NJ SHARES | New Jersey SHARES
Resource Name:NJ SHARES | New Jersey SHARES
address
316 1st St, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Eligibility
Energy Assistance:
- have a moderate (not low) income level that is between 201% and 400% of the Federal Poverty Level
- be behind on their energy bill
- have a history of good-faith payments with their energy company
- not be eligible for LIHEAP or USF
- have made a good faith payment within 90 days of applying
- be a New Jersey American Water, Suez, or Aqua New Jersey residential customer
- be experiencing a financial crisis, such as a job loss or illness
- be behind on their bill
- have made a good faith payment within 90 days of applying
- be a Verizon residential customer
- be income eligible or qualify for government assistance
Required documents
Application/registration forms, current utility bills, ID, Medicaid card, proof of application for other assistance, proof of household income
Hours
Website available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Office hours vary, call for information
866-657-4273
Voice
·Main Phone
609-883-6364
Fax
·Fax
Application process
Call the agency and make an appointment, or submit an application online.
Fees
Most NJ SHARES programs require applicants to make a good faith payment in order to receive assistance:
- Energy Assistance (gas/electric) requires a good faith payment of $100 within 90 days of applying for assistance.
- New Jersey American Water assistance requires a good faith payment of $100 within 90 days of applying for assistance.
- Suez North America / United Water assistance requires a good faith payment of $20 PRIOR to applying for assistance.
- Verizon telephone assistance does NOT require a good faith payment.
Offers help to moderate and fixed‑income households with gas, electric and water bill payment assistance as well as discounts on residential telephone and broadband services.