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July 17, 2026
Together at the Table: Local Leaders Unite to Address Food Insecurity in Southern Ocean County.
Together at the Table: Local Leaders Unite to Address Food Insecurity in Southern Ocean County. For more than four decades, Fulfill has served as the Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, working to alleviate hunger while helping families achieve long term food security. Through a network of food pantries, soup kitchens, schools, community organizations, and dedicated volunteers, Fulfill provides millions of pounds of food each year while connecting neighbors with programs that address the root causes of hunger. Their mission extends beyond providing meals by empowering individuals and families with the resources they need to build a healthier, more stable future. While food insecurity impacts communities throughout Monmouth and Ocean counties, recent research has revealed that many residents in Southern Ocean County face unique challenges when it comes to accessing food and support services. Those […]
June 22, 2026
The Causeway CARes 5K Returns for Its 9th Year
MANAHAWKIN, NJ – What started as a local fundraiser has grown into a meaningful community tradition. The 9th Annual Causeway […]
May 18, 2026
Project Home Repair Expands Impact Across Ocean County
Project Home Repair is a community-driven initiative focused on restoring safety, stability, and dignity for homeowners in need across Ocean […]
April 16, 2026
Autism Awareness is Every Day at Ocean Partnership for Children
As communities across the country recognize April as Autism Awareness Month, there is no better time to spotlight Ocean Partnership […]
March 20, 2026
Causeway CARes Summer in Winter Carnival Returns for Seventh Year, Showcasing Ocean County Nonprofits
MANAHAWKIN, NJ – Causeway Family of Dealerships and Causeway CARes welcomed community members and nonprofit partners to the 7th Annual […]
February 17, 2026
More Than a Grocery Store: ShopRite’s Ongoing Commitment to Fulfill
The grand opening of the new ShopRite in Manahawkin marks more than just the arrival of a state of the […]
January 15, 2026
JBJ Soul Kitchen Community Restaurant
JBJ Soul Kitchen is a nonprofit community restaurant operated by the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation. Since we opened in […]
December 16, 2025
Year in review
Here’s a look back at some of our favorite moments from 2025 January 2025: In a heartwarming display of community […]
November 18, 2025
Causeway CARes Launches Holiday Food Drive for Fulfill NJ
SNAP Benefits Crisis Triggers Immediate Need for Community Action The holiday season is about giving back, especially as many local […]
October 17, 2025
The Storms Impact, is No Match for Causeway CARes 5k Impact
MANAHAWKIN, NJ – Although the weather had other plans this year, the 8th Annual Causeway CARes 5K, presented by Causeway […]
September 16, 2025
Scouting America receives generous “CAUSEWHEELS” vehicle donation
Causeway CARes is proud to donate a vehicle to Scouting America – Jersey Shore Council, helping their team expand community […]
August 19, 2025
Causeway 5K Proceeds Recipients Announced
The countdown is on for the 8th Annual Causeway CARes 5K, happening October 12, 2025 at Southern Regional High School. […]
July 23, 2025
Lace Up For A Great Cause
The Causeway CARes 5K Returns October 12th We’re excited to announce the return of the Causeway CARes 5K, happening Sunday, […]
June 16, 2025
More Than Meals
Meals on Wheels of Ocean County (MOWOC) is More Than Meals! We deliver 1,000 hot meals and provide social contact […]
May 16, 2025
Fulfill hosts third annual Shore to Rock hunger event
Benefit recognized local organizations for their support fighting hunger in Monmouth and Ocean Counties. NEPTUNE, NJ – On Thursday, May […]
April 17, 2025
Spring Into Giving as Ocean County nonprofits host community events
