What We Fund
Health & Wellness Healthy people make healthy communities.
We’re committed to taking care of our neighbors and supporting healthcare organizations that help us stay well.
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What We Fund
Housing Home is where the heart is.
That’s why we lend a helping hand to partners providing safe shelter and housing support services to our neighbors.
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What We Fund
Improving Quality of Life Beautiful vibrant places, wonderful people.
We’re proud to support arts and culture, food banks, senior services, environmental groups and community-based nonprofits that make central and southern New Jersey a great place to live.
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What We Fund
Youth Development and Education Paving the way to a bright future.
Children need safe, supportive environments to learn and grow. We support innovative classrooms, provide scholarships and a pathway to higher education, and help young adults to reach their full potential.
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Check out what's going on. Latest News

CommUNITY First Day 2023 to Take Place September 12th!

OceanFirst Bank is excited to announce that planning is underway for CommUNITY First Day 2023... Read more

Home Runs for Heroes Swings Back into Action for the 15th Season!

We’re teaming up with the Jersey Shore BlueClaws and 92.7 WOBM to honor and provide support... Read more

Meet OceanFirst’s WaveMaker of the Month – Mary Fischer

We’re pleased to highlight our OceanFirst Bank colleagues who are making a difference... Read more

Celebrating Our Future Savers

OceanFirst Foundation partnered with ACENDA Integrated Health, Allies in Caring, Child Care... Read more

First Responder Grants Available – Apply Today!

We salute and thank the volunteer fire and first aid responders who put their lives on the line... Read more

Making Big Waves This Holiday Season

OceanFirst Bank’s volunteer team – the WaveMakers – are having lots of fun... Read more

Featured Grant Opportunities

Home Runs for Heroes

OceanFirst Foundation is proud to team up with the Jersey Shore BlueClaws, a minor league team… Learn More

General Operating Grants

In 2023, the Foundation will again offer General Operating/Flexible Support Grants through the Major… Learn More

Summer Camp Grants

Remember how much fun you had at camp as a kid? We’re excited to bring that joyful experience to… Learn More

Recently Announced Grants

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