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Stabilizes families experiencing short-term financial crises, offering up to 6 months of financial assistance with no utility aid, focusing on short-term rental support and providing education and employment assistance. Participants engage in case management services and life-skill seminars covering money management, financial repair, and budgeting. Additionally, all participants must partake in a mandatory savings program.
Provides older adults with activities and social contacts in a congregate setting. Also provides a nutritionally-balanced meal in the afternoon.
Recruits and maintains a registry of volunteers interested in becoming bone marrow donors for individuals with life-threatening blood diseases.
Provides nutritious meals to eligible older adults through home-delivered services and 17 congregate meal sites throughout Union County.
Assists applicants with various benefits including retirement, disability, survivors, SSI, and Medicare. Applicants should apply for retirement benefits at least 3 months before retiring, and disability payments are for those with severe impairments hindering work or leading to death. Eligibility for disability under SSI depends on work history and financial resources. A replacement Social Security card can also be obtained in-office. Check the website for online services.
Provide free, non-medical support for homebound elderly and disabled individuals, including transportation, shopping, friendly visits, respite care, housekeeping, phone reassurance, meals, chores, lawn care, minor repairs, and other assistance.
Collects new gifts for children and families in need. The United Way will also purchase toys based on all monetary donations given during the holiday season.
- Essential food
- Clothing
- Shelter and household furnishings
- Temporary rental assistance or back rent or mortgage payments
- Limited utility payment assistance (such as heat, water and electric)
- Transportation to search for housing
- Moving expenses
Sells clothing, household articles, and basic household goods at reduced prices.
Provides families who meet criteria and income guidelines temporary cash assistance and support services. Services may include child care payment assistance, transportation services, work-related expenses (limited) and family violence intervention.
Provides an accessible, free telephone helpline to assist children and adolescents with their day-to-day concerns. Trained listeners encourage discussion, provide support and offer practical guidance.
Recruits, trains, and coaches citizen-volunteers. For who advocate for abused children in the community and in the courtroom.
Empowering individuals with diabetes, Diabetes Self-Management Education Classes (DSME) deliver collaborative training to enhance knowledge and skills for successful self-management. Guided by evidence-based standards and tailored to individual needs, goals, and life experiences, DSME is conducted by licensed health professionals. The program, available in both individual and group formats, covers diverse topics, including the disease process, treatment options, nutrition management, physical activity, medication use, blood glucose monitoring, complication prevention and treatment, goal setting, problem solving, psychosocial adjustment, and, if applicable, preconception care and pregnancy management. Individual sessions span 2 hours, while group classes occur over 2 days, each session lasting 3 hours.
Provides individualized medical support for children with chronic or complex health conditions in the comfort of their own homes. Skilled nursing team collaborates with families, physicians, and insurance providers to deliver services such as ventilator care, seizure management, and palliative care, helping children thrive while staying close to loved ones.
Serves meals to any homebound elderly and/or disabled individuals. Open to residents of Morris County.
- Urinalysis
- Blood pressure checks
- Screenings for vision, glaucoma, cataract, cholesterol, and glucose
- Vital signs tests
- Electrocardiograms upon request
Responds to those affected by disasters including home fires, hurricanes and flooding. The organization provides emergency assistance to help with needs such as temporary lodging, food, clothing, personal care items, health service and mental health services.