Hope Out Loud in Action

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 July 2024- Big Ell's 4th Annual Cook Off The first time the Hope Out Loud Foundation accepted donations in efforts to spread them back to local Ocean County NJ Families. All donations were divided through various Charities, Nonprofits, and Personal Families. 

We're working privately with a few families. Collected and dropped off non perishable foods, also collecting gifts for them as well.

With raised donations we were able to donate money to The Dowd Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive

With raised donations we were able to sponsor several Beachwood families through the Christmas Angels

 One of our founders, Jennifer has a private event to collect donations to be handed back out to Ocean County residents in need. (Prior to starting the Hope out Loud Foundation, in 2023 we collected over 80 gifts for Toys for Tots).

We had an amazing turnout for 2024; we collected non-perishable goods and unwrapped gifts. With Help from the Dowd Family the gifts went to Providence House of Ocean County. The Collected food items were donated to Potter's Pantry in Bayville NJ.  

 This event was open to the public! With the help of over 150 guests, we were able to donate proceeds to more local families going through hardships who were in need of hot meals, clothing, necessities, etc. J.  

The FIFTH Annual Big Ell's Cookout was an AMAZING SUCCESS!!! Over 200 attendants! We collected School supplies for this event. It was a FREE event to attend. We will be distributing the School Supplies to Local Beachwood and surrounding families early Sept 2025! THANK YOU ALL AGAIN!

This event was an amazing success! With the help of our sponsors and volunteers, we were able to sell out!  Special thanks to our Local business and community for donating over 115 gifts for our auction. WOW! What an amazing time.

Stone Fire Grille in Beachwood, NJ will be collecting toys for the Hope Out Loud Holiday Collection! Check out the  Holiday Collection Page! 

Not our event, but a great local spot to help Berkeley Blaze 10u Softball. All Unwrapped toys will be Donated to the HOPE OUT LOUD HOLIDAY COLLECTION!! 

Bring an unwrapped toy and get a FREE Breakfast Buffet!

YOU GUYS ROCK! We collected HUNDREDS of gifts for all ages, Not just toys for the young guns. With the Proceeds from the casino night, and donated gifts we were able to fulfill so many families wish lists. An amazing shout out to our businesses that were main supporters. STONE FIRE GRILLE, Mac's Pub, Spider's Place, River Rock, and Signs Designs! Thank you to everyone for making the 2025 holiday Season an unforgettable experience. 

First public event of 2026! Food drive and cornhole tournament at the Toms River Elks 1875. Come watch or play with the best of the best  for over $3500 in prizes. Don't forget your non perishable food items! This is a post Holiday Food Drive!