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PARTNERING FOR I M P A C T. LIVE UNITED TOGETHER WE CAN ACHIEVE MORE UNITED WAY OF MONMOUTH AND OCEAN COUNTIES 2016 REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY
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Page 1: PARTNERING FOR IMPACT. - Monmouth · Partnering for impact was our objective when United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties was formed last July. We believed that by working together,

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Partnering for impact was our objective when United Wayof Monmouth and Ocean Counties was formed last July.We believed that by working together, we can make agreater impact on the lives of residents in Monmouth andOcean counties. This annual report highlights some of ourkey partnerships as we fight for the education, health andfinancial stability of our community.

Throughout these pages, you will read about how our partnersin the Career Connections program helped a high school student obtain her first job and gain the experience she needsto prepare for a career in nursing. You will see the results of a large collaboration with the Ocean County YMCA that haspositively affected the lives of adults with impaired mobility.You will learn how volunteers at the Financial Success Centerensure that individuals receive the maximum refund whencompleting their tax returns, helping them on their path to financial stability. These are just a few examples of the manyways we are partnering for impact in our area.

While this report highlights our work of the past year, we have started a process to reassess our impact work in our region as part of the development of a new strategic plan,which will be announced this fall. We are excited about howour United Way, together with our partners, can make an evengreater impact on Monmouth and Ocean counties.

Finally, we would like to thank our board, donors and volunteers for partnering with us to improve the lives of residents in Monmouth and Ocean counties. These are exciting times for our United Way, and by LIVING UNITED, we can all make a difference in our community together.

Sincerely,

Jeremy Grunin BOARD CHAIR

Timothy Hearne PRESIDENT & CEO

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Leah credits her employment at Staples for nearly two yearsto the support Ms. Bunton gave her: “She helped me withwhat to wear to the interview, certain questions toask and not ask, what to wear at the job, and withmy resume. One of the reasons I got this job wasbecause they were surprised I had a resume at myage.” Leah listened to Ms. Bunton’s advice and wore a blouseand dress pants instead of jeans to her interview at Staples,which certainly paid off. “For other interviews I never dressedhow I did for this job, and now I’m here,” said Leah.

Working in the Copy and Print Center is a challenging first job for a teenager, but it’s one that Leah hopes will prepare her for a future career in nursing: “This is good experience for working in a doctor’s office; I’ve learned things like how to manage my time.” When she’s not working at Staples, Leah maintains a GPA that is above 3.0 and is a star track athlete who won MVP for the fourth year in a row and qualified for the state championship. Until she hears from one of the ten colleges she applied to, she’s happy to be making a decent salary at a job she enjoys.

E D U C A T I O NLeah is a senior at Asbury Park High School, and without the Career Connections program, she believes she wouldn’t have a job. When Leah turned 17, she knew that in order to

be able to get her own car, she would have to pay for carinsurance and other bills—so she started applying forjobs. “I filled out six applications, and I got nowhere,” said Leah. Then she heard about Career Connections.

Based at Asbury Park High School, Career Connections is a partnership among United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, the Asbury Park School District, Center for Vocational Rehabilitation (CVR) and The SPOT, a school-based youth services program. The program beganin 2011 and has continued to grow thanks to the collaborativeefforts led by our United Way. Students learn employment and life skills, resume building, interview tips and how todress for success in order to develop career pathways andgain employment. The Career Connections CoordinatorKatherine Bunton helps students graduate with the skills theyneed to be successful.

PICTURED ABOVE | | LEAH WORKING HARD AT THE STAPLES COPY AND

PRINT CENTER THANKS TO THE WORK READINESS SKILLS LEARNED

THROUGH THE CAREER CONNECTIONS PROGRAM.

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CAREER CONNECTIONSResults• 108 high school students participated.• 53 students were employed over the school year

(49% of total participating students).• 100% of participating seniors (28 students) graduated from

high school and transitioned to college/career.

