Honoring Dr. King & Leaders of Change
The YMCA of the Jersey Shore proudly celebrates the life and legacy of MLK at our 37th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Breakfast in his honor. Please join us with our esteemed community partners as we grow awareness and support for the important work of Dr. King and today’s civic leaders. View event flier.
Special Guests:
Keynote: Carmen Rubin, Children’s Book Author & Playwright
Human Dignity Award: Beatriz Oesterheld, Executive Director, CARC
(Community Affairs Resource Center)
Community Champion Award: Teena Lomack, Director of Operations, The Feast
Social Responsibility Award: Grunin Foundation
Youth Changemaker: Anika Raj
Date & Location:
Friday, January 16, 2026 | 7:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Eagle Oaks Golf & Country Club, 20 Shore Oaks Drive, Farmingdale, NJ 07727
Program:
7 a.m. | Registration Opens
7:30 a.m. | Breakfast Buffet
8 a.m. | Blessing and Program
JOIN US!
> Purchase Event Tickets & Sponsorships
$50 Adults | $25 Youth | $600 Table of 12
Sponsorships:
Youth Champion Sponsor | $5,000, includes Table of 12
Future Leaders Sponsor | $2,500, includes 5 Tickets
Civic Engagement Sponsor | $1,000, includes 2 Tickets
Changemaker Sponsor | $500
Social Justice Sponsor | $250
Get ready for an inspiring morning filled with unity and celebration! All sponsors are recognized through event signage, e-mail and social media. For questions, please email giving@ymcanj.org.
Share Your Voice!
YMCA Youth Essay Contest
As part of our commitment to inspire future leaders, we invite high school students from greater Monmouth County to share their voice in an essay contest. Two essays will be selected as grand prize winners.
Each winner will receive a $3,000 scholarship for their education, generously donated by Hackensack Meridian Health , New Jersey Natural Gas, and Porter Plus Realty. as well as a full-year youth membership to a YMCA of the Jersey Shore branch of their choice.
Thank You to Generous Sponsors!
