S.P.A.R.K. at St. Paul's Ocean Grove Church is a new ministry of SPOGC for special needs adults. Join for dinner and an evening of fun, filled with community and kindness.

Beyond the Connection is a free three-part training series designed to equip you with the tools to foster meaningful conversations, offer a listening ear, and connect individuals with the mental health resources they need. This training series is intended for adults ages 18 and older.

The giveaway event, organized by Lunch Break, offers free formal wear, accessories, makeovers, and tailoring for 8th graders and high schoolers. Registration for the March 29 event runs from February 3 to March 22.

Find out about budget counseling services. Join us for a webinar, and hear how you may qualify for a free bankruptcy attorney through our Private Attorney Involvement Program. Pre-registration is required.

United Way Central Jersey offers free tax filing for taxpayers with income up to $75,000 through VITA. In-person and drop-off services are available from Feb 4 to Mar 25, 12:00-4:00 pm. Early bird reward: $25 grocery gift card for the first 120 filers. 

Open to anyone in recovery and their loved ones, regardless of their pathway to recovery. Come experience recovery support in a safe, non-judgmental environment that honors all pathways to recovery. 

This support group provides a safe, empowering space for women to connect, share experiences, and foster personal growth. It offers a supportive community where women can heal, thrive, and build resilience together.

Join our FREE in-person or virtual parent groups to share and receive personalized tips and strategies, from an expert, on how to best react to your kids and respond to difficult behaviors. These virtual groups are small (6-10 participants) groups for a total of 6 sessions.

This is a 7-week parent training. Please plan to attend each week, as it builds from the one before it in this evidence-based program. SPAN Parent Advocacy Network is the Parent Training and Information Center for New Jersey and we encourage families from any part of NJ to register and attend. This is only open to the first 20 registrants. We offer this quarterly in English and in Spanish.

Services will include Passport applications, renewals and photos, Veterans/Gold Star ID Cards, Will probate and guardianship, Register Ready and Youth ID cards, County ID cards, and Notary Service. No appointment is necessary.

Join an educational didactic on March 19, 2025, from 1 to 2 p.m. about behavioral supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Presented by Nicole Livingston, Ph.D., and Suzann Abady, MA, BCBA. Register at Project ECHO by Trinitas Regional Medical Center.

This isn’t your typical after-school program—we offer homework help, exciting field trips, lessons in math & science, hands-on experiments, computer programming, snacks + dinner, with academic enrichment to help you succeed. Transportation from MLK School to @BrookdaleCC is provided.

Monmouth County residents can connect with a Division of Social Services (DSS) representative at 180 Turning Lives Around Family Justice Center, Freehold: Mondays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m

Join the Manalapan TWP Veteran Affairs Advisory Committee to have Coffee with a Veteran on the last Wednesday of every month at 10:00 AM at Manalapan Town Hall. Connect with fellow veterans for coffee, conversation, and support. 

Join the Veteran Peer Group by MHA-NJ Ocean for no-pressure, no-judgment conversations every first Wednesday at 7 PM. Located at 103 Drs James Parker Blvd, Red Bank, NJ, this supportive group is open to all veterans seeking community and connection.

Join our monthly 90-minute peer support group for parents and family members of LGBTQIA+ South Asians. Led by parents who've navigated their own acceptance journeys, this safe space welcomes family members at all acceptance stages. Connect, share, and support each other in a nurturing environment.

Calling all case managers, navigators, outreach workers and discharge planners - get super connected! Join a new Lunch and Learn every 3rd Friday of the month.  Topic include: Engaging Consumers, Advocacy, Communication, Assessment and more!

Teens ages 10-13 are invited to the Red Bank Family YMCA for fun and fitness with friends monthly! Enjoy FREE access to the gymnasium, fitness floor, and swimming pool, plus free time and refreshments. 

Would you like to cook healthy, low-cost meals? Take home tasty meals for your family? Connect with the community? Learn new cooking skills? All ages, experience levels & cultures welcome! No cost to participants, food & supplies provided.

Both 10-week, bi-monthly programs are being offered on the same dates, in the same place, from January to May 2025. This provides a wonderful opportunity to participate in both class series. We encourage you to take full advantage of this unique schedule, and the talented instructors leading these classes. Seats are limited.