Nonprofit partners host spring fundraising and friendraising events MANAHAWKIN, NJ – Spring has sprung, bringing with it a sense of […]
March 17, 2025
Causeway CARes Hosts 6th Annual Summer in Winter Carnival, Bringing Together Ocean County’s Nonprofits for a Day of Fun and Collaboration
MANAHAWKIN, NJ – Causeway Family of Dealerships and Causeway CARes recently hosted the 6th Annual Summer in Winter Carnival, an […]
February 19, 2025
Driving Change: Sea Change Recovery Community Organization Receives Causeway’s “CauseWheels” vehicle donation
The donation was made possible through the Causeway Family of Dealership and Causeway CARes. MANAHAWKIN, NJ – Causeway CARes is […]
December 17, 2024
America’s Keswick Recovery Center Receives Causeway’s “CauseWheels” vehicle donation
The donation was made possible through the Causeway Family of Dealership and Causeway CARes. MANAHAWKIN, NJ – America’s Keswick Recovery […]
November 22, 2024
Community Unites for Causeway CARes 5K, Raising Over $90K to Tackle Food and Home Insecurity
MANAHAWKIN, NJ – The 7th Annual Causeway 5K, presented by Causeway Family of Dealerships and Causeway CARes, was held on […]
October 21, 2024
Project Home Repair: Enhancing Lives Through Critical Home Repairs
Project Home Repair is a collective effort that brings together several not-for-profit organizations and community-based groups to address the increasing […]
September 9, 2024
Causeway CARes to be Honored with Community Leadership Award at Fulfill’s 40th Anniversary Gala
MANAHAWKIN, NJ – On September 26th, Causeway CARes, funded by the Wintrode Family Foundation, will receive the esteemed Community Leadership […]
August 20, 2024
Excitement Builds for the Upcoming Causeway 5K in Manahawkin
Presented by Causeway Family of Dealerships and Causeway CARes, the event will take place at Southern Regional High School on […]
July 16, 2024
St. Theresa’s Food Pantry receives Causeway’s “CauseWheels” vehicle donation
The donation was made possible through the Causeway Family of Dealership and Causeway CARes. MANAHAWKIN, NJ – St. Theresa’s Food […]
June 25, 2024
Fulfill Celebrates 40 Years of Fighting Hunger
The nonprofit strengthens communities in Monmouth and Ocean Counties, one meal at a time. Neptune, NJ – What began as […]
May 16, 2024
Causeway CARes: Driving Community Impact
MANAHAWKIN, NJ – Causeway CARes has taken a significant step forward in their mission to make a direct and profound […]
April 19, 2024
Transforming Homes, Changing Lives
Project Home Repair completes over $58,000 worth of critical home repairs in Ocean County MANAHAWKIN, NJ – Project Home Repair, […]
March 19, 2024
5th Annual Summer in Winter Carnival: A Day of Fun, Community, and Giving Back
MANAHAWKIN, NJ – The Causeway Family of Dealerships and Causeway CARes recently hosted the 5th Annual Summer in Winter Carnival, […]
February 15, 2024
Causeway CARes Enhances Senior Transportation Program with Donation to Interfaith Health and Support Services of Southern Ocean County
MANAHAWKIN, NJ – In a heartfelt gesture of community support, Causeway CARes has once again demonstrated its commitment to enhancing […]
January 18, 2024
A Year of Gratitude, Hope and Collaboration
March 2023: Causeway Family of Dealership and Causeway CARes hosted their 4th Annual Summer in Winter Carnival. Through inspiration, collaboration […]
December 19, 2023
From Vision to Reality: Project Home Repair Delivers on Critical Home Repairs
MANAHAWKIN, NJ – Project Home Repair, a partnership initiated by Causeway CARes is proud to share the successful completion of […]
November 17, 2023
Candy COATed Trunk or Treat Celebrates the Spirit of Community Collaboration
Causeway CARes joined OceanFirst Foundation and The Citta Foundation to co-host a Candy COATed Trunk or Treat event. TOMS RIVER, […]
October 19, 2023
Causeway CARes 5K raises over 70K for Homelessness and Home Repair Needs in Ocean County
