Allaire Community Farm SEMI FINALIST 2019 Allaire Community Farm is a sanctuary where passionate people make an impact on their community by creating an encouraging environment that fosters healing and hope. We are an animal rescue with a mission of inclusion. Our goal is to utilize our rescued animals and working farm environment to “Nurture through Nature” special needs individuals, “at risk” populations, veterans with PTSD, and local families battling cancer. We accomplish this mission through programs, events, and outreach throughout the year that focus on animal therapy, equine therapy, organic gardening, vocational training and self-esteem building. JoAnn Burney Joburney1@gmail.com 732 996-2754 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES • Be a sponsor for special needs day $250, $500 or $1,000 • Be a sponsor for mental health awareness day $250, $500 or $1,000 • Sponsor a special needs farm employee for a week $150.00 or month $600.00 • Sponsor a therapeutic horseback riding session $260.00 • Sponsor a Veteran with a therapeutic riding session $70.00 • Sponsor volunteer merchandise: sweatshirts/hats/shirts IN KIND • Gift Cards to: Home Depot, Lowes, Staples and Tractor Supply LARGER GIFTS/DONATIONS • Cannon multifunction printer $3,195 • The Equcizier Elite (therapeutic horse) $4,445 • Horse paddock fencing $3,600 • Kettle Corn maker: A1 sweet machine $1,999.99 SPECIFIC ITEMS Farm tools: Wheel Barrels, rakes, pitch forks, gloves, wagons DONATION AMOUNTS FOR SPECIFIC ITEMS • 100 stamps for mailings $55.00 • Monthly website and mail chimp costs $75.00

Affordable Housing Alliance, Inc. SEMI FINALIST 2019 The Alliance mission is to improve the quality of life for all New Jersey residents by developing and preserving affordable housing, by providing services to maintain housing affordability, by providing housing education, and by helping communities meet their legal and moral housing obligations. Amanda Caruso aha-adminmanager@housingall.org 848-217-4339 IN KIND • Adult gift auction items (10 baskets total) • Gifts for children aged 12 and under

SPECIFIC ITEMS The Affordable Housing Alliance is requesting 15 children’s bicycles. We are looking for a range of bicycles (training wheels, tricycles and 10-speed bicycles) that will suite all ages of children. Bicycles range in price at Walmart from $58 to $98. • 3 Bicycles with training wheels • 3 Tricycles • 9 10-Speed Bicycles

Asbury Park Music Foundation FINALIST 2019 The mission of the Asbury Park Music Foundation is to provide music education programs for under-served youth and also run live music events to unite our diverse community, improve the economic well-being of residents, and preserve the City’s legacy as a destination where music lives and music gives. www.asburyparkmusiclives.org http://asburyparkmusiclives.org/volunteer Contact:Jim Lenskold, APMF Board Member jim@asburyparkmusiclives.org cell: 973-214-8178 VOLUNTEERS • Development, primarily corporate sponsorship of fundraising concerts and performance

space • Donor Relations Program (participation in a committee to develop a process, not necessarily

actual fundraising) • Events, selling merch and engaging with our audience SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES • Holiday event show at the Paramount Theater in Asbury Park ($1,000+) • APMF performance space for ongoing shows and special donor events ($1,000+) • Youth Music Summer camps ($1,000+) IN KIND • Audio or event production • Electric work to reconfigure APMF room lighting LARGER DONATIONS • Any item, experience or gift basket of value, preferably music or art related, that can be

auctioned at donor events (value $100+) SPECIFIC ITEMS • Audio sound board for PA system • Used instruments for students DONATION AMOUNTS FOR SPECIFIC ITEMS • Youth Music Scholarships ($250 per month per child) • Instrument repair funding (average $35 per instrument)

Catholic Charities Diocese of Trenton, Community Services: Fix It Program SEMI FINALIST 2019 Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton, inspired by our Catholic faith and shared values, restores dignity and independence to individuals and families, especially the poor and vulnerable; through service, advocacy and community building. Fix-It: “To care for those who once cared for us is one of the highest honors.” Mrs. Jennifer Lei Contact Email jleip@cctrenton.org Contact phone 609-394-5181 VOLUNTEERS • Board Member Volunteers to join fundraising team to market inaugural event: Silver Foxy

