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 2025 season, OceanFirst Foundation has donated over $770,000 to local military-based non-profit organizations & programs!
Home Runs for Heroes - 2026 Totals
| Organization | Inning | Home Runs | Total Raised |
|---|---|---|---|
| Military Support Alliance of New Jersey, Operation Homefront | 1st | 0 | $2,000 |
| Vetwork, GI Go Fund | 2nd | 0 | $2,000 |
| Volunteers of America (Delaware Valley), Chariot Riders | 3rd | 0 | $2,000 |
| American National Red Cross New Jersey Region, Homes For All | 4th | 0 | $2,000 |
| Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society | 5th | 1 | $2,000 |
| Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski II Memorial Fund, Veterans Multi-Service Center | 6th | 0 | $2,000 |
| Catholic Charities (Diocese of Trenton), Army Emergency Relief | 7th | 0 | $2,000 |
| Always Supporting Our Military, Jewish Family & Children's Service | 8th | 0 | $2,000 |
| Deborah Hospital Foundation, National Guard State Family Readiness Council | 9th + Extras | 0 | $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.