MANAHAWKIN, NJ – The 6th Annual Causeway 5K, presented by Causeway Family of Dealerships and Causeway CARes, was held on […]
September 18, 2023
The 6th Annual Causeway 5K is coming to Manahawkin
The event, presented by Causeway Family of Dealerships and Causeway CARes, will be held at Southern Regional High School on […]
August 18, 2023
Back to School Ready and Resilient
Ocean Partnership for Children offers strategies to prepare children and teens for a new school year. MANAHAWKIN, NJ – The […]
July 18, 2023
Meals on Wheels of Ocean County continues to provide vital support to seniors amid growing demand
The charitable organization looks back on its partnership with Causeway CARes as it strives to offer vital nutrition, comfort and […]
June 20, 2023
Creating safe spaces and transforming lives
Project Home Repair is a collective effort that brings together several not-for-profit organizations and community-based groups to address the increasing […]
May 18, 2023
The Causeway Family of Dealerships Celebrates 25 Years of Supporting College-Bound Students
Causeway Family of Dealerships gives back to local high school students MANAHAWKIN, NJ – In 1998, Scholarship Chairperson and long-time […]
April 18, 2023
Spring Into Giving as Ocean County nonprofits host community events
Nonprofit partners host spring fundraising and friendraising events MANAHAWKIN, NJ – Spring is a time for renewal and refreshment. Birds […]
March 16, 2023
35 Nonprofits Showcased at 4th Annual Summer in Winter Carnival
The event was hosted by Causeway Family of Dealerships and Causeway CARes. MANAHAWKIN, NJ – Come one, come all! Through […]
February 17, 2023
Starve Poverty International receives Causeway’s “CauseWheels” vehicle donation
The donation was made possible through the Causeway Family of Dealership and Causeway CARes. MANAHAWKIN, NJ – Starve Poverty International […]
January 11, 2023
A year of gratitude, hope and collaboration
Here’s a look back at some of our favorite moments from 2022. 2021 kicks off with new vision for Causeway […]
December 10, 2022
Collaboration, Coats and Care
Our Lady of Guadalupe receives 600 children’s coats. MANAHAWKIN, NJ – December is finally here, and, according to long-range forecasts, […]
October 24, 2022
Causeway CARes delivers 1, 2 punch to fight hunger and homelessness
Causeway’s 5th Annual 5K raises $60,000. MANAHAWKIN, NJ – The 5th Annual Causeway 5K, presented by Causeway Family of Dealerships […]
October 13, 2022
Grace Calvary Church receives new set of wheels
The vehicle was funded in part through a grant from Causeway Family of Dealerships and Causeway CARes. MANAHAWKIN, NJ – […]
October 4, 2022
Our Lady of Guadalupe receives Causeway’s CauseWheels vehicle donation
The donation was made possible through Causeway Family of Dealerships and Causeway CARes. MANAHAWKIN, NJ – It has been eight […]
September 29, 2022
Children and families are given the opportunity to engage with the arts
The Community Arts and Music Programs (CAMP) is one of the many programs at the Jay and Linda Grunin Center […]
September 26, 2022
The 5th Annual Causeway 5K is coming to Manahawkin
The event, presented by Causeway Family of Dealerships and Causeway CARes, will be held at Southern Regional High School on […]
August 9, 2022
The 2022 Ocean County College Foundation Scholarship Celebration honors The Wintrode Family Foundation
The Wintrode Family Foundation was celebrated for its continued support of Ocean County College and the Ocean County College Foundation, […]
August 4, 2022
Julie Bellezza joins OceanFirst Foundation
Bellezza will serve as the nonprofit’s Volunteer and Community Engagement Coordinator. MANAHAWKIN, NJ – Where there is a need, there […]
July 26, 2022
OCC Foundation unveils Legacy Campaign
The campaign celebrates 60 years of academic growth and was created to ensure the success of future leaders. TOMS RIVER, […]
