On March 17, the Monmouth Park Charity Fund teamed up with New Jersey Natural Gas to host a reception at the NJNG headquarters in Wall to shine a spotlight on the 2025 “Accomplish More Together” grant recipients. The honorees included Konscious Youth Development & Services (KYDS), Allaire Village, and Asbury Park Music Foundation. Over the past eight years, MPCF, with the Accomplish More Together initiative has awarded 22 grants to 60 nonprofits, totaling $155,000.
KYDS will expand and enhance the Konscious Connections High School Leadership Program in collaboration with multiple community organizations and leaders, which will address the urgent need to support youth mental health, combat loneliness and isolation, and prepare to navigate the challenges of a rapidly evolving world.
Allaire Village is partnering with the Fighting H.A.R.D. Foundation to enhance its “Everyone History” program, which focuses on children and adults with developmental and related disabilities such as autism, Down’s syndrome and cognitive, communication, emotional and social challenge. The grant will directly benefit the families served by the Fighting H.A.R.D. Foundation, which focuses on Monmouth County children living with rare and chronic illnesses.
Lastly, the Asbury Park Music Foundation seeks funding for Music Saved My Life summer camps, to be held in partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Monmouth County. They plan to offer three weeklong camps (two in Asbury Park and one in Red Bank) for Boys & Girls Club students ages 10-13.
During the “Accomplish More Together” Grant Distribution, checks were presented, and each organization gave brief presentations on their collaborations with their partner agencies, showcasing their collective efforts for the greater good.
