NJ SHARES | New Jersey SHARES
Provide referrals to moderate and fixed-income households in financial crises, the program offers energy assistance, water payment support, and discounts on Verizon NJ telephone and broadband services. Energy assistance grants of up to $700 per utility cover gas and electric bills. The SUEZ Cares Program provides a $150 grant for water bills, and the New Jersey American Water H2O Help to Others Program offers up to $500 for water bills or a service charge discount. The AQUA New Jersey Aid Program provides grants of up to $150 for water service or up to $250 for combined water and sewer service. Additionally, the Verizon NJ Communications Lifeline Program offers discounts on residential telephone service and broadband for qualified low-income customers.
Physical Address
109 Washington St, Paterson, NJ 07505
Hours
Website is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Office hours vary, call for information.
Voice
Fax
609-883-6364
Voice
Application process
Call the agency and make an appointment to apply, or submit an application online.
Eligibility
Energy Assistance: - have a moderate (not low) income level that is between 201% and 400% of the Federal Poverty Level - be behind on their energy bill - have a history of good-faith payments with their energy company - not be eligible for LIHEAP or USF - have made a good faith payment within 90 days of applying Water Assistance: - be a New Jersey American Water, Suez, or Aqua New Jersey residential customer - be experiencing a financial crisis, such as a job loss or illness - be behind on their bill - have made a good faith payment within 90 days of applying Telecommunication Assistance: - be a Verizon residential customer - be income eligible or qualify for government assistance
Agency info
New Jersey SHARES
Provides statewide help and referral for essential services to those in need of temporary assistance as a result of the household's inability to pay for vital services, which include but are not limited to gas, electric, water, communications and environmental resources.