Since its inception, the main source of income for T.W.A.H. is an annual dinner-dance. Originally the dance was held in the Old Bridge Civic Center with a catered buffet provided. Members solicited food, drinks and door prizes from local businesses. For the past few years Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh has assisted by donating the use of their hall and providing us with free beer wine and soda. The Outback Steakhouse of Old Bridge generously provides us with our entire meal and staff at no charge. Journal ads are solicited from area businessmen. This is the main source of revenue each year. Other funds sometimes come from families who choose T.W.A.H. as their "In memory of" recipient, school fund raisers, and marriage donations through the Old Bridge Mayor's office. Our operating budget averages $10,000 to $12,000 per year with all of the money, except what is required to prepare for the fund-raiser going to clients.

When T.W.A.H. volunteers meet with clients, an in depth review is done of each family's circumstances. Since for so many clients it is the first time they have to ask for assistance, they are not aware of the various programs and agencies available to them. In addition to providing immediate help we try to match them with the agencies that can meet their particular needs. Some of the clients have greater financial needs then our resources can provide for. To help them we network with other nonprofit groups and government agencies. As a result of the dedication and desire of T.W.A.H. volunteers to help the community we continue to research and expense out referral list.