Fashion Show - March 2020 (proceeds benefit Fix It/Food Pantries). • Direct Service Volunteers to be added to Fix It Monmouth volunteer pool • Administrative Volunteers to coordinate outreach presentations in Monmouth County. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES • Sponsorship of Silver Foxy Fashion Show – March 2020 • Spa-Day Event at Linkages Monmouth Transitional Housing: massage and nail treatments

for clients/staff IN KIND • Professional Support from Licensed electricians, plumbers, roofers, carpenters, contractors

to provide repairs based on sliding scale pricing to program participants.

LARGER GIFTS/DONATIONS • High End Auction Items for Silver Foxy Fashion Show: restaurant gift cards, vacation

package, gift baskets, boutique clothing to be modeled and auctioned

SPECIFIC ITEMS • Food and clothing donations for Food Pantries • Grab bars, smoke detectors, light bulb donations for Fix It ($2,000 buys 100 ct.)

Clean Ocean Action FINALIST 2019 Clean Ocean Action’s (COA) goal is to improve the degraded water quality of the marine waters of the NJ/NY coast and includes 115 organizations, hundreds of businesses and thousands of citizens who are united to protect nature’s most important resource: the ocean. COA’s unique coalition is a proven successful model which unifies groups to stop threats and reduce pollution to the waterways and ocean. The professional staff includes a PhD and an attorney, and the small yet mighty team applies research, education and citizen action with fact-based campaigns to implement environmentally-sound solutions to waterway pollution. Cindy Zipf Zipf@CleanOceanAction 732-872-0111 VOLUNTEERS • Education Ambassadors to make presentations to school and community groups • Citizen Action Volunteers to staff tables and educate citizens about issues

Liaisons to Beach Clubs to help coordinate support SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES • ECO-FEST Sponsor – Two river area environmental stewardship event • Event Sponsors: annual winter fundraiser, surf contest, Beach Sweeps, or Student Summit IN KIND • New Website Design • Printing Services for materials, signage, invitations LARGER GIFTS/DONATIONS • Lightweight Office Desks and office furniture • Travel packages or 1 week stays at destination locations for gift auction SPECIFIC ITEMS • 20 Laboratory and field notebooks, and boxed clipboard with storage • Six Calibrated pen-thermometers (for field work) • Terracycle boxes to recycle caps, gloves, sandwich bags DONATION AMOUNTS FOR SPECIFIC ITEMS • Watershed/Nonpoint Source Education Model: $899-795, plus carrying case, $479 • Fish Kill Assessment Instrument (HachHQ40D): real-time sampling for oxygen, pH, and

conductivity: $4,013 • Fecal Pollution Water Monitoring tool (leased for one year): $6,000

Clean Water Fund SEMI FINALIST 2019 Clean Water Fund's mission is to develop strong community-based environmental leadership and to bring together diverse constituencies to work cooperatively for sensible solutions that address public health, environmental/justice, consumer and community problems. To that end, Clean Water Fund has helped people campaign successfully for cleaner, safer water, air, and energy; protection from toxic pollution in our homes, schools, neighborhoods and workplaces; promote waste reduction, sustainability, stop the sprawl and climate mitigation/resiliency measures; conservation of natural resources, as well as make the democratic process more accessible to those most affected. www.cleanwater.org/nj Amy Goldsmith, NJ State Director, Email: agoldsmith@cleanwater.org, 732-963-9714 Ext 251 Tia Ryans, Development & Events Associate, Email: tryan@cleanwater.org,732-963-9714 Ext 254 VOLUNTEERS • Board members who embrace organization’s mission and approach • Administrative support for office and event needs • Event planners • Development assistance with donor and grant research, grant writing, donor contact, etc. • Staffing information tables and other activities at events • Writers for newsletter, factsheets, educational materials, blogs, op ed • Website content, updates and management

