Pointsgiving is an impactful community day of giving back that's held the first Saturday in November each year at Community Park in Point Pleasant Boro. This year's event will take place Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026 from 1-4 p.m. (Rain location: Pt. Beach High School gym—we will update details hereif we decide to use indoor locaiton.)
Anyone can stop by the park to learn more about local school and nonprofit organizations, participate in hands-on service projects or drop off donations. However you'd like to pitch in, we'd like you to come on OUT for this meaningful event where every attendee makes a difference.
Can't make it into the park to drop off donations? No problem! Use our convenient Drive Thru Dropoff at the park gate at Susan Lane and Beach Boulevard. Volunteers will be on hand to accept donations. Please make sure the donations are requested by these organizations, as we are unable to accept unsolicited items.
STATION 1: Kiwanis Club of Point Pleasant: Learn how Kiwanis supports youth community service clubs and kids at the Jersey Shore–and how you can get involved. Donate school supplies or toiletries to our Teacher's Closet for Point Boro and Beach schools. Buy a 50/50 ticket or 2027 coupon book–both support Kiwanis initiatives.
STATION 2: Kiwanis Kids (K-Kids) of Greater Point Pleasant: Make a beaded bracelet or keychain for local children's charities. Drop off new board games that K-Kids will give to kids at an upcoming family fun night for the CLCL Foundation. The kids are collecting lip balm, lotion, large-print books, and comfort items for residents at Crest Pointe Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center. Buy homemade crayons to support this free community club for children ages 6-11.
STATION 3: Calvary Academy Key Club: Drop off items for Operation Christmas Child boxes, distributed globally via Samaritan's Purse. Donate small toys, school supplies, clothing, and more. Also accepting new and used adults and kids coats and winterwear, which we will distribute in Lakewood next month.
STATION 4: Point Pleasant Boro High School Key Club. Donate pet goods such as dog collars, cat/dog food and treats for the animals at the Humane Society in Tinton Falls.
STATION 5: Holiday Express: Donate leftover Halloween candy and stuff kids' bags for this organization supporting local children.
STATION 6: Marty's Place Senior Dog Sanctuary: Learn how you can help provide a safe, loving home and support services for senior dogs.
STATION 7: Horse Rescue United: Buy horseshoes, sweatshirts, t-shirts, and tank tops, or drop off financial donations. Proceeds will go directly to the horses.
STATION 8: Choose Love Celebrate Life (CLCL) Foundation: Your closet cleanout could change someone's season. This station is gathering everyday essentials for neighbors who need them most. Donate: Clothing, linens, shoes, accessories, cleaning supplies, hygiene products, baby and kid items, school supplies, and holiday gifts.
STATION 9: G's Giving Gowns: A brand-new shirt can mean a fresh start for a child. Drop off new children's t-shirts, sizes 2T to 16 that will be custom-sewn for pediatric hospital patients.
STATION 10: K's Kitten Rescue: Purchase cat-themed items for sale for cats and the people who love them, and many are handmade by rescue volunteers. Every purchase goes directly toward caring for cats in rescue. Stop by to learn about adopting, fostering, or volunteering. Donate canned cat food (kitten food especially appreciated).
STATION 11: Dream Factory of New Jersey: This organization grants wishes to chronically and critically ill kids ages 3 to 18. Stop by for giveaways and prizes.
STATION 12: Jersey Shore Animal Center: Come say hello to some very friendly–and adoptable–dogs! Browse swag for sale, meet the team or donate funds.
STATION 13: Providence House Domestic Violence Services of Catholic Charities: This group works to end domestic violence through education, empowerment, and advocacy, while offering a safe haven for those escaping abuse. Donate toilet paper, paper towels, individually packaged snacks, juice boxes, and $5 or $10 Wawa gift cards.
STATION 14: Ocean's Harbor House: Learn how the Supervised Transitional Living Program and C.O.M.P.A.S.S. Outreach programs help people find their footing and move forward.
STATION 15: The Samaritan Center at the Jersey Shore: Hope and healing, right here at home. The Samaritan Center provides affordable mental health counseling and education to individuals, couples, and families across the Jersey Shore. Stop by to learn about their services and how they're helping make mental health care accessible to everyone. Monetary donations gratefully accepted or see Amazon wishlist online.
