Serving Individuals and Families in Hudson, Union, and Somerset Counties, New Jersey
HOPES Community Action Partnership, Incorporated
Benefits and Assistance
Eligibility requirements vary depending on the specific benefit program. When meeting with HOPES staff, please bring proof of income for the most recent 4 weeks of work, such as pay stubs or a notarized letter from your employer.
Benefits and Assistance
In partnership with the National Council on Aging (NCOA)
Services provided:
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For low-income individuals and individuals with disabilities
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One-on-one benefits counseling
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Assistance with completing and filling applications as needed
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Follow-up phone or in-person support
Benefits could include:
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LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program)
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Assistance for medical prescriptions through LIS (Low Income Subsidy)
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SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
Funding by: National Council on Aging and Hudson County Area Agency on Aging (HCAAA)
In partnership with the NJ Department of Labor (NJ DOL)
Services provided:
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Assistance with completing and filling applications as needed
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In-person support at the
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Family Resource Center (532 Jackson St, Unit 1B, Hoboken, NJ)
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Rue Building (301 Garden St, Hoboken, NJ)
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Resources:
Utilities
Energy
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Official application agency for NJ SHARES program
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Assistance with energy bills
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Upon approval, a one time grant of
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up to $700.00 for their heating source and
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up to $500 on their electric account
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Energy grants are applied directly to the bill
Water - H2O Help to Others Program
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Official application agency for United Water Cares and New Jersey American Water
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Assistance with water bill payments
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Upon approval,
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a grant of up to $100 through United Water
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Or a grant of up to $500 through American Water
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Low-income individuals may qualify for the Low Income Payment Program (LIPP).
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This aid can be equivalent to as much as 20% of a customer’s monthly bill, depending on eligibility.
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SafeLink Discount Cell Phone
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Free cellular phone and free service each month for
income-eligible individuals
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Official application agency for SafeLink Wireless
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Assistance with the application process
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Follow-up support
Cellphone features:
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Voicemail
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Text
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Three-way calling
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Call waiting
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Caller ID
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Access to 911
Social Security Express
HOPES CAP, Inc. joins with the Social Security Administration to provide a link to Social Security Express. Social Security Express is a one-stop shortcut to a specific suite of services such as:
• Get my Social Security statements
• Appealing a Decision
• Retirement Estimator
• Apply Online for Social Security Retirement or Medicare
• Apply Online for Disability
• Extra Help
Click the logo to go to the Social Security
website