Let’s make it a great year! (Don’t wait for the Government to do things, be creative and do positive things)! So Happy New year! “For thoughts who celebrate” Oops, sorry we were going to leave that back in 2020! In any case one of the things that will continue in January 2021 is the BCC Covid 19 testing! (check the chart below). Starting fresh and new, in a new year is certainty more than symbolic and a wonderful way to move forward. Some make resolutions and some like me that don’t, unless you count the fact that I promise myself that i will not have any resolutions. As we know some of the common ones like buying a tread mill, ends up being a cloths wrack. I simply pray at night (and many time during the day), make some “goals” of things, realistic things that I will accomplish. That being said, there were also some things that were wonderful in 2020 and i think we all can agree pretty much that one of the most poignant moments, greatest performances that touched the world in such a profound way was. HAPPY, HEALTHY, BLESSED New year! (continue below the picture)
CLICK HERE to get the info to register with the BNBMC’s BCC testing site! (Residents must schedule their test through an online portal which can be reached at http://www.BergenCOVIDTesting.com.) This schedule, pictured above, is also posted on the Bergen NBMC Web site!
One thing for sure, is that one of the most memorable moments of 2020 had to be; Andrea Bocelli’s: Amazing Grace!
Our new Year is starting off with a new round of “Relief checks” (as well as the many getting them already on the last day of 2020) according to a repress release; Steven Mnuchin announced that “Treasury and the IRS are working with unprecedented speed to issue a second round of Economic Impact Payments to eligible Americans and their families…; READ MORE…)
There are many questions about the relief checks I’m sure. many of them can be answered by the IRS EIP FAQ page! Many already got them or show a “pending deposit”! Many retired, disabled and RR’s and veterans already got their second Stimulus and more are on the way. Thoughts who have the DX cards are already showing deposits or pending deposits and DX has released a PDF with details for thoughts with questions (CLICK HERE)! It has been encouraged that all thoughts in this category get the Treasury’s Direct Express card if they do not have a bank account! “The IRS Economic Impact Payments website is the best resource for the latest information on Economic Impact Payments (stimulus payments).
The information below is about the second round of Economic Impact Payments to be issued in late 2020/early 2021 as part of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021. For more detailed information, including other rounds of Economic Impact Payments, visit the
IRS Economic Impact Payments Information Center website.”
I pray everyone has a wonderful, blessed & healthy 2021. 2021 will be as great as you make it!
For the New condensed PDF version HRG Community resource Resource guide in various languages to download CLCK HERE!
In 2021, Anyone who is experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless still needs to contact 211, NJ211 as they are the NJ statewide homeless hotline!
Were also pretty sure that Code Blue will be activated this winter, here is some info you need to know:(Code blue is when the temps are predicted to be 32 or below)! If you are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, dial 211. Click here for the HRG Media Group outline for more info! Remember, code blue is announced when the temp.’s are predicted to be 32 degrees or below!
Yes! Breakfast with Benny is back!
Some other resources and places to keep an eye out for upcoming events in the new year…
Organizations like the “Bergen County Wellness center & Community outreach”(locate their map page) at 177 Hudson Street Hackensack has been focusing on the community even during the middle of the pandemic and now they have outdoor groups and activities as well. Formerly “On our own”, The Wellness Center still is providing support via the phone as well. Contact them directly for info: (201) 489-8402.
Another resource for wellness are the MH clinics, like urgent cares, they are walk in’s and you can also call for information. 1. CBH Care Wellness & Support Center Westwood NJ is open 7 days a week! 2. Care Plus NJ, Inc. 17-07 Romaine Street Fair Lawn Ph: 201-797-2660 NOTE; YOU MUST CALL THEM FIRST CPNJ is not open every day.
If you want to learn some thigs about food or just like to make some eating habit changes in the new year, check out our “Meals On A Budget Series” page!
*For the New PDF version HRG Community resource Resource guide (English) for download CLCK HERE!
Do you need a basic list of Basic list of Bergen’s food pantries? CLICK HERE!
They are saying the economy is getting better? Then why are the food bank lines not slowing down? Just something to ponder! Click here to make your online appointment with Center for food action!
Are you going to be cooking a lot in this new year, planning to utilizes your local food pantry? It’s finally “Soup Season”! There are many things that food pantries give out to help with your food budget; CLICK HERE! Note: Many of these food pantries also have non food items, all you have to do is ask! What is your favorite dish? CLICK HERE for our meals on a budget series!
The Center in Hackensack does have Free community lunches and dinners, and below the schedule, besides “The Center”, NJ 211 is also a resource for homeless, low income as well as thought at risk of becoming homeless!
EMERGENCY SHELTER:
Contact 211 during the pandemic, or for next step services- 120 South River Street Hackensack, NJ 07601 CALL FIRST AS they may be working remotely still 201-336-6475!
Don’t forget that The 2021 HRG Community Resource Guide is now available in many languages for download. Here are some of the PDF’s available! Download your copy today!
Spanish-Here is the HRG Community Resource Guide 2021 Condensed Version in Spanish: CLICK HERE for the PDF!
Hebrew–CLICK HERE for the basic HRG Community Resource Guide 2021 in Hebrew! Many resources for Bergen And Passaic!
French-Here is the French Version- HRG Community Resource Guide 2021 Condensed Version
Pilipino-HRG Community Resource Guide 2021 Condensed Version-Pilipino: CLICK HERE for the PDF!
Korean-HRG Community Resource Guide 2021 Condensed Version-Korean: CLICK HERE for the PDF!
Vodič-HRG Community Resource Guide 2021 Condensed Version-Vodič: CLICK HERE for the PDF!
For the New Year, don’t forget that; there is “No Health, Without Mental Health”; Here are some phone #’s to use in this new year! They are free and they can help!
NOTE: Starting soon, ShopRites in NJ will start distributing Covid19 Vaccines this year!
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