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A Charity to Help Our NeighborsHometown Heroes is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization built on the idea of paying it forward. Founded in 2008, Hometown Heroes was created because we believe our community needs a grass roots organization that is poised to take immediate action in times of need. Our mission is to provide assistance to any individual or family regardless of ethnicity, gender, or age, who suddenly find themselves in a crisis.We also provide a platform for other individuals and organizations to raise funds or awareness for unique causes that they may not be able to facilitate on their own.Recent community issues that Hometown Heroes has provided assistance with:HomelessnessDomestic ViolenceDrug AbuseDisabilityProviding food to the elderlyAssistance for new mothers with nowhere to turnBehind Our Non ProfitHometown Heroes has an all-volunteer Board of Trustees, as well as a full-time Executive Director to grow the organization throughout the United States. Funding is provided by donations from the general public and through fundraising efforts, which in the past have included an awards dinner to recognize individuals who have provided assistance to Hometown Heroes, a miniature golf outing, and benefits for other local organizations.Restore the Shore and Other ProjectsHometown Heroes was chosen to lead the Restore the Shore Hurricane Sandy relief campaign, and we have raised thousands of dollars to help residents with everything from bills, to replacement furniture, to security deposits on new homes. Besides Restore the Shore, we have provided food for the elderly, assistance for new mothers, help to residents facing disability and homelessnessand, in 2009, an expenses-paid funeral to the family of a woman killed in a house fire.In addition to delivering necessary funds, Hometown Heroes strives to match our neighbors in need with professionals available to provide pro bono services. We appreciate monetary donations, as well as donations of services like medical care for our neighbors who are unable to afford it. If you are able to donate services or money to Hometown Heroes, please contact us today.Hometown Heroes has an all-volunteer Board of Trustees. A full-time Executive Director has recently been hired to grow the organization. Funding is provided by donations from the general public and through fundraising efforts, which in the past have included an awards dinner to recognize individuals who have provided assistance to Hometown Heroes, a miniature golf outing, and benefits for other local organizations.

The Salvation Army in Toms River Township, NJ is a local branch dedicated to "doing the most good" by providing a wide range of services to those in need, including rent, mortgage, and utility assistance, food pantries, homeless shelters, disaster relief, job training, and support for veterans and the aging. With a commitment to diversity and a focus on meeting human needs without discrimination, the Salvation Army offers grassroots services that directly impact the community, supported by donations and volunteer efforts to ensure that help is provided wherever, whenever, and however it is needed. Generated from the website

Small Miracles Inc., based in Ocean Gate, NJ, is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of pediatric oncology patients through thoughtfully curated gift programs and special experiences. Founded by Jordyn Small, who personally experienced the challenges of teen cancer treatment, the organization aims to provide suitable gifts and activities for children of all ages, ensuring that even teenagers and infants receive the recognition and comfort they deserve during their hospital stays. Since its inception in 2019, Small Miracles has made significant strides in its mission, raising over $80,000 to bring joy to young patients facing cancer. The organization focuses on creating age-appropriate gifts that help alleviate the emotional toll of treatment, fostering an environment where every child feels valued and understood. Generated from the website