Saint James Social Service Corporation (SJSSC) is an Application Agency for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the Universal Assistance Fund (USF). This site is an application drop off location only.USF helps make natural gas and electricity more affordable for low-income households by lowering these bills, in the form of a credit that appears on the bill itself. USF application period is year-round.LIHEAP helps low-income individuals and families meet home heating and medically-necessary cooling costs with a monetary benefit that varies by applicant income, household size, fuel type, and heating region. LIHEAP application period is October 1 to June 30 (subject to change).The heating benefit is typically provided as a two-party check in the name of the applicant and the fuel supplier, when the household is responsible to the fuel supplier for payment. The benefit is instead provided as a single-party check in the name of the benefit recipient when heat is included in rent. Heating benefit recipients may have their benefits directly forwarded to their utility company. The medically-necessary cooling assistance benefit is $200, and is applied as a direct credit to an active electric account, or issued as one-party checks.

Provides up to $2,500 in aid to recently discharged military service members and their families facing financial hardships due to military-related activities like deployment. Assistance covers housing, vehicle, utility, food, child-related, and medical expenses.

Provides financial assistance to county residents who are at risk of homelessness, but are INELIGIBLE for welfare programs, including Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), General Assistance (GA), or Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

Provides various emergency assistance services with facets such as: rent and mortgage, security deposits, and utilities.

The Paterson Task Force is an Application Agency for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the Universal Service Fund (USF).USF helps make natural gas and electricity more affordable for low-income households by lowering these bills, in the form of a credit that appears on the bill itself. USF application period is year-round.LIHEAP helps low-income individuals and families meet home heating and medically-necessary cooling costs with a monetary benefit that varies by applicant income, household size, fuel type, and heating region. LIHEAP application period is October 1 to June 30 (subject to change).The heating benefit is typically provided as a two-party check in the name of the applicant and the fuel supplier, when the household is responsible to the fuel supplier for payment. The benefit is instead provided as a single-party check in the name of the benefit recipient when heat is included in rent. Heating benefit recipients may have their benefits directly forwarded to their utility company. The medically-necessary cooling assistance benefit is $200, and is applied as a direct credit to an active electric account, or issued as one-party checks.

Provides emergency assistance to recipients of WFNJ/TANF/GA and SSI. Benefits include, but are not limited to: shelter and household furnishings, temporary rental assistance or housing costs, utility payments (such as heat, water, and electric), moving expenses (security deposit or first month's rent), rapid rehousing for TANF recipients.

US Latino Affairs Initiatives is an Application Agency for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the Universal Assistance Fund (USF). This site is an application drop off location only.USF helps make natural gas and electricity more affordable for low-income households by lowering these bills, in the form of a credit that appears on the bill itself. USF application period is year-round.LIHEAP helps low-income individuals and families meet home heating and medically-necessary cooling costs with a monetary benefit that varies by applicant income, household size, fuel type, and heating region. LIHEAP application period is October 1 to June 30 (subject to change).The heating benefit is typically provided as a two-party check in the name of the applicant and the fuel supplier, when the household is responsible to the fuel supplier for payment. The benefit is instead provided as a single-party check in the name of the benefit recipient when heat is included in rent. Heating benefit recipients may have their benefits directly forwarded to their utility company. The medically-necessary cooling assistance benefit is $200, and is applied as a direct credit to an active electric account, or issued as one-party checks.

Provides emergency assistance to recipients of WFNJ/TANF/GA and SSI. Benefits include, but are not limited to:- Shelter and household furnishings- Temporary rental assistance or housing costs- Utility payments (such as heat, water, and electric)- Moving expenses (security deposit or first month's rent)- Rapid rehousing for TANF recipients

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.

Provides financial assistance to county residents who are at risk of homelessness, but are INELIGIBLE for welfare programs, including Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), General Assistance (GA), or Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

Provides emergency financial assistance to Atlantic County residents facing hardships. Financial assistance is offered for back rent and utility service payments.

Provides service area residents with connections and referral to financial assistance. This would be for short-term emergency shelter, utility payments, arbitration, and medications.

