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  • October 2025

  • Sat 4

    The Ike Foundation – Hook’em Early Kids Fishing Event

    October 4, 2025 @ 6:30 am - 1:00 pm
    Haddon Lake Park Mt Ephraim, NJ

    Join us for a day of outdoor fun and learning at Ike’s Hook’em Early Kids Fishing Event, where our mission is to connect underserved boys and girls with the joys of …

  • Sat 4

    Red Bank Porchfest

    October 4, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Red Bank Hudson Ave, Red Bank, NJ

     Red Bank Porchfest – October 4, 2025! Get ready for a day of free, live music throughout Red Bank! Stroll through town and enjoy performances from incredible local artists on …

  • Sat 4

    2025 Light The Night Walk – Long Branch

    October 4, 2025 @ 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    10 Ocean Ave 10 Ocean Avenue, Long Branch, NJ

    The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Light the Night Walk is an inspirational community event that raises awareness and funding for groundbreaking research and treatment options to eliminate cancer. During …

  • Sun 5

    The Oxx Foundation – Autumn Lights Festival

    October 5, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Mayo Park 501 Beacon Ave, Beachwood, NJ

    Join us for an unforgettable evening of light, hope, and community at Autumn Lights: Festival for Parkinson's — a celebration dedicated to raising awareness and support for those affected by …

  • Mon 6

    Special Strides – Gala Prep

    October 6, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Special Strides 118 Federal Road, Monroe, NJ

    Special Strides is gearing up for their fabulous Annual Gala, and they need awesome volunteers to help make the magic happen! If you love good vibes, great causes, and a …

  • Sun 12

    Causeway CARes – 5K!

    October 12, 2025 @ 7:30 am - 11:30 am
    Southern Regional High School 90 Cedar Bridge Rd, Stafford Township, NJ

    The 8th Annual Causeway CARes 5K Run and Walk Raising Awareness and Funds for Ocean County since 1969. Lace up your shoes and be a part of the 8th Annual …

  • Wed 15

    HAZLET’S HOPE NETWORK

    October 15, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    The Gramercy At Lakewood 162 Gramercy Ct, Lakewood, NJ

    We are looking to expand or volunteer base for our upcoming fall event and hoping to build a team for future growth and events! Hazlet’s Hope Network,  is an all …

  • Thu 16

    OceanFirst – Think Before You Click: Cybersecurity 101

    October 16, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
    110 W Front Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701 110 W Front Street, Red Bank, NJ

    OceanFirst Foundation is excited to partner with the Information Security team at OceanFirst Bank and FBI Newark to promote digital safety - raising awareness about cyber threats, empowering communities with …

  • Thu 16

    Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity – Anchors of Hope Gala

    October 16, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Bay Head Yacht Club 111 Metcalfe Street, Bay Head, NJ

    At Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity, our community is our steady anchor. Our Anchors of Hope Gala will celebrate and honor the outstanding individuals and partners who help make our …

  • Fri 17

    The She Shed – Fundraiser Cabaret Variety Show

    October 17, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

    A Cabaret Variety Show benefiting The SheShed, a nonprofit Feminine Pantry for those in need. Based in Keansburg, The SheShed provides free feminine health products across Monmouth County, NJ. Featuring …

  • Sat 18

    Lupus Research Alliance – 2025 New York Walk with Us to Cure Lupus

    October 18, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Intrepid Museum Pier 86, W 46th Street, New York, NY

    Lupus Research Alliance Invites New York Metro Community to Walk with Us to Cure Lupus October 18 The Lupus Research Alliance is hosting its annual “2025 New York Walk with …

  • Sat 18

    Bayshore Center – All You Can Eat Oysters!

    October 18, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    2800 High Street 2800 High Street, Port Norris, NJ

    Join us for our fall fundraiser, the New Jersey Oyster Festival! Admission includes a commemorative glass and all you can eat raw oysters from local purveyors and their varietals, admission …

  • Sat 18

    The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society – Light the Night Walk NY

    October 18, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Eisenhower Park 1899 Hempstead Tpke, East Meadow, NY

    The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Light the Night Walk is an inspirational community event that raises awareness and funding for groundbreaking research and treatment options to eliminate cancer. During …

  • Tue 21

    Candy-Coated Trunk-or-Treat – Ocean County

    October 21, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    OceanFirst Bank 975 Hooper Ave, Toms River, NJ

