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Enables individuals aged 60 and older, at risk of nursing facility placement (meeting income and resource criteria), to stay in their community homes through a broad array of in-home services. Services encompass Adult Day Health, Attendant Care, Caregiver/Recipient Training, Care Management, Chore Services, Environmental Accessibility Adaptations, Home-Based Supportive Care, Home-Delivered Meals, Personal Care Assistance, Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS), Respite Care, Social Adult Day Care, Special Medical Equipment and Supplies, and Transportation.    

Provides food assistance, clothing, and household items to people in need. Assisted by donations. 

Provides partial down payment assistance to eligible residents of Perth Amboy who are first time homebuyers. Total assistance will not exceed $10,000 - $14,000 based on eligibility range.

Provides food assistance for individuals in need.

Provides children have the opportunity to build self-confidence, independence, and creativity. Children are able to join and participate in different activities such as swimming, summer camps, after school care, sports, art and crafts, etc.

Empowers individuals who have lost their primary source of income due to life-changing events such as divorce, separation, death, or disability of a spouse. While DHP (Displaced Homemakers Program) is not an employment agency and does not provide legal advice, housing, or direct cash assistance, it offers a range of services designed to help displaced homemakers achieve financial independence and personal development.  

Provides training job skills, exposure to a variety of work environments, on-site vocational training and instruction, regular assessment of vocational success. Eligible learners are offered on-site vocational training during the school day.   

Empowers individuals with diabetes through collaborative Diabetes Self-Management Education Classes (DSME) and training, guiding them to modify their behavior and successfully self-manage the disease. Facilitated by licensed health professionals, the course covers evidence-based topics such as the disease process, treatment options, nutrition management, physical activity, medication utilization, blood glucose monitoring, prevention and treatment of acute and chronic complications, goal setting, problem solving, psychosocial adjustment, and preconception care and management during pregnancy if applicable. Classes can be conducted individually or in groups.   

Empowering the community through legal, advocacy, and case management services, with a focus on disabled and low to moderate income individuals. Services cover public entitlements, housing advocacy, consumer law, family law, health insurance benefits, discrimination matters, barrier-free accessibility, and systems advocacy.  

Provide a Thanksgiving feast, turkey giveaway, and coat distribution to support individuals and families in need during the holiday season.

Provides a full-service YMCA offering facilities, programs, and classes for all ages. Services include but are not limited to cardio wellness center, childcare, cycling studio, gymnasium, indoor pool, mind and body studio, personal training, and various programs and classes for all ages.   

Allows tenants in Paterson to check if their apartment or unit is protected or rent controlled. Also helps tenants with obtaining protections if their unit is not currently protected. Work is done discreetly so as not to cause issues with landlords.  

Offers food assistance to families with low incomes to help them buy groceries through a benefits card. The card is accepted in most food retail stores and some farmers markets.

Provides legally blind high school students in the United States the opportunity to earn a scholarship, based upon strong academic accomplishments and merit. A single scholarship is also awarded to a current or prospective graduate student who is legally blind.

Assists veterans and their families with VA claims, pensions, compensation, state benefits, and questions about VA entitlements and services.