United Way - Update

United Way

of Central Jersey

New Americans Research

Eagleton Institute received funding from UWCJ to conduct a Survey of New Americans in Middlesex County. The Board appointed members to examine the survey results and arrive at specific recommendations for action. See Top Line Findings

Over 1,000 Students Received School Supplies

Thirty-eight donors and eleven volunteers helped to provide school supplies to 1,337 students at fourteen schools in Central Jersey including 300 backpacks delivered to first graders in Carteret schools. See More

UWCJ Begins Pilot to Improve Early Grade Reading in Carteret

High School dropout rates are linked to early grade reading proficiency, and 3rd grade reading scores are declining in NJ. The United Way of Central Jersey is addressing this problem through a pilot project to ensure that all children in one district are reading at grade level by Grade 3. Learn More

Call for Investment Allocation Volunteers

Volunteers are needed to help review program proposals and meet with non-profit agency officials in order to assist United Way in making investment allocations. Learn How You Can Volunteer

Are You a Loyal Contributor?

As we kick off this year's United Way Campaigns across Central Jersey, please accept this symbol of heart-felt gratitude and appreciation for your long-term giving to your community and to better lives throughout our communities. Go to Child Art Gallery

At eight o'clock, there were readers in the JJ HCS cafeteria. But these were not just any readers, these were volunteers training to stimulate brain development for low income pre-school kids in New Brunswick. "I read to my kids when they were growing up, but I never did anything like this!" said one volunteer. See More

Flood Response

Hurricane Irene and the floods that followed caused power outages throughout Central Jersey. Families who suffered losses due to the flooding have received help from United Way supported programs. Read More

Call to Action: Make a Difference in Education

On June 21, 2011, United Way set out a challenge to help cut high school dropout numbers by recruiting one million new volunteer readers, tutors and mentors. Learn How

IBM Volunteers

IBM celebrates its centennial in 2011. In honor of this occasion, IBM has called on its employees to volunteer and to share their expertise with the community.More

Community Resource Fair

The Differential Response Program at United Way of Central Jersey is co-hosting its second annual Department of Children & Families Community Resource Fair in Middlesex County.More

Community Investment Cycle Starts

UWCJ's Technical Assistance Training, held on September 14th at the Fire Academy in Sayreville, brought together non-profit program administrators with an interest in receiving support from United Way Learn More

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