Each year Oriana & Catherine select a charity or family that is near and dear to their hearts to dedicate their event to!
This years fundraising efforts from the event will be benefitting the RAINE Foundation.
Reaching.All.In.Need.Everyday
At the heart of every strong community are people who show up for one another, and that is exactly what the RAINE Foundation has been doing since 2001. RAINE, which stands for Reaching All In Need Everyday, is a Monmouth County nonprofit dedicated to bringing hope, comfort, and dignity to local families facing life's most difficult moments.
What began as a small group of neighbors helping neighbors has grown into an extraordinary network of compassion, providing immediate, meaningful assistance to families experiencing financial hardship, job loss, medical emergencies, housing instability, or the loss of a loved one.
From putting food on the table and helping families keep the lights on to providing clothing, diapers, school supplies, and other everyday essentials, RAINE steps in when families need it most. Their mission goes beyond temporary relief, connecting those in need with valuable community resources, counseling, housing assistance, and opportunities for long-term stability.
During the holiday season, RAINE's impact becomes even more meaningful. Each year, the foundation provides Thanksgiving baskets to more than 250 families and brings holiday joy to over 800 children through its December gift program. From birthday surprises and back-to-school backpacks to winter coats and holiday presents, RAINE works to ensure that no child feels forgotten and no family has to choose between necessities and celebrating the season.
Today, supported by more than 300 dedicated volunteers and generous community partners, RAINE continues to make a difference in the lives of hundreds of local families each year. Their work is rooted in a simple but powerful belief: everyone deserves compassion, dignity, and a helping hand when life becomes overwhelming.
We are incredibly honored to have the RAINE Foundation as the beneficiary of our 11th Annual Armcandy for a Cause Holiday Shopping Event.
Because the true spirit of the holiday season isn't measured by what we receive, but by what we give. And when we come together as a community, even the smallest acts of kindness can create a lasting impact.
This holiday season, let's shop with purpose, give with love, and help bring hope to families right here in our own backyard.
For more info or to donate directly visit: www.rainefoundation.com
