Families who are having trouble affording food or gifts this holiday season may find relief from local resources. Whether you are looking for assistance or searching for a good place to make a holiday donation, our Holiday Assistance list is a great place to start.
Open enrollment for the upcoming insurance year January 1 - December 31, 2019) begins on November 1, 2018, and ends on December 15, 2018. Find out more information about the Affordable Care Act (ACA) or the open enrollment period.
The 2018-2019 LIHEAP season is officially open as of October 1, 2018. The application season will run from October 1, 2018 - August 31, 2019. Find your local application assistance agency to apply for this utility assistance benefit.
September is recognized annually as National Preparedness Month (NPM). This provides an opportunity to remind us that we all must prepare ourselves and our families now and throughout the year in case of an emergency or disaster.
Governor Murphy signed an Executive Order on August 18 declaring a state of emergency in Bergen, Essex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Passaic Counties. Find out more information on these storms and resources available for recovery.
Many parents in our state find it difficult to afford necessary school supplies for their children. Thankfully, there are options available for assistance for financially strained families. Find out more information on where you can get free school supplies.
ALICE is an initiative started by the United Way that stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. ALICE is a hardworking member of the community who is employed yet does not earn enough to afford the basic necessities of life. Find out more by reading the full report.
The Madison Affordable Housing Authority has opened the waiting list for the Davenport Village Affordable Housing. Applications are due by June 8, 2018.
For parents working outside of their homes, finding summer childcare options that are affordable, safe and fun is essential. View our list of camp options that are typically lower cost and offer the same summer fun. Financial assistance is available at many of the locations listed.
Based upon a document on tenants’ rights published by LSNJ, landlords must provide heat as required by the state codes and the local town or city ordinance.
If you are a victim of the October 22 Dover fire and have questions about what services Morris County OTA can provide, please contact them during normal business hours by calling 973-829-8264. Assistance is available in English and Spanish.
New Jersey Office of Emergency Management (NJ OEM) is monitoring the current coastal storms. Find out more information on how to prepare for these storms by visiting the NJ OEM and FEMA disaster preparedness websites. You can also find updated storm information on the FEMA website.
Due to the extension of the LIHEAP Season, Recertification will be delayed until September 24th.
Please contact your local agency if you have not received your recertification notice by Friday, October 5th. If you do not know the location of your local agency visit the NJ 2-1-1 website for more information.
