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Helping People.
Changing Lives.

Ocean Community Economic Action Now, Inc.

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The Promise of Community Action

Our Mission

As the Community Action Agency for low to moderate income residents throughout communities in our service area, O.C.E.A.N., Inc.’s mission is the delivery of quality, comprehensive services that improve the quality of life of individuals and families, and assist them in moving toward self-sufficiency.

Our Vision

We accomplish our mission by identifying community needs and advocating solutions,
utilizing available resources to promote the growth, development and personal independence of our customers and taking a leadership role in the strengthening and nurturing of partnerships in our community.

Community-Based Professional Support

Our clients work with experienced Community Action professionals who provide guidance, coordination, and support aligned with long-term stability and success.

O.C.E.A.N., INC

O.C.E.A.N., Inc. Announces 2025 Shop with a Cop Events Across Ocean, Atlantic, and Cape May Counties

Press Release Community partners and law enforcement team up to bring holiday joy to local children TOMS RIVER, NJ (December 2025) — O.C.E.A.N., Inc. will host its annual Shop with a Cop holiday events throughout December, bringing together local law enforcement officers, volunteers, and community partners to provide children and families with a festive shopping experience during the holiday season. Events will take place at several Walmart locations across Ocean, Atlan

Dec 3, 20252 min read

Community Learning Opportunity

OCEAN Inc. is pleased to share the following upcoming events from OceanFirst Foundation : two FREE educational workshops — Fraud Defense...

Sep 9, 20251 min read

The O.C.E.A.N., Inc. Summer Crew are working at the Field of Dreams Complex in Toms River, NJ

RWJ Barnabas is a complex for children and adults with special needs to enjoy play! The O.C.E.A.N., Inc. crew will be working at the...

Jul 7, 20251 min read

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Winston Churchill

Helping People. Changing Lives.