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NJ SHARES | New Jersey SHARES

26 Safran Ave, Edison, NJ 08837

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
Water Assistance:
  •   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
Telecommunication Assistance:
  •   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
609-883-6364
Fax·

Fax

866-657-4273
Voice·

Toll-Free

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.
Providing organization
New Jersey SHARES
Provides statewide help and referral for essential services to those in need of temporary assistance as a result of the household’s inability to pay for vital services, which include but are not limited to gas, electric, water, communications and environmental resources.