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Resources for Homeless and Home-Insecure

Page history last edited by Katherine Mulholland 1 year, 7 months ago

Compiled by Kathy Mulholland

Updated 2/7/2023

For comments or suggestions, contact compiler at kmulholland@freeholdpubliclibrary.org

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Note to users:

The links below are to different organizations that may be able to help prevent you from being homeless, or help you find shelter or even more permanent housing.  Some of them are to help you pay bills or get food or other assistance.  Each organization will have different services, as well as different policies and rules.  You should check through the information carefully, as sometimes what may be best for you is not on the first page you get to on the links. 

 

Local(Freehold/Central Monmouth)-Level Resources:

Name of Organization
URL Services
Comments

START HERE: 211 New Jersey

https://www.nj211.org/resource-search/topic/housing; TELEPHONE: dial 2-1-1 hotline for New Jersey residents experiencing homelessness (and other challenges
 
Freehold Borough Housing Authority
732-462-2421
http://www.freeholdhousingauthority.com/  Municipal housing authority, principally for older adults
 
Open Door
732-780-1089
http://www.freeholdareaopendoor.org/  Local food pantry
Located in plaza on Throckmorton St between Broad and Main St
EHAP (Emergency Housing and Advocacy Program)  https://www.ehapinc.org/?fbclid=IwAR1dY-PhtE6gk7DYcYQ_ZodxVBtV3D3MHQtULvENp8mw4ehhEHG3OKafnUk 
Emergency shelter for men in Freehold area (Dec-Mar) Organized by the Freehold Clergy Association; hosted by churches

St. Vincent de Paul Society (St. Rose of Lima RC Church)
732-462-0859;

espaƱol; 732-303-7800 Hispanic Parish office)

https://www.stroseoflima.com/st--vincent-de-paul-society  Various services
Long-time charity provider in the Freehold community
Habitat for Humanity in Monmouth County
732-728-0441
https://www.habitatmonmouth.org/
Facilitating home-ownership for lower-income wage-earners and others who qualify
New owners/mortgagees are selected by a committee based on a number of factors
       

 

County(Monmouth)-Level Resources:

Name of Organization
URL Services
Comments

Affordable Housing Alliance

732-389-2958

http://www.housingall.org/  Multifaceted organization dealing with affordable housing issues
 
Affordable Housing (dot) Com - List of Monmouth County Housing Authorities https://www.affordablehousing.com/housing-authority-monmouth-county-nj/     

American Red Cross (Jersey Coast Chapter)

732-493-9100

http://www.redcross.org/nj/tinton-falls/programs-services  Particularly dealing with disaster sheltering
 

Associated Humane Societies

973-824-7080

http://www.ahscares.org/  Animal welfare organization Contact for information or advice regarding displaced pets

The Center

732-774-3416

 

http://www.thecenterinap.com/pages/  Particularly dealing with adults with HIV/AIDS
located in Asbury Park

Community Affairs and Resource Center

732-774-3282 ext. 11

http://carcnj.org/Services.htm  Array of support services
Formerly known as Hispanic Affairs and Resource Center 

Family & Children's Services

732-222-9111

http://www.fcsmonmouth.org/  Array of services, particularly to children/youth and older adults
 

Family Promise of Monmouth County

732-495-1050

http://www.ihn-of-mc.org/index.shtml  Emergency sheltering of families
Accommodations usually in area churches
Go Section 8 (directory of rentals) http://www.gosection8.com/Section-8-housing-in-Monmouth%20County-NJ/  Lists of Section 8 apartments/houses
 

Jersey Shore Rescue Mission

732-988-0242

http://www.jsrescue.org/emergency.asp  Emergency sheltering and referral services for men
Located in Asbury Park

Joshua House

732-751-0715

http://www.gbgm-umc.org/churchmaster/joshua.html  Array of support services
 

Interfaith Neighbors

732-775-0525 ext. 204

http://www.interfaithneighbors.org/programs.asp  Array of support services
 

Monmouth Cares

732-222-8008

http://www.monmouthcares.org/  Services and counseling for families and children
 
Monmouth Resource Net https://www.monmouthresourcenet.org/community-services/basic-needs-assistance/housing-shelter/     
Monmouth County Shelters and Emergency Housing (list) http://www.hud.gov/local/nj/homeless/shelters/monmouth.cfm  List of emergency housing/shelter facilities
 

Monmouth County Social Services - Housing Services

732-431-6000

http://www.visitmonmouth.com/page.aspx?ID=2692  County government housing programs
 

Monmouth County SPCA

732-542-0040; (Freehold Racewall Mall center: 732-637-1960)

http://monmouthcountyspca.org/  Animal welfare organization Contact for information or advice regarding displaced pets

South Jersey Legal Services

732-866-0020

http://www.lsnj.org/omls/  Free legal help for a variety of situations, including housing matters
 

180 Turning Lives Around

1-888-843-9262

http://www.180nj.org/service_shelter.html  Shelter particularly focused on women and children who are victims of abuse
Located in Keyport

