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Offers clothing, household items and other items at a discounted price.

Provides companionship and limited social services to individuals in area nursing homes and hospitals. Designed to support individuals and families in need.

Operates a seasonal overnight warming center with a capacity of 40 individuals. The center is open every night during its operating season.

Provides lunch and dinner to individuals in need of food assistance. Emergency food is also available.

Provides comprehensive information, education, support, and advocacy for matters related to mental health conditions. Services include: a mental health information and referral helpline, online discussion groups, legislative and judicial advocacy, education and awareness, and information for individuals and families facing mental health problems.

Provides therapeutic horseback riding where individuals develop basic riding and horsemanship skills with physical, emotional, and behavioral benefits. Focuses on strength, balance, posture, flexibility, and communication.

Provides pet food to anyone who needs help feeding their pets. The program is aided by volunteers. 

Connects members with professional counselors, providing assistance for crises or supporting others. The NFL family includes current and former players, team and league staff, and family members. The lifeline addresses various challenges such as financial issues, legal troubles, emotional pain, relationship difficulties, career transitions, and substance abuse. 

Provides internet access, computers, and charging stations at no cost. Also offers access to job search databases and online support services. Acts as a cooling and warming center during all regularly scheduled open hours. 

Provides a social adult day program with activities, field trips, and case management services. Designed to increase socialization of isolated older adults in order to prevent inappropriate institutionalization. Licensed social workers and nurses are on staff.

Offers permanent housing and case management services for individuals and families in which one adult or child has a disability, who are transitioning out of homelessness. The program offers clients supportive housing, enabling them to live as independently as possible.

Assists with grocery shopping to homebound residents over 60 years old in parts of Essex, Morris and Union Counties. Errands to post office, library, city hall, pet store, laundry service and dry cleaning drop-off and pick-up are also part of the service. Personalized shopping lists are collected weekly prior to the delivery day. Deliveries are Wednesdays to Berkeley Heights, Chatham, Millburn, Mountainside, and on Thursdays to Springfield, Short Hills, Summit, and New Providence.

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 legal, advocacy, and case management services to the community, prioritizing disabled and low to moderate-income individuals. Offers assistance in areas such as public entitlements, housing advocacy, consumer law, family law, health insurance benefits, discrimination matters, barrier-free accessibility, systems advocacy, and Affordable Care Act (ACA) enrollment.    

Provides a free, high energy, Christ-centered morning program for the whole family. The day begins with a nutritious breakfast followed by different games, bible lessons, group discussions, and mentoring. Transportation to and from is provided.

Offers a full range of services for jobseekers, including career counseling, job training, resume and interview support, and re-employment orientation. On-site resources include public computers, internet access, a career resource room, and interview spaces. Additional offerings such as ESL classes, HSE prep, Jersey Job Club workshops, and tuition waivers help guide your path to employment success.

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.