charities

Instead of receiving presents for his 17th birthday this month, Xander Bassone, of Manasquan, is asking for donations to benefit the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties.

Accused of defrauding donors who believed all their money would assist cancer patients, two national charities have agreed to a $75.8 million settlement.

New legislation introduced this week in Trenton is attempting to kill two birds with one stone by boosting charitable giving to New Jersey nonprofits while making the state a bit more tax-friendly.

Coming up tomorrow, you can help an Ocean County family celebrate the life of a loved one while helping a great shore charity at the same time!

Charitable giving nationwide spiked for the fifth straight year, and Garden State organizations said New Jersey residents are a big part of the positive push.

Phone scammers masquerading as law enforcement representatives enter their busiest time of the year, and Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph Coronato is advising you not to fall for it.

New Jersey residents can pat themselves on the back for helping the country reach a record-high amount of charitable giving last year.

When you drop your unwanted clothing into the bins on the side of the road, are you reading the fine print?

As of January 15th, the American Red Cross raised approximately $249 million for those affected by Superstorm Sandy. At the end of 2012, $110 million had been distributed to the impacted areas.

So many New Jerseyans are continuing to pick up the pieces of their lives after Superstorm Sandy ravaged their homes, destroyed their belongings and left them with little or nothing. Many of them are finding that they don't know where to start or who to turn to.