charity

A Chester-based organization aims to improve upon the normal donation or collection bin process for toy, food, school supply, or other drives by expanding them from a local to a statewide, nationwide, or even worldwide reach.

We’ve had Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and now it’s Giving Tuesday. https://www.givingtuesday.org/ is a good site that can find for you local charities that you could consider donating to.  Whether it’s time or money, if you want to give,  there’s usually a group that’s happy to receive...

Much like the "Teal Pumpkin Project" from this past Halloween, a trend is spreading across the country this holiday season as a simple way to help those in need.

A true labor of love is happening right now on Hooper Ave in Toms River. It's the annual Billboard Radiothon with our sister station 105.7 The Hawk to benefit Ocean of Love.

I have to start out by admitting my bias - I love the folks at Brick Town Veterinary Hospital in Brick. From the first love of my life, Sydney, to my current precocious pup, Scooter, they have always taken amazing care of my dogs.

On this latest episode of the "Jersey Shore Journal" we are taking you behind the scenes with a fantastic local orgaization, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ocean County. Hear from members as to why there is always a need for good quality mentors for children throughout the area, and the list is growing!  ...

I’m a sucker for celebrity collaborations.  Inspired by Live Aid, that event in the 80s that I refer to as one of the greatest days of my life, I love seeing artists sharing their talent for a good cause.  The latest musical pairing has brought Jennifer Lopez together with “Hamilton” phenom, Lin-Manuel Miranda...

The power of music is hard to describe sometimes.  Songs make us smile.  Songs make us feel romantic.  Some songs make us cry because because they tap into emotions like sadness, hurt or loss. Below is a video clip which made me cry, I think because it paired sad feelings with a bit of hope and promise for the future...

Were you one of the runners in the River To Bay 5K put on by Toms River Kiwanis Daybreak?  Were you part of the sea of pink that covered the streets of Philadelphia during the Komen Race for the Cure?  Are you one of those fit athletic types who’s always up for a run...

The Blind Dog Rescue Alliance is holding their annual fundraiser in May!