Neptune, NJ – On Wednesday, October 7, community members and business leaders will gather at Blue Heron Pines Golf Club in Galloway Township for an afternoon of golf, philanthropy, and networking with one goal in mind: providing abundant lives for older adults throughout New Jersey by supporting the UMC Foundation (UMCF).

“At Lockton, we believe that strong communities are measured by how they care for their most vulnerable members," shared David Griffin, Vice President & Client Advocate at Lockton. He added that Lockton is proud to support UMCF’s work providing "compassionate care, meaningful connection, and opportunities for older adults to live abundant lives."

UMCF enhances the lives of seniors through programs, services, and community initiatives that promote the highest quality of life, and the Golf Outing is just one of several events the foundation hosts to advance the Foundation’s impact through partnership development.

“We’re deeply grateful for the generosity of our sponsors and donors, including our Golf Outing’s Title Sponsor, Lockton, who make it possible for us to fulfill our mission,” emphasized the Foundation’s Vice President Jim Roberts, “New Jersey’s seniors deserve compassionate care, independence, and dignity, and their support makes that possible.”

The UMCF Golf Outing sponsors also include Presenting Sponsor, Provident Bank; Gold Sponsor, Sodexo; and 2026 Premier Partner, Hawks & Company. A limited number of golfer spots remain available, as well as hole sponsorships for businesses and organizations looking to increase their visibility while supporting UMCF’s mission. Dinner-only registration is also available for those who would like to attend the evening reception without playing golf.

For those who prefer to support the event from behind the scenes, the UMC Foundation is seeking monetary and in-kind donations for the reception’s silent auction. Every contribution helps make the day a success while supporting UMC’s programs and services. To learn more or register, please visit SupportUMCF.org/golf26 or contact Maureen Stern, Director of Special Events, at mstern@umcommunities.org.

About UMCF

The role of UMCF is to create and maintain strong partnerships and secure critical funding to support residents with limited financial means, and fund UMC’s housing, innovative healthcare, and community-driven programs and projects that help older adults live their most abundant lives. Together with our community of individual donors, business partners, local churches and groups, and other friends of our mission, we are advancing UMC’s excellence in senior care and sustainable senior living. Learn More: SupportUMCF.org.

About UMC

Based in Neptune, NJ, United Methodist Communities (UMC) is a nonprofit senior services organization with roots in the Wesleyan faith tradition, which proudly serves seniors of all faith traditions and backgrounds through independent, residential, and assisted living; Tapestries® Memory Care; respite; rehabilitation; long-term care; Bridges Hospice and Palliative Care; affordable senior housing; and case management, live-in and in-home personal care through HomeWorks. Locations include Bristol Glen (Newton); Collingswood Manor (Collingswood); Pitman Manor (Pitman); The Shores (Ocean City); Bishop Taylor (East Orange); Covenant Place (Plainfield); PineRidge of Montclair (Montclair); Wesley by the Bay (Ocean City); and The Wesleyan (Red Bank). HomeWorks serves most counties in the state and maintains offices at UMC’s Bristol Glen, Collingswood, Pitman, and The Shores. Learn More: UMCommunities.org.

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