PartnersAsbury Park High School/Asbury Park School DistrictCenter for Vocational RehabilitationAPHS School-Based Youth Services Program – The SPOT

EARLY GRADE READING AND SUMMER LITERACYResearch shows that children fall behind when they are stilllearning to read rather than reading to learn by fourth grade.Our early grade reading partnerships help ensure that morechildren are exposed to reading and enrichment opportunitiesthat continue over the summer, fostering their success inschool and in life. This program also provides tools for families to build a literacy-rich home environment and nutritional lunches to children while they are out of school.

Results• 192 students participated (Pre-K to third grade).• 76% maintained or improved their reading levels over

the summer.• 3,126 books distributed.

PartnersCommunity YMCAFreehold Boro School District

• YMCA of Western Monmouth CountyKeansburg School District

• Collier Youth ServicesRed Bank School District

• Boys & Girls Club of Monmouth County• Horizons at Rumson Country Day School• Monmouth Day Care Center• Red Bank Primary School

SUMMER READING, SUMMER FEEDINGResults• 17 children and 20 parents participated.• 133 nutritious lunches provided.• 300 books distributed.

PartnersThe FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean CountiesJBJ Soul KitchenKohl’sPeoples PantryStaples

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OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIMEImproving academic skills for students outside of the classroom throughout the year, including after-school programs, homework help and mentoring.

Results• 1,363 youth participated in educational opportunities.

• 97% of youth in the mentoring program achieved highergrades in academic areas.

PartnersBig Brothers Big Sisters of Ocean CountyJersey Shore Council, Boy Scouts of AmericaOcean County YMCAOcean Mental Health Services

KINDERGARTEN READINESSClassroom-based preschool program to improve literacy andprepare children for kindergarten.

Results• 35 children participated.

• 71% of children were kindergarten ready after completingthe program.

PartnerSt. Francis Community Center

STUFF THE BUSIn preparation for each new school year, our Stuff the Bus drive collects essential school supplies forlocal students in need. We partner with local schools that have a pulse on the community to

determine the demand for items and enlist the help of companies to acquire donations. In 2016, items were collectedthrough community drives at area Walmart, Boscov’s and Wegmans stores; through internal drives at local organizations;and through individual donations, helping to ensure that childrenhave the supplies they need to succeed in school.

Results• Over 23,000 school supplies were distributed to 30 schools

and agencies.• 54 organizations collected donations.• 102 people volunteered at store events and at the warehouse.

SponsorsJ.F. Kiely Construction CompanyNew Jersey Resources

WARMEST WISHESOur Warmest Wishes drive was established as a result of our relationships with local schools and their identification of warm winter outerwear as a significant need for their students. This past year,

with the help of donations from individuals and internal drives at local organizations, children received brand-new coats, hats, mittens and more to keep them warm on the way to and from school.

Results• Over 6,100 items were distributed to 28 schools and nonprofits.• 35 organizations collected donations.• 38 volunteers helped count and sort donations.

SponsorsJ.F. Kiely Construction CompanyNew Jersey Resources

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The Financial Success Center (FSC) is a prime example of how United Way brings partners together in order to make a more significant impact on our community than we could on our own. The FSC

is a collaboration of five organizations that provide comprehensive resources under one roof to help households move from financial difficulty to economicwell-being. Free services include job search and careerplanning, money management tools, financial coaching,tax return preparation, child care resources, home ownership counseling, application assistance for benefitsand enrollment in health insurance programs.

The FSC provides free income tax return preparation to qualifying residents through our partnership with The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, which utilizesthe Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offeredby the IRS. One of the many VITA volunteers at the FSC isPaul, who retired in 2014 and started sorting food donationsat the FoodBank to give back to others and help him stay active. With a background in accounting and information technology, Paul jumped at the chance to get his advancedcertification through the IRS when he heard about the VITAprogram: “I enjoy volunteering. Here, you get to meet the people one-on-one that really need this assistance. It’s surprising that there are so many people who are living paycheck to paycheck and barely making it.”

