Teeing Up for HOPE: The HOPE Center successfully hosts 4th Annual Golf Classic

TOMS RIVER, N.J. - May 21, 2025 - PRLog -- The HOPE Center hosted its 4th Annual Golf Classic on May 8th at Bey Lea Golf Course, bringing together over 60 golfers and raising critical resources to support local families in crisis.

Held for the first time in Toms River, the 2025 Golf Classic brought the event home to the HOPE Center's own Ocean County community. Attendees participated in a morning putting contest, lunch, a scramble-format shotgun start, and a post-round dinner with awards and prizes. Meals were generously provided by Bey Lea's in-house restaurant, Shogun Legacy.

"For the fourth year in a row, we were blessed with gorgeous weather," said Amy VanBezooijen of The HOPE Center. "Bey Lea golf course was a wonderful host, and Shogun provided an amazing dinner for the golfers to enjoy."

All proceeds benefitted the mission of the HOPE Center: to serve individuals and families in crisis with dignity and compassion, providing for their basic human needs and striving to empower each person to achieve his or her greatest level of self-sufficiency. The HOPE Center serves the Ocean County community with emergency food, shelter, transportation, and support services– essential in this time of growing economic uncertainty.

As financial concerns continue to weigh on Ocean County residents, the HOPE Center has seen an increase in individuals and families seeking help meeting their basic needs. Events like the Golf Classic help the organization continue to support the local community.

The HOPE Center is located at 253 Chestnut Street in Toms River. To learn more visit https://houseofhopeocean.org/, call 732-341-4447 or send an email to info@houseofhopeocean.org.

About The HOPE Center

The HOPE Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization initiated by the Clergy Association of Greater Toms River. Within a place of hope and faith, the mission of The HOPE Center is to serve families in crisis with dignity and compassion, providing for their basic human needs, and striving to empower each person to achieve his or her greatest level of self-sufficiency. Current hours are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9am to 3pm. To reach The HOPE Center, call 732-341-4447. After 4pm, for emergency services, please call 211.