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES (Underwrite food, beverage and/or rental of event space) • Annual Spring Conference (April 2020) • Autumn Toast for a Healthy Environment fall event (October 2020) IN KIND • Professional support for innovative social media, communications and messaging • Professional support in energy and water policy/technologies • Professional legal assistance (at times related to first amendment rights) LARGER DONATIONS • Desktop PC computer (Fully functional, Windows 10, 8 gig RAM) • Laptop PC computer (Fully Functional, Windows 10, 8 gig RAM) • Color Printer (WiFi functionality) • Digital Camera with video capabilities and battery chargers • 7-8 Passenger Van (mechanically sound) SPECIFIC ITEMS • Camera tripod ($40) or smart phone selfie stick/tripod ($25)

Count Basie Center for the Arts SEMI FINALIST 2019 The mission of the Count Basie Center for the Arts is to inspire, educate and entertain through distinct and engaging cultural and artistic offerings that reflect the diversity of our region. As a non-profit organization, the Count Basie Center is committed to enriching our community’s quality of life by generating opportunities for participation in the arts, partnering with schools, collaborating with other mission-based organizations and driving economic prosperity. The Count Basie Center has made great strides in becoming a regional force in the performing arts – one that elevates education, advances collaboration and nurtures a creative community in Monmouth County. Contact Name at organization: Maria Sorensen Contact Email: msorensen@thebasie.org / Contact phone: 732-224-8778

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Sponsor a Scholarship Program at Monmouth Conservatory of Music: For the gift of $500, sponsor 5 underrepresented students. Students will receive: • 5-week, tuition-free group keyboard program • Music books For the gift of $1,000, sponsor 10 underrepresented students. Students will receive: • 5-week, tuition-free keyboard program • Music books For the gift of $1,500, sponsor 10 underrepresented students. Students will receive: • 10-week, tuition-free keyboard program • Music books For the gift of $2,000, sponsor 10 underrepresented students. Students will receive: • 10-week, tuition-free keyboard program • Music books • Weekly transportation to attend music lessons For the gift of $2,500, sponsor 10 underrepresented students. Students will receive: • 10-week, tuition-free keyboard program • Music books • Weekly transportation to attend music lessons • Keyboard for at-home practice • T-shirts for the program

• Perform a recital for their parents at a professional music venue

Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children of Monmouth County (“CASA”) FINALIST 2019 Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children of Monmouth County (“CASA”) is a strong voice for the foster children of Monmouth County who have been removed from their homes due to extreme parental abuse, neglect and/or abandonment. CASA recruits, trains and supervises community volunteers to be advocates and champions for each child. CASA volunteers then work to ensure that needed services and assistance are provided to help move each child toward a safe and permanent home. Cynthia Van Brunt, Executive Director cindi@casaforchildrenmc.org 732-460-9100 x1014 VOLUNTEERS • 3 Event Committee Members for either our Salt Creek Grille event or 3 Event Committee

Members for tentative Karaoke Event. • 5 Advocate volunteers. Information here: https://www.casaofmonmouth.org/volunteer • 3 Associate Board Members. The Associate Board is comprised of young professionals who

devote their time and resources to raise awareness and support for CASA. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES • 5 Sponsors for the Salt Creek Grille Wine and Martini Tasting (Sponsor level is $500). • 10 Sponsors to host CASA Volunteer Recognition Event/Dinner (Sponsor level is $250). IN-KIND • A person to paint the top portion of the walls in our office. Required painting supplies and

labor is minimal (CASA has the paint). Walls measure an area of approximately 12x12.

LARGER GIFTS/DONATIONS • One complete live auction package or one stand-alone item for our Salt Creek Grille event

(value of at least $1,000). SPECIFIC ITEMS: • 100 Small 4x6 spiral bound notebooks (50 sheets) for our volunteers to bring to court. • 1 Commercial Countertop Popcorn maker to be used for volunteer trainings and children’s

holiday parties ($210-$260).

