AVE launches holiday giving campaign to benefit Atlantic Health Goryeb Children’s Hospital
NEW JERSEY — AVE, a national residential housing brand of Korman Communities, has launched its sixth annual Holiday Spirit of Giving campaign, bringing together residents, employees and community partners across 20 communities nationwide to support food banks and children’s charities, including Atlantic Health Goryeb Children’s Hospital.
The monthlong campaign, running Nov. 1-30, supports Move For Hunger and local children’s charities in eight markets, including New Jersey, Greater Philadelphia, White Plains, Phoenix, Dallas, Austin, Tampa and Silicon Valley.
In New Jersey, AVE communities in Florham Park, Union, Somerset and Clifton are partnering with Atlantic Health Goryeb Children’s Hospital for the first time, with a goal of raising $10,000 to support children and families receiving care at the hospital.
Residents, local businesses and community partners are encouraged to contribute through a dedicated online fundraising page, with donations going directly to the hospital.
AVE Florham Park will also host a holiday reception Wednesday, Dec. 9, at 6 p.m. featuring food, specialty holiday cocktails, live entertainment, raffle giveaways and a photo booth.
The campaign also includes the collection of nonperishable food and new, unwrapped toys, which will be distributed to local food pantries, children’s hospitals and charitable organizations.
This year, AVE is introducing its first Community Giving Challenge, inviting residents, businesses and members of the public to help exceed last year’s donation totals.
During the 2025 campaign, AVE communities collected more than 6,000 pounds of food, providing more than 5,000 meals through Move For Hunger, along with 1,500 toys for local charities.
“Six years ago, we brought all of our partners together under one campaign because we knew we could make a bigger impact together – and every year, our residents prove us right,” said Lea Anne Welsh, chief operating officer of Korman Communities and president of AVE. “This year, we’re challenging ourselves and our communities to give even more. From New Jersey to Silicon Valley, every can of food and every toy goes directly to families and children in need in the communities we call home.”
AVE, the national multifamily residential brand of Korman Communities, has organized holiday food and toy drives for more than a decade. In 2021, the company combined its charitable efforts into a single nationwide campaign.
The company has also partnered with Move For Hunger since 2015, organizing annual food drives and allowing residents to donate unopened food when moving out.
The partnership marked its 10th anniversary in 2025, when AVE raised more than $17,000 for the organization in one month.
“AVE continues to be a shining example of what it means to instill purpose into their everyday operations,” said Adam Lowy, founder and executive director of Move For Hunger. “We’re so grateful to be working with them to fight hunger across the communities they serve.”
Members of the public can participate by dropping off nonperishable food or new, unwrapped toys at participating AVE communities through Nov. 30. Donations can also be made through online wish lists at select communities.
Monetary contributions benefiting Atlantic Health Goryeb Children’s Hospital and Phoenix Children’s Hospital can be made through the campaign’s online fundraising page.
AVE said it will provide updates on the Community Giving Challenge throughout November and announce the campaign’s overall results after it concludes.
