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Our Mission:
To improve the lives of residents of Ocean County by mobilizing the caring power of our community.
Who We Are:
We are an independent affiliate of United Way of America—an umbrella charity, with a strong history in Ocean County. Our staff raises money through workplace campaigns, fundraising events, foundation grant submissions, and asking for gifts from local philanthropists. The money we raise in Ocean County is required to be spent on Ocean County residents.
United Way of Ocean County provides the leadership and resources it takes to help people in the county become independent. We work with community leaders and experts to understand the issues in each of the communities we serve. Then we fund the network of programs that can best address those issues. Or we launch new initiatives that will. We hold ourselves and all of our partner programs accountable for delivering measurable, lasting results.
The staff of UWOC works very closely with our dedicated Board of Directors. They represent the residents of Ocean County from all walks of life. The UWOC Board of Directors lead by example and display the highest commitment to civic duty and a desire to give back to their community, from financial support to volunteering their time to serve on working committees.
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Give by Mail
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Clicking below will provide you with a printable donor form. You will be able to fill it out with your credit card information and fax it back to us, or you can fill it out and send it back to us by mail with a check or money order.
If you would like assistance with this option please call United Way of Ocean County at 732.240.0311
Workplace Campaigns
You're in Good Company!
Companies that do business in Ocean County have been conducting workplace campaigns for 32 years. Employees are given an opportunity to support United Way funded programs through weekly payroll pledges. Find more information on how you can start a United Way campaign at your company here
Advocate
Be an Agent for Impact
As a leading community impact organization, United Way knows that real and sustained change in community conditions requires more than money. United Way engages decision-makers and policy leaders at the local, state and national levels to help address the most important community needs. Learn more about our Special Projects here.
Volunteer
It Begins with You
Volunteers play an integral role in every aspect of our outreach, and your contribution of time and energy can make your own life both powerful and extraordinary. There are many opportunities to get involved, from scheduling a Day of Caring for your employees, to serving on a civilian review committee to review funding applications. Find more information here.