Annie’s House
Annie's House
We are located just down the street from the heart of New Brunswick’s downtown, home of Rutgers University Johnson and Johnson and two major hospitals (Robert Wood Johnson and St.Peter’s). There are a multitude of conveniences that are in walking distance as well as an abundance of resources including the brand new Middlesex County Recovery Community Center, 12 step meetings, job opportunities, outpatients, psychiatrists and therapists. Conveniently located just out front of the house is the NJ Transits bus stop.
MEET ANNIE GOOR
Executive Director, Annie's House
Meet Annie! Annie is one of our trained AM consultants and the Director of Operations for AMF. She has worked side by side with Antonia Montalvo, the Founder of AMF and what was then Gracie's House.
After enduring the failure and heartbreak of closing a house just two months after opening it, Antonia was on the verge of giving up on her mission to help others. Annie, with only three months of sobriety, stepped up. Seeing Antonia's brokenness, she said, "Let's go. Let's do this," without any hesitation. Annie moved the belongings from the second house into Gracie’s House and proceeded to organize and decorate, giving it a whole new life.
Conducive Residency
We provide a residence that is safe and home-like. Our residents are like-minded peers who want to heal and recover. The foundation focuses on two key areas to assist with this, ecosytem and ergonomics. This our basis for the structure of the home.
Ergonomics
In this sense, ergonomics implies giving each resident enough space that makes them just comfortable. The space allocated to each resident house is designed to enhance their functionality.
Ecosystem
Our ecosystem is conducive to healing, growth, and self-empowerment. Through our methods and collaborative approach, our home encourages life-changing shifts through daily activities that build new habits and belief systems.
Convenience
We have a NJ Transit bus stop in front of our home, local taxi services, and its a 5 minute drive to the NJ Transit train which originates service to Penn Station in Midtown Manhattan during peak hours from the Jersey Avenue or George Street Station in New Brunswick.
ANNIE GOOR
Annie grew up in Montclair, NJ, graduating from Montclair High School before earning a BA in Psychology from Marist University in Poughkeepsie, NY. Raised by two successful men—her father, Marty Goor, who started his own company, CFT, in 1986, and her stepfather, who transformed a soccer camp into a sports academy—Annie knows the importance of hard work, dedication, and drive. She has experienced failure and understands how to transform it. Her laser focus on getting things done has made her highly effective in helping both herself and others.
Annie struggled with self-worth and alcoholism for many years. Now sober for multiple years, she has developed the gifts of self-awareness, compassion, empathy, courage, organization, and the ability to ground people into their natural states of thinking—states that many are afraid to confront. She guides residents toward wisdom, offering support and care, making her an invaluable part of the team.
Once a resident, Annie is now the Director of Operations of what was then Gracie’s House, now Annie's House. Gracie's House was passed on from Antonia to her because Antonia believed she would be the only one capable of the loving and caring for the women the way she did. She is taking the inspiration and guidance she received and turning it into a mission to help others. Antonia is still mentoring Annie as she takes on her new role as the guide to other women. She understands that not everyone heals the same way, her openness allows her to help others break down the walls they are afraid to face.