Events

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 give blood or platelets, but of those, less than 10 percent actually donate each year. If you are healthy and eligible, please come out to …

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 legacy. This hands-on volunteer experience directly supports vulnerable neighbors during the critical “Code Blue” winter season through pantry assistance, meal preparation, and community outreach. Volunteer …

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 justice in NYC before turning learning into action. Volunteers will work with Real Dads Network to help prepare sandwiches for the NYCHA Carver Houses community …

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 a later date to those in need. Riverdale Y enriches lives by cultivating universally-shared values central to Jewish life, through educational, cultural, wellness, and service …

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 or just once in a while! We’re looking for enthusiastic WaveMakers to assist with packing food and household items for community distribution. Volunteers should feel …

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 make this Valentine’s Day unforgettable! Community Options is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join the 18th annual Cupid’s Chase 5K, a nationwide event supporting housing …

💘 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, February 14, 2026 Location: Seaside Heights, NJ Check-In: 8:30 AM | Race Start: 10:00 AM Last year, over 11,000 runners across the country hit the …

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 opportunities and eligibility Walk through the application process Share tips for navigating and submitting through our online application portal Provide an overview of our Volunteer …

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 opportunities and eligibility Walk through the application process Share tips for navigating and submitting through our online application portal Provide an overview of our Volunteer …

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 opportunities and eligibility Walk through the application process Share tips for navigating and submitting through our online application portal Provide an overview of our Volunteer …

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 opportunities and eligibility Walk through the application process Share tips for navigating and submitting through our online application portal Provide an overview of our Volunteer …

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 help make the event a success! This is a wonderful opportunity to support autistic individuals in a welcoming, community‑centered environment. Volunteer roles are available in: …

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 opportunities and eligibility Walk through the application process Share tips for navigating and submitting through our online application portal Provide an overview of our Volunteer …

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 opportunities and eligibility Walk through the application process Share tips for navigating and submitting through our online application portal Provide an overview of our Volunteer …

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 is a night of live music, raffles, and giving back! Your cover charge includes an exclusive event cup, happy hour pricing, and the first set …

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 …