Rooted in Community Awards
June 4 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
ROOTED IN COMMUNITY AWARDS
Thursday, June 4, 2026 | 5:30-8:30 P.M.
Grounds for Sculpture, Hamilton, NJ
Cocktails and Catering by Constellation Culinary Group of Rat’s Restaurant
Explore the Grounds • Awards Ceremony • Silent Auction
Join us at Grounds for Sculpture to celebrate outstanding local heroes rooted in the communities we serve. Your generous support will help us recognize individuals and corporations who contribute to our region through their service and leadership. Every dollar raised benefits Oaks’ programs dedicated to improving the quality of life for vulnerable children, adults and families in our community.
Our 2026 Honorees
Amy Hassa, MSW
Statewide Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Coordinator
Dr. Felicia Hopson
Burlington County Commissioner Director
Jeannine Frisby LaRue
Partner
Moxie Strategies
Frank N. Messina
Principal & Co-founder
AllRisk Property Damage Experts
Innovative Benefit Planning, LLC
represented by Terriann Procida and Mark Sulpizio
Help Us Reach Our $175,000 Goal!
You can help by becoming a sponsor! Proceeds from the event help Oaks deliver mission-critical services to more than 40,000 people a year. We ensure that basic everyday human essentials such as housing, food and quality social services are accessible to everyone, regardless of their financial circumstance.
Purchase Tickets
Purchase individual tickets for $200 or a table of 10 for $1,750. Can’t attend? Make a donation! Thank you for believing in our mission.
Silent Auction
Donate to our silent auction! We welcome all donations, but are always in need of tickets, gift cards, vacation packages and items for gift baskets. If you are interested in contributing, please fill out our online form.
Explore Grounds for Sculpture
Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton, NJ is a museum, sculpture garden and arboretum where art and nature are always at play. Included in your ticket price is a complimentary day pass for June 4, 2026. Spend the day outdoors exploring nearly 300 contemporary sculptures across 42 landscaped areas. Indoors, temporary exhibitions and emerging artists are featured in 6 galleries.
Seward Johnson, Daydream, 2014, aluminum, edition 1/8, 432 x 732 x 240 inches, Collection of The Seward Johnson Atelier, ©2007, 2014 The Seward Johnson Atelier, Inc, photo: David W. Steele
Yuyu Yang, Dragon’s Shrill in the Cosmic Void, 1991, stainless steel, 81.5 x 81.5 x 46 inches, Grounds For Sculpture, Gift of The Seward Johnson Atelier, photo: David Michael Howarth Photography
Carlos Dorrien, The Nine Muses, 1990-97, granite, 132 in x 240 in x 360 in, Grounds For Sculpture, Gift of The Seward Johnson Atelier, © Artist or Artist’s Estate, photo: David W. Steele
Questions? Contact the Development Office at 609-267-5928 or development@oaksintcare.org.
