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.

Board members are all volunteers who give of their personal time and finances to:
a) man the beeper
b) meet with clients
c) make phone calls and network with other organizations
d) prepare for the dinner-dance

Several members have been with the organization since its inception and new members are screened to ensure that they are discreet, caring and want to give back to their community and neighbors.

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.

The following are examples of assistance that has been provided to residents of Old Bridge:
* Food store certificates for fresh items to supplement food bank donations
* Phone when medically necessary
* Prescriptions for those who do not have insurance or those that cannot afford the medication
* Medical supplies
* Bus fare for clients to leave an abusive home
* Bus fare for runaway to return home
* Donation of firewood for family that had no heat
* Travel expenses to enable a family to get to relatives in another state
* Funds toward funeral expenses
* Dental bills
* Utility bills (gas, Electric & Water)
* Donations to 9/11 families

T.W.A.H. also assists Old Bridge Township Housing Authority in operating the HOPE program provides for low interest loans for security deposits or rent arrears for families facing eviction because they were temporarily unable to make a rent payment (but will be able to make future payments), and money for motel expenses for families that have become homeless. Loan repayments are returned to the HOPE program to assist other families. The housing Authority utilizes a portion of the COAH (Council on Affordable Housing) funds to replenish the program as needed. T.W.A.H. assists by conducting the initial interviews and forwarding its referral to the Housing Authority. The Housing Authority has received an award in recognition of their efforts to prevent homelessness in Old Bridge.

T.W.A.H. works closely with the Old Bridge Food Bank, churches and businesses to ensure that families in need have holiday food baskets.

Our assistance to the residents of Old Bridge is possible only through your generosity and support.