Volunteers like Paul ensure that individuals and families receive as many deductions and credits as possible in orderto maximize their return, and the savings from this free service support this effort: “There are a lot of peoplewho come here for the first time who paid $150 to get their returns done in the past from companieslike H&R Block. That would have been more moneyin their pocket. We can do as good of a job, if notbetter, than the services that they pay for.” Paul enjoys being able to advise his clients on how they can become more financially stable: “One person that came in got a huge tax refund, which is great, but I suggested they increase their number of exemptions so they can have thatextra money throughout the year and can worry less aboutcharging things and going into credit card debt.”

Hundreds of families in Monmouth and Ocean counties havebenefited from free tax preparation at the Financial SuccessCenter, and have also been made aware of the other servicesthe FSC has to offer— enabling them to continue on a path ofeconomic well-being.

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FINANCIAL SUCCESS CENTERResults• 337 people received one-on-one assistance.

• Households represent 442 adults and 216 children.• $359,915 in tax refunds/credits.• $155,436 in annualized monthly benefits/subsidies.• 461 people attended educational workshops.

PartnersChild Care Resources of Monmouth CountyThe FoodBank of Monmouth & Ocean CountiesMonmouth County Workforce Development Board Navicore Solutions

SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT Provides employment training and skill development to enhancecommunity employment opportunities, financial stability and independence for people with disabilities.

Results• 163 people with disabilities participated in job skills

development and employment training.

PartnersThe Arc of MonmouthThe Arc, Ocean County ChapterLADACIN NetworkNew Jersey Institute for Disabilities

FOOD INSECURITY & HOUSING INSTABILITYAssists households whose members are homeless, at-risk ofhomelessness and/or food insecure with services to meet theirbasic immediate needs, connections with community resourcesand supports to enhance self-sufficiency.

Results• 6,850 people received food.• 537 households received housing assistance.• 107 youth received emergency shelter.

Partners:Catholic Charities, Diocese of TrentonCoastal Caregivers of Central JerseyFamily Promise of Southern Ocean CountyOcean Mental Health ServicesOcean’s Harbor HouseSt. Francis Community CenterVetgroup/Vetwork

EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAM (EFSP)United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties manages EFSP,which allocates federal funds to the community to help those inemergency situations.

Results• $595,561 was disbursed to 20 nonprofit agencies for utility

assistance, food, emergency shelter and rent/mortgageassistance in 2015-2016.

P I C T U R E D A B OV E | | A L A D A C I N N E T W O R K C L I E N T G A I N S G R E A T

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O U R S U P P O R T E D E M P L O Y M E N T I N I T I A T I V E .

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FAMILYWIZE PRESCRIPTION DRUG SAVINGS PROGRAM Distributing prescription discount cards to local pharmacies, agencies and individuals to assist those in need with

their medication costs.

Results• $609,128 in savings redeemed by Monmouth and Ocean

County residents in 2016.

GIFT OF WARMTHUnited Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties acts as the fiscalagent for the New Jersey Natural Gas Gift of Warmth program,which helps income-eligible households, as well as customers experiencing temporary or unanticipated financial hardship, pay their natural gas bills.

Results• $251,124 was distributed to 922 households in Monmouth,

Morris, Ocean and Middlesex counties for utility assistance.

PartnersAffordable Housing AllianceMorris County Organization for Hispanic AffairsNew Jersey Natural GasOcean, Inc.

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The partnerships that the Ocean County YMCA has forged with 14 local organizations, including United Wayof Monmouth and Ocean Counties, has enabled hundredsof individuals to have access to services that keep themboth physically and mentally fit. One of the many ways in which the YMCA does this is by collaborating with several organizations to provide free services to specialpopulations through the Healthy Living Initiative, a program made possible in part due to funding fromUnited Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties.

