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801 Burlington Avenue
Delanco, NJ 08075
856-764-6940

CAMDEN

Senior Citizens United Community Services of Camden County
This organization provides assistance once a year to Camden County residents who meet financial eligibility requirements and are 60 years of age or older. Assistance provided includes one-time payment for 100 gallons of oil, kerosene, coal, etc. or up to $250 toward utility back bill with a shut-off notice. The program provides heating system repairs and/or replacements during the contract year.

146 Black Horse Pike
Mount Ephraim, NJ 08059
Business Hours: Mon - Fri 9:00am - 4:00pm
Main Phone (856) 456-1121

ESSEX

Town of Bloomfield
United Way of Bloomfield
Residents who are in danger of having their utilities shut-off and those who are in need of food should call Ida Pafundi, Executive Director of The United Way of Bloomfield, at 973-748-1732.

Catholic Charities
Programs can provide one-time emergency assistance for utility payments, car repairs, prescription assistance, child care payments, etc. They do not pay security deposits for rental properties.

Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate hardship and have a realistic plan for avoiding such hardship in the future.

6 Park Avenue
Flemington, NJ 08822
Contact: Jean Mooney - 908-782-7905

Interfaith Hospitality Network of Hunterdon County
This Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-housing Program (HPRP) provides case management; temporary financial assistance for rent, security deposits, moving costs, utility payments; and credit repair and legal services.

Eligibility: Families or individuals who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless and whose income is equal to or less than 50 percent of the Area Median Income. This program is designed to assist people who can remain stably housed after the temporary assistance ends. To be considered for this program you must first contact the Hunterdon County Division of Social Services at 908-788-1300 to see if you are eligible for programs offered by the county. If you do not qualify for these programs, you may call the Interfaith Hospitality Network for an initial phone screening.Funding for this program is stable until November 30, 2011. New funding sources are currently being sought.

10 E. Main Street
Flemington NJ 08822
908-782-2490
Website: www.ihnhunterdon.org

.MERCER

Crisis Ministry
This organization provides utility assistance for eligible Mercer County residents.
Eligibility: Mercer County residents who have received a shut-off notice or whose electricity has been shut-off

123 E. Hanover Street
Trenton, NJ 08608
609-396-9355
Contact: Vanessa Lagares (ext. 16)
www.thecrisisministry.org

Catholic Charities' Emergency and Community Services
Provides assistance to eligible residents of Mercer County for utility payments, security deposits, back rent, and mortgage payments when funding is available.

132 N. Warren Street
Trenton, NJ 08608
609-394-8847

Winter Heat Hotline - For Trenton residents - 609-989-3560
This hotline is for RENTERS ONLY and is designed to report heating problems to Trenton city inspectors. Callers are asked to leave their name and telephone number; the name and telephone number of their landlord; the address of their rental property; and a brief description of the problem they are experiencing so that city officials can follow-up with the landlord and help to get the issue resolved.

RISE (formerly known as Community Action Service Center)
This organization provides information & referral and assistance with employment, education, emergencies, emergency shelter, ESL, food pantry, rental and utilities emergency assistance, and VITA.
Eligibility: Low income residents of Hightstown and East Windsor

116 N Main St
Hightstown, NJ 08520
Main Phone (609) 443-4464

MONMOUTH

Project Paul
Project Paul is a non-profit organization that distributes food and clothing to the needy, prevents homelessness and supports single parents in college. Food pantry services are accessible to families in need. Homeless Prevention Program - assists with rent and utilities to qualified families. Thrift Shop - clothing, household articles and basic emergency needs are available. Education Support Program - single parents receive grant assistance for transportation and other costs associated with their enrollment in classes at a local college. Free ESL class for mothers in the community. Used furniture store.

Eligibility: Project Paul serves residents of Aberdeen, Atlantic Highlands, Fair Haven, Hazlet, Highlands, Holmdel, Keansburg, Keyport, Little Silver, Matawan, Middletown, Monmouth Beach, Rumson, Sea Bright, and Union Beach. Proof of income and residency is required.
Homeless Prevention: Call to determine eligibility

211 Carr Ave
Keansburg, NJ 07734
(732) 787-4887

Mercy Center
This organization manages a food pantry, assists clients in finding and financing necessary medical treatment and prescription medications; provides assistance with payment of rent/mortgage arrears and utility payments arrears; Sisters of Mercy, staff and volunteers provide mental health services as well.

Screening and Referral: Clients are interviewed to ascertain their needs. Mercy Center will refer clients to appropriate community providers and provide emergency services until the referring agency can assist the client.
Eligibility: Low income residents of Monmouth County
Application: referral from Social Worker

1106 Main St.
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
Business Hours: Mon - Fri 08:30am - 05:00pm evening hours for groups only
Main Phone (732) 774-9397
Website: http://www.mercycenternj.org/index.php

MORRIS

Hope House/Catholic Charities
Provides emergency assistance for short term, temporary shelter, rent, mortgage and/or utility payments for low income persons with HIV and their immediate families/dependents.

19-21 Belmont Ave
Dover, NJ 07802
Business Hours: Mon - Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm,
(973) 361-5555
Toll Free (800) 213-4967

Catholic Charities' Emergency and Community Services
This organization provides assistance to eligible residents of Ocean County with utility payments and back rent when funding is available.

200 Monmouth Avenue
Lakewood, NJ 08701
732-363-5322

Learn more about Ocean County Services Using the Links Below
Income Assistance Programs
Medicaid Programs
Social and Support Programs

PASSAIC

Catholic Family & Community Services (CFCS)
This project offers a variety of services to aid Passaic County families in crisis. There is a food pantry on-site offering a three day supply of emergency food. For those facing lockouts or shut off notices, there is financial assistance available. For those experiencing homelessness, the project offers hotel placement, case management services, and an apartment listing of available housing. The project accepts referrals and walk ins. Emergency shelter available.

Eligibility: Low income families and individuals with proof of need.

24 DeGrasse St.
Paterson, NJ 07505
Business Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30am - 4:30pm
(973) 279-7100

SUSSEX

Hope House/Catholic Charities
Provides emergency assistance for short term, temporary shelter, rent, mortgage and/or utility payments for low income persons with HIV and their immediate families/dependents.

19-21 Belmont Ave
Dover, NJ 07802
Business Hours: Mon - Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm
(973) 361-5555
Toll Free (800) 213-4967

WARREN

Catholic Charities
Programs can provide one-time emergency assistance for utility payments, car repairs, prescription assistance, child care payments, etc. They do not pay security deposits for rental properties.

Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate hardship and have a realistic plan for avoiding such hardship in the future.

6 Park Avenue
Flemington, NJ 08822

Contact: Sue Kenney - 908-782-7905

Hope House/Catholic Charities
Provides emergency assistance for short term, temporary shelter, rent, mortgage and/or utility payments for low income persons with HIV and their immediate families/dependents.

19-21 Belmont Ave
Dover, NJ 07802
Business Hours: Mon - Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm,
(973) 361-5555
Toll Free (800) 213-4967

The Board of Social Services provides eligible county residents with financial, medical, and social services assistance. Assistance can be granted for emergency circumstances, as well as to meet ongoing needs. To learn more about the services available where you live, contact the office located in the county in which you reside.

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