The Vet Voice: Armed Forces Day

The Vet Voice: Armed Forces Day: "Come on out to the Women's Rights Information Center on May 21st from 12-2pm to meet with other local vets in the area. Artist Robert Sundh..."

Armed Forces Day

Come on out to the Women's Rights Information Center on May 21st from 12-2pm to meet with other local vets in the area.  Artist Robert Sundholm will be there to meet and greet veterans as they pick and choose  paintings of their choice.  Robert has donated over 100 paintings as a way of saying thank you for your service to local veterans.  Spouses are welcome.

To register call 201-568-1166 or email at info@womensrights.org

The Vet Voice: Local Artist Robert Sundholm Donates Paintings to ...

The Vet Voice: Local Artist Robert Sundholm Donates Paintings to ...: "Local Artist Donates Paintings When Veteran Outreach Counselor, Rebecca Miller Pringle, with the Women’s Rights Information Center in Englew..."

Local Artist Robert Sundholm Donates Paintings to Military Veterans

Local Artist Donates Paintings

When Veteran Outreach Counselor, Rebecca Miller Pringle, with the Women’s Rights Information Center in Englewood, went searching for paintings by a woman artist or women subjects, she did not anticipate the blessing she received.  “God works in mysterious ways” is what one friend told her.  Rebecca was dropping off flyers at Woodcliff Community Church in North Bergen and happened to notice the church’s thrift store.  Unfortunately the store happened to be closed that day, but her brother, Artie Parrilla, the church’s youth leader, remembered there were two boxes of paintings in the basement.  They counted over 100 paintings which were donated to the church but who was the artist? Together they journeyed in search of the artist.

Meanwhile Rebecca had selected 19 paintings to display at the Women’s Rights Information Center in honor of Women’s History Month.  After many phone calls and dialogue, the mystery was solved.  The artist was none other than North Bergen resident, Robert Sundholm. Self taught and inspired by the encouragement of his friends and co-workers, Robert has created hundreds of photographs, watercolors, and paintings for his collection.  Through the process Robert has created his own unique style and a strong eye for detail that has earned him recognition and awards for two consecutive years at the Hudson County Senior Art Shows. Robert says, "I enjoy my art and I am learning every time I pick up a brush and paint, and that's often!" 

When Rebecca shared with Robert how he was tracked down, Robert knew his work did not go un-noticed. He was so touched by the story that he went on to donate over 100 paintings to Rebecca for her veterans.  Rebecca was elated when she heard the news. In addition, Robert painted two additional paintings for Rebecca in honor of Women’s History Month; one of Molly Pitcher in the American Revolution where she handled a canon and in the second, a female marine helping a young child. Rebecca is planning a meet and greet with local veterans in order for them to stop by the center and select a painting of their choice.  Robert wants to give back to veterans who have served the Country. “My gift is from the heart” says Robert.  For more information about Robert Sundholm or to purchase any of his paintings call Robert at 201-868-7210.  To contact Rebecca at the Women’s Rights Information Center call 201-568-1166.

The Vet Voice: Stress Awareness Month

The Vet Voice: Stress Awareness Month: "Make sure to stop by the Women's Rights Information Center April 23rd at 11 am to hear conversations about depression, post traumatic stress..."

Stress Awareness Month

Make sure to stop by the Women's Rights Information Center April 23rd at 11 am to hear conversations about depression, post traumatic stress disorder, and anger management.  Call to register at 201-568-1166 or info@womensrights.org

The Vet Voice: Dr. Oz Show is looking for Vets

The Vet Voice: Dr. Oz Show is looking for Vets: "Dr. Oz is doing a segment on Women of War. If you are a vet and intersted in being on the show, drop me a line. They are especi..."

Dr. Oz Show is looking for Vets

Dr. Oz is doing a segment on Women of War.  If you are a vet and intersted in being on the show, drop me a line.  They are especially looking for women who were affected by trauma, brain injury, and/or homelessness.