TJ Smoltino Foundation
TJ Smoltino Foundation
TJ's STORY
"Why We Live Like Teej"
TJ Smoltino was a beloved son, brother, boyfriend, and friend to so many. He had a natural ability to leave a positive impact on everyone around him. TJ's generosity was one of his many characteristics that has stuck with everyone he's known.
The loss of our friend TJ in 2021 inspired us to honor his legacy and the kindness he shared with our community. This commitment led to the creation of the TJ Smoltino Foundation. We are determined to carry his spirit forward. Join us in celebrating TJ's life and the values he stood for.
CHECK OUT OUR EVENTS PAGE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SCHOLARSHIPS & YEARLY EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
TJ’s Toy Drive 2025
'Tis the season! It's that time to make someone's holiday even brighter! Beginning on December 1st, visit one of these locations and drop off your new, unwrapped toys.
Drop-off locations:
• Brownstone Bar & Grill — 932 Middlesex Ave, Metuchen
• CKO Clark — 301 Central Ave, Clark
• ReCreations Salon — 1626 US-130, North Brunswick
• Revive Hair Studio — 10 Community Place, Warren
• Rose & Root - 398a Main Street, Metuchen
Reach out to us with any questions.
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OUR MISSION
The TJ Smoltino Foundation is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (EIN 88-2792483). TJ’s foundation began as an initiative to give back to the community in honor of TJ and his love for lacrosse. As part of that initiative we created a sports scholarship that will be awarded to two Edison High School Varsity Lacrosse team members each year. Through celebrating TJ's love for the sport, we are also able to give members of our community an opportunity to further their academic and athletic achievements. However, in creating this scholarship and receiving a surplus of donations, we realized just how much of an impact TJ has on the community around us and how much more of an opportunity we have to give back to other organizations/non-profits in his name. Your donations will not only support annual scholarship, but other fundraising events including:
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Polar Bear Plunge at Seaside (Supporting the NJ special Olympics)
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TJ’s Toy Drive (supporting Toys for Tots)
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Fall Clothing Drive
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Annual Golf Outing
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Annual Volleyball Tournament
We thank you for your ongoing support!
Sincerely,
Anthony Peterson, Lauryn Peterson & Shannon Haus, Founders
