Ocean City Charitable Foundation Distributes $90,000 in Grants to 21 Area Charities

OCEAN CITY – From nutrition programs to emergency food supplies to concerts, and from First Night activities to summer art camps, the Ocean City Home Charitable Foundation continues to support the programs, events and organizations that improve our community. On Dec. 16, 2015, the Foundation distributed $90,000 in grants to 21 nonprofit organizations from Atlantic and Cape May Counties.
“It’s our distinct pleasure to help the wonderful people at these incredible organizations who are working tirelessly to make our world better,” said Jean Jacobson, President of the Ocean City Home Charitable Foundation. “They’re offering food to those in need and providing valuable education in the arts to our children. They’re helping those suffering from illness and addiction and caring for animals that need homes. We’re proud to support these everyday heroes in each of their worthwhile missions.”
The nonprofit organizations receiving grants at the December reception included:
Alcove Center for Grieving Children
American Red Cross Southern Shore
Assumption Regional Catholic School
Atlantic Cape Family Support
Atlantic City Rescue Mission
Bay Atlantic Symphony
Cape Shore Chorale
Community FoodBank of NJ
Eagle Theater
FACES of Autism
Family Promise of Atlantic County
First Night Ocean City
Friends of Jean Webster
Hansen Foundation
Humane Society of Ocean City
Jewish Family Services
Marie Adelaide Center
Ocean City Arts Center
Ocean City Historical Museum
South Jersey Area Wind Ensemble
South Jersey Cancer Fund
Formed during Ocean Shore Holding Companys Initial Public Offering in December 2004, the Ocean City Home Charitable Foundation has distributed grants to nonprofit organizations in Atlantic and Cape May Counties every year since 2005. Since its inception, the Foundation has awarded over $1,173,100 to area charities.