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As I know there are times when things get so bad you don't know where to turn, as I was in pretty difficult financial shape and then had the medical scare with no health insurance.
know exactly what it is like to not know how you will feed your family, keep a roof over their heads, and to deal with medical costs that unavoidable to many of us without insurance or the ability to pay for any insurance. I have set up this page up as a resource center for any NhNUSA member to be able to reach me or any organization listed below on a confidential basis. We all know the collateral damage that long-term unemployment can cause to a family's savings, finances, mental health and causing many other family relationship situations. Some members have to go without health insurance, auto insurance, gas and electric and some may have serious food needs. My promise to you is i will connect you with the best of my ability to the proper agencies or people who can help. I am also open for suggestions of the agencies and private individuals who may want to help NhN members who are truly in an emergency state. Contact me confidentially at my email John R. Fugazzie We encourage our members who want to to volunteer and to be able to help these organizations offering these very needed services. These organizations perform service in a range of different fields, from youth mentoring, homeless shelters, and food banks, to disaster relief. You are sure to find the organization or opportunity that matches your passion, skills, and interest to help.
Organizations Seeking Donations
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF NEWARK CLOTHING BIN Located in the parking lot of our church at 431 Fifth Avenue, River Edge. Your unwanted clothing and shoes provide valuation assets for continued help to distressed individuals and families. The funds collected as a result of your donations combined with monies from other participating parishes throughout the Archdiocese alleviate the sufferings of the needy who seek relief through the many operations of Catholic Charities. The shelters at St. Lucy’s in Jersey City and St. Bridget’s in Newark provide food, accommodations and overall care for the homeless throughout the year. Please note that in addition to all forms of used clothing we also welcome small appliances, shoes, linens, sheets, towels, stuffed animals and books (no reference books). BERGEN COUNTY HOUSING, HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES CENTER Men & Women, 18 years & Older 120 South River Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601 ● Phone: 201.336.6475 Click here for donations accepted GREATER BERGEN COMMUNITY ACTION: 201-968-0200 Website: http://greaterbergen.org Monetary donations accepted any time. Donations of NEW, unwrapped toys for children of Bergen County’s neediest families are gratefully accepted late November through December. New winter clothing (hats, gloves, socks, etc.) and toiletries for teenagers are also needed. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BERGEN COUNTY Website: https://www.habitatbergen.org/ Our mission is to provide decent, affordable homes for hardworking Bergen County families. To volunteer call 201-457-1020 or visit our website: https://www.habitatbergen.org/. Do you have a car, truck, motorcycle, motor home or boat on a trailer taking up valuable space in your driveway? If so donate your vehicle to our affiliate through Cars for Homes http://www.habitat.org/carsforhomes. YWCA of BERGEN COUNTY: Items are needed throughout the year for our various programs, sites and special events. For details call Helen Archontou at 201-881-1701 or email harchontou@ywcabergencounty.org. WOMAN’S RIGHTS INFORMATION CENTER: 201-568-1166 Website: http://womensrights.org/ Needs business clothes for women going back to work. Clothing donations are being accepted by WRIC volunteers at Past & Present Consignment Shop, 253 Closter Dock Road, Closter, New Jersey. Please call ahead for drop off hours – 201-784-7441 BIRTH RIGHT: 201-845-4646 Monetary donations, as well as gifts of maternity and baby clothes, are gratefully accepted at all Birthright chapters. Local chapter: 19 Pleasant Ave, Maywood. PASSAIC TEEN CENTER: 973-473-5755 Group home for displaced boys ages 11-17. Needs underwear, socks, sweatshirts, sweatpants, pillows, sheets, hygiene supplies and batteries. 228 Hope Avenue, Passaic. CATHOLIC CHARITIES (ARCHDIOCESE OF NEWARK): (973) 596-3984 Gifts of furniture, clothing, or household items: Catholic Charities is currently accepting in-kind gifts of needed items, in new or good condition only. These include the following:
THAT’S MY SCHOOL: 201-599-2920 Preschool day care, needs toys in good condition. Congregational Church, Continental Avenue, River Edge. CHRISTIAN HOMES: 201-342-4235 Accepts like-new children’s and adult clothing and coats for community members in need. Also has a small food pantry. 275 State Street, Hackensack. GOODWILL INDUSTRIES: Donations help support the mission of Goodwill. Your goodwill does not stop there, donations keep unwanted goods out of landfills. For information on donating goods to Goodwill, please visit their website: http://www.goodwillnynj.org/donate-goods Paramus Store (Store & Attended Donation Center) 809 State Route 17 Paramus, NJ 07652 201-444-0596 Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. closed Sundays VIETNAM VETERANS: 800-775-8387 Accepts for sale to private companies clothes, shoes, bedding, housewares, jewelry, toys, small furniture and tools. Call for a pick up, or for a list of acceptable items and to schedule a pickup online: http://www.scheduleapickup.com/Acceptable-Donations or http://www.pickupplease.org COMMUNITY THRIFT SHOP: 201-652-7661 85 Godwin Avenue, Midland Park Any saleable adult and children’s clothes, small furniture. Has a list of charitable organizations proceeds go to. You can designate which organization will receive the funds generated by the sales of your donated items. Donations may be made only on Mondays and the first Saturday of the month from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The Community Thrift Shop is store no. 85 in the lower level of the Midland Park Shopping at Godwin Ave. and Goffle Rd. DR. DANIEL MARGOLIN: 201-261-9445 Started the Shoes for the Needy program, which runs September through March. Collects new or slightly used shoes at his office to donate to the needy. 550 Kinderkamack Rd, Suite 202, Oradell. HOPELINE PHONE RECYCLING PROGRAM: Verizon Wireless communications stores recycled or sell old wireless phones and donates all money to domestic violence organizations and provides free voicemail boxes to victims residing in shelters. www.verizonwireless.com/hopeline This is the XI Edition, 35th Anniversary Edition of The SourceBook: Your Guide to National, International, Telephone and Online Support Groups, downloadable free electronic edition. It is a compendium of organization that facilitate community based support groups. This e-version is hyperlinked and works with all smartphones. Number can be dialed with ease as well as emails and websites.
You can download from our website: www.mededfund.org/NJgroups/docs/groupsbytype/9thEdSourceBook.pdf Michael Adam Reale Information Services Supervisor Self-Help Services Saint Clare's Health System 375 East McFarlan St., Dover, NJ 07801 Phone: 973-989-1122, x.10 |
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This is a federal Dept of Labor program. Disadvantaged 55+, unemployed, income less than 125% of poverty.
Here’s more info: http://www.aarp.org/aarp-foundation/our-work/income/back-to-work-50-plus/smart-strategies-for-50-plus-jobseekers/info-2013/senior-community-service-employment-program.html Only able to serve 1% of eligible population. |
Family Promise www.familypromise.org
Head Office (administration) 71 Summit Avenue Summit, NJ 07901 Tel: (908) 273-1100 Fax: (908) 273-0030 History Karen Olson, Founder & President, Family Promise In 1982, Karen Olson was a marketing executive who developed promotional campaigns for consumer products. One morning, on her way to a meeting, she saw a homeless woman, someone she'd seen over and over again on her way to work. She decided to buy a sandwich for the woman. The stranger accepted the sandwich but asked for something else - a moment to be heard, to be comforted, and to be considered as more than a mere statistic on a cold street corner.
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BERGEN VOLUNTEER MEDICAL INITIATIVE
241 Moore Street #1 HACKENSACK, NJ 07601 201 342-2477 Volunteer organization that provides primary and preventive medical care to qualifying low income families and individuals. Link for more info: http://www.bvmi.org/contact.html |
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http://www.empoweringpeoplewithavoice.com/public-resources.html
Energy Assistance Across America
Utility Help
http://www.energyassistance.us/
Food Banks Across America
http://feedingamerica.org/foodbank-results.aspx
Soup Kitchens, Food Pantries, Food Banks
http://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/foodbanks/index.html
Shelters Across America
http://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/
Life Line
http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Google Search: "The Center For Hope (Insert your State)"
*Local Community Assistance Programs
Sites/Organizations Vary by State - Not All States
National Multi-Function Resource Pages
Help Guide
http://www.helpguide.org/index.htm
211
http://www.211.org/
Select your State, Then Click on the "Home Page" for your Area
(Different Website for each State)
Volunteers of America
http://www.voa.org/
Enter your zip code for local resources
Help Paying Bills
http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/index.html
Comprehensive Listings of Financial
This is a Link for a way to possibly save your home from being taken and to provide rental assistance. The site also contains more information related to dwellings.
