Emergency Assistance (EA) | Gloucester County Division of Social Services

400 Hollydell Dr, Sewell, NJ 08080

Eligibility

Individuals currently receiving WFNJ, TANF, GA, or SSI benefits. For the Rapid Rehousing program, families must be self-sufficient, receiving TANF, and currently homeless. Individuals or families encountering short-term emergencies with rent, utility, or mortgage arrears must NOT be receiving TANF, GA, or SSI.

Required documents

Completed application, current utility bills, foreclosure notice, layoff letter, proof of address, proof of employment, proof of homelessness, proof of household income, rent receipts, rental/lease agreement, Section 8 housing voucher, unemployment benefits statement, utility disconnection notice

Hours

Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Every 1st and 3rd Tues 7:30 am - 6:30 pm

856-582-6587

Fax

856-256-2113

Voice

https://www.gloucestercountynj.gov/533/Emergency-Assistance

[email protected]

Interpretation services

English, Spanish

Application process

Walk in for an assessment.

Service area

Gloucester County, NJ

Description

Offers emergency assistance to prevent homelessness for WFNJ/TANF/GA and SSI recipients. Provided benefits include: shelter, rental assistance, utility payments, moving expense assistance, and rapid rehousing. Also assists individuals or families facing short-term emergencies with rent, utility, or mortgage arrears, regardless of TANF, GA, or SSI status.

What's Here

TANF Recipients Electric Service Payment Assistance Water Service Payment Assistance Rent Payment Assistance Homelessness Prevention Programs Mortgage Payment Assistance Relocation Assistance Heating Fuel Payment Assistance Rapid Re-Housing Programs Gas Service Payment Assistance

Providing organization

Gloucester County Division of Social Services

Provides various programs designed to help individuals and families attain self-sufficiency. Programs include: financial, medical, and social services.