Burlington County assistance programs.

Resources and organizations that provide help with bills and rent

If you struggling with paying your bills or rent, or if you need access to resources that can help you get back on your feet, find information on assistance programs below. There are charities, non-profit, and other organizations. One option is the Burlington County Community Action Agency (BCCAA), which is a  non-profit agency headquartered in Moorestown that was established that can provide you with grants to pay bills, your rent or mortgage, and they also have job training and other programs. Some of the services offered by this community action agency include those listed below. Contact them at 609-835-4329 to learn more or apply to any program.

• Utility Bill Help From New Jersey Shares - If you need assistance with your electric or natural gas costs, you may be available to get help. SHARES will provide assistance to households that are not eligible for federal government LIHEAP, but are still unable to make required payments on their energy bills. The application process is by appointment only. Call them first. More on NJ SHARES.
   
• Universal Service Fund - Low and moderate income families can get monthly discounts on their home utility bills from the community action agency. The discount is available to qualified low-income households who currently spend more than a specified percentage of their total household income for natural gas or electric service. Assistance is offered year round.
   
• Weatherization Assistance - This federal government funded program will help low income households save on their heating and utility bills. People who are accepted into the program may receive free energy saving upgrades to their home, as well as financial and educational assistance with energy conservation. The home someone lives in is evaluated to determine the best ways to reduce the cost and consumption of energy. For example, the homeowner may receive free insulation, furnace tune ups or repairs, window replacement, and more.

 

 

 

• Mortgage and Housing Counseling - Burlington County Community Action Agency will provides a wide variety of housing counseling, including first-time homebuyer education; mortgage delinquency and default resolution counseling; pre-purchase and post- purchase homeownership counseling; foreclosure prevention assistance; fair housing assistance; and renter assistance counseling to qualified applicants. Find additional mortgage programs.
   
• Rent Help and Homelessness Prevention - Receive free cash grants and other rent aid. This will provides homeowners and renters several services, including referral assistance to the homeless and those in imminent danger of being evicted or becoming homeless, by providing a grant that can be used for 1 payment for delinquent rent or mortgages. In addition, BCCAP will also assist with paying first months rent and security deposits if you are currently homeless and need a place to live.
  
  Emergency Home Repairs - If you are low income, you can get financial assistance in the form of cash grants or low interest loans that can be used for home repairs when the applicants face life threatening situations in their homes, such as no water, heat, or cooking facilities , or other unsafe living conditions.
   
• Emergency Energy Bill Crisis Intervention - Through a wide variety of state and federal government assistance programs, grants for paying utility and fuel bills may be available to help low and middle income households who are otherwise unable to make required payments.

 

 

• Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) - Qualified low-income households will receive cash grants and benefits to assist them with paying their home heating and even cooling bills. An additional one-time cash payment may also be available to qualified households with a medical need for cooling assistance. In addition, those households that are eligible for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) may also receive emergency help with the purchase of fuel, heating oil or utilities during the Home Energy heating season during the cold winter months.
   
• Eviction Prevention - The county's Homeless Prevention and & Rapid Re-Housing Program, which is funded with $633,000 from federal government stimulus dollars, is being administered through the Burlington County Board of Social Services.
  
  The rent and eviction program will help struggling renters bring their rent current while they address job or financial problems. An extensive amount of aid is provided, and thousands of households may be eligible for up to six months of back rent and money for utility bill payments, hospital bill assistance, and job training.

But their services do not stop there. In addition, you may be able to qualify for referrals for money management and debt counseling, assistance with health insurance, food stamps and other services and assistance.

If you are interested in learning more or applying, dial the Burlington County Community Action Agency at (609) 518-4959 and leave your name and telephone number. A social worker will call you back with details.

Emergency services and crisis assistance

The Christian Caring Center offers a multitude of services, including free food, gently used or new clothing and shelter to families and individuals in need of help. Phone number 609-893-0700. They help Moorestown and other local families.

The Catholic Charities Emergency Services of Burlington County New Jersey, which can be reached at 856-764-6945, helps those in need. It offers residents heating and utility bill assistance. access to free emergency food and groceries, rent help, clothing and Shelter, Alternative housing, mortgage and foreclosure help,  job resources, advocacy, information, referral to other government programs and consumer debt counseling.

Housing and Residential Assistance Services Of Burlington Emergency and Community Services is an organization that provides assistance to eligible families and residents of Burlington County New Jersey. Qualified individuals can get help with heating and utility bill payments, security deposits, back rent and housing expenses, and even funds for mortgage payments. 856-764-6940

Burlington County's Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-housing Program is a housing and rental assistance program that was established to assist financially eligible Burlington County individuals and families with rental and housing related needs, such as heating and utility bills, to prevent homelessness in he community. Westampton NJ. (609) 518 - 4959

St. Vincent De Paul Society, which is located in Medford New Jersey, offers low income and other aid programs. Assistance is providing with food, heating and utility bills, rent expenses, back fees, security and utility deposits. Dial (609) 953 - 0021.

Free legal help

If you can’t afford an attorney or need pro bono legal aid, South Jersey Legal Services is a non-profit firm that may be able to help. Phone: 609-261-1088. This law firm provides quality, no cost legal representation, advice and advocacy to low-income individuals in Burlington County. Get help help for foreclosures, eviction, utility disconnections, and other cases.

Debt and mortgage help, and foreclosure prevention in Burlington New Jersey

Call the non-profit Consumer Credit Counseling of NJ at (888) 726 - 3260. The following services are offered. A Debt Management Program assists clients in formal plan to repay debts, whether credit card or medical debts. Learn more on debt programs. The agency is also a participant in NJ Shares. The agency also provides Mortgage Default & Delinquency Counseling, as well as foreclosure prevention services and advice.

Food assistance programs

Fountain of Life Center - Can provide food at most once every 30 days. Dial (609) 499 - 2131.