Who we are

We are a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to honor the life and memory of Dennis Vaccaro.

We support unique programs designed to entertain, educate, inspire, strengthen, and build communities for Veterans and their families.

Donations can be made to:
Dennis A. Vaccaro Charitable Foundation

Become a sponsor

Interested in becoming a sponsor for The Dennis A. Vaccaro Memorial Run/Walk? Download and fill out the attached donor form.

Completed forms and donations can be mailed or submitted digitally:

Mail to 11 Parker Road, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
or, email form to dennisavaccarofoundation@gmail.com, and submit donation to our Paypal here.

DAV 5K Sponsorship Form 2024.pdf

Foundation News

5.27.24 MEMORIAL RUN

Mark your calendars! We will be holding our first annual Dennis A. Vaccaro Memorial Run in May 2024. Register here.

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DENNIS' COSMIC BIRTHDAY BASH

Thank you to those who came out to celebrate Dennis' 28th birthday under the stars! We released 60 lanterns in honor of Dennis' first heavenly birthday.

SPREADING CHRISTMAS CHEER

This year, The Dennis A. Vaccaro Foundation was happy to assist in making Christmas extra special for a Veteran and his family, one who was very close to Dennis.

TUCKER VISITS THE VETS HOME

Tucker brought smiles to service members at the New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home at Vineland. On behalf of NJ Dogs of Honor, Mario and Tucker brought toiletries, Christmas supplies, and holiday cheer to these inspiring veterans.

VETERAN'S DAY MEMORIAL

Monmouth University honors the memory, service, and sacrifices of their student veterans, Dennis Vaccaro and Chris Cosgrove during their Veteran's Day ceremony.

NJDOH PARTNERSHIP

Meet Mario and Tucker! The Dennis A. Vaccaro Foundation teamed up with New Jersey Dogs of Honor to sponsor the training of veteran service dog, Tucker.

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