Family Promise Doing Its Best During Pandemic But Support Needed Going Forward

Typically during a month’s time, Family Promise of Southern Ocean County receives about 50 referrals from various social service entities for families in need of assistance. Since COVID-19 began wreaking havoc throughout New Jersey, the number of referrals has more than doubled.

“It’s sad,” said Executive Director Elizabeth Golla. “A lot of times, we get referrals for families who aren’t all living in Southern Ocean County, so we mostly assist them by giving them information for resources that…