• 100 Reusable Holiday Themed Shopping Bags from Marshall’s/TJMAXX (the big .99¢ ones). They will be used for the children’s holiday gifts. This is an example: https://tjmaxx.tjx.com/store/jump/product/Winter-Pups-Reusable-Bag/1000385534?colorId=NS1003538&pos=1:16&Ntt=shopping%20bag

• 100 - $25 Visa or American Express gift cards to be used for our older children ages 12-21(i.e. purchase of birthday cakes, backpacks, gifts). This age group was selected because these kids are the most difficult for us to get items donated for occasions such as birthdays, holidays, prom and back to school.

• 5 - $200 Staples Office Supply store gift cards for printer paper, envelopes, pens, pencils and other office supplies.

Fulfill SEMI FINALIST 2019 Fulfill’s mission is to alleviate hunger and build food security in Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Our vision is of the two counties as food secure communities, where all people at all times have access to enough nutritious food to maintain an active and healthy life. This is achieved through a comprehensive set of programs that include the distribution of 13 million meals annually, culinary job training, free tax preparation and financial coaching, and assistance signing up for SNAP and affordable health care.

Linda Kellner lkellner@fulfillnj.org 732-643-5863 VOLUNTEERS • Once a month evening event to assist in our Neptune headquarters. Volunteers will inspect

food donations, sort them into food categories, and pack into boxes for distribution to local pantries. This occurs the first Thursday of the month, excluding summers. Please sign up on our website, fulfillnj.org as individuals or as a group.

LARGER GIFTS/DONATIONS • We have an annual Humanitarian Gala each Spring and are always looking for auction items

or experiences that can be auctioned, which will help us raise funds to provide meals to the community. Please contact Kate Irving at 732-643-5860.

SPECIFIC ITEMS • Canned tuna, chicken & salmon • Canned veggies (low sodium when possible) • Cooking oils • Shelf-stable milk • Peanut butter and jelly • Canned fruits (in juice or light syrup) • Soups (low sodium when possible) • Hot cereals * Please, no glass containers

Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore SEMI FINALIST 2019 To build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. Kristen K. Miller kmiller@jerseyshoregirlscouts.org 800.785.2090 VOLUNTEERS • Troop leaders • Administrative and fund development volunteers • Volunteers for camp clean-ups/work days

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES • Sponsor the annual membership of a girl for one year - $40 • Sponsor an Outreach Girl Scout for one year - $98 • Sponsor one week at Camp Sacajawea for one girl - $210 • Sponsor an Outreach Troop for one year - $1960

LARGER GIFTS/DONATIONS • Stand up paddleboards (new or used) • BMX bicycles for a trail riding program (multiple at $200 each) • Digital cameras for photography program (multiple at $213 each) • Robotics kits for STEM program (multiple kits from $150-$250 each) • Materials to construct a 6x12 Boulder Wall at Camp Sacajawea ($1,200) • Flying Squirrel (an outdoor trapeze apparatus) $1,895 SPECIFIC ITEMS • Uniforms for underserved girls - $20 per uniform

Horizons at the Jersey Shore SEMI FINALIST 2019 Horizons is an enrichment program designed to promote the potential of a diverse population of children from low-income families. Guided by a professional faculty in a nurturing environment, the program emphasizes academics, the arts, intramural sports, swimming, and social growth. Horizons is committed to the development of the whole child through experiences that enhance self-esteem, foster awareness of community responsibility, build problem-solving skills, and encourage a life-long interest in learning. Horizons emphasizes a commitment to social responsibility, community service, and diversity. Lori Hohenleitner, Executive Director info@horizonsjerseyshore.org 917-715-7608 VOLUNTEERS • 25th Anniversary Committee Members • Student and Adult Volunteers in summer and during the school year • Board Members

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES • Event Sponsorships • Sponsor a Field Trip • Sponsor Lunch for one Day

IN KIND • Backpacks with School Supplies • Child-sized desks and chairs • Childrens Books (new and gently used)

LARGER GIFTS/DONATIONS • 25th Anniversary Gala Auction Items (eg.Vacation Homes, Experiences) • Student and Adult Volunteers in summer and during the school year

SPECIFIC ITEMS • Individual reusable water bottles • Class sets (30 students per grade) of school supplies

