CONTACT of Ocean and Monmouth Counties Strengthens Community Ties Through August Events
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TOMS RIVER, N.J. - JerseyDesk -- CONTACT of Ocean and Monmouth Counties (CONTACT), a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing crucial support services 24/7, will have an active presence in the community this August. The organization has been selected as one of the two featured nonprofits at the 3rd Annual Curchin Cornhole Classic. Additionally, CONTACT will host its 11th Annual Run & Race Walk in Farmingdale.

The Curchin Group, LLC, a full-service accounting firm based in Red Bank, announced that CONTACT and The Arc of Monmouth will be the beneficiaries of this year's outdoor cornhole tournament. All proceeds from the event will go to these locally-based nonprofit organizations.

Since its inception in 2005, The Curchin Cornhole Classic has raised more than $249,000 for various charities. This year's event promises to continue this tradition of community support and philanthropy. The Curchin Group expressed their excitement, stating, "We can't wait to see our community come together once again to benefit two amazing organizations." The tournament will take place on Wednesday, August 14th, from 3-7 pm at Pat's 30 Acres in Wall Township.

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As a featured nonprofit, CONTACT will have the opportunity to engage with community members, raise awareness about their mission, and garner support for their ongoing initiatives including volunteer training. This event marks a significant occasion for the organization, highlighting their vital role in the community and providing a platform to further their outreach.

In addition to the Cornhole Classic, CONTACT will host its 11th Annual 5K Run & Race Walk. Scheduled to take place on August 21st at 6 pm, the event will be held at Howell High School, 405 Squankum-Yellowbrook Rd., Farmingdale. All proceeds from the 5K Run & Race Walk will benefit CONTACT of Ocean and Monmouth Counties' 24/7 Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention Hotline.

"We are a 24-hour Crisis Intervention/Listening telephone service," noted Kim Santora, Executive Director of CONTACT. "We are here for anyone who is in trouble, lonely, depressed, and suicidal or someone who just needs a person to listen to them." Volunteers are as close as the telephone 24 hours each day of the year, to listen and respond to the lonely, hurting people of our community.

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For more information about CONTACT of Ocean and Monmouth Counties and how you can support their efforts, please visit their website or attend these events.

About CONTACT of Ocean & Monmouth Counties
CONTACT of Ocean & Monmouth Counties is a non-profit charitable organization that provides trained telephone listeners who respond to human needs 24 hours every day. This volunteer-based organization offers free confidential crisis intervention, information on available resources, and referrals to community services. To learn more, visit https://ContactOceanMonmouth.org.