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NJ SHARES is a nationally recognized 501(c)3 nonprofit that provides statewide assistance and referral for families who need help paying energy, water, and telephone bills.
The presenter will discuss the three energy (gas & electric) grants, (NJ BPU PAGE Program, NJ SMART Utility Assistance Program, NJ SHARES Energy Assistance Grant), NJ SHARES Municipal Customer Assistance Grant (MCAP) program, which cover customers with a municipal owned water, sewer or electric utility, our three water grants, (NJ American Water H2O Help 2 Others/Low-Income Payment Program [LIPP], Aqua Aid NJ, and Veolia Cares). They will also cover the Lifeline Communications Program which assist with the costs of a basic landline and broadband internet service for residential customers, Get Covered NJ, the state healthcare marketplace, and the NJ SMART Program (for housing - Mortgage, Rent and Property Taxes).
The Main Library on Plainfield Avenue next to the Edison Train Station. The library offers an extensive children’s room, a Meeting Room/Event Space, and a dedicated Maker Space.