Preferred Charities

Wingman Foundation

Runs a year-round food collection operation and Thanksgiving food drive with the Brick Morning Rotary (together, The Shore Movement). They collected and distributed 5 tons of food last year to non-profit pantries and churches in Northern Ocean and Southern Monmouth counties. Their goal for Thanksgiving this year is to provide 500 families with turkeys and food boxes, and they are targeting 15,000 toys for distribution this December.

Gianni Believes You Can

Driven by a deep belief in the boundless potential of every child, Gianni's work is dedicated to uplifting underprivileged youth through the power of education. By providing vital resources, opening doors to learning opportunities, and nurturing confidence and curiosity, the mission is to inspire a generation to rise above their circumstances and create lasting change.

Mar 5 Gratitude Foundation

Steps in when families are hit with unexpected hardship—offering immediate help, heartfelt care, and a community they can count on. Whether covering essential costs or simply showing up with kindness, Mar 5 is there so no family has to do it alone.

Cristian Rivera Foundation

Dedicated to creating a world without D.I.P.G. by funding research towards a cure, spreading awareness, and providing family support. The foundation focuses funding on genetic research conducted by Dr. Oren Becher at Pediatric Hematology-Oncology at Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital.

Pound Hounds Res-Q

A NYC-based animal rescue devoted to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming animals from the New York City shelter system and surrounding areas. Without a physical facility, they rely on a network of dedicated foster homes who open their hearts and doors to help each animal decompress, heal, and prepare for a forever home.

Rebound Hounds Res-Q

Founded in 2010, Rebound Hounds is a 501(c)(3) organization saving homeless dogs from the streets and shelters of NYC and beyond. Their programs include a Fospice Program for senior and medical-case dogs, and the Healing Hearts Program for heartworm-positive dogs. To date, Rebound has saved over 3,000 dogs.

Also accepts PayPal at reboundhounds@gmail.com, Venmo at @reboundhoundsrescue, and Zelle at reboundhounds@gmail.com.

Honorary Fire Chiefs Association

Provides financial assistance for educational purposes to New York State career firefighters and their families. They also present FDNY and NYS Medals of Valor and maintain firefighter memorials.

Travis 4th

On the west shore of Staten Island, Travis hosts one of the oldest, consecutive Independence Day celebrations in the United States. The patriotism shown each year is evident as people line the streets to witness this wonderful tradition. This year they will celebrate the 116th parade.