HOLMDEL, NJ – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Coastal & Northern New Jersey (BBBSCNNJ) is proud to celebrate 50 years of creating and supporting the life-changing, one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.

To honor this major milestone, the organization will host its 50th Anniversary Celebration on Friday, June 5, 2026, at Bell Works in Holmdel, New Jersey.

This celebration marks a historic journey that began in Monmouth County in 1976 and has since expanded to empower youth across 10 New Jersey counties. The event will bring together supporters, volunteers, alumni, community leaders, and partners to celebrate five decades of community impact and look ahead to the future of mentorship throughout the region.

• WHAT: The 50th Anniversary Celebration, a lively evening featuring a performance by the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School drumline (Asbury Park), live music by The Sensational Soul Cruisers, casino games, auctions, and a special 50/50 raffle. The event honors the community partners and supporters who have sustained BBBSCNNJ's vital mission. Full event details here.
• WHEN: Friday, June 5, 2026, from 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
• WHERE: Bell Works, 101 Crawfords Corner Rd, Holmdel, NJ 07733
• WHO: Alumni Bigs & Littles, community and corporate leaders, and partners in youth development. Current matches will also be on-site to warmly greet attendees as the evening begins.
• WHY: Proceeds from the evening will directly fund and support new, life-changing mentoring friendships. For 50 years, BBBSCNNJ has nurtured confidence and built brighter futures, this anniversary is both a celebration of past success and a critical call-to-action to ensure no child in the community grows up without a mentor in their corner.

ON-SITE MEDIA & INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES:

The following spokespeople and honorees will be available for interviews and photo opportunities:

• William Salcedo, Executive Director of BBBSCNNJ
• Barry Weshnak, Governance Board President of BBBSCNNJ
• Catherine & Riley, BBBSCNNJ Big Sister & Little Sister of the Year
• Nick & Messiah, BBBSCNNJ Big Brother & Little Brother of the Year
• Carl & Patricia Howard – Patricia is a BBBSCNNJ board and Gala Committee member and CEO of C. Suite Assets; Carl is a New York Jets Legend and dedicated agency supporter.

Media check-in begins at 5:45 PM. RSVP to the media contact listed above is requested.

EVENT SPONSORS:

PLATINUM SPONSORS

C Suite Assets

CDW

GOLD SPONSORS

Customers Bank

Manasquan Bank

Deloitte

Provident Bank

SILVER SPONSORS

David M. Muldowney, Jr, CPAs

Fever-Tree

Super Foodtown

OceanFirst Bank

The Mark Jiorle Team | Re/Max

Love, Tito’s

SUPPORT SPONSORS

Dentistry at Sea Girt

Princeton Strategic Communications

Saibel Foundation

Stella & Jamie Price

UNDERWRITING SPONSORS

Casino

Sanofi

Live Music

New York Jets

Anniversary Toast

Fahey Restaurant Group

Anniversary Swag

Stark & Stark PC

About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Coastal & Northern New Jersey
Celebrating 50 years of impact, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Coastal & Northern New Jersey (BBBSCNNJ) has been transforming the lives of children through professionally supported, one-to-one mentoring relationships with caring adult volunteers. BBBSCNNJ empowers young people to reach their full potential, helping them grow into confident, capable, and compassionate individuals. Serving 10 counties across New Jersey - Bergen, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, and Warren - BBBSCNNJ creates lasting, positive change for both youth and mentors. To learn more about becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister, or to donate, visit www.mentornj.org.

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Media Contact:
Name MJ Burzon, Associate Director of Community Engagement
Email mburzon@mentornj.org
Phone 732-447-9144 Cell 908-770-9706

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