Devils Youth Foundation Awards Record $1.5M to NJ Kids

The New Jersey Devils just scored big off the ice, committing a record $1.5 million to help kids across the state thrive. Through the Devils Youth Foundation, that money will reach 38 local organizations working to create healthier, stronger communities for the 2026-27 season.

The grants support programs that tackle real needs: youth sports, mental and physical wellness, food security, education, and the arts. Organizations like the Boys & Girls Club of Newark, Community Foodbank of New Jersey, and Special Olympics of New Jersey are among those getting funding to expand their reach.

Ten high school students also received reason to celebrate. Each earned a $5,000 scholarship through the foundation's third annual scholarship program, developed in partnership with New Jersey Devils Alumni.

The scholarship winners came from communities across the state, from Newark to Holmdel, Carteret to Summit. A committee of Devils legends including Martin Brodeur, Ken Daneyko, and Andy Greene reviewed applications and helped select recipients based on leadership, service, and potential.

"These scholarships are not only a recognition of their achievements, but a reflection of our belief in their potential to shape stronger communities across New Jersey for years to come," said Brodeur, a three-time Stanley Cup champion now serving as the team's Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations.

The scholarship funding came from the annual Martin Brodeur "MB30" Golf Invitational, with all proceeds from the last three years dedicated to supporting students.

The Ripple Effect

This investment will touch more than 93,000 young people statewide. The foundation focuses on multi-year partnerships, which means these organizations can plan ahead and create lasting change rather than scrambling for funding each year.

Programs range from urban agriculture projects with Al Munir Farms to arts education through Newark's Performing Arts Center to adaptive sports through Challenged Athletes Foundation. The variety ensures kids with different interests and needs can find support.

Foundation Chair Allison Blitzer put it simply: "By investing in programs that support physical and mental wellness, food security, education, and the arts, we are helping to build healthier, more connected communities where New Jersey's youth can truly thrive."

The foundation keeps growing its impact, year after year proving that sports teams can be powerful forces for good in their communities.