Support the crew and families of USS New Jersey.
The USS New Jersey (SSN 796) is a Virginia-class submarine homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, supported by the nonprofit USS New Jersey Support Organization based in New Jersey. Your contribution funds morale programs, care packages and family events that keep the crew connected to home.
Coordinated support reaches the crew.
Sailors serve far from home. Families carry a real load. New Jersey residents, businesses and veterans can help bridge that gap with practical support and consistent follow-through.
Practical morale support
Life on a Virginia-class submarine demands focus. Crew support needs to be practical, deconflicted and organized so it helps rather than distracts.
- Care packages and hometown items
- Messages of support from New Jersey
- Coordinated sponsor help that avoids command friction
Steady local connection
Family support works best when it's clear, dependable and close to home. The goal is relief and connection, not more noise in a busy household.
- Trusted updates through the official newsletter
- Community backing from New Jersey supporters
- Clear, approved channels for help and inquiries
A live link to state heritage
The submarine carries the state's name. That creates a real bond between the crew in Norfolk and the people, businesses and veterans back in New Jersey.
- State pride tied to active-duty service
- A clear channel for donations and business sponsorship
- A living link between legacy and today's sailors
Support routed right gets there.
The crew has received many outside requests since commissioning. The boat's leadership made the coordination path clear: all sponsor requests and organized support should go through the USS New Jersey (SSN 796) Support Organization.
That keeps the process manageable for the command and gives supporters a real point of contact. It also helps the organization match goodwill with actual needs — and make sure donations, care packages and outreach arrive at the right time.
How you can help right now.
Pick the lane that fits you. Every contribution strengthens the crew's connection to New Jersey.
Donate
Financial support lets the organization respond to real crew and family needs without delay. All donations to this 501(c)(3) nonprofit are tax-deductible.
Go to the donation page →Volunteer
Help with events, logistics, outreach, newsletter production or family-centered efforts tied to the crew in Norfolk and New Jersey supporters at home.
See volunteer options →Partner as a business
New Jersey businesses can sponsor visible, useful efforts that show real community impact. Recognition, tax deduction and simple logistics included.
Become a business partner →Strengthening the New Jersey legacy
The USS New Jersey Veterans Association has expanded membership to include SSN 796 veterans. It has also expressed interest in building stronger ties between the active submarine community and the broader New Jersey naval legacy.
The association has shared scholarship opportunities supporting higher education, trade school and certifications for eligible crew members and family members.
Read more in the newsletter →Disciplined support matters most now.
Recent communication from the boat made clear the command operates in a demanding environment with limited capacity for outside coordination. That's exactly why a structured support system matters.
The right answer is not more noise. The right answer is a support system that is steady, respectful and ready when the crew and families need it — coordinated through 1 trusted organization.
Contact the support team →Answers that help people act.
Who should I contact to help the crew?
Start with the USS New Jersey (SSN 796) Support Organization at Info@submarinenj.org. That's the approved coordination path for sponsor requests and organized support. Direct outreach to the command adds burden without guaranteeing your effort reaches the right people.
Why is New Jersey involved if the submarine is in Virginia?
The USS New Jersey (SSN 796) is homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, but it carries New Jersey's name. The support organization exists to connect the crew and families with the residents, businesses and history of the state — bridging Norfolk and New Jersey with practical, consistent help.
Is this only for large donors or formal sponsors?
No. Individual supporters, families, veterans, volunteers and businesses of all sizes all have a place. Contributions start at any amount. The key is routing support through the organization so it stays useful and deconflicted for the command.
Is there a connection to the USS New Jersey Veterans Association?
Yes. The Veterans Association has reconnected with the submarine community, expanded membership to include SSN 796 veterans and shared scholarship opportunities for eligible members. The two organizations work alongside each other to strengthen New Jersey's naval legacy.
Back the people behind USS New Jersey.
Support that is clear, coordinated and useful does more than raise money. It strengthens morale, helps families and keeps New Jersey connected to the crew carrying its name at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia.