MONMOUTHUNITED: A Hurricane Sandy Relief Concert Celebrating Unity & Bipartisanship 12/30/12

On October 29, New Jerseyans, and the people of Monmouth County, faced an unprecedented natural disaster. Super-storm Sandy’s impact on our County was devastating, ravaging our famous shoreline from Sandy Hook down through Cape May, while wreaking havoc to the interior of our county, downing thousands of trees, power lines, and damaging communities throughout Monmouth. On November 23, Governor Chris Christie announced that the estimated damage amounted to a staggering $29.4 billion.

In the weeks ensuing Sandy, we have begun our comeback. Numerous efforts -- great and small -- have commenced to provide shelter, food, personal care and clothing as well as physical cleaning and construction, the singular goal of which is to "restore and rebuild."

Equally unprecedented is the MonmouthUnited for Hurricane Sandy Relief Benefit Concert, to be held on Sunday, December 30 from 1:00 to 7:00 pm, at the legendary Stone Pony in Asbury Park. Featuring such esteemed artists as The B Street Band, Back-Up Jackson, Pat Guadagno Band and the Paul Roddy Band, funds raised will support the New Jersey Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund.

This unprecedented event is the first time the Monmouth County Democratic and Republican Parties have joined forces for a benefit concert. Graciously co-hosted by Chairman Vin Gopal of the Monmouth County Democratic Organization and Chairman John O. Bennett of the Monmouth County Republican Committee, in coordination with the New Leaders Council, New Jersey Young Republicans Chair Tony Howley, and New Jersey Young Democrats President Chris James, the pivotal need right now in our great State is bigger than politics, and demands a spirit much deeper and higher than partisanship

We are inviting you to join us by purchasing tickets, enjoying the music and one another. If you cannot make it, please demonstrate your unwavering support to bringing back New Jersey --our residents, our businesses, our infrastructure and our indomitable spirit -- better than ever, with your donation.

Suggested donation is $25 a ticket and all proceeds will go directly to the NJ Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund. Sponsorships are available starting at $500. Tickets are available at the door of the Stone Pony. For more information, email Joe Grillo at rsvp@monmouthdems.org, or Justin Braz at justinbraz@gmail.com.