(It varies by State and City)
http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD
Churches
Just search for the one nearest you and call and ask if they can help.
http://www.mormon.org/
http://catholiccharitiesusa.org/
http://saddleback.com/
http://church-of-christ.com/
http://www.jw.org/en/
http://www.pcusa.org/
http://nazarene.org/
This is a National Directory of All Churches
http://www.usachurches.org/
Salvation Army
They can help you reach help within your area
http://www.salvationarmy.org/
Phones
Make sure you can receive calls for Employment
http://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/
http://www.mygovernmentcellphone.com/Lifeline-Qualifications.html
https://www.safelinkwireless.com/Enrollment/Safelink/en/Public/NewHome.html
https://www.qlinkwireless.com/
Help For Pets
http://www.petsmartcharities.org/
http://www.petsofthehomeless.org/
http://www.familypromise.org/program/interfaith-hospitality-network
There are lots of great organizations working to help prevent and end homelessness and hunger across the country. Search NCH’s Directory of Member and Advocacy programs, or find further resources below.
http://nationalhomeless.org/references/directory/
http://www.familypromise.org/program/interfaith-hospitality-network
http://nationalhomeless.org/references/directory/
http://online.wsj.com/article/PR-CO-20130503-909216.html
http://www.americanhoperesources.com/
http://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/verified.html
http://section-8.findfamilyresources.com
https://www.safelinkwireless.com/
http://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/foodbanks/index.html
http://www.freedentalcare.us/
http://www.scbn.org/
http://www.foodpantries.org/
www.sheltersite.org
http://freemedicalcamps.com/
Energy Assistance Across America
Utility Help
http://www.energyassistance.us/
Food Banks Across America
http://feedingamerica.org/foodbank-results.aspx
Soup Kitchens, Food Pantries, Food Banks
http://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/foodbanks/index.html
Shelters Across America
http://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/
Life Line
http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Google Search: "The Center For Hope (Insert your State)"
*Local Community Assistance Programs
Sites/Organizations Vary by State - Not All States
National Multi-Function Resource Pages
Help Guide
http://www.helpguide.org/index.htm
211
http://www.211.org/
Select your State, Then Click on the "Home Page" for your Area
(Different Website for each State)
Volunteers of America
http://www.voa.org/
Enter your zip code for local resources
Help Paying Bills
http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/index.html
Comprehensive Listings of Financial
This is a Link for a way to possibly save your home from being taken and to provide rental assistance. The site also contains more information related to dwellings.
(It varies by State and City)
http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD
Churches
Just search for the one nearest you and call and ask if they can help.
http://www.mormon.org/
http://catholiccharitiesusa.org/
http://saddleback.com/
http://church-of-christ.com/
http://www.jw.org/en/
http://www.pcusa.org/
http://nazarene.org/
This is a National Directory of All Churches
http://www.usachurches.org/
Salvation Army
They can help you reach help within your area
http://www.salvationarmy.org/
Phones
Make sure you can receive calls for Employment
http://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/
http://www.mygovernmentcellphone.com/Lifeline-Qualifications.html
https://www.safelinkwireless.com/Enrollment/Safelink/en/Public/NewHome.html
https://www.qlinkwireless.com/
Help For Pets
http://www.petsmartcharities.org/
http://www.petsofthehomeless.org/
http://www.familypromise.org/program/interfaith-hospitality-network
There are lots of great organizations working to help prevent and end homelessness and hunger across the country. Search NCH’s Directory of Member and Advocacy programs, or find further resources below.
http://nationalhomeless.org/references/directory/
http://www.familypromise.org/program/interfaith-hospitality-network
http://nationalhomeless.org/references/directory/
http://online.wsj.com/article/PR-CO-20130503-909216.html
http://www.americanhoperesources.com/
http://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/verified.html
http://section-8.findfamilyresources.com
https://www.safelinkwireless.com/
http://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/foodbanks/index.html
http://www.freedentalcare.us/
http://www.scbn.org/
http://www.foodpantries.org/
www.sheltersite.org
http://freemedicalcamps.com/
Food Needs
The Community FoodBank of New Jersey fights hunger and poverty by distributing food and groceries, providing education and training, and developing new programs to help people with low incomes meet their basic needs.
As a non-profit organization, we act as the central food distribution center for other non-profits in NJ that serve individuals, soup kitchens, food pantries and shelters. In addition to Food Distribution, The Community FoodBank operate additional programs such as The Community Kitchen, the Kids Division, an on-site Thrift Shop, and much more. 
