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 2024 season, OceanFirst Foundation has donated $696,000 to local military-based non-profit organizations & programs!
Home Runs for Heroes - 2025 Totals
| Organization | Inning | Home Runs | Total Raised |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes for All, GI Go Fund | 1st | 1 | $2,000 |
| Chariot Riders, National Guard State Family Readiness Council | 2nd | 2 | $4,000 |
| Catholic Charities, Ocean Community Services, Always Supporting Our Military | 3rd | 0 | $2,000 |
| Military Support Alliance of New Jersey, American National Red Cross | 4th | 0 | $2,000 |
| Deborah Hospital Foundation, Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society | 5th | 3 | $6,000 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Service, Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski II Memorial Fund | 6th | 1 | $2,000 |
| Army Emergency Relief, Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation | 7th | 1 | $2,000 |
| Operation Homefront, Cape May Coast Guard Community Foundation | 8th | 0 | $2,000 |
| VetWork, Volunteers of America | 9th + Extras | 1 | $2,000 |
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 nonprofits to think bigger, solve more problems, and make life better in the neighborhoods served by OceanFirst. 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 9,800 grants totaling more than $48 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)
OceanFirst Foundation empowers nonprofits to think bigger, solve more problems, and make life better in the neighborhoods served by OceanFirst.