FINANCIAL SUCCESS CENTER NETWORK CELEBRATES ONE YEAR OF SERVING MONMOUTH AND OCEAN COUNTIES

Sites to Host Anniversary Events to Welcome Community Members

Wall Township, NJ – United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties (UWMOC) announces the one-year anniversary of the Financial Success Center (FSC) Network, which is comprised of ten sites throughout Monmouth and Ocean counties that provide comprehensive resources under one roof to help residents move from financial difficulty to economic well-being. Participants meet one-on-one with a trained Financial Coach who develops an action plan to meet their goals. All FSC Network services are free and include ways to manage your money, increase income, find a better job, and improve housing.

In January 2019, the FSC Network expanded to ten locations in order to better serve our community: Bayville, Eatontown, Freehold, Keansburg, Long Beach Island, Manahawkin, Neptune, Red Bank, South Toms River, and Toms River. New for this year is the addition of mobile outreach to bring FSC services directly to participants. The FSC Network is a partnership of nine organizations: Affordable Housing Alliance, Child Care Resources of Monmouth County, Fulfill, Mental Health Association of Monmouth County (MHAMC), Monmouth County Workforce Development Board, Navicore Solutions, Social Community Activities Network (SCAN), St. Francis Community Center (LBICC) and UWMOC.

“United Way is proud to serve as the convener of the FSC Network in order to make a significant impact on our community,” said Lori-Anne McLane, President & CEO of United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. “Together with our partners, we are tackling the issue that 39% of households in Monmouth and Ocean counties are struggling to afford basic needs as the cost of living increases and wages lag behind.”

The following one-year anniversary events hosted by Financial Success Center Network  partners are open to the community:

• Monmouth Mall

Hosted by the Affordable Housing Alliance, Mental Health Association of Monmouth County, and Fulfill

Community event with a preview of services, financial coaching staff, light refreshments, and giveaways

January 31, 2019, from 4 pm-7 pm

Free Tax Preparation Store in the Monmouth Mall, Boscov’s Wing Lower Level

180 NJ-35, Eatontown, NJ 07724

• Francis Community Center (LBICC)

Hosted by St. Francis Community Center

Open house with the financial coaching staff to provide information and referrals about local resources

January 28, 2020, from 9 am-5 pm

St. Francis Community Center, Front Lobby

4700 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach Township, NJ 08008

• Freehold Raceway Mall

Hosted by Navicore Solutions

January 28, 2020, from 1 pm-2 pm – Building and Rebuilding Credit Workshop

Free Credit Report Reviews with financial coaching staff available from 10 am-7 pm

January 30, 2020, from 1 pm-2 pm – Understanding and Improving Your Credit Score Workshop

Free Credit Report Reviews with financial coaching staff available from 10 am-7 pm

Meridian Community Resource Center, Freehold Raceway Mall, First Floor Macy’s Wing

3710 Route 9, Freehold, NJ 07728

For a full list of FSC services, locations, and more information, visit uwfinancialsuccess.org.

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United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties
United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties mobilizes donors, volunteers, and community partners to improve the lives of youth and their families. The organization works to ensure that every child is successful, every family is financially stable, and every community it serves is stronger. To learn more about the United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, please visit uwmoc.org.

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