New Jersey
Please Note: The NJAHC updates the emergency food provider list on a periodic basis. Contact and other information for emergency food sites can change frequently. Food Pantriesn- NJ Please choose a county from the list below. Emergency food providers include food banks, food pantries, soup kitchens and shelters that serve meals. There are hundreds of emergency food providers throughout the state that provide food assistance to community members in need. To locate a food pantry, soup kitchen or other emergency food provider in your area:
If you need further information, or if you operate an emergency food site and want to be added to our list, please contact the NJAHC at njahc@cfanj.org. Atlantic Bergen Burlington Camden Cape May Cumberland Essex Gloucester Hudson Hunterdon Mercer Middlesex Monmouth Morris Ocean Passaic Salem Somerset Sussex Union Warren 
National Organization
Passaic County
WAFAA Organization
A non profit organization at the service of our community We are an nonprofit organization that helps families and/or individuals through various social programs. Our mission is to help out the community overcome issues such as: poverty, unemployment, hunger, sexual abuse, domestic violence, and other social maladies by empowering them through various social programs. We aim to reduce isolation, build connections within & between families, and in the community. http://www.wafaaaaco.org http://www.facebook.com/CountyOfPassaicFundraising 
wafaaaaco.org
Free Services We Offer
Certified Social Worker & Anger Management 973-766-2406 http://www.facebook.com/wsaad12 |
Social Need Organizations
WomansRights.org Englewood NJ
United Way
Bergen County United Way of Bergen County Bloomfield United Way of Bloomfield Burlington County United Way of Burlington Co Camden United Way of Camden County Farmingdale United Way of Monmouth County Flemington United Way of Hunterdon County Galloway United Way of Atlantic County Jersey City United Way of Hudson County Lawrenceville United Way of Greater Mercer Co Millburn United Way of Millburn-Short Hills Milltown United Way of Central Jersey Morristown United Way of Northern New Jersey Newark United Way of Essex and West Hudson Ocean County United Way of Ocean County Paterson United Way of Passaic County Salem United Way of Salem County, Inc. Thorofare United Way of Gloucester County Union County United Way of Greater Union Co. Vineland United Way of Greater Cumberland Wildwood United Way of Cape May County State Organization United Ways of New Jersey State Organization United Way of Connecticut State Organization United Way of Penn. State Organization United Way of NY State Kingston United Way of Ulster County, Inc. Long Island United Way of Long Island Monticello United Way of Sullivan County, Inc. New York United Way of New York City Nyack United Way of Rockland County, Inc. Poughkeepsie United Way Dutchess - Orange White Plains United Way Westchester Putnam Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York Boys and Girls Club of America Boys Hope Girls Hope Boys Hope Girls Hope New York Campus Compact Center for Social Concern Clubhouse of Suffolk Community Service Society of NY Concern Worldwide US Connecticut Public Broadcasting Connecticut Yankee Council, BSA Corporation for Public Broadcasting Covenant House DeGroote School of Business Department of Veteran Affairs Dilenschneider Group Dress for Success Manhattan Federal Communications Commission GE Volunteers Foundation Girl Scouts of USA Girl Scout Council of Greater New York Goldman Sachs The Family Center The Salvation Army The Salvation Army - New York The Salvation Army - Chicago The Salvation Army - Southern California Operation Blessing International. Points of Light Foundation Royal Neighbors of America Serve.gov Intellectual Disabilities Education Association Jamaica Services for Older Adults Kidstalk Foundation Knights of Peter Claver Life Project Africa Lions Clubs Internationational Little Star Foundation Long Island Volunteer Enterprise LPL Financial Make a Wish Foundation of Metro New York National Association of Community Health Centers National Fraternal Congress of America New York State Commission on National and Community Service New York City Department of Homeless Services Schenectady Inner City Ministry Society of St. Vincent de Paul Special Olympics International Special Olympics Illinois St. Raphael Health Care System The Arc of the United States |
Religion Based HelpKnights of Columbus Knights of Columbus, Columbia Magazine Catholic Aid Association Catholic Campus Ministry Association Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities of Bridgeport Catholic Charities of Buffalo Catholic Charities of Chicago Catholic Charities of Rockville Center Catholic Charities of East Bay Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Hartford Catholic Charities Newark Catholic Charities of Norwich Catholic Network of Volunteer Service Catholic New York Catholic Order of Foresters Catholic Relief Services Catholic Daughters of the Americas Church of the Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen Diocese of Bridgeport, Connecticut Fairfield Jesuit Community Jesuit Volunteer Corps Jesuit Volunteer Corps East Jewish Association for Services to the Aged Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty Thrivent Financial For Lutherans United Jewish Appeal Federation of New York American Bible Society |
Lists of Companies that hire former offenders
"Sandy Efforts"
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Local Chapter at St. Peter the Apostle Church River Edge, NJ
