County partnership helps empower residents toward financial stability
Monmouth Journal Northern
Monmouth County partnered with the Affordable Housing Alliance (AHA) — a nonprofit dedicated to improving quality of life across New Jersey through affordable housing and financial empowerment programs — to deliver essential services that help residents like Carlie build more stable and secure futures. Read more.
Monmouth ACTS Navigation System for County Human Services Renamed “ResourceConnect” Creating Easier Access for County Residents
TAPinto Middletown
A new title has been unveiled for the Monmouth ACTS Navigation System, now known as Monmouth ACTS ResourceConnect, in an effort to make vital human services easier for residents to find, understand and access. Read more.
Monmouth ACTS supports DSS workforce and helps students find pathways in human services
ROI-NJ
Monmouth ACTS, an innovative public-private partnership, connects county divisions within the Department of Health and Human Services with local community organizations to improve access to services. Read more.
Brookdale/County initiative provides human services work experience for students
Monmouth Journal Western
Like so many county offices today, Monmouth County’s Division of Social Services (DSS) in Freehold found itself stretched to its limit. Staff were working tirelessly to keep up with the community’s growing demand for vital human services — from financial and medical assistance to housing and food services. With an urgent need for additional support, DSS turned to its Monmouth ACTS network for help. Read more.
Monmouth ACTS Career Pathways Program Strengthens County Workforce and Inspires Future Human Services Professionals
TAPinto Middletown
By collaborating with Brookdale Community College, Monmouth County launched Career Pathways, an innovative workforce development initiative aimed at cultivating the next generation of human service professionals. Read more.
Monmouth County Commissioners Receive Humanitarian Impact Award from Fulfill
TAPinto Hazlet & Keyport
The County Board of Commissioners was awarded the Humanitarian Impact Award by Fulfill at their 40th Anniversary Gala on Thursday, Sept. 26. Read more.
Honorees for Fulfill’s 40th Anniversary Gala Announced: Gov. Phil Murphy, First Lady Tammy, County Commissioners, Causeway CARes, Monmouth Beach Kids Quench Hunger
TAPinto Middletown
Fulfill Board Chair, Susan Doctorian Kyrillos and Fulfill President and CEO, Triada Stampas, announced this year’s honorees for its September 26, 40th Anniversary Gala. The honorees include Governor Phil Murphy, First Lady Tammy Murphy and the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners. Read more.
Monmouth ACTS To Host Successful Aging Hub On Tuesday
Asbury Park Patch
Join the Monmouth ACTS Successful Aging Hub for a free educational session focused on senior and caregiver rights and responsibilities. Read more.
Monmouth County offers free rides for medical visits for anyone who needs one
Asbury Park Press
Monmouth County residents can now schedule two free round-trip rides every week to address their medical, wellness and nutrition appointments. Read more.
WATCH – Assisting Community Through Services: Monmouth ACTS Launches Integrated Navigation System to Streamline Services for County Residents
TAPinto Hazlet & Keyport
One number – 732-683-8959 – can connect residents with social workers to streamline solutions for needed resources. Read more.
NJ County Launches System to Streamline Help for Struggling Residents
NJ 101.5
A first-of-its-kind support system is up and running for Monmouth County residents seeking services related to mental health, addiction, housing, and other needs. Read more.
“Monmouth ACTS in My Community” Brings Human Services Directly to Monmouth County Towns
TAPinto Hazlet & Keyport
Leadership from Monmouth ACTS (Assisting Community Through Services) – a public-private partnership launched by the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners in 2018 – recently announced a new initiative to bring human service resources directly to the residents of Monmouth County. Read more.
Home-based child care: Monmouth County works to benefit local families and workforce
ROI-NJ
That’s when Hub member Child Care Resources of Monmouth County, a designated child care resource and referral agency, applied for and received an American Rescue Plan Act COVID-19 Community Recovery Grant from Monmouth County and used the funding to improve and expand the Family Child Care Navigator Program. Read more.
Monmouth ACTS featured on 90.5 The Night
90.5 The Night
Many residents in Monmouth County struggle to meet basic needs, like food insecurity, housing, child care and much more. In 2018, the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners did something to fix this – they created the Monmouth ACTS initiative. Listen here.
Monmouth ACTS announces new co-chairs to lead public-private initiative
ROI-NJ
Monmouth ACTS announced that Peter Boynton, director of housing stability, Affordable Housing Alliance and Kathy Collins, former executive director, MonmouthCares, will serve as chair and vice chair, respectively, of the Monmouth ACTS Advisory Council starting this year. Read more.
Department of Health & Local Organizations Join Together to Provide Homebound Services for Community Leader
MidJersey.News
When Fran Gray was diagnosed with cancer, it was a blow to her active, giving life, as well as the community that benefitted from it. She fought for decades to finally become cancer-free – only to learn that years of cancer treatments had destroyed her kidneys. The Department of health connected her with needed services. Read more.
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.