One component of the Healthy Living Initiative is Swim Inc., a weekly aqua exercise program that provides a safe and supportive environment for adults with impaired mobility. The YMCA partners with several organizations, such as theMS Society, Arthritis Society and stroke clubs, to refer theirclientele to the program. People from all walks of life come together for an hour of supervised swim in the YMCA’s six-lane pool, followed by a social hour with refreshments.The social hour is an opportunity for participants to interactwith others who can identify with their experiences, something they often aren’t able to do.

“It really makes a difference for them,” says a volunteer named Maryann whose son has severearthritis and is enrolled in the Swim Inc. program.“Most people with disabilities can move around in the water in ways they can’t on land.”

The Healthy Living Initiative also provides free membershipsto at-risk families identified by partner organizations such as Big Brothers Big Sisters and Ocean Partnership for Children. These families receive full access to the YMCA’s facilities and are able to maintain their health and have familybonding time.

The Ocean County YMCA’s mission is to build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all, and the Healthy Living Initiativecertainly accomplishes that goal.

Results• 424 members received aqua exercise classes, group

workouts and memberships.

PartnerOcean County YMCA

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SAFER KIDS & FAMILIESKeeping children and families safe and healthy through education, counseling and support services.

Results• 2,077 students and 98 parents and teachers attended

workshops on the prevention of abuse, neglect and bullying.• 535 (26%) of those children identified significant issues

that required intervention and were connected with help.• 26 children in foster care were assisted by trained

volunteer advocates.• Volunteers advocated for 474 services to be made

available to those youth.• 31% found permanency.

• 1,164 domestic abuse survivors and their children receivedcounseling, advocacy and case management.

PartnersCatholic Charities, Diocese of TrentonChild Assault Prevention of Monmouth CountyCourt Appointed Special Advocates for Children of Monmouth County

HIGH-RISK BEHAVIORSAlcohol and substance use among young people is an ongoingproblem in many communities in both Monmouth and Oceancounties. Our partnerships provide prevention education to reduce high-risk behaviors and access to outpatient treatmentfor youth with existing substance abuse issues.

Results• 217 youth participated in prevention/education programs.• 62 adolescents received substance abuse counseling

and treatment.• 90% abstained from alcohol/drugs during treatment.

PartnersBig Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth & Middlesex CountiesBoys & Girls Club of Monmouth CountyCommunity YMCA

RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIESFostering independence in adults with disabilities to allowthem to have healthy, independent lives and live with dignity in the community.

Results• 38 adults with disabilities received medical support

and oversight.

PartnersLADACIN NetworkNew Jersey Institute for Disabilities

SENIOR SERVICESSupports for older adults, enabling them to maintain their health,remain independent in their homes and reduce isolation.

Results• 1,263 seniors received support services.

PartnersCoastal Caregivers of Central JerseyJewish Federation of Ocean County/Jewish Family & Children’sServices

ADDICTION & MENTAL HEALTHCo-occurring treatment and recovery services for individualsand families affected by addiction and mental illness.

• 31 adults received treatment.

PartnerMaryville Addiction Treatment Centers of New Jersey

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THE VOLUNTEER CENTERUnited Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties’ Volunteer Center makes it easy to give one’s time and talent by partnering with hundreds of local nonprofits to provide our community with diverse volunteer opportunities. Oursearchable website links local agencies with residents who want to give back, and vice versa. Businesses or organizations can also use the Volunteer Center to bring employees together to volunteer for a Day of Caring with a local nonprofit.

Results• 20,517 Volunteer Center website visits last year.• 2,507 registered volunteers.• 218 registered nonprofit agencies.• 6,299 volunteers engaged or mobilized.

SponsorsJ.F. Kiely Construction CompanyMonmouth County Board of Chosen FreeholdersNew Jersey Resources

To browse volunteer opportunities or register as a nonprofitagency, visit uwmoc.org/volunteer.

