Welcome to the United Way Central Jersey website. We provide preventive, evidence-based programs, prioritizing young children and their families. Our services are informed by research proving that positive early childhood development directly affects children’s health and social and economic outcomes, and builds the foundation for the cognitive and character skills needed to succeed in life. Every year, UWCJ helps over 10,000 community residents.

Our compassionate and innovative system for family success enables everyone in our community to thrive. Each program is designed to meet urgent needs today and address the root causes of systemic injustice to achieve a more equitable tomorrow. Many UWCJ clients benefit from participating in more than one of our programs.

Low income first time mothers can enroll in our Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) program.

When children are ready to start school, their parents can enroll in our Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors education and advocacy workshops. Students receive back-to-school supplies and holiday gifts distributed through our “Stuff the Bus” and “Gifts of the Season” campaigns.

Parents who have questions about day-to-day life issues, such as housing, food, benefits programs and childcare receive assistance from our Middlesex County Alliance for Child and Family Success.

These families and all community members can improve their financial security by working with coaches at our Family Financial Opportunity Center. Eligible residents can have their federal and state taxes prepared for free from our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.

We also operate programs for elementary school students in Jamesburg and South River and our immigrant neighbors through our partnership with the Deportation and Immigration Response Equipo (DIRE).

As administrator of the Middlesex County Local FEMA Board, UWCJ ensures that neighbors in crisis get food and shelter.

We encourage you to reach out to us at 732-247-3727 or online at UWCJ.org to learn more about services available for you, your family, or neighbors. These services are available at no cost due to the generosity of our public and private donors and help from our volunteers.

Join us as we press forward, united by the belief that everyone, especially young children, deserves a fair chance to succeed. Please consider becoming a UWCJ donor or volunteer. Together, we can overcome the challenges ahead.