Rooted in Community Awards
2026-06-04 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Grounds for Sculpture, 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton, NJ, 08619, United States
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 RestaurantExplore 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, MSWStatewide Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Coordinator

Dr. Felicia HopsonBurlington County Commissioner Director

Jeannine Frisby LaRuePartnerMoxie Strategies

Frank N. MessinaPrincipal & Co-founderAllRisk Property Damage Experts

Innovative Benefit Planning, LLCrepresented 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 Sponsor

Purchase 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 Tickets

Silent 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 Form

Explore 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.

Seward Johnson, Daydream, 2014, aluminum, edition 1/8, 432 x 732 x 240 inches, Collection of The Seward Johnson Atelier, ©2007, 2014 The Seward Johnson Atelier, Inc, photo: David W. Steele

Yuyu Yang, Dragon’s Shrill in the Cosmic Void, 1991, stainless steel, 81.5 x 81.5 x 46 inches, Grounds For Sculpture, Gift of The Seward Johnson Atelier, photo: David Michael Howarth Photography

Carlos Dorrien, The Nine Muses, 1990-97, granite, 132 in x 240 in x 360 in, Grounds For Sculpture, Gift of The Seward Johnson Atelier, © Artist or Artist’s Estate, photo: David W. Steele

Steering Committee

Dria Law, Committee ChairDown Syndrome Association of Southern New Jersey

Hala Shawaf BarsonVoIP Doctors® Business Telecommunications

Lisa FrancoWoodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge

Evelyn HatcherHolman

Kristi HowellBurlington County Regional Chamber of Commerce

Orlando SalasFair Share Housing Center

Tamara Solitro, M.D.Cooper Care Alliance

Lakshmi StockhamBMO

Keisha Stephenson Taylor, Ed.D.NAF

Barbara WestMaguire & West Insurance

Master of Ceremonies

Marianne AleardiBoard MemberPresident/PublisherSJ Mag Media

Thank You Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

Diamond Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

Media Sponsor

Patron Sponsor

Commercial Cleaning CorpDowd Heating & Air ConditioningHoffman’s Exterminating Co.KDI Office TechnologyLincoln Financial GroupM&T BankMichael Brown, ReMax One RealtyNash Perez, LLCLiz Rosica and Frank DehelMcGinnis Plumbing & HeatingSamaritanVirtua Health

Friend of Oaks

Allen’s Oil and PropaneBurlington County Regional Chamber of CommerceChilla LegalLammey & Giorgio, PANJMDenise & Danny SotoZallie Community Foundation

Questions? Contact the Development Office at 609-267-5928 or development@oaksintcare.org.

Operation Fill-A-Backpack
2026-07-01 09:00 - 2026-08-31 17:00 | NJ
Donate Today! July 1 – August 31

Every child deserves a great first day of school. Your donation can give a child the confidence needed to succeed! With your help we will purchase and distribute over 1,000 backpacks to children and teens in our programs.

Many parents of children in Oaks Integrated Care programs cannot afford new backpacks and basic school supplies. As families and students prepare for the upcoming school year, each small gift can help to ensure that they have enough supplies to be successful in learning.

Make sure to check out our Walmart school supply wish list! Drop off deadline is August 8th.

Ways To Get Involved

When kids head back to school in September, it is more important than ever that students are prepared to start the school year. Please consider making a contribution to support our most vulnerable community members!

1) Give a Monetary Donation

Your $25 donation will ensure one child or teen receives a NEW backpack filled with school supplies. Pencils, notebooks, crayons, folders, binders, rulers and more. Donate $100 and support four students this school year!

2) Hold Your Own Donation Drive

Collect NEW backpacks and school supplies with your family, friends, co-workers or community group!

3) Drop Off Donations

Check out our list of donation ideas! Drop of donations of NEW backpacks and school supplies by August 8th to an Oaks Food Pantry.

770 Woodlane Road, Suite 16Mount Holly, NJ 08060

128 Cross Keys RoadBerlin, NJ 08009

Questions? Please call the Development Office at 609-267-5928 or development@oaksintcare.org.

Donation Ideas

Backpacks & lunchboxes

Pens, pencils, erasers, pencil cases

Crayons, markers, highlighters

Three-ring binders w/paper

Pocket folders

Spiral bound & composition notebooks

Calculators (scientific & basic)

Index cards

Scissors, glue sticks

Facial tissues

Thank You Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

Backpack Sponsors

School Supplies Sponsor

Test Event 2
2026-08-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Moorestown Community House, 16 E. Main Street, Moorestown, NJ, 08057, United States
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Touch-A-Truck
2026-08-22 08:00 - 17:00 | TRIAD1828 Center, 2 Cooper Street, Camden, 08102, United States
Get Your Family in Gear!

Saturday, August 2210am – 1pm | Sensory friendly hour 1-2pm

TRIAD1828 CENTRE, 2 Cooper Street, Camden, NJ, Parking Lot

Honk Honk! Touch A Truck is rolling into the Camden Waterfront. Join us for this FREE event that gives kids the chance to see, touch and explore their favorite trucks in a fun, family atmosphere. Food available for purchase!

BACKPACK GIVEAWAY! We will distribute stuffed backpacks to attendees headed back to school while supplies last (one per child – child must be present).

Trucks to Explore

Emergency Response Vehicles

Bomb Truck

Armored SWAT Vehicle

Community Action Van

Fire Truck

Police Car

Mobile Food Pantry

More coming soon!

Thank You Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

Backpack Sponsors

Supplies Sponsors

Venue Sponsor

Kids’ Summer Meal Kits Distributed By
