Economic and Housing Programs and Services
www.endinghungernj.org. Food banks, soup kitchens and other ways to prevent hunger.
www.njshares.org. New Jersey's Statewide Energy Fund — provides assistance to pay utility bills or (609) 883-1626 or (866) 657-4273
www.pseg.com/help TRUE, Temporary Relief for Utility Expenses is designed to help moderate income households who are having difficulty paying their PSE&G bill. The TRUE program provides a one-time grant of up to $1,500 ($750 for gas and $750 for electric) for households that are not eligible for other low income programs.
http://www.verizonnj.com/about/community/nj/tele/njlifelinerev.asp Phone bill assistance from Verizon
Health and Health Services
- Donated Dental Services (DDS) program- North New Jersey Donated Dental Services
(732) 549-8506 or (888) 995-0055 - www.medicare.gov/NHCompare Nursing home comparison from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Employment
- www.retirementjobs.com Job postings by "age-friendly" employers
- www.workforce50.com Employers specifically interested in staffing from the over-50 workforce
State and County Programs
- Medicare Options in New Jersey
- Find a Senior Center Near You
- Housing Options for Seniors Citizens
- Tax Relief for Seniors
- Caregiver agencies and assistance www.caregivernj.nj.gov
- One stop information about programs and services from the NJ Department of Human Services
www.njhelps.org - New Jersey's Community Resource Website
www.nj211.org or dial 2-1-1 - NJ Office of Emergency Management
- NJEASE toll-free number 1-877-222-3737.
- Hurricane Preparedness
