Stockton Atlantic City.
ATLANTIC CITY – Following the relaxing of COVID-19 restrictions on outdoor gatherings, the Stockton University Foundation has opened its “Benefit on the Boardwalk” to a larger audience. The foundation will welcome more participants to the benefit, set for 6 p.m. Friday, June 11 at The Stockton University Atlantic City campus. Tickets may be purchased in advance, or in person at the event.
This special new event takes the place of the foundation’s annual Scholarship Benefit Gala and this year and will support Stockton’s Student Relief Fund, which provides emergency support for students who face severe financial challenges.
“Many students have lost the ability to support themselves and their families financially because of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Dan Nugent, chief development officer and foundation executive director. “The support from this event will directly impact these students, helping them stay in school and ensuring they will complete their educations.”
The benefit will take advantage of the variety of outdoor spaces offered throughout the university’s Atlantic City Residential Complex, including the spacious garden quad and the beach quad which leads to the world-famous Atlantic City Boardwalk.
The evening will feature hors d’oeuvres, a variety of food and dessert stations, Osprey-inspired cocktails, specialty beer from Pinelands Brewing Company and Tuckahoe Brewing Company and more. Guests will also enjoy live entertainment from the Parrot Beach Band, a 50/50 raffle and other activities including a photo booth and lawn games.
“We are looking forward to an evening that not only supports an incredible cause like the Student Relief Fund, but also brings together the dedicated donors and friends who enable Stockton to keep students first and allow the Foundation to fulfill its mission,” foundation Chairwoman Donna Buzby said. “We can‘t wait to see everyone in person.”
Many businesses and individuals who year-after-year support the traditional gala have signed on to support the Benefit on the Boardwalk, including the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 351, the gala’s headline sponsor for the past 13 years.
“There was no question whether we’d support Stockton and its students through this new event,” said Dan Cosner, business manager for IBEW Local 351. “It’s an honor to be part of an event that truly helps Stockton students complete their education.”
Tickets are $150 per person and sponsorships are available.
To view sponsorship opportunities, purchase tickets or make a donation, visit stockton.edu/boardwalkbenefit or contact Alicia McMackin at 609-652-4861 or alicia.mcmackin@stockton.edu.