REBUILD NEW JERSEYSince Superstorm Sandy caused its devastationalong the Jersey Shore, United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties has been

involved with helping to rebuild homes and lives. Our partnershipshave engaged individuals, corporations and community groups inrebuilding efforts that have had an immense impact on many Monmouth and Ocean County residents. The results of our rebuilding efforts reflect our work from September 2013 throughthe end of our program in June 2016.

Results • 252 families received rebuilding assistance.• 6,921 volunteers contributed 41,923 hours of service.• 141 AmeriCorps members provided 44,915 hours

managing volunteers and working on homes.• $2,046,000 in economic impact was realized based

on volunteer hours.

PartnersAmeriCorpsBreak A DifferenceGateway, Church of ChristMonmouth County Long Term Recovery GroupOcean County Long Term Recovery GroupUnited Ways in New Jersey

To view the full report on our rebuilding efforts, visit uwmoc.org/superstorm-sandy.

V O L U N T E E R E N G A G E M E N T

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WOMEN UNITEDFormed in 2015 as a way for women leadersto come together and make a significantimpact on our community, Women United is agroup of philanthropic volunteers focused oninspiring positive economic and social

change to help meet the educational needs of children inMonmouth and Ocean counties. In 2016, Women Unitedraised more than $60,000 from donations and event proceedsthroughout the year. A portion of these funds enabled anadditional classroom of first-grade students from Red Bank toattend the Horizons at Rumson Country Day School programover the summer to help prevent the “summer slide.” Memberssupport the efforts of the early grade reading initiative, theCareer Connections program and the Stuff the Bus andWarmest Wishes drives both financially and by volunteeringtheir time. For more information on getting involved, visituwmoc.org/WomenUnited.

STATEWIDE MAJOR GIFTS COLLABORATIONUnited Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties led a historic collaboration of United Ways in New Jersey and Philadelphia for the first-ever Statewide Dinner to honor members of The Alexis de Tocqueville Society. Held on April 7, 2016, this dinner was a culmination of over three years of collective work of United Way volunteersand staff led by UWMOC’s Bob Rosone, the statewide Tocqueville chairman, and Mary Kiely, local champion. This is the first time in the history of the United Way systemthat individual United Ways have come together and worked as a team to host such a large recognition dinner forits major donors. We were fortunate to have Mike Hayde, CEO of Western National Group from Irvine, California, andchairman of the United Way Worldwide Leadership Council, as the keynote speaker. Mike gave an inspiring speech about philanthropy and the importance of making a difference in one’s community by partnering with UnitedWay. This partnership of local United Ways resulted in anevent that was the first of its kind, and we look forward to future collaborations to celebrate and engage our generous donors.

NJ 2-1-1United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties funds NJ 2-1-1, a statewide help line that connects callers to vital local and governmental services. The program

provides a link to resources for food, housing, health care,childcare, job search assistance, financial assistance andmore. To learn more, dial 2-1-1 or visit nj211.org.

Results• 14,257 calls from Monmouth and Ocean counties were

received and referred to resources on the following topics:• 52%: temporary financial assistance• 21%: housing• 5%: health & medical

PartnersNJ 2-1-1 PartnershipState of New JerseyUnited Ways in New Jersey

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C A M PA I G N $ 2 , 1 5 1 , 7 9 3

G R A N T S / S P E C I A L E V E N T S $ 3 9 2 , 7 4 1 nn

S U P E R S T O R M S A N D Y $ 5 6 5 , 5 8 0

D O N A T I O N S I N K I N D $ 8 4 , 4 9 5nn

T O T A L R E V E N U E $ 3 , 1 9 4 , 6 0 9

U N IT E D WAY O F M O N M O U T H C O U NT Y F O R T H E Y E A R E N D I N G J U N E 3 0 , 2 0 1 6

REVENUE

F U N D S D I S T R I B U T E D $ 1 , 5 2 6 , 2 4 4

S U P P O R T S E R V I C E S $ 4 9 8 , 0 0 7

C O M M U N I T Y S E R V I C E $ 2 9 2 , 9 9 2

V O L U N T E E R C T R $ 2 5 2 , 7 5 0

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S U P E R S T O R M S A N D Y $ 1 , 6 5 3 , 9 1 0

