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Rooted in Community Awards
June 4 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Thursday, June 4, 2026 | 5:30-8:30 P.M.
Grounds for Sculpture, Hamilton, NJ
Cocktails and Catering by Constellation Culinary Group of Rat’s Restaurant
Explore the Grounds • Awards Ceremony • Silent Auction
Join us at Grounds for Sculpture to celebrate outstanding local heroes rooted in the communities we serve. Your generous support will help us recognize individuals and corporations who contribute to our region through their service and leadership. Every dollar raised benefits Oaks’ programs dedicated to improving the quality of life for vulnerable children, adults and families in our community.
Our 2026 Honorees
Amy Hassa, MSW
Statewide Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Coordinator
Dr. Felicia Hopson
Burlington County Commissioner Director
Jeannine Frisby LaRue
Partner
Moxie Strategies
Frank N. Messina
Principal & Co-founder
AllRisk Property Damage Experts
Innovative Benefit Planning, LLC
represented by Terriann Procida and Mark Sulpizio
Help Us Reach Our $175,000 Goal!
You can help by becoming a sponsor! Proceeds from the event help Oaks deliver mission-critical services to more than 40,000 people a year. We ensure that basic everyday human essentials such as housing, food and quality social services are accessible to everyone, regardless of their financial circumstance.
Become a SponsorPurchase Tickets
Purchase individual tickets for $200 or a table of 10 for $1,750. Can’t attend? Make a donation! Thank you for believing in our mission.
Purchase TicketsSilent Auction
Donate to our silent auction! We welcome all donations, but are always in need of tickets, gift cards, vacation packages and items for gift baskets. If you are interested in contributing, please fill out our online form.
Silent Auction FormExplore Grounds for Sculpture
Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton, NJ is a museum, sculpture garden and arboretum where art and nature are always at play. Included in your ticket price is a complimentary day pass for June 4, 2026. Spend the day outdoors exploring nearly 300 contemporary sculptures across 42 landscaped areas. Indoors, temporary exhibitions and emerging artists are featured in 6 galleries.
Steering Committee
Dria Law, Committee Chair
Down Syndrome Association of Southern New Jersey
Hala Shawaf Barson
VoIP Doctors® Business Telecommunications
Lisa Franco
Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge
Evelyn Hatcher
Holman
Kristi Howell
Burlington County Regional Chamber of Commerce
Orlando Salas
Fair Share Housing Center
Tamara Solitro, M.D.
Cooper Care Alliance
Lakshmi Stockham
BMO
Keisha Stephenson Taylor, Ed.D.
NAF
Barbara West
Maguire & West Insurance
Master of Ceremonies
Marianne Aleardi
Board Member
President/Publisher
SJ Mag Media
Thank You Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Diamond Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Media Sponsor
Patron Sponsor
Commercial Cleaning Corp
Dowd Heating & Air Conditioning
Hoffman’s Exterminating Co.
KDI Office Technology
Lincoln Financial Group
M&T Bank
Michael Brown, ReMax One Realty
Nash Perez, LLC
Liz Rosica and Frank Dehel
McGinnis Plumbing & Heating
Samaritan
Virtua Health
Friend of Oaks
Allen’s Oil and Propane
Burlington County Regional Chamber of Commerce
Chilla Legal
Lammey & Giorgio, PA
NJM
Denise & Danny Soto
Zallie Community Foundation
Questions? Contact the Development Office at 609-267-5928 or development@oaksintcare.org.
