POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ –  WE’RE OPEN! That’s what the sign will soon say at Jenkinson’s Boardwalk.  Three months after the worst storm to hit the Jersey Shore, one of the area’s most popular attractions is ready to start opening their doors. Beginning February 1st, Jenkinson’s Aquarium, Aquarium Gift Shop and Sweet Shop will be open to greet customers. The Pavilion Arcade, … [Read more...]

On January 19th come out and support the Camp Osborne area of Ocean County and the family of Vernon Hankins as they host "The Night of Laughter" at Brick Township High School. Proceeds of the night will go to help both the area of Camp Osborne and the Hankins family. The night will be hosted by Jeff Norris and will feature Joe Piscopo, Two Johns Acoustic Duo, Gashouse Gorillas, and DJ Pauly P. … [Read more...]

Take part in the Restore The Shore Musical Extravaganza. The benefit will take place this Sunday, December 9, 2012. There are 9 groups performing at Branches Catering, 123 Monmouth Rd., Long Branch, NJ. The event starts at 5pm with cocktails and hor'dourves and bands start playing at 6pm. All the groups performing are local bands from the Jersey area. The entrance fee/donation is $25.00, with a … [Read more...]

Today Mayor Matt Doherty announced the “Buy a Board” Campaign in Belmar. It will allow residents and visitors alike to donate money towards the actual boards that make up the boardwalk. “This is a great opportunity for those who have come to love Belmar as a clean, beautiful and family beach to be a part of the boardwalk reconstruction process,” said Mayor Doherty. Board level … [Read more...]

It started with the gesture of delivering a generator to friends and family in his hometown of Toms River, NJ from his home in LaPlata, Maryland. But when Dan Nagle saw the destruction Hurricane Sandy left just a day after the storm, he decided to do something more to help his hometown community. Nagle asked friends and family in Maryland to post on Facebook to gather donations he could … [Read more...]

Seer Farms is an alternative to a shelter; they take in all kinds of animals while families are in crisis and then reunite following the crisis i.e. the hurricane we just and and also foreclosure, divorce, domestic violence, etc. Many of the animals displaced from the hurricane were brought to the farm and many since have already been reunited with their families.  There is currently a need … [Read more...]

Jersey Strong : Revive · Rebuild · Recover is a way to immediately help the victims of hurricane Sandy. We've partnered with the Community Foodbank of New Jersey to ensure that all proceeds raising will go to the places it matters most. For $10 you get a locally produced bumper sticker and the peace of mind that comes along with knowing your donation matters.  For more info, … [Read more...]

Help those affected by Hurricane Sandy with our matching donation funds program. New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG), a longstanding partner of the American Red Cross, and NJ Press Media, a Gannett Company, have joined together to set up a matching donation program to help those affected by Hurricane Sandy. NJNG will provide $25,000 in matching funds and NJ Press Media is providing advertising … [Read more...]

Thousands of meals a day are being cooked and distributed at the Brick PAL by an organization called Operation BBQ Relief www.operationbbqrelief.org This is a non-profit organization that travels the country as volunteers to assist with food in times of disasters. They are serving thousands of meals a day to the homeless from the storm, to those without power staying in their homes and to all … [Read more...]