STATION 16: Foundation For A Drug Free World: Pick up free, easy-to-read booklets on the effects of different drugs, plus educator kits for teachers, counselors, police officers, and anyone working to keep young people safe.
STATION 17: Northern Ocean Habitat For Humanity: Help build a stronger community, one home at a time. Learn about affordable homeownership, Critical Home Repair, the ReStore, and volunteer opportunities throughout Northern Ocean County. Families can join in a hands-on building activity like assembling or decorating a small birdhouse. Donate: Money, paper goods, cleaning supplies, and hand soap.
STATION 18: New Jersey Angels: This group supports foster and kinship families and youth locally. Learn about their programs to support foster and kinship families (and youth), explore volunteering, and help kids decorate cards for holiday baskets. Donate: Financial donations or $10 Starbucks or Dunkin' gift cards for welcome boxes.
STATION 19: Point Boro First Aid Squad: See what the first aid squad does and how you can help.
STATION 20: Mercy Center: Assemble new parent kits and hygiene kits for families, which also go to unhoused neighbors and support winter Code Blue efforts. Learn about programs and volunteer opportunities. Donate: Toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion, face wash, baby diapers (size 3 and up), baby wipes, unused baby bottles and accessories, household cleaning supplies, dish soap (small and large), laundry detergent (pods or powder).
STATION 21: New Jersey Children's Alliance: Create colorful cards filled with encouragement and hope, with prompts to help spark ideas. Every card goes to children referred to Child Advocacy Centers, reminding them that they are valued, supported, and not alone.
STATION 22: Ship 6 Seascouts: Learn about this sailing program for teens and young adults ages 14 to 21 and how to get involved.
STATION 23: The Arc, Ocean County Chapter: Individuals with disabilities at The Arc create paintings in their art classes, and a selection becomes their holiday cards. Pick some up and learn about the services this group provides.
STATION 24: A Gift from the Heart: A Point Pleasant Beach nonprofit gift shop trains adults with disabilities how to work in retail and offers art classes as an approved New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) Goods and Service Provider. Stop by to learn more and grab a 50/50 ticket.
STATION 25: Girl Scouts Of the Jersey Shore: Find out more about local scouting groups and how you can get involved.
STATION 26: Point Paws: Learn about this group that manages trap/neuter/return for the Boro, including testing and caring for feral cats. The rescue also adopts out cats. Donate: cat food, both dry and wet, along with cat treats, puppy training pads and cat toys.
STATION 27: Dignity Suds & Duds: Donate funds, hand warmers, sleeping bags, hats, and gloves for this group that provides free laundry to the local unhoused community.
STATION 28: Point Borough High School Class of 2028. Help the Class of 2028 collect non-perishable food items to stock the school foodbank for students.
STATION 29: Rare Genes Movement: Discover more about this organization that supports people and families with rare diseases.
STATION 30: A Need We Feed: Donate snack-sized bags of chips, fruit snacks, crackers, Pop-Tarts, cereal, cookies, pudding, granola bars, or fruit cups. Color a picture for veterans and seniors.
STATION 31: All Fur One Pet Rescue: Drop off dog and cat food, dog treats, and cat litter. Learn how you can help this local organization and even adopt a pet!
STATION 32: Kids Clothing Swap: Kiwanis hosting a free kids clothing swap. Donate gently used or new kids clothing or fill your own bag from items donated.
STATION 33: Clothing Drive: Drop off bagged kids/adult clothing, linens, shoes, accessories, stuffed animals, and luggage. Donations will go to Helpsy, which will make a financial donation to Kiwanis.
STATION 34: Hot Cocoa: Stop by the food stand to enjoy a hot cocoa or water. Meet members of our Key Clubs, who are fundraising her for their annual scholarships.
Find out more at pointpleasantkiwanis.org/pointsgiving
Join the Organization that Gives Back Every Day
Kiwanis will host an Open House on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 10:15 a.m. at Brielle Library. If you like Pointsgiving, you should see all the fun things we do to support children and our community as a whole.
Learn more about joining: www.pointpleasantkiwanis.org/join
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