Updated 2/7/2023
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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.
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 |
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Freehold Borough Housing Authority 732-462-2421 |
http://www.freeholdhousingauthority.com/ | Municipal housing authority, principally for older adults |
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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) 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 |
Name of Organization |
URL | Services |
Comments |
732-389-2958 |
http://www.housingall.org/ | Multifaceted organization dealing with affordable housing issues |
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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 |
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973-824-7080 |
http://www.ahscares.org/ | Animal welfare organization | Contact for information or advice regarding displaced pets |
732-774-3416
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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 |
732-222-9111 |
http://www.fcsmonmouth.org/ | Array of services, particularly to children/youth and older adults |
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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 |
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732-988-0242 |
http://www.jsrescue.org/emergency.asp | Emergency sheltering and referral services for men |
Located in Asbury Park |
732-751-0715 |
http://www.gbgm-umc.org/churchmaster/joshua.html | Array of support services |
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732-775-0525 ext. 204 |
http://www.interfaithneighbors.org/programs.asp | Array of support services |
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732-222-8008 |
http://www.monmouthcares.org/ | Services and counseling for families and children |
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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 |
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Monmouth County Social Services - Housing Services 732-431-6000 |
http://www.visitmonmouth.com/page.aspx?ID=2692 | County government housing programs |
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732-542-0040; (Freehold Racewall Mall center: 732-637-1960) |
http://monmouthcountyspca.org/ | Animal welfare organization | Contact for information or advice regarding displaced pets |
732-866-0020 |
http://www.lsnj.org/omls/ | Free legal help for a variety of situations, including housing matters |
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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 |
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 |
732-431-7271 |
http://www.njsnap-ed.org/about/county/monmouth | Traditionally know as "Food Stamps" |
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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. |