Thank you to our Gala Sponsors

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Thank you to all of our Gala sponsors. Your support for our Mission is greatly appreciated and valued.   Silver Sponsor www.monmouthjetcenter.com   Bronze Sponsors https://www.socialedgeconsulting.com https://meyner.com https://www.iorioconstructioncompany.com https://district7505.org/clubinfo/point-pleasant  

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Adoptees Aid Other Foster Kids

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We have some truly exciting and heartfelt news to share with you. Downey Side was recently featured in a full-page article in the Asbury Park Press, and this incredible moment is thanks to two very special young men—James and Julian—who were adopted through Downey Side in 2019 by their very devoted mother, Carla Oliveira. Carla has […]

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Red Gala Casino Night Fundraiser- June 3, 2026

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Come out and enjoy an evening of a dinner buffet, cocktails and a live auction to win amazing prices.  Prices are $150 per person if purchased in advance and $175 at the door. Online tickets are now closed. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door for $175.

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Congratulations to the Cummings-Knutson family!

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  Friends, We waited a long time for this adoption, and I think 11-year-old Jacob’s caseworker, Liz, said it best: “HE’S ADOPTED! I’ve still got tears in my eyes. What a great day!” Congratulations to the Cummings-Knutson family! We are absolutely overjoyed and so grateful to celebrate this long-awaited forever family moment with you.

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Thank You to Spring Lake Five Mile Run!

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We are excited to announce that the Spring Lake Five Mile Run is now a supporter of Downey Side Adoption. Yesterday, I met with board member Patty Burrus, who presented us with a generous check for $5,000. We are thrilled to receive this support, which will help families transition into instant parents through the adoption […]

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Father’s Day- All You Need Is Love

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BRICK – Like many parents, Jim Perone helped his daughter Selena prepare for her driving test. Like many kids, Selena chafed a bit at her father’s way of going about it. “Even with me being a new driver, he can be a back-seat driver,” the 17-year-old said. “But other than that, I’ll give him credit: […]

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Our Red Gala & Casino Night Fundraiser 2025 was a Success!

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Thank you to all of our volunteer committee, our sponsors and all of our supporters and attendees.  Your participation in our event made it a success! Sponsors Friends of The Gala  

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Downey Side at the NJ Adoption Summit 2025

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Dawn Rusinko, our NY/NJ Director speaks at the New Jersey Adoption Summit about Downey Side’s Mission and the children in foster care that we place into adoptive homes.  

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Downey Side Adoption connects older kids with families

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LAVALLETTE — For more than 50 years, Downey Side Adoption has been bringing together families and older kids in the country’s foster care system. In June, the nonprofit, which has a New Jersey location in Lavallette, will be holding its Red Gala & Casino Night fundraiser to collect money which goes directly to the agency’s […]

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Rusinko is dedicated to helping children find their forever home

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We are thrilled that our NY/NJ Director, Dawn Rusinko was featured in February’s 2025 edition of The Provider’s Council Newspaper.  Check out the full article on page 3 by clicking here.

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