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How a Small Ocean County Nonprofit Delivers Big Impact: Barbara Farley on Still Time for Joy
OCBA member Sandra Levine (Sandra Levine Productions) recently featured Barbara Farley—president of CAREing for Children—on her Dec. 23, 2025 episode of the podcast Still Time for Joy. The conversation offered a clear, practical blueprint for building a lean charity effort that truly moves the needle for local families. The need in Ocean County is rising—while…
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OCBA Holiday Party Fun at Georgian Court University Mansion
Paul and the other musicians provided us all with customized lyrics for this year’s OCBA version of the 12 days of Christmas carol and surprised us with a localized, sing-a-long rendition of Take Me Home, Country Roads. The raffle tickets were drawn and the gifts were distributed to the recipients with good humor and gratitude.…
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Ocean Partnership for Children: How Jessica Pepe’s Team Stabilizes Youth and Strengthens Families in Ocean County
At a recent OCBA lunch meeting, Jessica Pepe shared how Ocean Partnership for Children (OPC), the county’s Care Management Organization, wraps services around youth up to age 21 who are struggling with mental health, substance use, intellectual and development needs, at no cost to families. OPC’s care managers meet kids where they live, coordinate treatment,…
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2025 OCBA Charity Golf Classic Recap: Thank You from CAREing for Children [PHOTO GALLERY]
On October 9 at Lakewood Country Club, 71 golfers teed off to support CAREing for Children. The day delivered friendly competition, a packed gift auction, and a strong show of community spirit. On behalf of CAREing for Children, thank you to every sponsor, golfer, donor, volunteer, and attendee who helped make this year’s outing a…
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CAREing for Children: An OCBA Legacy That Lifts Local Families
OCBA’s charity, CAREing for Children, began with a simple decision: keep charitable giving local and make a direct, practical impact. In this video, Barbara Farley recounts how the effort took shape inside OCBA and how members still power the work today. How it started OCBA members launched CAREing for Children so the business community could…
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From Fear to Function – Dr. Steven Pollack’s Approach to Chiropractic Care
At a recent Ocean County Business Association lunch, longtime member Dr. Steven Pollack of Pollack Health & Wellness, Inc. shared a clear, experience-driven view of conservative care: start with the nervous system, act early after injuries, and support the body’s built-in capacity to heal with practical habits—not just procedures. A practitioner grounded in gratitude—and results…
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Ocean County Career Center: Hiring Help, Training Funds, And Real Support For Local Employers
At a recent OCBA lunch meeting, Diana Monti (Center Operator) and Sylvia Hernandez (Business Services) explained, in practical terms, how the Ocean County Career Center helps local companies fill jobs, reduce onboarding costs, and build a steady talent pipeline. Below is a detailed summary you can use to hire faster and smarter in Ocean County.…
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2025 Community Choice Award Nominations for OCBA Members
The OCBA has done it again! When we say that members of the Ocean County Business Association are the best in business, we mean it. Ocean County agrees! Some of our OCBA members have been nominated as the Top 5 in their industry categories for the Community Choice Awards in the Asbury Park Press in…
