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Health and Education
Health
Adult Education
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Total monthly household income may not exceed 250% of the Federal Poverty Level
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Be uninsured or under-insured
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Current proof of income, for 4-weeks (paystubs or notarized letter from employer).
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Use the calculator to determine if you are eligible (below 100% FPG), Eligibility Calculator (opens a new tab)
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select NJ
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select family size*
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type in annual income
*If your family size is more than 5, contact HOPES to determine eligibility
Health Screenings
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HOPES actively educates the community about free cancer screenings
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Makes referrals through the New Jersey Cancer Education and Early Detection Program (NJCEED).
The services provided through NJCEED:
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Education outreach screening
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Case management tracking follow-up facilitation into treatment
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The NJ CEED Program follows the American Cancer Society's cancer screening guidelines
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HOPES will also refer willing clients who are smokers to the New Jersey Quitline
Eligibility:
Insurance Enrollment
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In partnership with GetCoveredNJ and CMS.
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HOPES works to connect New Jersey residents to health insurance options now available under the Affordable Care Act (ACA)
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Open enrollment will end on January 31st, 2023
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Classes usually run for 1 day a week, anywhere from 3-4 hours
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Class sessions run for 10 weeks
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Classes are only held in Hoboken at 301 Garden Street
Classes:
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English as a Second Language (ESL) –
Students will increase their speaking, reading, and recognition of the English language
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Computer Classes (Beginners and Advanced)–
Students will use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher
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Creative Wellness –
Students will create art, painting, or 3D mixed media (using everyday objects to create art), as a method to foster wellness in mind, body, and soul
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Senior Physical Fitness
Students will practice chair yoga or other balance and coordination activities
Check out our calendar to see upcoming classes
One-day workshops are offered occasionally.
Previous topics included:
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Physical Health and Nutrition
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Emotional Wellness
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Financial Literacy and Budgeting Assistance
Eligibility for free classes:
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Individuals with disabilities or seniors, 60 years of age or older, can apply without regard to income
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Under 60 years of age, individuals must be under 125% federal poverty guidelines
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Current proof of income, for 4-weeks (paystubs or notarized letter from employer)
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Use the calculator to determine if you are eligible (below 125% FPG), Eligibility Calculator (opens a new tab)
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select NJ
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select family size*
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type in annual income.
*If your family size is more than 5, contact HOPES to determine eligibility
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To accommodate students not eligible for free classes, there is a fee option in order to provide services to all who seek to improve the quality of their life and professional skills.
Funded by Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)
Contact Me About Health
Barbara Reyes
Community Services Supervisor
1-855-OK-HOPES ext 1012
Contact Me About Education
Mary Caldwell
Community Education Supervisor
1-855-OK-HOPES ext 1108
All questions should be directed to Community Programs at community@hopes.org
COMPUTER LABS
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HOPES offers free use of our computer labs for educational and professional development
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Individuals can use these computers to edit their resumes, and look for jobs online
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Engage in other professional and educational uses
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In order to utilize this resource, you will need to provide current proof of income for 4-weeks (pay-stubs, notarized letter)
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Proof of income is used for allocating our grants
Location and Times*:
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Rue Building, 301 Garden St., 1:00 – 4:30 PM
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Family Resource Center, 532 Jackson St., 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
* Labs are periodically closed for staff training.
Translation and notary services are also available free of charge, depending on availability of staff persons.
