Support our 50/50 Raffle
Tickets on sale now! Raffle tickets are available for purchase before and at our 5th Annual Hitting Close to Home Pickleball Tournament on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
Ticket sales on the day of the event will be available from 6 – 8 PM at New Shrewsbury Racquet Club, or you can purchase tickets from us before the event.
Live drawing will take place at approximately 9:00 PM at NSRC, 71 N. Gilbert Street, Tinton Falls, NJ. THE WINNER DOES NOT NEED TO BE PRESENT.
$10 per ticket! How to Purchase a Raffle Ticket:
- Tickets will be on sale at the event on April 25, between 6:00 and 9:00 PM, or from our offices before the tournament. To purchase tickets before the event:
- Contact Stacie Bradley at sbradley@monmouthhabitat.org or (732) 728-0441 x 316 to confirm how many tickets you would like.
- Make payment:
- In-person: Asbury Park ReStore, 1105 Memorial Drive, Asbury Park. Store hours Wed. – Sat., 10 AM – 5 PM, Sun. 12 – 5 PM.
- In-person: Freehold ReStore & Monmouth Habitat Office: 45 South Street, Freehold – ONLY UNTIL MARCH 14
- Venmo: @MonmouthCountyHabitat – please note 50/50 Raffle
- Mail a check or cash to: Monmouth County Habitat for Humanity, 45 South Street, Freehold, NJ 07728.
Payment must be received before April 25, 2026. - Pay Online via our Donate button – please note 50/50 Raffle
- After you purchase your tickets, we will assign ticket numbers and email or text those numbers to you. If you prefer us to mail stubs, please let us know.
- Contact Stacie Bradley at sbradley@monmouthhabitat.org or (732) 728-0441 x 316 to confirm how many tickets you would like.
Where Does the Money Go?
Proceeds benefit programs including LIFT Veterans Build Home Repairs, Ramps & Rails accessibility projects, Affordable Housing, and A Brush with Kindness – these programs support families, veterans, and seniors throughout Monmouth County.
This is a 50/50 cash raffle, and the winner will receive 50% of the amount received for all tickets. Please note you must be aged 18 or older to purchase raffle tickets.
IMPORTANT TAX NOTICE FOR WINNERS OF THE 50/50 RAFFLE!
- Raffle winnings are taxable income
- Winners are required to complete a W-9 and will receive a 1099 form.
- Winners are responsible for all tax reporting.
- Monmouth Habitat shall under no circumstances be liable for any taxes owed by the winner.
Other Ways to Support Us:
Play Pickleball!
The tournament’s mixed doubles rotating partner format makes it especially welcoming for players who may not usually compete in tournaments. Participants register individually and are paired with a different partner each round, creating a social and exciting experience with 6 – 7 guaranteed games.
Registration is $100 per player, which includes a tournament shirt and medals for winners.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Local businesses and community partners are also invited to support the event through sponsorship opportunities. Sponsoring the tournament is a great way for businesses to demonstrate their commitment to building a stronger Monmouth County while gaining visibility among an engaged local audience. Sponsors will receive recognition through event marketing, signage, and the tournament t-shirt.
Sponsorship deadline: April 10, 2026 (to be included in the logos on the tournament shirt).
Silent Auction Donation
The event will also feature a silent auction, and we are currently seeking donations such as sports tickets, restaurant gift cards, local products, and other unique experiences.
Auction donation deadline: April 15, 2026.
Please contact Silent Auction Chair, Sue Finley, at suefinley@thetdn.com or Special Event Coordinator, Stacie Bradley, at sbradley@monmouthhabitat.org or (732) 728-0441 x 316
Visit the Event Page to learn more
Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission ID #161-5-41367. Borough of Tinton Falls Raffle License #RA-26-04