Summer STEAM Stars

Summer STEAM Stars is sponsored by United Way of Central Jersey. United Way of Central Jersey sponsors a summer program for preschool and kindergarten students that focuses on STEAM to combat summer learning loss.

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com/@UWCJ/videos) * Who We Are Close Who We Are Open Who We Are ### Who We Are Learn More ### Our Team Learn More ### About UWCJ Learn More ### Our Partners Learn More ### Accountability Learn More * Our Programs Close Our Programs Open Our Programs ### Healthy Community Nurse-Family Partnership SNAP ### Youth Opportunity Summer STEAM Stars Jamesburg Place-Based Community Initiative Stuff the Bus Gifts of the Season ### Financial Security Family Financial Opportunity Center Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (Español) ### Community Resiliency 211 Middlesex County Alliance for Child and Family Success Abriendo Puetras / Opening Doors FEMA Immigration Initiatives Perth Amboy Rental Assistance (English) Asistencia de alquiler en Perth Amboy (Español) Women United® * Get Involved Close Get Involved Open Get Involved ### Volunteer Learn More ### Give Learn More ### Work at UWCJ Learn More UWCJ is enhancing overall well-being and promoting equitable access to health care through a wide range of initiatives, such as nutrition, food security, mental health support, and more.

UWCJ is empowering young people to reach their full potential at every stage of life, from early childhood through their careers. UWCJ’s focus goes beyond income or short-term financial stability—it’s about building pathways toward a stronger, more sustainable financial future.

UWCJ tackles crises that endanger the wellbeing of our neighbors, and fights to achieve long-term stability for Middlesex County residents by administering FEMA funds, supporting NJ 211 (NJ’s 24/7/365 multilingual helpline), and through our Middlesex County Alliance for Child and Family Success and Tenant-Based Rental Assistance programs, and our immigration initiatives.

UWCJ tackles crises that endanger the wellbeing of our neighbors, and fights to achieve long-term stability for Middlesex County residents by administering FEMA funds, supporting NJ 211 (NI’s 24/7/365 multilingual helpline), and through our Middlesex County Alliance for Child and Family Success and Tenant-Based Rental Assistance programs, and our immigration initiatives.

UWCJ is enhancing overall wellbeing and promoting equitable access to health care through a wide range of initiatives, such as nutrition, food security, mental health support, and more. UWCJ is empowering young people to reach their full potential at every stage of life, from early childhood through their careers.

UWCI’s focus goes beyond income or short-term financial stability-it’s about building pathways toward a stronger, more sustainable financial future.

UWCJ tackles crises that endanger the wellbeing of our neighbors, and fights to achieve long-term stability for Middlesex County residents by administering FEMA funds, supporting NJ 211 (NI’s 24/7/365 multilingual helpline), and through our Middlesex County Alliance for Child and Family Success and Tenant-Based Rental Assistance programs, and our immigration initiatives.

UWCJ is enhancing overall wellbeing and promoting equitable access to health care through a wide range of initiatives, such as nutrition, food security, mental health support, and more.

### NJ Economic Development Authority Awards Funding to UWCJ ### UWCJ is Awarded a Grant From the PSEG Foundation ### VITA Volunteer Recognition Event ## SNAP Services Are Here ## Perth Amboy Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program (TBRA) Perth Amboy Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program (TBRA) is an emergency housing affordability program for low and very low-income households in Perth Amboy facing financial hardship.

TBRA es un programa de emergencia para ayudar con la vivienda asequible dirigido a hogares de bajos y muy bajos ingresos en Perth Amboy que enfrentan dificultades económicas. SERVICIOS DE TBRA EN ESPAÑOL Today, August 9, is International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples!

We, at United Way Central Jersey, would like to take this time to honor the unique cultures, rights, and enduring contributions of Indigenous peoples locally and across the globe. Today and every day, we stand committed to building an equitable community where every family has the opportunity to thrive. Join us in celebrating, listening to, and lifting up Indigenous voices!

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com/unitedway Real progress is built together. THANK YOU to every donor, volunteer, and local partner who supported our children's initiative this month. Because of your kindness, more children in Central Jersey are on a secure, supported path toward a bright and prosperous future.

Let's keep working hand-in-hand to ensure no family is left behind. True potential can only be unlocked when children have the right tools. Sending a child to school with a fully stocked backpack does more than just prepare them for class—it builds their confidence and gives them a fair shot at a successful school year.

Your donation directly provides local students with the essential supplies they need. Our Stuff the Bus initiative is coming up soon! Give today and help us pack a backpack for a local student.

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