One big, giving
heart started it all.
Meet Paulette.

Paulette Laurenzi founded Spring Lake Hope Foundation (formerly Spring Lake Toys Foundation) in May of 2016.

What started out as a mission to grant new toys to lift the spirits of children with illnesses quickly developed into a mission of hope. Spring Lake Hope pays for the medical and medical related expenses, not covered by insurance, for children with rare illnesses and special needs. Life enhancing therapies, adaptive equipment, wheelchair accessible vans and home modifications are some of the many items we cover. Join us in our journey as we approach our 10 year anniversary!

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"Because of you, my son has
a better quality of life, and
that is beyond priceless!"

— Dennise Santana Morales

“Every time we use Jesse's lift
I think of you and the foundation!
Thank you so much!!”

— Peggy Larson

“We are blessed to have Spring Lake
Toys Foundation in our lives to assist
with our daughter’s special needs.”

— Melanie A. Komninos

“This foundation gave us the
biggest gift anyone can give to the
parents of disabled children: HOPE.”

— Bella Karacsony

“Paulette and everyone at the
Spring Lake Toys Foundation are truly
making miracles happen for Mariella.”

— Nicole Yurchak

“We can’t express our gratitude in words!
We are forever thankful for the Foundation’s
help in our son’s journey!”

— Anna Shats

A Home Rebuilt, A Life Renewed — Shared by Joe Concha on Fox News

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Spring Lake Hope Foundation
15 hours ago
Spring Lake Hope Foundation

Lil’ Heroes for Hope Dinner - Nov. 6, 2025

Thank you to more than 40 members and 3 sponsors of the Lil Heroes for Hope program who have a special philanthropic interest in helping our children.

Last year’s funds - $1,000 per member - were used to fund mobility equipment and therapies for our little heroes of Atlantic Health. This year’s funds will benefit programs for the children served by Valley Health System and Hackensack Meridian Health

Special thanks to Reem Batarseh, our chair of Lil Heroes for Hope, who worked tirelessly all year to raise funds, plan this event and serve our children.

This event couldn’t be possible without the sponsors who paid for this dinner, specifically Psychotherapy Care Center, Leading Medical Solutions and Atlantic Health. ... See MoreSee Less

Lil’ Heroes for Hope Dinner - Nov. 6, 2025 Thank you to more than 40 members and 3 sponsors of the Lil Heroes for Hope program who have a special philanthropic interest in helping our children. Last year’s funds - $1,000 per member - were used to fund mobility equipment and therapies for our little heroes of Atlantic Health. This year’s funds will benefit programs for the children served by Valley Health System and Hackensack Meridian Health Special thanks to Reem Batarseh, our chair of Lil Heroes for Hope, who worked tirelessly all year to raise funds, plan this event and serve our children. This event couldn’t be possible without the sponsors who paid for this dinner, specifically Psychotherapy Care Center, Leading Medical Solutions and Atlantic Health.Image attachmentImage attachment+Image attachment
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Spring Lake Hope Foundation
3 days ago
Spring Lake Hope Foundation

Spring Lake Hope’s eighth van grant goes to Adrian, age 8 and Anaya, age 9 from Morris County. We are thrilled to help these smiling children with a generous “partial” grant so they can own a vehicle to fit their children and nurse. Congratulations! ... See MoreSee Less

Spring Lake Hope’s eighth van grant goes to Adrian, age 8 and Anaya, age 9 from Morris County. We are thrilled to help these smiling children with a generous “partial” grant so they can own a vehicle to fit their children and nurse. Congratulations!Image attachmentImage attachment+Image attachment
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Spring Lake Hope Foundation
1 week ago
Spring Lake Hope Foundation

The following 23 locations are hosting Spring Lake Hope’s 2025 Toy Drive. Please drop off a NEW unwrapped toy for our children with rare illnesses and their siblings.

Climate Plus, Oak Ridge, NJ
First Bank, Fairfield, NJ
Franklin Lakes Library, Franklin Lakes, NJ
FT Mobility, Saddle Brook, NJ
Hapgoods Restaurant, Mountain Lakes, NJ
M&T Bank, Oakland, NJ
M&T Bank, Paramus, NJ
M&T Bank, Ramsey, NJ
M&T Bank, Wyckoff, NJ
Montesorri School, Kinnelon, NJ
Montessori School, Wayne, NJ
Prominent Properties, Englewood Cliffs, NJ
Provident Bank, Carlstadt, NJ
Provident Bank, Fair Lawn, NJ
Provident Bank, Hackensack, NJ
Provident Bank, Maywood, NJ
Provident Bank, Rochelle Park, NJ
Provident Bank, Waldwick, NJ
Provident Bank, Wyckoff, NJ
TD Bank, Franklin, NJ
TD Bank, Kingston, NY
UPS Store, Franklin Lakes, NJ
V. Capelli Salon, Oakland, NJ

We expect over 70 children coming to our holiday party with their respective families to enjoy and receive toys 🧸 on December 7th. Deadline for toy drop off is Friday, December 5th.

Your new toys will bring much joy! Thank you. ... See MoreSee Less

The following 23 locations are hosting Spring Lake Hope’s 2025 Toy Drive. Please drop off a NEW unwrapped toy for our children with rare illnesses and their siblings. Climate Plus, Oak Ridge, NJ First Bank, Fairfield, NJ Franklin Lakes Library, Franklin Lakes, NJ FT Mobility, Saddle Brook, NJ Hapgoods Restaurant, Mountain Lakes, NJ M&T Bank, Oakland, NJ M&T Bank, Paramus, NJ M&T Bank, Ramsey, NJ M&T Bank, Wyckoff, NJ Montesorri School, Kinnelon, NJ Montessori School, Wayne, NJ Prominent Properties, Englewood Cliffs, NJ Provident Bank, Carlstadt, NJ Provident Bank, Fair Lawn, NJ Provident Bank, Hackensack, NJ Provident Bank, Maywood, NJ Provident Bank, Rochelle Park, NJ Provident Bank, Waldwick, NJ Provident Bank, Wyckoff, NJ TD Bank, Franklin, NJ TD Bank, Kingston, NY UPS Store, Franklin Lakes, NJ V. Capelli Salon, Oakland, NJ We expect over 70 children coming to our holiday party with their respective families to enjoy and receive toys 🧸 on December 7th. Deadline for toy drop off is Friday, December 5th. Your new toys will bring much joy! Thank you.
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Spring Lake Hope Foundation
2 weeks ago
Spring Lake Hope Foundation

It’s time for our Ninth Annual Holiday Party for all of our Foundation families! This is a complimentary party solely for our children with rare illnesses and special needs along with their families.

Kindly RSVP by Dec 1st to Christine Lusardi at clusardi4@gmail.com. Please include first and last names of adults and children attending. Please include ages and gender of children and let us know which child (or children) have a special need. Indicate if that child can eat by mouth so that we may have an accurate count for food. ... See MoreSee Less

It’s time for our Ninth Annual Holiday Party for all of our Foundation families! This is a complimentary party solely for our children with rare illnesses and special needs along with their families. Kindly RSVP by Dec 1st to Christine Lusardi at clusardi4@gmail.com. Please include first and last names of adults and children attending. Please include ages and gender of children and let us know which child (or children) have a special need. Indicate if that child can eat by mouth so that we may have an accurate count for food.
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