WaveMakers “Spring” Into Action for CASA


“Be a Bunny” was a huge success! The buckets delivered to youth in foster care and supported by CASA volunteers, will bring a smile to so many faces. The WaveMakers were incredibly generous and provided more buckets than ever before. – Julie Bellezza, Volunteer & Community Engagement Coordinator, OceanFirst Foundation

OceanFirst Foundation was delighted to partner with Court Appointed Special Advocates of Atlantic & Cape May CountiesCourt Appointed Special Advocates of Monmouth CountyCourt Appointed Special Advocates of Ocean County, Court Appointed Special Advocates of Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem Counties and Family Promise of the Jersey Shore for the 3rd year of the “Be a Bunny” Spring Bucket Collection. This special initiative engaged OceanFirst Bank Wavemaker volunteers and caring individuals from the community, to donate beach buckets filled with spring essentials to local youth. This year, over 200 buckets were distributed!

Looking for new ways to get involved, volunteer, and give back? We encourage you to explore becoming a CASA volunteer advocate for children in the foster care or to lend your time and talents to Family Promise of the Jersey Shore which helps local communities coordinate their compassion to address the root causes of family homelessness.