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Provides various services for low- to moderate-income households in Burlington County. Services include: emergency food, clothing, and household articles; utility and rent ($500 max) payment assistance to assigned areas (Pemberton, Browns Mills, Wrightstown, Tabernacle, Southampton, Shamong, Chatsworth) with a $300 max; rural homeless programs; referral services; and volunteer opportunities.

Assists low-income families in Monmouth County to maintain permanent housing by offering financial aid of up to $2000 for rental assistance, security deposits, and current month's rent; mortgage assistance (excluding homes in foreclosure) covering current month's balance due and outstanding property taxes; and utility support encompassing security deposits, past due balances, shut-off notices, and reconnection of services for gas, electric, oil, propane, sewer, and tax bills, allowing clients to combine aid based on their requirements, with families eligible for assistance once every 12 months.

Provides rapid re-housing to homeless veterans in addition to keeping veteran households from losing their housing when facing eviction. Services include provided access to emergency housing, support and case management, and temporary financial assistance to assist with expenses such as security deposits, back rent, utility payments, and more.

Assist 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.   

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) 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.

Offers financial assistance to county residents who are at risk of homelessness, but are INELIGIBLE for welfare programs. This includes: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), General Assistance (GA), or Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

Offers emergency assistance to recipients of WFNJ/TANF/GA and SSI. 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 Rapid rehousing for TANF recipients. 

Provides emergency assistance to recipients of WFNJ/TANF/GA and SSI. 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, rapid rehousing for TANF recipients

Provides once-per-year bill payment assistance to customers of NJ Natural Gas (NJNG). Assistance is based on available funding.

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 short‑term emergency assistance to eligible recipients of General Assistance (GA), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to address immediate crisis‑related needs