Ocean Cares

Organizations Benefitting from Ocean Cares in 2024

Philanthropy efforts include supporting charitable organizations such as:

• The Humane Society of Atlantic County - The Humane Society of Atlantic County was established as an Animal Shelter in 1968. Our mission is to curb pet over-population through our clinic's spay and neuter programs, increase the number of animals adopted into loving homes through our shelter, and provide medical care and food to the feral population in Atlantic County. Our adoption programs give us the ability to open our doors to thousands of animals facing euthanasia due to overcrowding or lack of resources in other shelters, not only locally, but all over the United States.
• FoodBank of New Jersey, Southern Branch - The Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ), a member of Feeding America, is the largest anti-hunger organization in the state and a leader in anti-poverty work. We serve as a champion for addressing root causes of hunger, delivering neighbor-centered solutions and fostering collaborative partnerships across all sectors of society for New Jersey. For almost 50 years, we have provided food, help, and hope to neighbors in need through economic crises, disasters, and other hardships. CFBNJ has two distribution centers in Hillside and Egg Harbor Township. Out of these locations, we provide food and supportive resources to 800 community partners across 15 of the state’s 21 counties, within which an estimated 675,000 food insecure people reside.
• Jewish Family Services - Assists children, families, adults, and seniors of Atlantic and Cape May Counties to live their best and most productive lives. We assist more than 15,000 people annually with food, housing, vocational services and more. We are inclusive and provide counseling and essential programs and services to anyone in need. Our aim now is the same as it was when the agency was founded nearly a century ago: to help those who need help.

  Quote from Andrea Steinberg, JFS’ Chief Executive Officer

  “At Jewish Family Service, we are grateful for the continued generous support from Ocean Casino Resort and appreciate that they selected our agency for this year’s Change for Change program,” said Andrea Steinberg, Chief Executive Officer. “Ocean’s commitment to partnering with JFS assures we can continue to provide programs and services to people in need and help to make a positive difference in their lives.”

• Sister Jean's Kitchen, Pantry & Garden - Since 1986, Sister Jean's Kitchen, Pantry and Garden believes in food with a purpose and the power of community. We work passionately to end hunger in Atlantic City, by providing our neighbors in need the healthy food and resources they need to thrive. Our friends can shop in our Pantry on Tuesdays and Wednesday and Thursdays to get nutritious proteins, carbs, fresh fruit and vegetables and other stapes to feed the members of their households four meals.

• Hope Exists Foundation - The Hope Exists Foundation is dedicated to transforming lives by providing direct support to those in need. Our work focuses on:

  • Treatment and Recovery Connections: Linking individuals to treatment, mental health support, and recovery services, especially for the unsheltered population.

  • Veterans Outreach: Offering suicide prevention and support services for veterans and their families through targeted outreach programs.

  • Food Security: Distribute food to thousands of families annually through three monthly drive-up food distribution events.

  • Harm Reduction: Providing life-saving Narcan (naloxone) to reverse opioid overdoses, helping to save lives and reduce the harm caused by substance use.

  • Social Services Navigation: Assisting individuals in accessing social services, providing a compassionate hand in navigating these often overwhelming processes.

• Oceanside Family Success Center - Community-based, family-centered neighborhood gathering place located in the heart of uptown Atlantic City, NJ. Community residents can come to us for family support, interactive workshops, activities, and groups.  

To support Ocean’s initiatives, we kindly ask that all requests for donations or sponsorships are submitted through the Charitable Donations Form at least 60 days prior to event.