July 25, 2022
Celebrating our 100th issue
A look back on the history and impact of the The Causeway Gazette. MANAHAWKIN, NJ – What if we made […]
June 22, 2022
Hunger won’t win in Ocean and Monmouth counties, thanks to Fulfill and its community partners
Fulfill, in collaboration with Causeway CARes, hosted a vehicle raffle that raised $71,500 at the 2nd Annual Drive Out Hunger […]
June 1, 2022
Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity to build hope in Southern Ocean County with new set of wheels
Causeway CARes’ donates its 23rd vehicle through its CauseWheels Vehicle Donation Program. The donation was funded in part through a […]
May 8, 2022
Causeway CARes’ donates its 22nd vehicle through its CauseWheels Vehicle Donation Program
The donation was made to The HOPE Center in Toms River and was funded in part through a grant from […]
May 6, 2022
Joe Stroffolino and Causeway Family of Dealerships receives 2022 MODC Community Service Award
The 57th Annual Silver Gull Awards Dinner was held on May 5 at Eagle Oaks Golf & Country Club in […]
April 1, 2022
Nonprofits unite at 3rd Annual Summer in Winter Carnival
The event was hosted by Causeway Family of Dealerships and Causeway CARes. MANAHAWKIN, NJ – Smiling faces, boardwalk treats and […]
March 16, 2022
Causeway CARes donates $250,000 to Hackensack Meridian Southern Ocean Medical Center
The donation is being used toward the hospital’s surgical expansion. MANAHAWKIN, NJ – In the summer of 1969, David C. […]
March 11, 2022
Causeway Family of Dealerships and Causeway CARes to host its 3rd Annual Summer in Winter Carnival on March 20th
The event will be held at The Mainland Kitchen & Pub in Manahawkin from 12pm-4pm. MANAHAWKIN, NJ – Beat the […]
February 8, 2022
Causeway CARes unveils new vision
Causeway CARes serves various nonprofit, local and community-based organizations in Ocean County by assisting with their respective outreach efforts to […]
November 23, 2021
Operation Warm – Coats for Kids in Monmouth and Ocean Counties
It is once again that time of year to bring out the heavy jackets. Temperatures are dropping, winter is approaching. […]
November 10, 2021
Causeway 5K Raises Over 40K to Fight Hunger
On October 10th we held our 4th Annual Causeway 5K at Southern Regional High School in Manahawkin. In comparison to […]
June 18, 2021
Sixth Street Baptist Church Receives Vehicle Donation
We are happy to continue, due to overwhelming community response, with our 2020/2021 campaign – “CauseWheels” Monthly Vehicle Donation Program […]
May 19, 2021
United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties Receives Vehicle Donation
We are happy to continue, due to overwhelming community response, with our 2020 campaign – “CauseWheels” Monthly Vehicle Donation Program […]
March 15, 2021
A Need We Feed Receives Causeway’s “CauseWheels” Donation
We are happy to continue, due to overwhelming community response, with our 2020 campaign – “CauseWheels” Monthly Vehicle Donation Program […]
February 26, 2021
Calvary Baptist Church receives Causeway’s “CauseWheels” donation
We are happy to continue, due to overwhelming community response, with our 2020 campaign – “CauseWheels” Monthly Vehicle Donation Program […]
November 18, 2020
Causeway 5K Raises Over 27 Thousand Dollars for Fulfill
On October 25th we held our 3rd Annual Causeway 5K at Southern Regional High School in Manahawkin. We had over […]
November 16, 2020
Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore Receives Causeways “CauseWheels” Vehicle Donation Program
With the celebration of The Causeway Family of Dealerships 50th anniversary concluded, we continue with a new yearlong campaign – […]
November 12, 2020
Potter’s Pantry Receives Causeways “CauseWheels” Vehicle Donation Program
With the celebration of The Causeway Family of Dealerships’ 50th anniversary concluded, we continue with a new yearlong campaign – […]