Pine Belt Auto in the Community
Supporting the Communities We Call Home.
Pine Belt Auto is a New Jersey automotive dealership group comprising Pine Belt Nissan of Toms River, Pine Belt Nissan of Keyport, Pine Belt Cadillac, and Pine Belt Used Cars. For nearly 40 years, our dealerships have served Ocean and Monmouth Counties while supporting nonprofit organizations, healthcare providers, schools, first responders, youth programs, and community events throughout the Jersey Shore and across New Jersey.
Supporting Local Organizations Across the Jersey Shore
For Pine Belt Auto, community involvement means supporting the organizations and people working to make the places around our dealerships stronger. That support includes charitable giving, event sponsorships, scholarships, and participation in initiatives benefiting healthcare, education, public safety, children and families, inclusive recreation, and other local causes.
Our community relationships reflect the areas our dealerships call home. Pine Belt Nissan of Toms River, Pine Belt Cadillac, and Pine Belt Used Cars serve Ocean County from Toms River, while Pine Belt Nissan of Keyport serves Monmouth County and surrounding communities.
Over the years, Pine Belt Auto and our dealerships have supported organizations including RWJBarnabas Health, The Valerie Fund, Ocean of Love, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, the Toms River Police Foundation, local fire departments and first aid squads, schools, scholarship programs, and community organizations throughout Ocean and Monmouth Counties.
Together, the organizations we support provide healthcare and pediatric cancer resources, educational opportunities, emergency services, family assistance, inclusive recreation, youth activities, and other programs that directly serve New Jersey communities.
Healthcare & Family Support
Pine Belt Auto supports healthcare organizations and nonprofits that serve patients, children, and families throughout New Jersey. Our involvement has included regional hospital foundations, pediatric cancer organizations, family assistance programs, and charitable events benefiting medical care and support services.
Monmouth Medical Center & Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus
Pine Belt Auto has supported programs benefiting Monmouth Medical Center and Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus, part of RWJBarnabas Health. That involvement has included the Monmouth Medical Center Golf Classic and support for the Southern Campus Foundation.
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The Valerie Fund
The Valerie Fund supports children with cancer and blood disorders and their families through treatment centers across New Jersey and the surrounding region. Pine Belt Auto is proud to support its work on behalf of children facing serious illness.
Ocean of Love
Ocean of Love provides support to Ocean County children with cancer and their families. Pine Belt Nissan of Keyport has supported the organization and its work with local families.
LIV Like a Unicorn
LIV Like a Unicorn supports children fighting pediatric cancer and their families. Pine Belt Cadillac has supported the organization through one of its charitable golf events.
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals raises support for children’s hospitals and the pediatric care they provide to families across the country. Pine Belt Auto has supported the organization through a local charitable initiative.
Family Promise of the Jersey Shore
Family Promise of the Jersey Shore helps families experiencing housing instability and homelessness work toward lasting independence. Pine Belt Auto supports the organization’s work with families in the local community.
Johnny’s Blanket Fund
Pine Belt Auto has supported Johnny’s Blanket Fund and its work helping people in need.
Children, Education & Scholarships
Pine Belt Auto and our dealerships support schools, students, educational foundations, and scholarship programs in the communities we serve. These relationships range from local school activities to programs helping students pursue further education.
Keyport Education Foundation
Pine Belt Nissan of Keyport supports the Keyport Education Foundation and its efforts to benefit students in the Keyport school community, including the foundation’s Cereal Challenge.
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Manalapan High School
Pine Belt Nissan of Keyport has supported student activities at Manalapan High School, including the school’s dance program.
Norah Elizabeth Bruther Memorial Scholarship
Pine Belt Cadillac supports the Norah Elizabeth Bruther Memorial Scholarship and its mission of helping students continue their education while honoring Norah’s memory.
Toms River Police Foundation Scholarships
Pine Belt Auto supports the Toms River Police Foundation, whose community programs include scholarship opportunities for local students.
Inclusive Recreation & Youth Activities
Local recreation and youth programs give children and families opportunities to participate, compete, connect, and build confidence. Pine Belt Auto supports organizations and activities serving young people and individuals with special needs throughout the region.
