THE ASHLEY LAUREN FOUNDATION

Hope and Help for Children with Cancer in New Jersey

aka ASHLEY LAUREN FOUNDATION   |   Brielle, NJ   |  www.ashleylaurenfoundation.org

Mission

Hope & Help for Children with Cancer in New Jersey The goal of The Ashley Lauren Foundation is to ease the journey when a child is diagnosed with cancer by providing direct financial, material and emotional assistance, along with our many programs developed to bring smiles to these children. Unlike national organizations that fund research, we are an independent, New Jersey-based non-profit organization, working hands-on with each family. The Ashley Lauren Foundation depends on the support of the community-at-large to provide immediate relief for the daily burdens thrust upon those who are battling pediatric cancer.

Notes from the nonprofit

This foundation exists because we have first-hand experience dealing with the heartaches and devastation pediatric cancer can manifest itself in the individuals with this disease. Working to bring "Hope and Help to Children with CANCER in New Jersey" is our passion. The Ashley Lauren Foundation's beneficial work can only continue with your generous philanthropic donations.

Ruling year info

2006

President and Treasurer

Mr. Thomas C Corley

Main address

617 Union Avenue Bldg. 3, Suite 27

Brielle, NJ 08730 USA

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EIN

20-3232026

NTEE code info

Health - General and Rehabilitative N.E.C. (E99)

Children's and Youth Services (P30)

Patient Services - Entertainment, Recreation (E86)

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Communication

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

One of the most significant needs for a family battling pediatric cancer is financial assistance – Monica can personally attest to that. The requirements are so vast, and we are committed to doing all that we can to help in this area. We have been receiving referrals from families who are in jeopardy of losing their home, not affording their household utilities; health insurance, etc. because they are missing time from work and their medical bills are so enormous. Also, we have been receiving referrals from families who can no longer afford the medications not covered by insurance yet needed for their child. They find themselves without transportation to and from their child’s treatment center. As unbelievable as all of this might sound, it is true. As we started the foundation our referrals were few and manageable; every month our outreach is touching more and more families, the biggest challenge of the foundation is that we would have to turn away a child in need.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Hope for Children with Cancer and their Families

To provide aid to families who have children suffering from cancer.

Population(s) Served
Children and youth
Caregivers

The Ashley Lauren Foundation bring the children and their families to a harvest farm. Harvest is our theme which the foundation weaves in lunch, music, and entertainment. Hayrides, pumpkin patch and even a Clydesdale horse add to the excitement providing rides for attendees are some of the activity highlights. This party encourages hope and creates smiles for these children and their families removing them for a little while from their daily medical challenges.

Population(s) Served
Children and youth
Families

Where we work

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Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

Number of participants engaged in programs

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served

Children and youth

Related Program

Hope for Children with Cancer and their Families

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

An Average of 351 donors attend the Butterfly Ball annually which is our largest fundraiser for the year.

Goals & Strategy

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Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

Goals:
1. Ease the journey when pediatric cancer is diagnosed
2. To offer financial, material and emotional support to the child and family affected
3. To Bring smiles to these children’s’ faces

The Ashley Lauren Foundation runs three main fundraisers annually; this independent foundation relies on funding from individuals, corporations, and foundations.

Achievements:
1. Sheltering families from declaring financial bankruptcy
2. Keeping families from losing their homes because of financial hardships
3. Funding travel expenses for many families in order for their child to receive expert medical treatment.
4. Developed partnerships with over 14 Medical Hospitals and Children’s Medical Centers

We are a hands-on foundation which started in 2006 who have continued to raise funds which successfully actively assists 100-150 children at any given time. Realistically, there is a growing need for this service, and we have extended our reach beyond our local community partnering with such organizations as Rutgers University and expanding our board members to grow the foundation resources.

This work has been blessed with many partnerships inclusive of medical facilities, colleges, corporations, small businesses and individuals who are happy to give their time, talent and treasure to ensure this work continues.

Our services need to increase as it is financially viable and reflective of the referrals received. In the distant future, our dream is to have a physical building, a safe-haven for children and their families, to walk away from the everyday burdens of this devastating situation. The building would be our "HAPPY PLACE" providing free food and services for our clients.

Financials

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The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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THE ASHLEY LAUREN FOUNDATION

Board of directors
as of 02/22/2022
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Mr. Thomas Corley

President - Cerefice and Co. CPA Firm

Lou Bernardo

Tax for Trading Co., Retired Hess Oil

Tom Arnone

VP PRC Group, Eatontown, NJ Monmouth County Freeholder Director, Past Mayor of Neptune City

Carolyn Burtnick

Editor in Chief - Community Magazine, Monmouth County, NJ

Serena DiMaso

Attorney NJ State Assemblywoman - Past Mayor of Holmdel, NJ

Lou Russo

Operations Manager and Morning Show Host of 94.3, The Point Radio

Howard Levine

Management Consultant BNY Mellon, Jersey City, NJ

Carolyn Walker

Board Secretary - Estate Administrator @ Wells Fargo Bank, Toms River, NJ

Board leadership practices

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Not applicable
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Not applicable

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 1/28/2021
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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Male, Not transgender
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or Straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

No data

Gender identity

No data

Transgender Identity

No data

Sexual orientation

No data

Disability

No data