OceanFirst Foundation

Since 1996, OceanFirst Foundation has built a solid reputation as a good neighbor providing grants that help families, organizations, schools and communities in central and southern New Jersey. Preserving and improving the quality of life for residents remains a top priority of the Foundation. The Foundation supports a range of programs that meet the needs of families and individuals including food banks, senior services, behavioral health counseling, financial empowerment and financial literacy, immigrant support services, small business technical assistance and access to capital, workforce readiness (job training, skills building, career counseling), and programs that preserve and protect our environment. **HOUSING** OceanFirst Foundation supports programs that help to create and sustain affordable housing, meet the housing needs of special populations, and provides support to emergency shelters. The Foundation also supports transitional housing and services that prevent homelessness and increase self-sufficiency. **YOUTH DEVELOPMENT** We support programs and special initiatives that help foster conditions for youth of all ages to thrive and reach their full potential including scouting, summer camp scholarships, counseling, youth leadership and career development, school based financial education, and much more.