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Special Projects have an impact on our community
In order to have a more focused community impact, United Way of Ocean County’s role has expanded over the past several years. Along with raising resources and matching them to programs that meet our prioritized needs, UWOC has initiated several special projects. Through these projects we are able to react quickly to developing needs and topical issues in our community.
2-1-1 is the widest reaching of our Special Projects so far. Across Ocean County, the 2-1-1 service has answered thousands of calls from residents needing help, from financial assistance and housing, to legal assistance and transportation.
The Community Impact Special Funding Initiative is the first example of UWOC offering multi-year funding to a United Way of Ocean County Certified Agency that has a meaningful impact on the community in the area of Education, Income or Health. UWOC is proud to have The Children's Home Society's CUNA program as the first to receive funding in this way.
The Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) is a federally funded program administered by the United Way of Ocean County. It is designed to help individuals and families who have experienced a temporary life change which causes financial stress, leading to eviction or the threat of homelessness.
United Way of Ocean County has made available 8,000 free FamilyWize prescription drug discount cards in order to help people, especially seniors and families with young children, lower the cost of medicine.
United Way of Ocean County currently serves as Chair of the Local Board in the Ocean County, NJ district for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program. We are expecting the Emergency Food and Shelter Program, Phase 29 funding process to begin shortly. A message will be sent out and updates to the page will made as soon as we know when it will begin. Please call (732) 240-0311 for any questions.
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Workplace Campaigns
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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
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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.
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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.