Salvation Army

908-851-8238

http://www.use.salvationarmy.org/use/www_use_nj.nsf/vw-dynamic-index/CAE867AFE23E0471852575D900554906?Opendocument  Emergency shelter, other assistance
Locations in Asbury Park and Red Bank

SNAP

732-431-7271

http://www.njsnap-ed.org/about/county/monmouth  Traditionally know as "Food Stamps"
 
USA.GOV "homeless (and) Monmouth (and) New Jersey" search http://search.usa.gov/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&sc=0&query=homeless+monmouth+%22new+jersey%22&m=&embedded=&affiliate=usagov&filter=moderate&commit=Search  Information and organizations found using a search on usa.gov website Careful evaluation of these many items is required; these represent any number of articles, resources, agencies.  Items not evaluated by compiler for quality or content.

 

State(New Jersey)-Level Resources:

Name of Organization
URL Services
Comments
CGP&H Affordable Homes  http://www.affordablehomesnewjersey.com/  Sale and rental of state-regulated subsidized housing   

Catholic Charities (Diocese of Trenton)

609-394-3202

http://www.catholiccharitiestrenton.org/cc3/index.php?page=housing-residential-services  Wide array of services
recipients need not be Catholic

Community Health Law Project

973-275-1175

http://www.chlp.org/programs   
 

Home Energy Assistance Program

609-633-6286

http://www.state.nj.us/dca/divisions/dhcr/offices/eap.html  Utility bill assistance
 

Homeless Education

609-984-4974

http://www.state.nj.us/education/students/homeless/  Students who are homeless/displaced
 
Landlord/Tenant Section FAQ
https://www.njcourts.gov/self-help/landlord-tenant#toc-frequently-asked-questions  Tenant rights and responsibilities; eviction law
 

New Jersey Coalition to End Homelessness

609-392-7820

http://www.njceh.org/
   

New Jersey Natural Gas

1-800-510-3102

https://www.njng.com/my-account-services/payment-options/PaymentAssistance.aspx  Utility (gas) bill assistance  

New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency

609-278-7603

http://www.state.nj.us/dca/hmfa/rentals/     

New Jersey SHARES

609-883-1626

http://www.njshares.org/  Utility bill assistance  

New Jersey State Library "Get Help" Housing Section

1-866-889-6270

http://gethelp.njlibraries.org/#housing  List of resources
 

New Jersey Veterans Haven

609-561-0269; 609-567-5806

http://www.state.nj.us/military/vetshaven/index.html  Shelter and transitional housing for veterans Located in Winslow (Camden County)

NJAC (NJ Association on Correction)

609-396-8900

http://www.njaconline.org/index.html
Particular focus on formerly incarcerated and transitional  

Navicore

1-866-472-4557

http://navicoresolutions.org/how-we-can-help/housing/
Financial counseling non-profit organization

State of NJ Dept of Community Affairs - Housing Assistance Programs

609-633-6258; 609-633-6046

http://www.state.nj.us/dca/divisions/dhcr/offices/ha.html     

2-1-1

877-652-1148

http://www.nj211.org/  Directory of many charities and organizations in New Jersey Supported by the United Way

Universal Service Fund

1-866-240-1374

 

http://www.state.nj.us/bpu/residential/assistance/usf.html  Utility (electric) bill help  
       

 

National(USA)-Level Resources:

Name of Organization
URL Services
Comments

Family Promise

609-341-9188; 1-800-621-3362

http://www.familypromise.org/     

FEMA

1-800-621-3362

http://www.fema.gov/apply-assistance  Assistance in declared disasters  

Make the Connection

800-273-8255 (Veterans Crisis Line)

http://maketheconnection.net/events/homelessness?utm_source=adcenter&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=homeless%20veterans&utm_content=homelessveterans&utm_campaign=KeywordSearch%C2%A0  Veterans support and homelessness issues  

National Resource Directory

(Veterans) 1-877-424-3838; 1-877-527-8387

https://www.nrd.gov/homeless_assistance  List of national resources regarding homelessness  

National Veterans Foundation

1-888-777-4443

 

http://www.nvf.org/ Services to veterans and their families  

Salvation Army

1-800-725-2769

https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/plugins/gdosCenterSearch?start=1

 

Advocacy, information and programs related to homelessness and other services  

US Department of Veterans Affairs

1-877-424-3838

http://www.va.gov/homeless/  Information and resources regarding homeless veterans  

US HUD - Fair Housing/Equal Opportunity

1-202-708-1112

http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp     

US HUD - Housing Choice Voucher Program

1-202-708-1112

http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/public_indian_housing/programs/hcv/about/fact_sheet   
 
Veterans Assistance Foundation
http://vafvets.org/ 
Transitional housing programs
 
MoneyGeek's Resource Guide for Homeless/Low-Income Students  https://www.moneygeek.com/education/resources/homeless-and-low-income-student-resources/     
       
       

 

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