The Borough of Highlands has many groups that serve our community in different ways. Groups vary from history to the arts, gardening to scouting and everything in between. Joining one or more is a great way to help your town and meet your neighbors. The County and State also offer programs to help our community.
Highlands Organizations
Service and Social:
Business and Commerce:
Historical:
Scouts:
Faith-based:
Veterans:
Monmouth County Resources
First Time Homebuyer Program
Through the First Time Homebuyer Program, the County partners with local lending institutions and nonprofit organizations to provide grants in the form of interest-free deferred second mortgages for down payment assistance. This program created by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development and was established to assist lower income families to purchase a home.
- You MUST BE a resident of Monmouth County for 1 YEAR before applying for a grant.
- ALL applicants must complete a pre-purchase housing counseling course and provide a certificate of completion with the First Time Homebuyer application.
- First Time Homebuyer Program
For more information, please contact: Communitydevelopment@co.monmouth.nj.us
Monmouth County Division on Aging, Disabilities & Veterans Services: https://monmouthadvs.com/?Id=3602
National Council on Aging Guide for Older Adults Living Alone
Monmouth Resource Net
We provide a wide range of information about support, resources, and services for the residents of Monmouth County, NJ. It is a collaboration between Monmouth ACTS and MonmouthCares, Inc. https://www.monmouthresourcenet.org/
Bayshore Family Success Center
The BFSC is located at the Henry Hudson Trail Activity Center in Leonardo. The center is a community-based, family-centered neighborhood gathering place where any community resident can go for family support, information and services. https://ymcanj.org/locations/bfsc
State of New Jersey Resources
Community & Wellness https://www.state.nj.us/nj/community/