About us

The Friends of Amanda Foundation was organized in the name of Amanda E. Wengert. Funds from the Foundation are contributed to organizations which benefit children in need – that are abused, have had tragedy in their lives, are neglected or seriously ill. 

• Amanda’s Easel
• 180 Turning Lives Around
• Probation Association of New Jersey
• Where Angels Play
• The Samaritan Center
• Child Advocacy Center of Monmouth County
• Child Advocacy Center of Union County
• Child Advocacy Center of Ocean County
• Michael’s Feat
• Center for Kids and Family
• Children’s Hospice of New Jersey
• Children of Fallen Patriots
• Children’s Specialized Hospital
• Clark PBA Dare Program
• Dover PBA Dare Program
• Manalapan PBA Dare Program
• Embrace Kids Foundation
• Jersey Shore Pediatric Aids
• Kidsave
• Maryland School for the Blind
• Monmouth Medical Center Pediatric Unit
• National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
• St. Judes Children’s Hospital
• The Morgan Center
• Union County Alliance
• Woodbridge Development Center

• PANJ
• MistyElectronics
• ServPro
• EPIC Brokers and Consultants
• Magyar Bank
• Provident Bank
• Precision Construction 
• The Salon at Manalapan 
• Holt Construction 
• Caithness
• Cigna
• Guardian

And all of our family and friends that have been supporting us over the years!

Friends of Amanda currently hosts two events throughout the year. We host a day at the races, at Monmouth Race Track on Memorial Day Weekend. We also host a golf outing at Gamblers Ridge in October.