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PICKLEBALL FUNDRAISER
March 30, 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Dink, Slam and Serve for a Cause! Inaugural Pickleball Social Benefits Homeless in Monmouth and Ocean Counties
Learn a new sport or show off your Kitchen King or Queen skills as you dink, slam and serve at the inaugural HABcore Pickleball Social. Hosted at The Atlantic Club’s new Pickleball Center in Manasquan, from 4 to 7 p.m. on March 30, event proceeds will benefit housing support programs for families, veterans and individuals with special needs in Monmouth and Ocean counties.
“This event is a fantastic way for the community to come together, enjoy a great game, and support an organization making a real difference in people’s lives,” said HABcore Executive Director Steve Heisman. “As affordable housing continues to grow as a dire need in our community, we’re excited to see people rally behind a cause that helps many of our neighbors live with stability, dignity and hope.”
Open to players of all skill levels with family-friendly pricing for students ages 11 and older, the event introduces beginners to the game, offers seasoned players friendly competition with games led by pickleball pro Kim Smith, and benefits HABcore’s affordable housing and homeless prevention programs. Food and beverages as well as door prizes will round out the afternoon. Sponsorship opportunities are available for individuals and local businesses to show their support.
Why Pickleball?
Trinity Hall student and HABcore volunteer Eliza Chiles, 16 of Atlantic Highlands saw the growing interest in the sport of pickleball among her friends and offered to help organize a pickleball-focused fundraiser for students and families that would introduce more people to HABcore and its programs.
“I hope people will leave the event with a greater understanding of HABcore and its mission and values. I also hope that some of the HABcore residents will be able to attend the event because I know people will really enjoy speaking with them and learning about the agency through their experiences,” said Eliza Chiles, chair of the Pickleball Social Committee.
To register or sponsor the Pickleball Social by the March 15 deadline, please visit: https://habcore.org/event/pickleball-social/.