Charities and Grants

2024 BENEFICIARY

Monmouth Conservation Foundation

Established in 1977 by a group of citizens led by Judith Stanley Coleman and Michael Huber, Monmouth Conservation Foundation (MCF) is Monmouth County’s only land trust. MCF’s nonprofit mission is to acquire and preserve open space and farmland and conserve natural habitats throughout Monmouth County in support of outdoor recreation, agriculture, clean water, and wildlife for long-term sustainability. Its vision is to lead conservation and education efforts to preserve and protect our natural environment so all individuals and communities have access to and can benefit from open space and nature for generations to come. MCF’s charitable work to #KeepMonmouthGreen ensures a permanent legacy of open space and natural habitat throughout the county and has lasting impacts on public health and wellbeing, our economy, and quality of life.

2023 BENEFICIARIES

Rumson Fire Company 42-2 | Oceanic Hook & Ladder Co., No 1. | Rumson First Aid Squad

2021/2022 BENEFICIARY

ShoreHouse
With more than 1 in 5 Americans struggling with mental illness, Shore House is a community based, non-residential psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery program that empowers and restores hope, independence and self-worth for people living with a mental illness. Having met the stringent criteria set by our governing body, Clubhouse International, Shore House, based in Long Branch, is the first and only accredited Clubhouse in New Jersey. The Clubhouse model is listed in the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices as an effective modality of support. This model has been implemented in 34 countries around the world, with 330 Clubhouses serving over 100,000 members. We currently have 145 members at Shore House, growing steadily. Membership is free, voluntary and without time limits.

https://shorehousenj.org

2020 BENEFICIARY

Stephy's Place
Stephy’s Place is a free “safe place” for anyone who has suffered loss, with the sole purpose of sharing faith, hope, and love. The loss of a loved one forces you to face a new reality which includes dealing with the practical demands of everyday life. Stephy's Place helps those suffering to move forward with the support of others, as only those who have also experienced loss can.
www.stephysplace.org/

2019 BENEFICIARY

Lunch Break
Lunch Break is an organization that is committed to making a difference in the lives of those seeking help. Lunch Break freely provides life’s basic necessities – food, clothing and fellowship for community members in need. Their mission is to alleviate hunger and lead those they serve to self-sufficiency and healthier lifestyles. Everyone is served with compassion and dignity.
www.lunchbreak.org/

2018 BENEFICIARIES

Ladacin
The mission of LADACIN Network, a nonprofit Agency, is to provide a continuum of care, including educational, therapeutic, social, residential and support services to infants, children, and adults with complex physical and developmental disabilities or delays. The Agency focuses on enhancing the quality of life for those served and their families. Since its founding in 1949 by a group of parents seeking therapy for their children with cerebral palsy, the Agency has brought together a network of volunteers, qualified staff, people with disabilities and their families dedicated to providing vital services. LADACIN Network now serves over 3,500 individuals and their families in 14 facilities in Monmouth and Ocean Counties in New Jersey. http://ladacin.org

The Parker Family Health Center
The Parker Family Health Center is a volunteer-based, free health care facility where Monmouth County residents without medical insurance or the ability to pay can be cared for with the same level of dignity and confidentiality afforded in the private sector. The focus is on primary health care, emphasizing disease prevention, health promotion and patient education in an easily accessible facility. Our facility houses a waiting area, five exam and treatment rooms, offices and space for patient education. Care is provided to over 8,600 patients — children and adults. Close to 200 patients with serious chronic disease — primarily diabetes and hypertension — are under care and learning to control their health, and 800 children each year receive well-child exams and immunizations to stay healthy. http://www.parkerfamilyhealthcenter.org/

2017 BENEFICIARIES

Horizons National
Horizons transforms the way students see themselves and their future. Their reading and math skills improve significantly. They return to school excited to learn. They graduate from high school and go on to attend college or other post-secondary training. With a network of support behind them, Horizons students embrace a more expansive view of what’s possible.

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Where Angels Play Foundation
The mission of the Where Angels Play Foundation is to create joyful places to play. To provide hope, recovery and a return to family values in the wake of senseless violence and tragedy. The Foundation has built 26 Playgrounds in areas damaged by Hurricane Sandy in honor of the 26 students and teachers who were lost in Sandy Hook Elementary School.

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2016 BENEFICIARIES

180 Turning Lives Around, Inc.
180 Turning Lives Around, Inc. is a private, non-profit charitable organization dedicated to ending domestic and sexual violence in our community. For over forty years, 180 has provided model programs in the field of rape care and family violence. As the sole provider in Monmouth County of a wide range of comprehensive services to women and their families relating to sexual assault and domestic violence, 180 is the only agency in the County available on a 24-hour, seven-day-per-week basis. 180 also offers a wide array of programs concerned with positive approaches to safety and recovery from assault in all situations. Please visit 180 at www.180nj.org for more information.

The Community YMCA
The Community YMCA is a leading nonprofit charity that strengthens communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility The Community YMCA serves more than 20,000 residents in greater Monmouth County through programs such as: preschool, before and after school care, health and wellness, leadership, arts enrichment, personal and family counseling and summer day camp. With a mission to serve all, regardless of age, income or background, the Y seeks supports from the community to provide reduced and free membership fees and programs to individuals and families in need. More information about the Y is available at TheCommunityYMCA.org.

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