This is Around Ocean County with Lisa Anderson and guest Len Saunders, author and volunteer for the American Heart Association.   He is here to discuss “Move More Month”.    The American Heart Association has designated April as “Move More Month” in hopes of spreading the word through various programs about the benefits to both children and…

Around Ocean County is back with guest Len Saunders, author and volunteer for the American Heart Association.  The American Heart Association is promoting “Move More Month” for April to help children and adults exercise more.  Programs for children include "commercial-sizing", which promotes exercising during TV commercials.  Plus, school programs across the United States to join…

You’re listening to Around Ocean County with Lisa Anderson and today’s guest is Joseph Caldiera, president of the Ocean County Business Association.  OCBA began in the mid 1980’s and was formed in order to highlight some of the businesses exclusively in Ocean County.   Members network, refer others to the businesses within the organization and provide…

This is Around Ocean County with Lisa Anderson and today’s guest is Joseph Caldiera, president of the Ocean County Business Association.  OCBA is holding a golf outing May 9th at Sea Oaks Country Club in Little Egg Harbor where one hundred percent of the proceeds are given to the non-profit "Caring for Children.  Caring for…

April is donate life month and this week Lisas’ guests are Elisse Glennon, Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of The New Jersey Sharing Network, along with Keyport resident Dawn Burke, who is currently awaiting a lung transplant due to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.  The New Jersey Sharing Network is happy to announce that 650 life…

We continue with Keyport resident Dawn Burke, who is currently awaiting a lung transplant due to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.   The New Jersey Sharing Network is happy to announce that 650 life saving transplants took place in 2017.  The New Jersey Sharing Network was actually formed in 1987 when three New Jersey organ procurement organizations merged.  By…

This week's guest is president and CEO of United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties Tim Hearns. He's discussing the addition of ten new Financial Success Centers (FSC) added in Monmouth and Ocean County.  These many programs are available to seniors, disabled, and struggling families, and with tax season in full swing, the Free Tax…

This week's guest is president and CEO of United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties Tim Hearns. He's discussing the addition of ten new Financial Success Centers (FSC) added in Monmouth and Ocean County.  These many programs are available to seniors, disabled, and struggling families, and with tax season in full swing, the Free Tax…

This week’s guest is Paul Hulse.  Paul is the co-founder and director of the non-profit organization "Haven Beat the Streets."  This organization provides shelter, food, job referrals and placement, education and training and treatment for addiction for the homeless population in Ocean County.  During the winter months, when a Code Blue is activated (meaning the…

We’re back with Paul Hulse, co-founder and director of the non-profit organization "Haven Beat the Streets."  They provides shelter, food, job referrals and placement, education and training and treatment for addiction for the homeless population in Ocean County.  Area restaurants donate food and volunteers cook and serve the residents during the months they sleep at…