HOPE Sheds Light

06/08/2026

Our Family BBQ was an amazing celebration of community, connection, and recovery. ☀️

Several years ago, we started this event as part of our anti-stigma efforts to create a space where families could come together and celebrate recovery openly.

Yesterday, looking around at the families sharing meals, children playing, friends laughing, and community members connecting, it felt like that vision had truly come to life.

This is what recovering out loud looks like.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the day so special. We are so grateful to be part of a community that continues to show up for each other. 💙

06/04/2026

There's so many reasons why we walk. 💙 Every step matters, every story deserves to be heard.

Each phrase represents a reason to take that first step. Tell us: why do you walk?

Join us at the Boardwalk on September 12th! Registration is OPEN: https://join-us.hopeshedslight.org/site/TR/Events/General;jsessionid=00000000.app30138a?pg=entry&fr_id=1060&NONCE_TOKEN=F4338D03B4D59813EA53E70AE9C572E0

06/04/2026

Beginner Yoga for a Cause 🧘‍♀️
Join Pure Toms River Yoga on June 13th at 11:00 AM for a beginner-friendly class.

Bring a mat + please register ahead of time: https://cart.mindbodyonline.com/sites/59458/cart

All donations support Hope Sheds Light 💙

06/02/2026

Pop-Up Meeting Announcement! 🏖

Join us for three summer meetings across Monmouth County 💙

Friday, June 26th
6PM-7PM
800 Ocean Ave N.
Bradley Beach, NJ 07720

Saturday, July 18th
12PM-2PM
2510 Apache Road
Manasquan, NJ 08736

Friday, August 28th
6PM-7PM
221 Ocean Ave N.
Long Branch, NJ 07740

For more information, contact Rachel:
📧 [email protected]
📞 732-244-0783 ext. 114

06/01/2026

Happy Pride Month from Hope Sheds Light! 🌈 💙

This month, we celebrate love, identity, and the courage to live authentically. We are proud to uplift our LGBTQ+ community and continue building recovery spaces rooted in compassion, connection, and hope. 🦋

06/01/2026

Volunteers needed! 👩‍🌾

Join us in building a flourishing vegetable garden for our community.

Contact Courtney for more information on how to get involved:
📧 [email protected]
📞 732-244-0783 ext. 140

05/31/2026

Coming up soon!

Join us June 6th for a FREE Family BBQ filled with food, fun, and community! 🍔☀️

Enjoy delicious food cooked by Grill Master Paul, games, face painting, vendors, raffles, ice cream, and more! 🍦🎨🎟️

Register today! https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=1ec12eeb-33c0-4034-96db-9710e7828d76&envId=p-sEZcakPNy0Kbs_q7Lj4Cqw&zone=usa

05/28/2026

The past two days were filled with learning, growth, collaboration, and development for our team. 👏

Investing in our staff means investing in the individuals and families we serve. We’re grateful for the opportunity to continue building our skills, strengthening our knowledge, and growing together as a team.

Thank you to Peer Support Community Partners for facilitating this impactful experience! A special thanks to Glen and Laura, our facilitators: two very special humans who led with their hearts and shared their knowledge and experiences freely. 💙

05/26/2026

Join us June 6th for a FREE Family BBQ filled with food, fun, and community! 🍔☀️

Enjoy delicious food cooked by Grill Master Paul, games, face painting, vendors, raffles, ice cream, and more! 🍦🎨🎟️

Register today! https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=1ec12eeb-33c0-4034-96db-9710e7828d76&envId=p-sEZcakPNy0Kbs_q7Lj4Cqw&zone=usa

05/25/2026

Today, we honor and remember the brave individuals who gave their lives in service to our country.

With gratitude and remembrance, we wish our community a meaningful Memorial Day. 💙