Community Affairs and Resource Center

Community Affairs and Resource Center CARC is a nonprofit social service agency, based in Asbury Park. CARC is able to assist over 8,000 people every year throughout the four counties we serve.

With offices in Freehold, Lakewood, & Keyport NJ that provides a wide variety of services and programs to the community. For the last 40 years, Community Affairs and Resource Center (CARC) has provided assistance to Monmouth County residents with the goal of achieving self-sufficiency within the community. CARC is a non-profit social service agency that provides a wide variety of services and prog

rams focusing on educating, empowering the community, strengthening youth and families through advocacy and collaboration. Over the past five years we have also expanded our programs into Ocean, Atlantic and Middlesex counties. A variety of programs and services are offered by CARC, including case management, information and referrals, health care (both mental and physical), Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Prevention, Housing/rental and utility assistance, emergency housing, lead-safe home remediation program, lead screening of children, senior program, Financial Assistance, Employment Assistance, Hispanic Women's Resource Center, English as a Second Language (ESL) classes and a variety of Parent Workshops and other classes. CARC consists of a dedicated, bilingual staff of 34, and has four office locations whereof three in Monmouth County (Asbury Park, Freehold and Keyport) and one in Ocean County (Lakewood).

Happy Birthday to Miguel🎂🥳Our Intake Specialist Home Energy❤☺We hope you enjoy your day with friends and family🥰✨
06/05/2026

Happy Birthday to Miguel🎂🥳
Our Intake Specialist Home Energy❤☺
We hope you enjoy your day with friends and family🥰✨

Happy Birthday Lillian🥳🎂Our Domestic Violence Case Manager✨We hope you have a great day with family and friends🥰😁
05/29/2026

Happy Birthday Lillian🥳🎂
Our Domestic Violence Case Manager✨
We hope you have a great day with family and friends🥰😁

In observance of Memorial Day, all CARC offices will be closed on Monday, May 26. Today, we honor and remember the brave...
05/25/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, all CARC offices will be closed on Monday, May 26. Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful holiday weekend. ❤️🤍💙
En conmemoración del Día de los Caídos (Memorial Day), todas las oficinas de CARC permanecerán cerradas el lunes 26 de mayo. Hoy honramos y recordamos a los valientes hombres y mujeres que hicieron el máximo sacrificio al servicio de nuestro país. Les deseamos a todos un fin de semana festivo seguro y significativo. ❤️🤍💙

Happy Birthday to Janette✨❤Our Intake / Outreach Specialist 😁🎂We hope you have an amazing day with friends and family☺🥳 ...
05/24/2026

Happy Birthday to Janette✨❤
Our Intake / Outreach Specialist 😁🎂
We hope you have an amazing day with friends and family☺🥳

In observance of Memorial Day, all CARC offices will be closed on Monday, May 26. Today, we honor and remember the brave...
05/22/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, all CARC offices will be closed on Monday, May 26. Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful holiday weekend. ❤️🤍💙

En conmemoración del Día de los Caídos (Memorial Day), todas las oficinas de CARC permanecerán cerradas el lunes 26 de mayo. Hoy honramos y recordamos a los valientes hombres y mujeres que hicieron el máximo sacrificio al servicio de nuestro país. Les deseamos a todos un fin de semana festivo seguro y significativo. ❤️🤍💙

🧓🏽💪 Fall prevention starts with awareness, education, and community!We are incredibly grateful to the Brain Injury Allia...
05/22/2026

🧓🏽💪 Fall prevention starts with awareness, education, and community!

We are incredibly grateful to the Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey for partnering with us and providing such an informative and engaging Fall Prevention Workshop for seniors. 🩺🏡✨

Participants learned important safety tips, balance strategies, and ways to reduce the risk of falls while staying active and independent. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make this event a success! 💙🙌

Join us for a FREE virtual Su***de Prevention QPR Training (Spanish) 💬💙Learn how to recognize warning signs, break the s...
05/20/2026

Join us for a FREE virtual Su***de Prevention QPR Training (Spanish) 💬💙
Learn how to recognize warning signs, break the stigma, and help save lives. This training will equip you with practical tools to support those in need—and you’ll receive a certificate of completion!
🗓 Wednesday, May 27
⏰ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Virtual (link or QR code to join)
Together, we can make a difference.
📞 Questions? Contact Angelica at 732-925-2390
***dePrevention
Únete a nuestro entrenamiento GRATUITO de prevención del suicidio QPR (Pregunta, Persuade, Refiera) 💬💙
Aprende a reconocer las señales de alerta, reducir el estigma y ayudar a salvar vidas. Este entrenamiento te brindará herramientas prácticas para apoyar a quienes lo necesitan—¡y recibirás un certificado de participación!
🗓 Miércoles, 27 de mayo
⏰ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Virtual (usa el enlace o escanea el código QR para unirte)
Juntos podemos marcar la diferencia.
📞 ¿Preguntas? Contacta a Angélica al 732-925-2390

🎉 CARC has gained worldwide recognition thanks to our incredible community leaders. Congratulations on receiving the Bus...
05/18/2026

🎉 CARC has gained worldwide recognition thanks to our incredible community leaders. Congratulations on receiving the Business & Community Partnership Award! 🏆
Your dedication, leadership, and commitment to service continue to strengthen and unite our community in meaningful ways. ❤️
We are truly proud to celebrate this outstanding achievement with you.👏✨

05/15/2026

✨ What an incredible evening celebrating and honoring leaders in our community!

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make our Gala such a memorable success. We are especially grateful to our generous sponsors and vendors whose support helped make the night possible. Your partnership, generosity, and commitment to our mission mean so much to our organization and the community we serve. 💛

🌟 Platinum Sponsors
• Afshan Anzum / Tashin Construction
• Carol Stillwell / Stillwell-Hansen, Inc.

🥇 Gold Sponsors
• Hackensack Meridian
• Wellpoint

🥈 Silver Sponsor
• Visiting Nurse Association Health Group

🎶 Twin Lights Music Sponsor
• Aetna

🍸 Barnegat Light Cocktail Hour Sponsor
• Apple Bank

🏖️ Sandy Hook Decorations Sponsor
• Monmouth Medical Center

📸 Horizon Photographer Sponsor
• Mazza Recycling

📷 Guiding Light Photo Booth Sponsor
• Wellpoint

🎈 Cape May Balloon Pop Sponsor
• Maureen Lloyd

Thank you again to all who supported this special evening. Together, we continue making a difference in the lives of those we serve. ✨

05/13/2026

TRENTON, N.J. — The 785,810 New Jersey residents who rely on food assistance face benefit reductions or a complete loss of eligibility under swee...

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913 Sewall Avenue
Asbury Park, NJ
07712

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+17327743282

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