Restoring Hope for Youth in Ocean and Monmouth County
Leading Community-Driven Change with Our Pilot Programs, CCC Line, and Free Family Fun Nights: Empowering Neighbors to Turn Helplessness into Strength by Fostering Connections and Enhancing Family Wellbeing.
About the CLCL Foundation
Choose Love. Celebrate Life.
A Foundation for Youth and Families
The CLCL Foundation is dedicated to creating a brighter future for the youth of Ocean and Monmouth County. We focus on restoring safe shelters and offering the support needed to overcome emotional, family, and social crises. Committed to the community, we provide innovative and accessible solutions for those aged 10 to 24 in immediate need.
Life-Changing Programs
Discover the programs we’ve implemented to support at-risk youth:
Community Care Connection
This pilot program connects families to vital resources via a ”Warm Line”, aiming to reduce poverty-related child maltreatment. By linking community members to donation sites and local services, it promotes proactive support and fosters a network of neighbors helping neighbors
Family Fun Nights
Monthly free events offering snacks, entertainment, activities, and donation opportunities to strengthen family connections and resilience. CLCL encourages families to seek support independently, with plans to introduce peer-to-peer groups for caregivers and teens.
PENDING FUNDING
Home Share Solutions
This program provides shared housing opportunities with individuals to create mutual beneficial partnership, fostering financial stability and community support. Through careful matching, it creates safe, sustainable living arrangements.
PENDING FUNDING
TreeHouse Basic Center Program
Provides temporary shelter and care for youth aged 10–19 in crisis. It offers therapeutic interventions, case management, and a safe, stable environment to address emotional, behavioral, and social challenges, while supporting family reunification and recovery.
Get Involved
Your Support Makes a Difference
Together, we can create meaningful change. There are many ways you can support our mission:
Donate
Your donation helps provide safe spaces, essential resources, and transformative programs to youth in need. Every contribution strengthens our ability to support young individuals in crisis.
Volunteer
Join us in creating lasting change by volunteering your time. Engage in community-driven activities that have a real impact, offering direct support to the youth and families we serve.
Spread the Word
Help us raise awareness by sharing our mission within your community. The more people we reach, the greater our collective impact.
Together, we create change
Community Impact
Our programs provide safe shelter and mental health support, helping youth overcome challenges. With the support of the community, we’ve made significant strides, but there’s still more to be done. Every step forward underscores the power of collective action.