RWJBarnabas Health Field of Dreams
The RWJBarnabas Health Field of Dreams in Toms River provides an inclusive recreational environment for people with special needs and their families. Pine Belt Auto is proud to support a local resource designed to make recreation and community participation more accessible.
Mustangs Ice Hockey
Pine Belt Auto has supported local Mustangs ice hockey, helping support opportunities for young athletes to participate in organized competition.
Vinny Curry’s RUSH2VICTORY
Pine Belt Cadillac has supported RUSH2VICTORY, an initiative associated with New Jersey native and professional football player Vinny Curry that serves young people in underserved communities.
First Responders & Public Safety
Firefighters, emergency medical personnel, police officers, and other first responders play an essential role in the communities Pine Belt Auto serves. Our dealerships have supported local fire companies, first aid squads, police organizations, and programs benefiting first responders, military service members, veterans, and their families.
Toms River First Responders
Pine Belt Auto has supported several Toms River emergency service organizations, including the Toms River Fire Department, Oceanic Hook & Ladder Company No. 1, and Toms River First Aid Squad 39.
Oceanic Hook & Ladder Company No. 1 →
Keyport Fire Department
Pine Belt Nissan of Keyport supports the Keyport Fire Department and its community activities, including the annual Fireman’s Fair.
Keyport PBA Local 223
Pine Belt Nissan of Keyport supports Keyport PBA Local 223 and local charitable programs supported by its members.
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Tunnel to Towers Foundation
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation supports first responders, military service members, veterans, and their families. Pine Belt Auto is proud to support its national mission.
Local Organizations & Community Events
Some of the strongest community connections are built through local organizations and events. Pine Belt Auto and our dealerships support neighborhood groups, civic organizations, fundraisers, and gatherings that bring people together throughout Ocean and Monmouth Counties.
Keyport Garden Club
Pine Belt Nissan of Keyport supports the Keyport Garden Club and its efforts to beautify and strengthen the local community.
Greenbriar Woodlands
Pine Belt Auto has supported charitable and community activities at Greenbriar Woodlands in Toms River, including sponsorship connected with a local golf event.
RIDGE Road Run
Pine Belt Auto has supported the RIDGE Road Run, a local event connected with the Ridge Road Alliance and its community mission.
NJ CAR
Pine Belt Cadillac has participated in charitable activity connected with the New Jersey Coalition of Automotive Retailers, an organization representing franchised new-car and truck retailers throughout New Jersey.
Our Dealerships, Our Communities
Pine Belt Auto’s community relationships reflect two primary geographic areas along the Jersey Shore. In Ocean County, Pine Belt Nissan of Toms River, Pine Belt Cadillac, and Pine Belt Used Cars have supported organizations including Toms River emergency services, the Toms River Police Foundation, RWJBarnabas Health Field of Dreams, Ocean of Love, healthcare organizations, and local community events.
In Monmouth County, Pine Belt Nissan of Keyport has supported organizations including the Keyport Fire Department, Keyport PBA Local 223, Keyport Education Foundation, Keyport Garden Club, Manalapan High School, and other local programs.
Each dealership develops relationships within the communities it serves, allowing Pine Belt Auto’s support to reach organizations at both the regional and neighborhood level. Nearly four decades after Pine Belt Auto first became part of the Jersey Shore, those relationships remain an important part of how our dealerships participate in the communities around them.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pine Belt Auto Community Involvement
What kinds of organizations does Pine Belt Auto support?
Pine Belt Auto supports healthcare providers, nonprofit organizations, schools, scholarship programs, first responders, youth activities, family services, inclusive recreation programs, and community events throughout Ocean and Monmouth Counties and across New Jersey.
Which Pine Belt Auto dealerships are involved in community giving?
Pine Belt Nissan of Toms River, Pine Belt Nissan of Keyport, Pine Belt Cadillac, and Pine Belt Used Cars have all supported organizations and initiatives in the communities they serve.
Where is Pine Belt Auto’s community support focused?
Much of Pine Belt Auto’s community involvement is centered in Ocean and Monmouth Counties, particularly around Toms River and Keyport, with additional support for regional and statewide New Jersey organizations.
How long has Pine Belt Auto been part of the Jersey Shore community?
Pine Belt Auto has served communities in Ocean and Monmouth Counties for nearly 40 years.