Neptune Emergency Assistance for Residents (NEAR) is a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2002 to assist Neptune, Neptune City, and Ocean Grove, New Jersey residents with medical-related expenses such as prescription costs. Our mission is simple: ensure neighbors can access critical medications and medically related support during difficult times. NEAR works with compassion, confidentiality, and a community-first approach-offering practical help when health issues become financial ones.