Email: [email protected] is an Application Agency for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the Universal Assistance Fund (USF). This site is an application drop off location only.USF helps make natural gas and electricity more affordable for low-income households by lowering these bills, in the form of a credit that appears on the bill itself. USF application period is year-round.LIHEAP helps low-income individuals and families meet home heating and medically-necessary cooling costs with a monetary benefit that varies by applicant income, household size, fuel type, and heating region. LIHEAP application period is October 1 to June 30 (subject to change).The heating benefit is typically provided as a two-party check in the name of the applicant and the fuel supplier, when the household is responsible to the fuel supplier for payment. The benefit is instead provided as a single-party check in the name of the benefit recipient when heat is included in rent. Heating benefit recipients may have their benefits directly forwarded to their utility company. The medically-necessary cooling assistance benefit is $200, and is applied as a direct credit to an active electric account, or issued as one-party checks.

Provides emergency assistance to recipients of WFNJ/TANF/GA and SSI. Benefits include, but are not limited to:- Shelter and household furnishings- Temporary rental assistance or housing costs- Utility payments (such as heat, water, and electric)- Moving expenses (security deposit or first month's rent)- Rapid rehousing for TANF recipients

Offers short-term aid to individuals, families, or groups facing emergencies, providing essential support such as food, diapers, prescription expenses, furniture, clothing vouchers post-disaster, limited financial aid for utilities and rent, and one-day motel stays for the homeless. It's important to note that these emergency services rely solely on donations and are subject to availability.* Currently out of funds for rent payment assistance.

Provides emergency assistance to recipients of WFNJ/TANF/GA and SSI. Benefits include, but are not limited to:- Shelter and household furnishings- Temporary rental assistance or housing costs- Utility payments (such as heat, water, and electric)- Moving expenses (security deposit or first month's rent)- Rapid rehousing for TANF recipients

Provides a "safety net" fund for those individuals who are ineligible for other assistance programs and services. Assistance may include food, clothing, utilities, prescription drugs, or other needs.

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.

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.

Community Affairs and Resource Center (CARC) is an Application Agency for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the Universal Assistance Fund (USF).USF helps make natural gas and electricity more affordable for low-income households by lowering these bills, in the form of a credit that appears on the bill itself. USF application period is year-round.LIHEAP helps low-income individuals and families meet home heating and medically-necessary cooling costs with a monetary benefit that varies by applicant income, household size, fuel type, and heating region. LIHEAP application period is October 1 to June 30 (subject to change).The heating benefit is typically provided as a two-party check in the name of the applicant and the fuel supplier, when the household is responsible to the fuel supplier for payment. The benefit is instead provided as a single-party check in the name of the benefit recipient when heat is included in rent. Heating benefit recipients may have their benefits directly forwarded to their utility company. The medically-necessary cooling assistance benefit is $200, and is applied as a direct credit to an active electric account, or issued as one-party checks.

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.

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.

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.

Offers a homelessness prevention program which includes rental assistance to those who are eligible (funding permitting), utility assistance, vouchers for emergency hotel or rooming house shelter, and the Specialized Shelter Program.

Email: [email protected] United Community Corporation is an Application Agency for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the Universal Service Fund (USF).USF helps make natural gas and electricity more affordable for low-income households by lowering these bills, in the form of a credit that appears on the bill itself. USF application period is year-round.LIHEAP helps low-income individuals and families meet home heating and medically-necessary cooling costs with a monetary benefit that varies by applicant income, household size, fuel type, and heating region. LIHEAP application period is October 1 to June 30 (subject to change).The heating benefit is typically provided as a two-party check in the name of the applicant and the fuel supplier, when the household is responsible to the fuel supplier for payment. The benefit is instead provided as a single-party check in the name of the benefit recipient when heat is included in rent. Heating benefit recipients may have their benefits directly forwarded to their utility company. The medically-necessary cooling assistance benefit is $200, and is applied as a direct credit to an active electric account, or issued as one-party checks.