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Provides animal welfare services including sheltering, adoption placement, humane education, foster care coordination, and veterinary support (vaccination, spay/neuter, microchipping).

Provides information and access to utility company outage reporting resources for individuals affected by disasters, severe weather events, or other emergencies that have resulted in power outages. Consumers can report electrical service interruptions, check outage status, view estimated restoration times, receive outage alerts, and obtain emergency safety information directly from their utility provider.

Provides nutritious meals and various social and recreational activities through social centers.

Provides comprehensive dental care to patients for whom existing options at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine may not be adequate. Types of special healthcare needs that may require care provided in this setting include: developmental/intellectual disabilities, cognitive disabilities, progressive neurologic conditions, complex physical disabilities, and patients unable to transfer from wheelchair or gurney. 

Distributes seven-day emergency food packages to low-income individuals and families at eight CFA sites. Delivery is available for homebound households.

Provides emergency shelter and supportive services for individuals and families affected by domestic violence. Also provides a confidential residence, counseling, case management, and assistance with housing and safety planning.

Assists newly blind individuals adjust to vision loss, and promotes the full participation and integration of blind people in local communities. Programs assist at both the national and state level.

Operates a before and after school program for children in grades K-5, throughout the school year, following Hamilton School Districts operating calendar. The program is offered to students at Wilson, Lalor, Greenwood, and Klockner Schools.    

Provides food pantry that distributes groceries and limited emergency assistance to individuals and families experiencing financial hardship.

Offers increased access to dental care for senior citizens. Individuals receive a list of participating dentists in their area, a benefits letter, and a minimum courtesy reduction of 15% to service fees.

Refers litigants based on individual need to a local attorney who may represent them at a reduced rate. Most legal services have special guidelines for eligibility, often based on area of residence.

Provides an online database of all Federally Qualified Health Clinics (FQHCs). Individuals may search for clinics in a local area.

Assists low-income households in managing energy costs and maintaining safe, affordable utility service through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the Universal Service Fund (USF).

LIHEAP Overview

Assists with heating and medically necessary cooling costs during designated program periods. Provides regular seasonal benefits and may offer emergency assistance for households facing shut-off or fuel shortages. Payments are typically made directly to the utility company or fuel supplier, ensuring continuity of service. Available to both homeowners and renters who meet income and residency requirements.

USF Overview

Offers monthly credits on electric and/or gas bills to reduce ongoing energy costs. Designed for households that spend a significant portion of their income on energy. Helps prevent service interruptions and promotes long-term affordability.

Provides professional development, continuing legal education (CLE), legal research resources, legislative advocacy, networking opportunities, and public legal information resources to individuals in New Jersey.

Delivers books, CDs, and DVDs to the homes of older adults. Users are provided with a pre-stamped package to return items by mail to the library.   

Provides financial assistance to help defer the cost of summer camp to those who are ages 60 and older and frail, vulnerable, or disabled with dependents ages 6 weeks - 13. Engages with those that need assistance. 

Provides emergency assistance to recipients of WFNJ/TANF/GA and SSI based on income/household eligibility. Benefits include but are not limited to: Shelter and household furnishings, Temporary rental assistance or housing costs, Utility payments (such as heat, water, and electric), Moving expenses (security deposit or first month's rent), and Relocation assistance.