ABOUT RAINE
RAINE stands for Reaching All In Need Everyday — a promise that drives every program, partnership and conversation we have.
OUR STORY
A neighborhood promise that grew into a movement.
2001
Foundation Established
A handful of Monmouth County neighbors begin meeting needs informally — driving food to families and gathering coats for kids.
2008
First Holiday Program
What started as a dozen Thanksgiving baskets grows into a full holiday program serving 100+ local families.
2015
Community Partnerships
Formal partnerships with schools, faith communities and businesses expand our reach across the county.
2020
Pandemic Response
Distributed emergency aid to over 1,200 families in the first six months of COVID-19.
Today
Reaching More Families
Supporting 500+ families annually with the help of 300+ active volunteers and dozens of community partners.
OUR MISSION
Reaching All In Need
Everyday.
We believe every family deserves support, dignity and hope during difficult times — and that the strongest communities are built one neighbor at a time.
OUR VALUES
What guides every decision we make.
We believe every family deserves support, dignity and hope during difficult times — and that the strongest communities are built one neighbor at a time.
Compassion
We treat every family with the respect and warmth we’d want for our own.
Community
Working together creates stronger, longer-lasting outcomes than any one of us alone.
Service
We take action when help is needed — quickly, quietly, and without judgment.
Hope
Real support creates lasting change — not just for today, but for what comes next.
LEADERSHIP
The team behind the mission.
A small, dedicated staff and volunteer board — all rooted in the Monmouth community.
Ryan Dickens
President
Matt Dickens
Founder
Patti Dickens
Founder
COMMUNITY IMPACT
Real results, every season.
500+
Families supported annually
800+
kids at holidays
$420k
Financial aid distributed
97%
Goes to programs
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Together with neighbors across the county.
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FINANCIALS
Committed to maximizing our impact.
RAINE Foundation is committed to financial transparency and maximizing the impact of our programs.
We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN #54-2176638. Our most recent Form 990s are available on the RAINE profile page at Candid (formerly GuideStar):
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