About Us
OPEN YOUR HEART
LEND YOUR MUSCLE
JOIN THE MOVEMENT
Our Mission
To improve the lives of people in Monmouth County
by mobilizing the caring power of our community.
Our Vision
We build a better life for all in Monmouth County by advancing the common good in education, income and health.
We will achieve this by:
a. Collaborating with diverse community partners.
b. Being the leaders in gathering and investing resources to create lasting change.
c. Communicating measurable results and promoting our strategies and achievements.
d. Identifying and advocating for underlying causes in health and human services.
Underneath everything we are, underneath everything we do, we are all people. Connected, Interdependent, United. And when we reach out a hand to one, we influence the condition of all. That's what it means to LIVE UNITED.
Give Now
Invest in your community. Give to United Way of Monmouth County. UWMC is working to advance the common good by focusing on education, income and health. These are the building blocks for a good life - a quality education that leads to a stable job, enough income to support a family through retirement, and good health.
2-1-1
For help with a problem or to help others, dial 2-1-1, UWMC's free and confidential community service line, 24 hours a day or visit the NJ 2-1-1 website www.nj211.org and search their online database.
Born Learning
Want to find out how young children learn? Or get ideas for using everyday activities as learning moments? Born Learning helps parents, grandparents and caregivers enrich early learning.
Learn more about the UWMC Born Learning program
Five Ways You Can Live United
1. Read to children in your family, at your library, or with a local non-profit engaged in child care or literacy
2. Bring a child in your life to a bank to have a tour and open up a savings account.
3. Volunteer to prepare tax returns for low-income families
4. Buy pedometers for your friends and have a fun competition for who can walk the most steps.
5. Purchase personal care items such as deodorant, toothbrushes and soap and drop them off at the local homeless shelter