DONATION AMOUNTS FOR SPECIFIC ITEMS • $2,500 covers all expenses for one summer for one scholar

LADACIN Network SEMI FINALIST 2019 The mission of LADACIN Network, a non-profit 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. LADACIN provides a lifetime of continuing services to clients and their families, improving their living conditions and mobilizing human and financial resources to accomplish the purposes of the organization. The Agency seeks to help individuals with significant physical and medical needs such as cerebral palsy and other physical and developmental disabilities and delays to reach their fullest potential and highest level of independence in an integrated community. Luisa Vroman Luisa.vroman@ladacin.org 732-493-5900 ext. 266 VOLUNTEERS • Volunteers to read to the children weekly • Volunteers to help with child care playground time so teachers can complete trainings • Volunteers to teach children/adults new skills monthly; chef, carpenter, policeman, librarian,

artist, musician, magician, doctor, dentist, etc. • Volunteers for Rosebud Gala event March 14, 2020; auction and wrap up at the Sheraton

Eatontown hotel • Volunteers for readers on Read Across America Week – March 2, 2020 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES • Sponsor auction gifts for events: trips; tickets to sporting events/shows; purses; electronics • Event sponsors: Casino Night; Plunge; Rosebud Gala; Golf

LARGER DONATIONS • Dell laptop computer to be used for assessments of infants in the Early Intervention Program • Dell workstation desktop with Dell monitor for educational lessons and activities for child

care, school and adult programs

SPECIFIC ITEMS • Children’s books for Early Intervention

OASIS Therapeutic Life Centers, Inc SEMI FINALIST 2019 Our Mission is to promote inclusion and acceptance of autistic individuals into their local communities by establishing environmentally exemplary farm centers that provide meaningful work, peaceful and healthy residences and community interaction. Mai Cleary Jcleary305@aol.com 732 275-5800 VOLUNTEERS • Marketing material development • Weaving Instructor

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES • Spa Day for Parents/Caregivers

IN KIND • Painter Indoor/Outdoor • Handyman

LARGER GIFTS/DONATIONS • 12 seat passenger van ($30,000) • Rain Collection System ($10,000. Budget) • Desktop Computer • Large Appliances (oven, refrigerator, freezer) • Autism and Sexuality Instructor- new program 8 week block ($2,000)

SPECIFIC ITEMS • 8 oz ball jam jars 12 pack ($7.19 at Target) • Organic virgin coconut oil (84 oz/Costco for $15.99)

DONATION AMOUNTS FOR SPECIFIC ITEMS • Therapeutic Riding and horse care, $180 per session/ 6 riders each session • Video Production Classes $360 per month (six interns each session)

Parker Family Health Center Wish List 2019 (in collaboration with Meridian Affiliated Health Foundation) SEMI FINALIST 2019 The Mission of the Parker Family Health Center is to operate a free health care facility where Monmouth County residents who do not have health insurance or the ability to pay for medical care can be treated with dignity and compassion. Jeanne Wagner jwagner@parkerhc.com 732-212-0777 WISH LIST ITEMS • EZ touch Glucometers/Blood sugar monitors and test strips for Diabetes control • Testing supplies for:

• Strep throat • Urine Testing • Pregnancy testing

• Disposable gloves • Anti-bacterial wipes

Saint Mark’s Center for Community Renewal (CCR) FINALIST 2019 We aspire to improve the health and well-being of our expanding community by serving each individual's needs so that they feel genuinely cared for and welcome. We are committed to serving through an integrated model of reducing food insecurities, supporting the various needs of our guests, advocating and connecting our guests to the support community around them and proving educational opportunities that will enhance their daily life and well-being. We provide a supportive and safe environment where anyone can volunteer to serve the community using their own individual skills and gifts. The Reverend Rosemarie Broderick stmarksccr@gmail.com (732) 787-3520 VOLUNTEERS • Greeters/Servers/Pantry Distribution: Daily opportunities from 8am – 1pm • Evening Pantry Servers: Various Evenings from 5pm – 7pm • Website Re-design and Update (www.stmarkskeansburg.org) • Accounting/Bookkeeping (Quickbooks) • Administrative (Correspondences, filing paperwork, etc.) SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES • Family “Fun” Dinners (Food, games/activities for ~100 people) • Health-Fairs (e.g. Blood pressure, weight, glucose checks, flu-shots, etc.) • “Spa” days (e.g. Haircuts, manicures, etc. for guests) LARGER DONATIONS • Banquet tables (10 tables – 6-8 foot) • Stackable dining chairs (100) • Folding tables for special events (6-8 foot) • AED Defibrillator and training

