will continue throughout the day until 6:00pm. There will be refreshments furnished by Alfonso’s Trattoria, special deals, give-aways to the first 50 customers and prize drawings every hour sponsored by Team Capital Bank, New Start Consignments, The Hungry Hound, Redilico's Paint & Decorating, Back Home Again, Somerville Center Antiques, Yutaka Hibachi,

TNT Antiques & Collectibles and 75 West Salon.

‘It’s All Good’ is located at 91 West Main Street in Somerville, New Jersey. Store hours are Tuesday – Saturday, 11am – 6pm and Sunday, 12pm – 5pm. ‘It’s All Good’ is continuously accepting donations of men's, women’s and children’s gently used and new clothing, jewelry and accessories. Donations are accepted during regular business hours inside the premises. All donations are tax deductible. Receipts are available upon request. For more information please contact Diane Gerber at (908)393-9484 or at dgerber@alternativesinc.org or visit www.itsallgoodsomerville.com.

Bridges to Employment, a division of Alternatives, Inc., is a comprehensive career service which offers a number of employment related solutions to meet a variety of today’s workforce needs. Services include job placement and training, interviewing techniques and preparation, resume development, and transition services among others.

Based in Raritan, Alternatives provides residential, employment, and support services for individuals with developmental disabilities, mental illness and other special needs. For information on Alternatives, please call 908-685-1444 or visit www.alternativesinc.org.

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Team Capital Bank

New Start Consignments

The Hungry Hound

75 West Salon

Redilico’s Paint&Decorating

Back Home Again

Somerville Center Antiques

Yutaka Hibachi

TNT Antiques & Collectibles