(Trenton, NJ) – The Trenton Thunder and the NJM Insurance Group (NJM) are thrilled to announce a $10,000 donation to KinderSmile Foundation as part of the Safe at Home Program. The Safe at Home partnership between the Trenton Thunder and NJM started in 2012 and has now raised $170,500 for local charities.
Through the Safe at Home Program, NJM makes an annual donation to a local non-profit based on the total number of runs the Thunder score at all home games throughout the season. The Thunder scored 200 total runs at home this season, allowing KinderSmile Foundation to receive this contribution.
“Our partnership with the Trenton Thunder and the Safe at Home Program demonstrates our shared commitment to supporting communities,” said Jeff Richardson, NJM’s Community Outreach and Events Coordinator. “Congratulations to this year’s beneficiary, KinderSmile Foundation. We are happy to support its innovative efforts to provide comprehensive dental care to underserved communities.”
“This was another incredibly successful year for the Thunder and our partnership with NJM and the Safe at Home Program” said Thunder President Jeff Hurley. “We are looking forward to furthering the impact within our community and the Garden State in 2026, and we could not be prouder to have such a great teammate and partner in NJM.”
“We hope KinderSmile Foundation, along with every organization we have partnered with during the Safe at Home Program, can use these donations to grow and continue the great work they provide in our State”, said Thunder General Manager Jon Bodnar. “The continued growth and impact of this program drives all of us to find local organizations annually that deserve a spotlight shined brightest on them for their outstanding work, just like KinderSmile Foundation.”
“Words cannot express my gratitude for the continued support from NJM Insurance Group since the opening of the Trenton Dental Home. It is an honor to promote health equity and expand access to oral health care in the community, and support from our partners is crucial. Thank you to NJM and Trenton Thunder on behalf of the children and families in Trenton,” says Dr. Nicole McGrath-Barnes, Founder and CEO of KinderSmile Foundation.
Other nonprofits that have been part of the Safe at Home Program include: The Father Center of New Jersey, HomeWorks Trenton, The Miracle League of Mercer County, Children’s Home Society of NJ, Rescue Mission of Trenton, Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (TASK), Anchor House Foundation, PEI Kids, Younity (previously Womanspace), Boys & Girls Clubs (Mercer County), Family Service Association of Bucks County, and the Bucks County Opportunity Council.
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About Trenton Thunder
The Trenton Thunder welcomed their 11 Millionth fan during the 2025 season with 30 million people living within a 20 mile radius of the ballpark. Your Thunder have won the three major awards that Minor League Baseball teams can win; the Johnson Trophy for the “Nation’s Best Franchise”, the Larry MacPhail Trophy for Outstanding Club Promotion and the Bob Frietas Award for Long-Term Success (given by Baseball America). The team has given back over $9.8 million worth of goods, services, and monetary donations through the Grand Slam We Care Foundation.
About NJM Insurance Group
Founded in 1913, NJM is among the Mid-Atlantic region's leading property and casualty insurers. One of the Company's core values is to support the communities it is privileged to serve, a value exercised through year-round employee volunteer efforts at local nonprofits and a formal corporate giving program. NJM operates in a mutual fashion for the exclusive benefit of its policyholders and is consistently recognized for its award-winning customer service, superior claims handling, and overall customer satisfaction. NJM's personal insurance products are available direct to consumers in Connecticut, Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. The Company also works with a preferred network of independent agents to deliver business insurance in Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Visit njm.com to learn more.