SPECIFIC ITEMS • First Aid and Bodily Fluid Clean-up Kits for CCR • Bedding items (Blankets, Sheets, Pillows, Sleeping-bags, etc.) • Office Supplies (Computer Paper, Post-its, binder clips, etc.)

Senior Citizens Activities Network Wish List 2019 FINALIST 2019 SCAN’s Mission is to enhance the quality of life for the 50+ active adults in Monmouth and Ocean Counties through socialization, education, technology and resources. SCAN is a non-profit founded in 1988 that uses education and technology to create an environment where the aging population can continue to grow intellectually, as well as physically and emotionally, thereby allowing older adults to thrive – not just survive. Pat Bohse, Executive Director pbohse@scannj.org 732-542-1326 VOLUNTEERS • Event Planner for our first dinner / show fund raiser called “The Love Boat”

April 23, 2020 • Podcast Developer to expand the reach of our multimedia division • Website Developer for Benefit Enrollment Center • Technology Coaches for our Successful Aging and Technology Program • Consultants to help develop and deliver our Financial Literacy public presentations

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES • Scholarship for seniors to go to Summer Camp for 5 days (Sept 2020) • Scholarships for low income seniors to attend our signature 10 week Successful Aging &

Technology classes where we provide free Android tablets ($500 per senior)

LARGER GIFTS/DONATIONS • Shark Navigator DLX-NV71 vacuum for office use ($250) • Portable PA System and stand ($995) • AED Defibrillator & training for staff SPECIFIC ITEMS • Copier paper for office use • Paper Shredder for office use • 10” Android Tablets ($200 each) for Successful Aging & Technology program • $10 Gift Cards for giveaways at SCAN Events • $25 Gift Cards for participants of Diabetes Self-Management workshops

Two River Theater Wish List 2019 SEMI FINALIST 2019 Two River Theater is committed to creating Great American Theater by developing and producing new works along with world masterpieces that richly direct our gaze to the life of the human spirit. We produce up to eight theatrical shows each year; a robust education program that serves all ages; and an audience engagement program, Inside Two River, through which we offer 40+ community events at our two-theater complex and around Monmouth County. Each year, we serve thousands of students and community members through arts and humanities programs at the theater, in schools, and throughout our region. Denyse Reed dreed@trtc.org (732)345-1400 ext. 1820 VOLUNTEERS • Ushers at all performances SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES • Sponsorship for productions, includes benefits such as invitations to Opening Nights,

discount and complimentary tickets, and access to event space. • Sponsorships for fundraising events (2 per year), benefits include tickets and recognition SPECIFIC ITEMS • Michael’s Gift Certificates to off-set costs of materials needed to create props • Gift Certificates of any amount to restaurants on the West Side of Red Bank, Trader Joe’s,

and A Kneaded Vacation Massage for visiting artists; Ikea, Bed Bath and Beyond, or Big Lots to furnish artist housing

• Auction Items for fundraising events: i.e. hotel stays, vacation packages DONATION AMOUNTS FOR SPECIFIC ITEMS • $5,000 buys a full house of 350 student matinee tickets for economically disadvantaged

schools through our No Seats Empty program. • $2,500 Set, costumes, props for our next “A Little Shakespeare” production.of Twelfth Night • $1,000 One Spectrum Theater Class Residency at one school for students with autism. • $500 gives one student a scholarship for one week of Summer Intensives. • $250 pays for bus transportation for one class to attend a student matinee. • $100 pays for one teaching artist to lead a pre- or post-performance workshop for 30

students who participate in our No Seats Empty: Total Experience program.