600 Served At Hope & Comfort Center In Red Bank This Winter
Red Bank-Shrewsbury Patch
Winter is coming to a close, but it’s an especially long season when you don’t have a permanent home. The Pilgrim Baptist Church’s Warming Center has long had a mission to offer a warm, comfortable shelter to men without a permanent home on Code Blue nights – when temperatures drop to 32 degrees or below. Read more.
Community Collaborative Creates Change, Offers Hope for Monmouth County Homeless
MidJersey.News
When Pastor Terrence K. Porter, senior minister of Pilgrim Baptist Church (PBC) of Red Bank spearheaded the church’s original “Warming Center,” the mission was simple: Offer a warm, comfortable shelter to homeless men in Monmouth County on Code Blue nights – when temperatures drop to 32 degrees or below. Read more.
VIDEO: Be Well! Mental Health the Focus at Holmdel Chamber of Commerce ChamberCast
TAPinto Holmdel & Colts Neck
May was Mental Health Awareness Month and the Holmdel Chamber of Commerce showcased mental health awareness and empowerment to visitors both in person and streaming. Special professional guests were on hand having expertise in mental health. Read more.
First ever ‘Light the Night’ at Allaire Community Farm highlights local mental health support
The Coast Star
Kiley took the opportunity to share Monmouth Counties initiative, Monmouth ACTS (Assisting Community Through Services). “The goal is to make people a little more comfortable to come forward and ask for help. That’s why Monmouth ACTS was created. No matter what your issue is, we want to make sure you know there is help out there,” said Ms. Kiley. Read more.
Holmdel Chamber to Host Mental Health Awareness Talk at Bell Works, Tues. May 24: Featuring 3 Local Leaders Making an Impact
TAPinto Holmdel & Colts Neck
Commissioner Deputy Director Sue Kiley will highlight the local mental health crisis in NJ, and go over benefits of the Monmouth Acts Behavioral Health Hub and county resources available for those dealing with mental health issues. Read more.
Monmouth ACTS announces next phase to better meet residents’ needs
CentralJersey.com
Leadership from Monmouth ACTS (Assisting Community Through Services) – a public-private partnership initiated by the Monmouth County commissioners in 2018 – has announced its next phase to better serve, communicate with and respond to residents. Read more.
Monmouth Commissioner Director delivers State of the County address
Asbury Park Press
Commissioner Director Tom Arnone delivered a common refrain as he gave Monmouth County’s inaugural “State of the County” address: “This is the best place to live in New Jersey.” Read more.
Hazlet Welcomes You: Mayor Tara Clark Lists Helpful Resources for All
TAPinto Hazlet & Keyport
Are you new to Hazlet? Whether you are a new resident or business, you have friends. Read more.
Struggling Renters Find Relief
The Two River Times
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused financial hardship for many vulnerable residents. Now Monmouth County has announced that, with the support of local community-based nonprofits, millions in federal funding has been leveraged to help those struggling remain in their homes. Read more.
After overcoming challenges in 2021, how Monmouth County, NJ can thrive in 2022
92.7 WOBM
When you compare 2021 to 2020, there are similarities but a lot more differences which is something more palatable health wise and financially. For 2021, things improved in many ways on many things for most of the year. Read more.
Monmouth County Hosting Emergency Rental Assistance Week Pop-Up Sites
WRAT 95.9
Monmouth County will be sponsoring emergency rental assistance pop-up sites throughout the County during Emergency Rental Assistance Week which takes place from Dec. 11-17. Read more.
Emergency Rental Assistance Week Pop-up Sites throughout the County
Atlantic Highlands Herald
Monmouth County will be sponsoring emergency rental assistance pop-up sites throughout the County during Emergency Rental Assistance Week which takes place from Dec. 11-17. Representatives from the Monmouth County Department of Human Services and several Community-Based organizations (CBOs) will be on-site. Read more.