    Get ready for our Candy-Coated Trunk-or-Treat — a magical evening of fun, treats, and giving back! This family-friendly event will feature: Trunk-or-treating from festively decorated trunks Fun games and seasonal activities Surprising …

  • Thu 23

    Candy-Coated Trunk-or-Treat – Atlantic County

    October 23, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    2542 Ridge Ave, Egg Harbor Twp, NJ 08234-5552

    Get ready for our Candy-Coated Trunk-or-Treat — a magical evening of fun, treats, and giving back! This family-friendly event will feature: Trunk-or-treating from festively decorated trunks Fun games and seasonal activities Surprising …

  • Thu 23

    Volunteer Center of South Jersey – Spirit of Community Celebration

    October 23, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Innovative Catering Concepts, Blackwood, NJ 109 N Black Horse Pike, Blackwood, NJ

    Join the Volunteer Center of South Jersey as we honor the incredible individuals and groups making a difference in communities across South Jersey. The Spirit of Community celebration shines a …

  • Wed 29

    Volunteer Center of South Jersey – “Show Them the Money”

    October 29, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Rowan College of South Jersey - Gloucester Campus, Sewell, NJ 1400 Tanyard Rd, Sewell, nj

    Join the Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement (AL!VE), Better Impact, and Volunteer Management Professionals of Canada (VMPC) for the 11th Annual Volunteer Management Hybrid Conference, proudly co-hosted locally by …

  • Fri 31

    Unity Square Trunk or Treat

    October 31, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 6:30 pm
    Unity Square 81 Remsen Ave,, New Brunsiwck, NJ

    Unity Square will be hosting a trunk or treat event where WaveMakers will host a trunk (or table) to provide warm winter coats to the youth in attendance from Operation …

  • November 2025

  • Tue 4

    OceanFirst Foundation – Nonprofit Board Training

    November 4, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
    OceanFirst Bank 975 Hooper Ave, Toms River, NJ

    Looking to expand your board with talented people? Or ready to raise your hand and join a board this year? We’re looking for OFB Looking to expand your board with …

  • Thu 6

    Cathedral Kitchen – Harvest for Hunger

    November 6, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Lucien's, West Berlin, NJ 81 W White Horse Pike, Berlin, New Jersey

    Harvest for Hunger is a wine and craft beer tasting event, with gourmet foods prepared and served by CK’s culinary arts students under the direction of a team of professional …

  • Wed 19

    C.R.O.P.S. – Communities Revolutionizing Open Public Spaces

    November 19, 2025 @ 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
    14 S. California Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401 14 S California Ave, Atlantic City, NJ

    Join us as we break ground on our brand-new UCAN Farmer Instructional Garden! We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help us build 20 new garden beds and fill them with nutrient-rich compost. Whether …

  • December 2025

  • Sat 6

    Arthritis Foundation – Jingle Bell Run

    December 6, 2025 @ 7:00 am - 11:00 am

    Join us in spreading holiday cheer at the Jingle Bell Run, a festive and family-friendly 5K run/walk benefiting the Arthritis Foundation. Held at the iconic Bell Works, this event raises awareness and …

  • Sat 6

    Ocean Partnership for Children

    December 6, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Icarus Brewing Company 2045 NJ-88, Brick, New Jersey

    Pet & Family Holiday Photos with Santa Fundraiser 📍 Icarus Brewing Join us for a festive day of fun! Your admission includes: Lunch buffet Door prize entry Professional holiday photo …

  • Fri 19

    Winter CEO Event

    December 19, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

    Save the date! Stay tuned for details.

  • January 2026

  • Wed 7

    American Red Cross Blood Drive

    January 7 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
    OceanFirst Bank 975 Hooper Ave, Toms River, NJ

    Start 2026 off strong with a blood donation! Donors MUST sign up for an appointment directly with the Red Cross here: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=Ocean%20First%20Bank An estimated 38 percent of Americans are eligible to …

  • Fri 16

    MLK Day of Service: Outreach and Nourishment – Christian Caring Center

    January 16 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Christian Caring Center 87 Hanover St, Pemberton, NJ

    Christian Caring Center – MLK Day Outreach & Nourishment Service Opportunity Join the Christian Caring Center as they expand their outreach operations in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s …

  • Sat 17

    MLK Serve & Learn for Families – Hunger Free America

    January 17 @ 10:30 am - 3:00 pm
    1475 Madison Av 1475 Madison Av, New York, NY

