Home Runs for Heroes
The BlueClaws are pleased to once again partner with OceanFirst Foundation, 92.7 WOBM, and 1160 WOBM-AM 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 FirstEnergy Park. 2013 is the fifth year of the program which, through 2012, raised over $100,000 for local military-based charities.
2013 Home Run / Fundraising Totals:
| Organization | Inning | Home Runs | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| VETGROUP | First | 0 | $1,000 |
| American Recreational Military Services | Second | 1 | $1,000 |
| Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski, II Memorial Fund | Third | 1 | $1,000 |
| Chariot Riders | Fourth | 1 | $1,000 |
| Navy/Marine Relief | Fifth | 0 | $1,000 |
| Army Emergency Relief (Ft Dix/Monmouth) | Sixth | 1 | $1,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Seventh | 2 | $2,000 |
| National Gaurd State Family Readiness Council | Eighth | 0 | $1,000 |
| American National Red Cross | Ninth/Extra | 0 | $1,000 |
Each charity is paired with one inning of the game. Each time a player hits a home run, a charity was awarded $1,000 by OceanFirst Foundation.
Since its founding in 1902, OceanFirst Bank has built a solid reputation and legacy as a good neighbor and responsible corporate citizen. The Bank's strong commitment to helping families, organizations, schools and communities throughout central New Jersey meet their financial needs has spanned several generations reaching new heights in 1996 with the creation of OceanFirst Foundation. The Foundation provides grants to organizations that meet community needs within the OceanFirst market area. In 2012, OceanFirst Foundation contributed more than $1.5 million to community initiatives and since its inception has contributed more than $24 million to over 600 local charities in Ocean, Monmouth and Middlesex counties.
