Tag: United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties
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Monmouth County News Briefs, Dec. 21
The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners has announced the inaugural Monmouth County Travel Guide Cover Photo Contest, which is open now through Feb. 1. “The winning photo of the Monmouth County Travel Guide Cover Photo Contest will be featured on the cover of the guide that is requested worldwide. Additionally, it will be showcased…
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Monmouth County News Briefs, Sept. 28
United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties (UWMOC) has kicked off its 10th annual Warmest Wishes Coat Drive for local preschool, elementary and middle school children in need. UWMOC is collecting new winter coats in toddler sizes 3T to 4T and children’s sizes Extra Small to Extra Large to be distributed to more than 50…
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United for Impact Food Truck Festival
PHOTOS BY JENNIFER AMATO/STAFF United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties held its United for Impact Food Truck Festival along Main Street in Downtown Freehold on April 24.
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Monmouth County news briefs, April 20
Gretchen Schmelzer will present “Emergence from COVID: Wellness, Healing and Resilience” in person at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, and virtually on Zoom from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. April 26. As a therapist and trauma survivor, Schmelzer wants people to know that sometimes what feels like a big setback is actually an unexpected difficult step…
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United for Impact Food Truck Festival coming to Freehold Borough
FREEHOLD — In partnership with DowntownFreehold.com, United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties will host the United for Impact Food Truck Festival on April 24 from noon to 6 p.m. on West Main Street in Freehold Borough. The event will be held rain or shine, according to a press release. Guests will enjoy food, beer,…
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United Way distributes grants to local organizations
United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties launched the COVID-19 Recovery Fund in April 2020 to address the unmet needs of people and organizations economically impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. With donations from individuals, corporations and virtual fundraisers, United Way has distributed $70,000 to its partner organizations to aid in the community’s recovery from the…
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ParkFest 2020 music festival becomes socially distant
Every year, the borough of Highlands partners with presenters Cranston Dean and Telegraph Hill Records to host an outdoor event with diverse genres of music, activities and vendors to raise money for charity. This year, instead of canceling the event due to the restrictions amidst the coronavirus pandemic, they are leveraging technology to keep the…