P R O V F O R U N C O L L E C T $ 8 9 , 9 6 3

E N E R G Y A S S I S T / I N F O R M R E F $ 2 7 3 , 8 0 3

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T O T A L E X P E N S E S $ 4 , 5 8 7 , 6 6 9

EXPENSES

C A M PA I G N $ 5 2 8 , 2 5 4

G R A N T S / S P E C I A L E V E N T S $ 1 7 , 0 5 0 nn

D O N A T I O N S I N K I N D $1 9 , 7 2 6 n

T O T A L R E V E N U E $ 5 6 5 , 0 3 0

U N IT E D WAY O F O C E A N C O U NT YF O R T H E Y E A R E N D I N G J U N E 3 0 , 2 0 1 6

REVENUE

F U N D S D I S T R I B U T E D $ 1 9 3 , 8 1 7

S U P P O R T S E R V I C E S $ 1 4 1 , 6 5 3nn

C O M M U N I T Y S E R V I C E $ 1 0 9 , 3 3 1

P R O V F O R U N C O L L E C T $ 4 4 , 9 7 8 nn

T O T A L E X P E N S E S $ 4 8 9 , 7 7 9

2 0 1 6 F I N A N C I A L S

EXPENSES

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BOARD OF TRUSTEESJeremy Grunin || Chair || Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation

Robert Rosone || Vice Chair || Deloitte LLP

Donald Cowan || Treasurer || Cowan, Gunteski & Co., P.A.

Donald Pignataro || Secretary || Community Representative

Jason Altman || Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Wayne Boatwright || Hackensack Meridian Health

Robert Bonney || Davison, Eastman, Muñoz, Lederman & Paone, PA

Sandy Broughton || Investors Bank

Robert Clifton || Comcast Corporation

George Destafney || OceanFirst Bank

William Dooner || TaxFirm

Nancy Eriksen || Exelon Oyster Creek

Jeffrey Farrell || World Equity Group

Timothy Gerne || United Parcel Service

Sonia Grant || TD Bank

Kenneth Greco || Sun National Bank

Thomas Hayes || New Jersey Natural Gas Company

Patricia Howard || Optum360

Mary Kiely || Traffic Plan

Carol Kirsimagi || Community Representative

Jan Kirsten || Ocean County College

Maureen Lawrence || Brookdale Community College

Sandy Levine || Sandra Levine Productions

Edmund Liguori || Staples

James Markey || Jersey Central Power & Light

Brian Massey || Community Representative

Eric Menaker || IBM

Virginia Piccolo || WithumSmith+Brown

Dianne Talbot || Two River Community Bank

John Zammetti || Wegmans

UNITED WAY OF MONMOUTH AND OCEAN COUNTIES STAFFTimothy C. Hearne || President & CEO

Tamer Gouda || Director of Resource Development

Jennifer Hakim || Community Impact Manager

Deena Harmon || Chief Financial Officer

Christine Jagerburger || Vice President of Community Impact

Jackie Liguori || Director of Volunteer Engagement

Carolee Oross || Director of Resource Development

Stacy Patterson || Resource Development Associate

Kaarina Romero || Director of Marketing and Communications

Heather Salomon || Bookkeeper and Financial Assistant

Kelly Stanckiewitz || Administrative Assistant

B O A R D & S T A F F

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T H A N K Y O U

Founded in 1967, United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties (UWMOC) fights for the education, health and financial stabilityof residents in Monmouth and Ocean Counties. UWMOC partners with area nonprofits, businesses, schools, governments, individuals and volunteers to build initiatives that create lasting change while encouraging others to give, advocate and volunteerfor the benefit of our community.

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