O.C.E.A.N., Inc.

01/30/2026

🚨 CODE BLUE ALERT – OCEAN COUNTY, NJ 🚨
In Effect:
4:00 PM Tuesday, January 27 through 8:00 AM Monday, February 2
A Code Blue is declared when temperatures fall to 32°F or below. During this time, warming centers are open to help keep our community safe.

*UPDATED*
Available Warming Centers in Ocean County:

CSPNJ / County Building
1959 Route 9, Toms River
Phone: 848-338-5498
Hours: 4:00 PM – 9:00 AM
Capacity: 60

Family Promise
2445 Windsor Ave., Toms River
Phone: 609-384-2195
Hours: Thursday & Friday only, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Capacity: 2 families (up to 5 members per family)

Warm Hearts
764 Ocean Ave., Lakewood
Phone: 732-900-1724
Hours: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Capacity: 30

St. John’s Zion AME
114 First St., Lakewood
Phone: 848-992-9152
Hours: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Capacity: 15

St. Mary's Church
747 West Bay Ave., Barnegat
Phone: 609-709-1355
Hours: Saturday and Sunday 9:30 PM - 7:00 AM
Monday 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
Capacity: 20

🔎 Additional Resources:
NJ 2-1-1
Dial 2-1-1 or 1-877-652-1148
nj211.org

01/30/2026

O.C.E.A.N., Inc.’s Credit Repair and Financial Empowerment services help individuals and families understand their credit, improve financial habits, and build a stronger foundation for the future. Through education, counseling, and personalized guidance, participants gain the tools needed to make informed financial decisions and work toward lasting stability.

Empowering households financially strengthens families and the communities they call home.

01/29/2026

📅 February at Angels in Motion 💙

We’re excited to share our February calendar filled with outreach, wellness, and community events! There are so many ways to get involved—whether it’s volunteering, supporting outreach, or joining us at a wellness activity.

As always, we are also collecting: 🧼 Large & travel-size toiletries
🥫 Food pantry items
👖Men's Jeans, New men's & women's underwear

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3L7VAQ3ILTFSQ?ref_=wl_share

Thank you for being part of our community and helping us spread kindness, connection, and hope throughout Atlantic County.

✨ Together, we make a difference.

01/29/2026

Warming Center Update | Through Monday, February 2, 2026

Due to continued frigid temperatures, multiple warming centers across the county remain open to provide overnight shelter and a safe, warm place for individuals and families in need. Please review the locations, hours, and capacity details below before arriving, as availability may be limited.

CSPNJ / County Building
1959 Route 9, Toms River
Open 7 days per week
Hours: Tuesday–Monday, 4:00 PM–9:00 AM
Phone: 848-338-5498
Capacity: 60

Warm Hearts
764 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood
Code Blue Activation
Hours: Tuesday–Monday, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM
Phone: 732-900-1724
Capacity: 30

Family Promise of Jersey Shore at HABcore Harbor
2445 Windsor Avenue, Toms River
Code Blue Activation
Hours: Thursday 1/29 & Friday 1/30, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM
Phone: 609-384-2195
Capacity: 2 families (up to 5 members per family)
Please call prior to arrival

St. John’s Zion AME
114 First Street, Lakewood
Code Blue Activation
Hours: Tuesday–Monday, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM
Phone: 848-992-9152
Capacity: 15

St. Mary’s Church
787 West Bay Avenue, Barnegat
Code Blue Activation
Hours: Saturday 1/31–Sunday 2/1, 9:30 PM–7:00 AM
Phone: 609-709-1355
Capacity: 20

If you or someone you know needs shelter during this extreme cold, please share this information. Calling ahead is strongly encouraged to confirm space and hours.

01/29/2026

𝗢𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
From telephone reassurance services to assistance in paying for household utilities, the Ocean County Board of Commissioners approved 24 contracts to provide services for the County's growing senior population during its Jan. 21 Board meeting.

"Ocean County is committed to making sure our seniors are supported, respected, and able to age with dignity," said Ocean County Commissioner Robert Arace, who serves as liaison to the Ocean County Office of Senior Services . "These contracts reflect our responsibility to meet people where they are and ensure that essential services are available to older adults across every corner of the county."

The 24 Area Plan contracts provide more than $8 million in funding for 51 programs designed to serve older adults and their caregivers throughout Ocean County. Collectively, the contracts are expected to deliver more than 560,000 units of service to over 30,000 older adults and caregivers countywide.

🔗 To read the full press release, visit: https://www.co.ocean.nj.us/frmPressReleaseDetails.aspx?Name=11120

01/29/2026

Thursday, February 12 | 10:00–11:00 AM
Using Credit Cards: Navigating the Minefield (Webinar)

This informational Zoom webinar breaks down how credit cards really work, how payments are calculated, and how credit card use impacts your credit score. Topics include minimum payments, balance transfers, secured cards, and common credit card pitfalls. A Q&A will follow the presentation.

Pre-registration is required:
https://bit.ly/4pH20fL

01/29/2026

Tuesday, February 3 | 12:00–12:30 PM
Facebook Live: Top 10 Expungement Questions

A short Facebook Live discussion covering some of the most common questions about the expungement process, including what can and cannot be expunged, waiting periods, juvenile records, and certain types of convictions. The session will include practical explanations and time for key questions.

01/29/2026

Last week, our Head Start children at the Lakewood Center proudly showcased recycling projects created with the support of their families. At O.C.E.A.N., Inc., we believe learning is strongest when it extends beyond the classroom.

Through hands-on activities like this, children build creativity, problem-solving skills, and early environmental awareness while families play an active role in their child’s education.

Together, we are helping lay the foundation for lifelong learning and community responsibility.

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