Supporting Those In Need: Get Involved with CONTACT's Upcoming Events

TOMS RIVER, N.J. - April 9, 2024 - PRLog -- As CONTACT of Ocean & Monmouth Counties (CONTACT) continues its mission to provide crucial support and resources to those in need, its calendar is dotted with vibrant community events that serve as both fundraisers and opportunities for connection. Join CONTACT for their upcoming events including their 37^th Annual Spring Luncheon & Gift Auction and the 11^th Annual 5K Walk & Run.

The 37^th Annual Spring Luncheon & Gift Auction will take place on Saturday, May 4^th at the Spring Lake Manor, 415 Highway 71, Spring Lake. The event starts at 11am and all proceeds benefit CONTACT's 24/7 Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention Hotline.

The event will include a 3-course luncheon and a fabulous mega gift auction featuring a huge selection of quality gift baskets, gift certificates, door prizes and a jumbo 50/50 raffle. Tickets for the event are $65 each and can be purchased online or via reservation form.

"We're thrilled to bring everyone together for our annual Spring Luncheon & Gift Auction. With past years having been a resounding success and selling out, we urge the community to secure their tickets early to guarantee your place," stated Kim Santora, Executive Director of CONTACT.

Supporting CONTACT events contributes to the overarching mission of CONTACT and the betterment of the community. Save the date for CONTACT's 11^th Annual 5K Walk & Race taking place on Wednesday, August 21^st at Howell High School, 405 Squankum-Yellowbrook Rd., Farmingdale. The event starts at 6pm and all proceeds will benefit CONTACT's 24/7 Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention Hotline. Registration and sponsorship information will be available online.

Established in 1975, CONTACT is a volunteer based 24-hour crisis intervention and listening telephone service offering free confidential crisis intervention, information on available resources and referrals to community services. "Our call volume began with 8,000 calls in our first year and now averages around 26,000 calls annually," stated Santora. "CONTACT volunteers go through an extensive training period where they develop active and empathetic listening skills to help callers determine their own feelings, identify their options, and find their own strengths to resolve their problems. When appropriate, volunteers do make referrals to other community services that are available to the caller."

If you or someone you know needs help and can benefit from CONTACT's services or is interested in volunteering in our call center, please visit https://contactoceanmonmouth.org for more information.

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 ContactOceanMonmouth.org.