Provides non-immediate limited financial assistance dependent on available funds. Financial assistance is given, based on need, for the following services:- Rental and mortgage assistance (very limited)- Limited assistance for car repairs if it is the client's sole vehicle for commuting purposes- Utility assistance (electric, water, heating, fuel)All financial assistance is paid directly to landlords, utility companies, etc.*This service does not provide immediate emergency assistance.

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

Provides assistance to low-income families and individuals.n. Services include housing assistance, housing landlord/tenant Rights, utility assistance, consumer complaints, job bank that posts employment opportunities

Provides a lifetime limit of 12 months of emergency assistance to prevent homelessness to recipients of General Assistance. Benefits include, but are not limited to shelter and household furnishings, temporary rental assistance or back rent or mortgage payments and utility payments (such as heat, water, and electric)

Email: [email protected] Passaic County Division of Weatherization and Home Energy 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.

Provides one-time payment assistance for past due utility bills such as electric, gas, and water. This is NOT an emergency service; the application process is 4 to 6 weeks.

Provides non-immediate limited financial assistance dependent on available funds. Financial assistance is given, based on need, for the following services:- Rental and mortgage assistance (very limited)- Limited assistance for car repairs if it is the client's sole vehicle for commuting purposes- Utility assistance (electric, water, heating, fuel)All financial assistance is paid directly to landlords, utility companies, etc.*This service does not provide immediate emergency assistance.

Email: [email protected] Latin America 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.

Email: [email protected] Mercer County Hispanic Association is an Application Agency for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the Universal Service Fund (USF).LIHEAP:LIHEAP is designed to help low-income families and individuals meet home heating and medically necessary cooling costs.The medically necessary cooling assistance benefit is set at $200, that will be applied as a direct credit to an active electric account in the system otherwise they will be issued as one party checks.An eligible household that heats with natural gas or electricity may have its benefits directly forwarded to its utility company. Otherwise, in most cases eligible households directly responsible to a fuel supplier for payment of home heating costs receive a two-party check in the name of the applicant and the fuel supplier. Households whose heating costs are included in their rent receive a single party check made out to the eligible applicant. A household receiving medically necessary cooling benefits also receives a single party check.USF:USF is a program created by the State of New Jersey to help make natural gas and electric bills more affordable for low-income households. Those eligible for USF can lower the amount they pay for gas and electricity. The USF benefit appears on the electric or natural gas bill in the form of a credit.

Provides application assistance with the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Universal Service Fund (USF), the Weatherization Assistance Program, the Lifeline Program as well as referrals to Payment Assistance for Gas & Electric program (PAGE) , NJ SHARES, and NJ Comfort Partners.

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 for rent, utility, and mortgage payments. Assistance is limited to one month and subject to the availability of funding.

The Puerto Rican Action Board 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.

The Puerto Rican Action Board 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.

Implementing a "housing first" model, Supportive Services for Veteran Families is a homeless prevention program that assists veterans and their families facing homelessness or at risk of it. The program prioritizes housing stability, offering eligible veterans financial aid for rental and utility security deposits, as well as initial rental payments. Additional support services include assistance with transportation, child care, linkage to medical care, behavioral healthcare, and recovery services for veterans experiencing PTSD and other combat-related effects. The program aims to help veterans and their families re-establish financial stability and achieve self-sufficiency.

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.

Morris County Organization for Hispanic Affairs 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.

Provides once-per-year bill payment assistance to customers of NJ Natural Gas (NJNG). Assistance is based on available funding.

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).

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 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 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 non-immediate limited financial assistance dependent on available funds. Financial assistance is given, based on need, for the following services:- Rental and mortgage assistance (very limited)- Limited assistance for car repairs if it is the client's sole vehicle for commuting purposes- Utility assistance (electric, water, heating, fuel)All financial assistance is paid directly to landlords, utility companies, etc.*This service does not provide immediate emergency assistance.