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Find how to get help in the Camden New Jersey area. Individuals can get help with paying their rent, assistance for utility and heating bills, free food, and debt and foreclosure help. Get information on the local agencies and charities.
The agency operates center that offers numerous services and assistance programs. For example, the Emergency Services outreach site also assists low income and needy individuals/families by providing assistance with paying for their fuel, utility expenses, heating bills, emergency housing, clothing referrals, rent help, essential prescriptions and other essential items. Another option is the food pantry which can be accessed by individuals or families at most four times per year. They also have limited infant equipment, baby supplies and other aid that are provided on a "first come, first served basis". These services and resources are intended to provide low income and needy clients with a "safety net". They also partner with other local Camden agencies, and the Family Service and Community Centers accept referrals from a variety of sources (parishes, charities, County Welfare Boards, non-profits, other providers of community based services, "word of mouth") and are focused on helping as many people as possible. Camden NJ (856) 342 - 4100.
Offers such programs as a Debt Management Plan which assists clients in formal plan to repay medical and credit card debts. Credit repair services are offered. They are also a HUD approved housing counseling agency, and offer Mortgage Default & Delinquency as well as foreclosure prevention help. Call (888) 726 - 3260, or click here for additional New Jersey mortgage and foreclosure programs.
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This is the local, non-profit community action agency, and they offer the working poor numerous financial assistance programs and counseling. Their goal is to provide short term financial help, but more importantly help people become self sufficient.
This is just a sampling of the services and assistance offered by the Camden County Council on Economic Opportunity. Call them at (856) 964-6887 to get more information or learn about other programs.
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The local Salvation Army branch offers emergency assistance, counseling, and information on assistance programs. (856) 338 - 1700
Camden County New Jersey senior citizens can get access to assistance including: household financial maintenance instruction, emergency food/utility assistance, alternative family care, information on health care programs, homemaker assistance, housing maintenance/repair. In addition, the agency can provide a one-time payment for 100 gallons of heating oil, kerosene, coal, etc. or up to $250 toward heating utility bill with a shut-off notice. The heating bills assistance program provides heating system replacements during the contract year to older adults who are 60 years of age or older. (856) 456-1121
This ministry gathers and prepares food, clothing, groceries, and other supplies for the poor, needy and unfortunate. Call (856) 365 - 9309. Several NJ churches even provide foreclosure assistance. Learn more.
This center distributes food to Camden residents. (856) 757 - 0440
This center has a goal of brining concerned community organizations and charities together to help alleviate poverty by providing food to low income, the unemployed, and working poor children and families in need. The pantry is providing a five-day supply of food and groceries to families, senior citizens and individuals one time per month. Mount Ephraim. Call (856) 559 - 0116. In addition to this center, find information on several other Camden County food pantries.
Board of Social Services, Camden County – Comprehensive assistance is offered from a program known as the Emergency Housing Services. Help is offered for SSI (Supplemental Security Income) as well as TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families), GA (General Assistance) and also assistance is available for families and individuals who are faced with eviction or who are currently homeless. Qualified families may receive rental assistance, temporary shelter, and/or financial assistance to secure permanent housing or replacement of necessary items. Also apply for emergency assistance with heating or utility bills. Last, but not least, get assistance with landlord/tenant problems. 600 Market St., Camden, New Jersey, 08102, (856) 225 – 8822
Camden City Department of Health and Human Service - The Bureau of Senior and Emergency Services offers programs for seniors. The agency provides activities and programs for the health and welfare of senior and elderly residents of Camden City. In addition, they may offer direct assistance and referrals to residents who have an emergency, who are homeless or potentially homeless, or need assistance in dealing with the predicaments of poverty. Transportation, referrals, and help with bills are all offered. 520 Market St., Camden, New Jersey, 08101, call (856) 757 - 7056
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