The BlueClaws are pleased to once again partner with OceanFirst Foundation, 92.7 WOBM, and Townsquare Media for Home Runs for Heroes, a first-of-its-kind program that provides a financial donation to a local military-based charity each time a BlueClaws player hits a home run at ShoreTown Ballpark. Through the 2022 season, OceanFirst Foundation has donated $562,000 to local military-based non-profit organizations & programs!
Home Runs for Heroes - 2023 Totals
| Organization | Inning | Home Runs | Total Raised |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes for All, Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society/Lakehurst | 1st | 4 | $8,000 |
| Chariot Riders Inc, Army Emergency Relief | 2nd | 5 | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities (Diocese of Trenton), Always Supporting Our Military | 3rd | 3 | $6,000 |
| Cape May County Coast Guard Community Foundation, Dennis W. Zilinski II Memorial Fund | 4th | 10 | $20,000 |
| GI Go Fund, National Guard State Family Readiness Council | 5th | 2 | $4,000 |
| Deborah Hospital Foundation for Deborah Heart & Lung Center, Vetwork | 6th | 3 | $6,000 |
| Ma Deuce Deuce, Volunteers of America | 7th | 1 | $2,000 |
| Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, American National Red Cross | 8th | 2 | $4,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Southern Ocean County, Operation Homefront Inc. | 9th + Extras | 4 | $8,000 |
Each charity is paired with one inning of the game. Each time a player hits a home run, a charity is awarded $1,000 by OceanFirst Foundation.
OceanFirst Foundation empowers organizations to think bigger, solve more problems, and make life better in the neighborhoods served by OceanFirst Bank. OceanFirst Foundation’s priorities include Health & Wellness, Housing, Improving the Quality of Life, and Youth Development and Education. Since 1996, OceanFirst Foundation has awarded more than 9,000 grants totaling more than $46 million to nonprofits and schools within our footprint. Learn more at oceanfirstfdn.org.
In the Media - When a BlueClaws Player Homers It Supports Our Military & Vets (WOBM's Kevin Williams)