Autumn in NJ; Clothing, Food, Utilities and other needs for…

Besides the fact that it is getting close to Halloween, The weather change and the wonderful time when you can take the AC units out of the windows, open them up and let the cool crisp fresh air in. There are many homeless and thoughts who maybe facing evictions for various reasons. This year there are many challenges with the Covid 19 pandemic in NJ. Also many who live low income as well as any multi-dwelling rental should be especially careful as the temps get colder, preventing fires and having the legal temps in apartments is very important and the NJ DCA has codes, standards for this. Also please note that you can contact 211 for no heat, please do not use the old fashioned space heaters as they can be a fire hazard!

BERGEN COUNTY HAS A NEW HOMELESS OUTREACH TEAM PHONE #

To download the HRG Bergen Community Resource Guide PDF; CLICK HERE !!!

Basic SPANISH version of the HRG Bergen Community Resource Guide PDF; CLICK HERE !!

One thing that goes along with cold weather, apartment safety is what can you use to cook with in a rooming house (if your lease allows it, also It should since they are safe) Crockpot and rice cookers should be safe as they do NOT have open flame as their heating source.. watch these videos and get some ideas.

You may also need help with Energy assistance if you have to pay for Elc. and or gas in you Bergen County apartment!

In case you missed it, It’s finally soup season and we have some ideas for your meals on a budget; click here for the page!

PSA below:

Bergen County’s New Food Security task force, you should check them out as well as You should also should “LIKE ” & Follow them on Face Book! For more information about the Task Force or where to find available food resources, please reach out to Marisa Tugultschinow at MTugultschinow@co.bergen.nj.us. or bcfoodtaskforce2020@gmail.com!

Some highlights of what you should know about, going on with Resources in the Bergen County community & NJ..

One thing for sure is that it is the best time of the year, unless you are homeless, or facing eviction! there are many resources and funding sources that you most likely can qualify for, weather you are a tenant or a landlord.>>

While a second Stimulus check wont cover much at all, Bergen County’s ESG program threw HABC NJ never stopped during the pandemic and Greater Bergen also has funding for Eviction prevention. FYI UPDATE: Bergen County Board of Social Services continues to work remotely to provide services including TRA and EA for BC residents. CLICK HERE for their web site. UPDATE: Center for Food Action frequently has eviction prevention resources as well as First month’s rent along with Security deposit for low income qualifying; CLICK HERE…

DO YOU NEED the Bergen County official Rooming house list? CLICK HERE!

Funding Sources besides the small business grants, individuals may need some help as well.

Dial 211 or go to www.nj211.org! <If you are homeless! Many of the resources for COVID-19 are at the new NJ COVID-19 INFO HUB! CFA can also help you if you need ESG or first months rent and security deposit. as well as food. The Center is another resource! UPDATED NOTE FROM: Regarding Next Step Services:

“The Center” in Hackensack: If someone needs to screen with the Next Step remote team for assistance and services, leave a message at 201-336-6480 with their phone number and email (if they have one). Someone will reach out to screen them.

Ahh the Fall foliage, crisp cool air, outside. Inside, many may not know about energy assistance. There are many resources and funding sources available for low income in NJ!

Who to complain to about no heat in NJ? You can contact, not only your local Buildings / BOH Dept, but you can contact NJ211.org> CLICK HERE! NJ DCA’s State Inspection Section – (609) 633-6241 is the NJ Department OF Community Affairs complaint line! The DCA can help with many housing problems

Did you know “From October 1 to May 1, the rental premises shall be maintained at a temperature of at least 68 degrees Fahrenheit between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.; between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. the rental premises shall be maintained at a temperature of at least 65 degrees Fahrenheit. The hot water temperature should be maintained at a minimum of 120 degrees and a maximum of a 160 degrees Fahrenheit.”?-NJDCA Utility requirements! PDF>habitability Download

NEW!! PLEASE click here IF YOU NEED EVICTION PREVENTION Resources! Bergen County Human Services has many resources too.. CLICK HERE! Also 211 is available & BCBSS is working remotely as well> 201-368-4200. You can leave a MSG if you do not get the voice mail.

There are Resources that people have asked for to help with their Apartments efficiency! Also there are programs that can help with utility assistance!

If you are still having problems with not only heat but heat and other renting problems; have you checked out the Free Legal resources page? It includes NJ legal services & MH law project!

Some of the resources that Bergen County residents have asked about is help with Related; utilities, weatherization, USF/LIHEAP! There are 2 Locations that you can get your application for the Weatherization program.: GBCA’s location in Hackensack 316 State street; online, for the request!

Eviction prevention resources CLICK HERE!

NOTE- THE STATE WIDE HOMELESS HOTLINE is 211!!

Here are some more resources that you may be interested in/or need.. What resource are you looking for?

Eviction prevention
CLICK HERE for eviction prevention

For shelters and transitional houses

CLICK HERE!

So many have asked HRG for food pantry listings!
CLICK HERE FOR THE food pantries in the 70 towns!

If you like you tube;
check out HRG BCN’s chanel byCLICKING HERE!

Check out this link with many resources for Bergen County residents!including seniorsCLICK HERE!

Do you need some Mental Health Resources?
For Bergen County MH info CLICK HERE!

One thing to remember, our list of BC food pantries, also may have clothing as well as other sources of resources. CLICK HERE FOR FOOD PANTRY LISTINGS!

THE STATE WIDE HOMELESS HOTLINE WILL BE 211!!

What is Code Blue in NJ? #CodeBlue is a Code weather event where; T he temperature is 32 degrees
or below with precipitation, or if 25 degrees or lower without precipitation, or windchill prediction to be zero for 2 hours. Click here for the BCF CODE BLUE Video!

Here is some information from some of the HRG Media WordPress Blog that you may have missed. Also Check in with the Hackensack Library updates for when they are re-opening as well as check out their current online events: CLICK HERE FOR Johnson Public Library’s web site with events. CLICK HERE for their Face Book page, as they have Facebook live as well..

Need Mental Health Services?

There is definitely a shortage of Social workers! One program that can help is P.A.T.H.; [Project for Assistance in Transition from Homeless (PATH) Program] In Bergen County P.A.T.H. does homeless outreach as well as homeless prevention outreach and assessment! Each county has P.A.T.H. AS well. In Bergen call: 201-646-0333. If you need an assessment, a Mental Health clinic for non emergencies, homeless can utilize the “Urgent care clinic” of CBH care 7 days a week. call: (201) 957-1800. please note, the wellness clinic is not a medical emergency facility!

Funding Sources besides the small business grants, individuals may need some help as well.

Dial 211 or go to www.nj211.org! <If you are homeless! CFA can also help you if you need ESG or first months rent and security deposit. as well as food. The Center is another resource! UPDATED NOTE FROM Regarding Next Step Services:

DO YOU NEED the Bergen County official Rooming house list? CLICK HERE!

Are you in need of food pantries? CLICK HERE!

Dial 211 or go to www.nj211.org! <If you are homeless!

“The Center” in Hackensack: If someone needs to screen with the Next Step team for assistance and services, leave a message at 201-336-6480 with their phone number and email (if they have one). Someone will reach out to screen them.

NEW!! PLEASE click here IF YOU NEED EVICTION PREVENTION Resources! Bergen County Human Services has many resources too.. CLICK HERE! Also 211 is available & BCBSS 201-368-4200.

Have you checked out some fall soup favorites? meals on a budget series videos? There are many healthy foods you can make and eat while on a low budget!

*** NOTE- THE Bergen County Cares small business grant program has been extended: CLICK HERE!!