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Delivers free services to Union County residents living with HIV/AIDS, featuring a year-long transitional housing program for single, homeless men. The program provides extensive support, encompassing case management, substance abuse and mental health treatment, education, medication management, and employment assistance, all geared towards facilitating their transition to permanent housing. Furthermore, the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) initiative extends financial aid for rent, security deposits, and utilities to low-income, HIV-positive individuals at risk of homelessness.   

Offers free transportation to medical, dental and social services appointments. For individuals with HIV/AIDS.

Links individuals to peer support groups, mental health consultants, and trained professionals. It fosters a network of peer groups, enabling members to share experiences and support one another, while training sessions address rehabilitation, psychological issues, and lifestyle changes. The project offers a telephone link line for clinical consultations and organizes virtual and in-person activities. 

Provides various support services to individuals and their families. Services include: case management, in-home training, and family assistance.

Provides an online search tool for caregivers to find local resources and support. Resources are sorted by state and cover a variety of topics and issues. A printed copy can be requested by phone.

Provides substance abuse and addictions services, focusing on prevention and awareness efforts. Services include: evaluation, counseling and psycho-educational groups, and special initiatives such as Fatal Vision Goggles.   

Offer low- or no-cost services to qualifying clients including delivering supplemental pet food and supplies, medicines, preventive veterinary care, transportation to and from veterinary and grooming appointments for the animal only and more. 

Provides two communication options for customers who have disabilities Verizon Wireless National Accessibility Customer Service Center (for wireless customers). Verizon Center for Customers with Disabilities (for FIOS and traditional phone customers) offers TTY services. Customers can also request to have their service bills provided in alterative formats, including braille, large print, audio CD, and CD-ROM.  

Provide a free community-wide Thanksgiving dinner with food and fellowship, welcoming all residents, especially those who are alone or in need

Provide food assistance to individuals and families in need through the Newark Bible Fellowship Church Food Pantry in New Jersey.

Offers workshops, consultation, and supportive services to parents, schools, and other agencies relating to issues concerning children with disabilities. Training and education are offered in three categories: professional development, workshops and seminars, and internships and field placements. 

Provides assistance to law enforcement agencies in the investigation and prosecution of bias incidents. Facilitates education and training programs on diversity and anti-racism to organizations. Facilitates programs of community relations.      

Assists custodial parents in locating an absent parent, establishing paternity, obtaining and enforcing court orders for child support payments. Also helping with the establishment and enforcement of out-of-state child support orders.

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.

Works with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing tools to engage in events, legislative policies, and issues affecting their lives.

Diabetes Self-Management Education Classes (DSME) and training is a collaborative course through which people with diabetes gain the knowledge and skills needed to modify their behavior and successfully self-manage the disease and its related conditions. The course incorporates the needs, goals, and life experiences of the person with diabetes and is guided by evidence-based standards. DSME can be conducted on an individual and/or group basis, and is facilitated by a licensed health professional. The course covers topics such as: - Diabetes disease process & treatment options - Incorporating nutrition management, physical activity & utilizing medications - Monitoring blood glucose & using results to improve control - Preventing, detecting & treating acute & chronic complications - Goal setting and problem solving - Integrating psychosocial adjustment - Preconception care and management during pregnancy (if applicable)

Provides ongoing case management support for up to a six month period. Services are available for one family at a time.