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.
We are officially sold out! For questions about tickets, contact Denise Soto at 609-267-5928.
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
Silent Auction Now LIVE!
Our silent auction is officially open! Now is your chance to browse and bid on exciting items while supporting our mission. The auction will remain open through the event on June 4th, so be sure to check back often and place your bids before it closes. Start bidding today.
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
Steering Committee
Dria Law, Committee Chair
Down Syndrome Association of Southern New Jersey
Hala Shawaf Barson
VoIP Doctors® Business Telecommunications
Evelyn Hatcher
Holman
Kristi Howell
Burlington County Regional Chamber of Commerce
Orlando Salas
Fair Share Housing Center
Tamara Solitro, M.D.
Cooper Care Alliance
Keisha Stephenson Taylor, Ed.D.
NAF
Barbara West
Maguire & West Insurance
Master of Ceremonies
Marianne Aleardi
Board Member
President/Publisher
SJ Mag Media
Thank You 2026 Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Diamond Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Media Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
Bristol Myers Squibb
Evesham Capital
Fulton Bank of New Jersey
Derry Holland
Dria Law & Family
PerformCare
PFK O’Connor Davies
Philadelphia Insurance Companies (PHLY)
REV Creative Group
Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine
Tarrytown Expocare Pharmacy
TD Bank
Patron Sponsor
Commercial Cleaning Corp
Dowd Heating & Air Conditioning
Hoffman’s Exterminating Co.
Mary Foukleva-Hutchison and Ryan Hutchison
KDI Office Technology
Lincoln Financial Group
M&T Bank
Michael Brown, ReMax One Realty
Nash Perez, LLC
Liz Rosica and Frank Dehel
McGinnis Plumbing & Heating
Samaritan
Virtua Health
Friend of Oaks
Allen’s Oil and Propane
Burlington County Regional Chamber of Commerce
Chilla Legal
Lammey & Giorgio, PA
Murphy’s Family Markets
NJM
Denise & Danny Soto
Zallie Community Foundation
Questions? Contact the Development Office at 609-267-5928 or development@oaksintcare.org.