    Hunger Free America will be hosting hunger fighting events nationwide in an effort to fight hunger. This MLK Weekend of Service, reflect on Dr. King’s legacy and learn about food …

  • Mon 19

    Riverdale Y MLK Jr. Day of Service 2026

    January 19 @ 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Riverdale Y 5625 Arlington Ave, Bronx, NY

    Riverdale Y is hosting their annual MLK Jr. Day of Service, focusing on Beloved Community this year! WaveMakers will be tasked with packing food items that will be provided at …

  • February 2026

  • Thu 12

    Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland & Salem Counties, Inc. Food Pantry Helpers

    February 12 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Give Back, One Shift at a Time! Volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland & Salem Counties is a meaningful way to make a difference—whether you can help regularly …

  • Sat 14

    Community Options – Cupid’s Chase 5K Galloway

    February 14 @ 6:30 am - 11:30 am
    Stockton University Sports Center 101 Vera King Farris Drive, Galloway, NJ

    Volunteer for Cupid’s Chase 5K – Be Part of the Love! Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026 Location: Calloway, NJ Check-In Begins: 6:30 AM | Race Starts: 10:00 AM 💘 Help …

  • Sat 14

    Community Options – Cupid’s Chase 5K Seaside Heights

    February 14 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
    Seaside Heights Boardwalk Hiering Ave,, Seaside, NJ

    💘 Celebrate Valentine’s Day with purpose! Join Community Options for the 18th annual Cupid’s Chase 5K, a nationwide event supporting housing and employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Date: Saturday, …

  • Wed 18

    2026 Grant & Volunteer Program Info Session

    February 18 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 pm

    Join us for a virtual information session to learn more about OceanFirst Foundation’s 2026 Grant Opportunities and Volunteer & Community Engagement programs. During this session, we will: Review available grant …

  • Wed 18

    2026 Grant & Volunteer Program Info Session

    February 18 @ 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm

    Join us for a virtual information session to learn more about OceanFirst Foundation’s 2026 Grant Opportunities and Volunteer & Community Engagement programs. During this session, we will: Review available grant …

  • Thu 19

    2026 Grant & Volunteer Program Info Session

    February 19 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am

    Join us for a virtual information session to learn more about OceanFirst Foundation’s 2026 Grant Opportunities and Volunteer & Community Engagement programs. During this session, we will: Review available grant …

  • Thu 19

    2026 Grant & Volunteer Program Info Session

    February 19 @ 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm

    Join us for a virtual information session to learn more about OceanFirst Foundation’s 2026 Grant Opportunities and Volunteer & Community Engagement programs. During this session, we will: Review available grant …

  • Thu 19

    Spectrum Tech Trade School Village and Training Center – Silent Auction Event Helpers

    February 19 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    800 Ocean Ave 800 Ocean Ave, Asbury Park, NJ

    Support Spectrum Tech at Their Upcoming Silent Auction! Spectrum Tech Trade School, Village, and Training Center is preparing for their annual silent auction - and they need enthusiastic volunteers to …

  • Fri 20

    2026 Grant & Volunteer Program Info Session

    February 20 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am

    Join us for a virtual information session to learn more about OceanFirst Foundation’s 2026 Grant Opportunities and Volunteer & Community Engagement programs. During this session, we will: Review available grant …

  • Fri 20

    2026 Grant & Volunteer Program Info Session

    February 20 @ 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm

    Join us for a virtual information session to learn more about OceanFirst Foundation’s 2026 Grant Opportunities and Volunteer & Community Engagement programs. During this session, we will: Review available grant …

  • March 2026

  • Sun 1

    Ocean Partnership for Children – Rock for a Cause

    March 1 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Rock for a Cause: Live Music & Gift Basket Auction 📍 Location: Hemingway’s 🕒 Time: 1-5 PM 📅 Date: March 1, 2026 🔞 Age Requirement: 21+ Rock for a Cause …

  • September 2026

  • Sun 13

    Alzheimer’s Association – Walk to End Alzheimer’s

    September 13 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Bradley Beach, NJ 5th and Ocean Avenue, Bradley Beach, NJ

    Monmouth & Ocean Counties Walk to End Alzheimer’s 📍 Bradley Beach – Late September Join us for the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s, a powerful event held in communities across …

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