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Passaic County assistance programs
Emergency and general assistance for bills
The Passaic County Catholic Family & Community Services (CFCS) offers local residents access to several different assistance programs. Examples of the programs offered are below. Call them at 973-279-7100 to apply for help or learn more.
- NJ Shares Energy Assistance - This program, which is supported by New Jersey and local utility companies, provides customers with financial assistance for paying heating and utility bills. Applicants to the program must have shutoff notice or have had service cut off already. The NJ Shares program is aimed at those families and individuals who are experiencing short-term financial challenges or hardships, cannot pay their utility bills and the applicant must also have exhausted all other available resources and assistance programs.
- Emergency Food and Housing Services - The Catholic Charities, which is headquartered in Paterson New Jersey, offers a wide variety of services and resources to families who are in a crisis. There is also a food pantry onsite that offers a three day supply of emergency food and other aid. In addition, for those people who are facing lockouts or shut off notices of their utility services, there are cash grants and financial assistance which is also available. For those people who are experiencing or on the verge of homelessness, the project also offers rent help.
- Legal Services - Get advice and access to services including legal education, immigration matters, landlord/tenant matters and eviction help, domestic relations, entitlement advocacy and other free legal advice.
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Family Intervention Services, Inc. is another New Jersey based non-profit that provides a wide variety of assistance programs. Phone number 973-523-0089. They offer a family crisis program, family stabilization, community client, and other aid.
Salvation Army, Passaic Service Unit (phone 973-779-1155) runs several programs including Free Toys for Christmas, food pantry, and other financial assistance including free clothing, disaster response programs, and also rent and utility bill assistance when funding permits.
Food pantry and assistance
AME Zion Williams Chapel/Food Pantry & Clothing Assistance provides both clothing and food. The organization operates a food pantry that needy families in the community can turn to for help. This food distribution site is also a member of the Passaic County Emergency Food Coalition. They provide free food, clothes, and can refer people to other programs. Dial 973-472-3256.
Love of Jesus Church (phone number 973-742-6718) also operates an emergency food pantry for needy members of the local community. This food distribution site is also a full fledged member of the Passaic County Emergency Food Coalition.
The local community action agency, NORWESCAP, also runs a Food Bank that provides aid in the relief of hunger by providing food and support to those in need. Phone number (908) 454-7000.
Christian Fellowship Center is another Paterson NJ Food Bank. (973) 742 - 4953
CUMAC/ECHO provides up to 5 days of food and groceries to Passaic County and Paterson low income families. (973) 742 - 5518
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Help for rent, energy bills, and other financial assistance in Passaic County
Catholic Family & Community Services (CFCS) offers programs that offer the low to moderate income a variety of resources and services. They were created to aid families in crisis. There is a food pantry on-site offering a three day supply of emergency groceries and food. For those facing lockouts, evictions or shut off notices of their heating and utilities, there is financial assistance available to help pay rent, utility bills, and heating expenses. Paterson New Jersey. (973) 279 - 7100.
Center for Family Resources, which is based in Clifton, provides rent help, emergency food assistance (food pantry on site), mortgage assistance, and utility bill assistance. (973) 472 - 8880
Paterson Task Force for Community Action, Inc. helps residents of Paterson New Jersey. The programs they administer include: Call (973) 279-2333.
- Housing and renter assistance - They are a Housing and Urban Development (HUD) counseling agency. Get free foreclosure prevention counseling, help in dealing with landlord-tenant rights, and assistance in dealing with unfair or illegal landlord practices, and eviction. Additional eviction prevention and rent assistance programs.
- Weatherization services - Get free help to save on utility and heating bills. Improvements can be made to your home, such as caulking, windows, and heating system updates and replacements.
- Home Energy Assistance Program - Low income residents can get help paying for heating and utility bills, and emergency assistance to prevent a disconnection.
- Food and Nutrition Program - Get free food and other assistance to help feed your family.
Debt reduction and credit counseling
If you are struggling with your mortgage, credit card or medical debts, Lighthouse Credit Foundation, Inc. (phone number 201-909-3709) offers credit and budget services. The non-profit organization provides debt and credit counseling, education, foreclosure advice, and assistance to those with unmet financial needs or limited resources. Learn more on New Jersey foreclosure assistance programs.
They can also help people develop budgets, and ensure they have access to longer term financial education and debt reduction services.
Consumer Credit Counseling of NJ (phone (888) 726 - 3260) also provides debt reduction services as well as foreclosure prevention.
Free Legal Services
The NJ Legal Services System (888-576-5529) provides free legal services and representation to low income Passaic County residents. Find assistance with civic issues that range from foreclosures, to evictions to divorce and domestic issues. Even get legal help dealing with debt collectors. Call them, or click here to learn more.
Help for paying heating and energy bills
NORWESCAP administers several program, including Home Energy Assistance Program, Weatherization, and NJ Shares. The weatherization program provides free energy conservation assistance services to income eligible households in Paterson and Passaic County to help them reduce their monthly heating and utility bills. NJ SHARES is another option that provides temporary utility bill assistance to income eligible individuals and families with their utility bills. Last, but not least, the Home Energy Assistance Program assists low to moderate income community members gain energy efficiency and have access to safe, affordable housing. Call the community action agency at (908) 454-7000.
Health and medical care
Paterson Community Health Center provides health care for all patients, including low income and uninsured. The clinic is a federally qualified health center with a licensed professional staff offering both dental and medical including adult medicine, prescriptions, OB-GYN/prenatal care, and pediatrics. Most health insurance is accepted including Medicaid and SCHIP. The health center will assist families and patients in obtaining medical insurance. There is a sliding fee scale for resulting medical bills for the uninsured. Call (973) 790 - 6594
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