charity

t's really a magical time of year so let's keep the kind gestures going!

It feels good to give, even just a little something. And for people who are struggling, it feels great to receive. Whether your donation helps buy warm coats for kids or helps feed a local family, financial gifts are appreciated. There's a bonus benefit to you, the donor, which is a potential tax deduction. With so much need in the world, how do you decide who to give to? Can you trust that your donation will be put to good use and not just pay for the organization’s administrative costs? Charity Navigator is a good resource. It’s a New Jersey-based organization whose website enables us to find charities all over the world. They report on Financial Practices, Accountability and Transparency.

Shawn and Sue sit down to talk with Jody, Melissa and Sienna about the Zzak G Applaud Our Kids Foundation .... a local scholarship program for the arts in Ocean County. There is a benefit concert Saturday, January 27th at Barnegat High School beginning at 5 pm.  ...

News this week from Sir Bob Geldof is that he's donating the Band Aid archives to the National Library of Ireland. The letters, artwork, and music recordings need to be catalogued and preserved but some day they will be on exhibit. It's an exhibit I'd love to see some day!

Brick Township PBA is collecting toys for Toys for Tots that will be donated to families in need for residents of Brick Township.  All toys stay local.

It feels good to give, even just a little something. And for people who are struggling, it feels great to receive. Whether your donation helps buy warm coats for kids or helps feed a local family, financial gifts are appreciated. There's a bonus benefit to you, the donor, which is a potential tax deduction. With so much need in the world, how do you decide who to give to? Can you trust that your donation will be put to good use and not just pay for the organization’s administrative costs? Charity Navigator is a good resource. It’s a New Jersey-based organization whose website enables us to find charities all over the world. They report on Financial Practices, Accountability and Transparency.

Working in partnership with the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, the Culinary Arts programs received all of the supplies and ingredients for the traditional Thanksgiving menu - roast turkey with gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, and green bean casserole. Add...

I'm always amazed at how popular marathons are. Seeing photos from yesterday's race in New York it's kind of mind boggling that so many people come out to the event. I'm always amazed at how popular marathons are. Seeing photos from yesterday's race in New York it's kind of mind boggling that so many people come out to the event. Not only do runners train diligently for it, but scores of volunteers help out, not to mention the family and friends who show up as cheerleaders.I've never even run a 5K race so the thought of hitting the pavement for several HOURS is unbelievable to me. If you're a runner who participates in charity events around New Jersey or if you travel to the big city marathons, please comment below. Or if you're a proud friend or relative, give your loved one a shout out in the Comments section.

Recently threatened with arrest, the teenage boys known as the "Bushmen" — for the foliage suits they donned in Rahway River Park, where they jumped out at unsuspecting residents — have quickly turned their reputations around.

We are all deeply saddened by the horrific, senseless tragedy in Las Vegas last Sunday. Together with radio stations across America, we’re making a push to collect funds to help victims and their families. Here's how you can help.