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July - August 2014
Resources and some interesting and good organizations that help our community
Ver.: MJ052014MJ-add-on’s [email protected]
Link to our website: www.homelessresourceguidenewsorg.zohosites.com call: 206-350-7769
Sorry We did not do a whole new guide but this one had the most resources to date and this add on is good there are some things that are going on for free in the area!
The line up on what is going on for free in Hackensack:
Hackensack Summer Concert Series Court House Green, Main Street, Hackensack
The city’s summer concert series will begin July 15 with a performance by the Duprees at the Courthouse Green. On July 22 the Infernos will perform followed by the Latin beat of the
David Cedano Band on July 29 and the Motown sound of Fillet of Soul on August 5.
“Unlocked Series” advocate for help with getting jobs, training, housing, concerns and anything you want help with Transition professionals at the shelter 4pm-5pm on Thursday’s. It’s a great resource!
It’s a way’s away but remember Sept. 13th Foschini Park, On Our Own will have a BBQ check in for details!! Foschini Park, Hackensack
Bergen county mental health board meeting is once a month at plaza one in Hackensack. They are on different days but all are welcome to air concerns and such. 6-7 pm call plaza one for details
201-336-7006 or 336-7000
Remember, if you have a problem with addiction contact teen challenge- (any age by the way) - 49 Brookdale Ave, Newark, NJ 07106 (973) 374-2206
A good idea is to ask us any questions or concerns call us any time 24/7 leave a message or fax us at: 206-350-7769 but please if it is an emergency dial 911 or if it is an urgent mental health issue please dial 201-262-help! Thank you
CHURCH ON THE GREEN, HACKENSACK
We want to give a special Thanks to Church on the Green For their dedication to feeding Homeless and also having services and being a leader in the community.
Church on the Green: 42 Court Street, Hackensack NJ (across from the courthouse)
Wednesday night- “Bibles & Bagels” 6PM Bible study with snacks and beverages.
Saturday afternoon- Traditional Service 4:30 in the old part of the Church.
Sunday Night - Mass and Free meal for homeless and low income and ANYONE in our community in need!!
That is a very special Service many attend and it is important to many in our community. You can contact them directly: (201) 342-7050. We hope all will attend the church on the green to Support them and Get a nice hot free meal
NEW!!!!
“Children for Change”
Tina and her Organization goes there and feeds the homeless with a nice hot meal in Carver Park - 4th Saturday of the month at 3pm at the Recreation Center
There are basically two general food banks for Bergen county residents
Center for Food Action
Emergency Food Program An emergency food package consists of seven days nutritious food. The amount of food a household receives is based on family size. On average, an emergency food package consists of 6 bags of groceries.
Hackensack: Mon-Thurs 9:30am-3:30pm, Fri 9:30am-2:30pm316 First Street 07601 | 201-883-9375 [email protected] | Jeanette Melendez, Site Manager
Englewood: Mon-Friday 9am-5pm, Tues 9am-7pm. Now open first Sat of every month: 10am-1pm192 West Demarest Avenue 07631 | 201-569-1804 [email protected] | Judy Pucciarelli, Site Manager
Fairview: Mon, Tues and Thurs 9:30am-5pm239 Anderson Avenue 07022 | 201-945-5831 [email protected] | Jeanette Melendez, Site Manager
Mahwah Site & Warehouse: Tues-Fri 10am-2pm -Mon. 10am-6:30pm. Now open first Sat of every month: 10am-1pm90 Ridge Road 07430 (next to Mahwah Library) | 201-529-2029 [email protected] | Jim James, Site [email protected] | Linda Somwaru, Adminstrative Assistant
Ridgefield: Mon & Fri 10am-4pm1061A Slocum Avenue 07657 | [email protected] | Soo Eo, Site Manager (Korean Food Available)
Ringwood: Tues and Thurs 10am-1pm145 Carletondale Road 07456 | 201-529-2029 [email protected] | Jim James, Site Manager
Saddle Brook Site & Warehouse: Mon, Wed, Thurs and Fri 9:30am-3:30pm. Tues - 12pm-6pm.Now open first Sat of every month: 10am-1pm224 Midland Avenue 07663 | [email protected] | Renee Gordon-Johnson, Site Manager
NEW!!
CFA at the Student XChange at Bergen Community College: CFA hours: Tues 9 am-1 pm & Thurs 2 pm-6 pmPitkin Education Center, Room B 105 | 201.879.7223 | Lisa Pitz, CFA Pantry Coordinator
CFA Homelessness Prevention Program
CFA strives to help individuals and families maintain the stability that a roof over their heads gives. CFA provides landlords with rents and security deposits in order to prevent evictions and permit people to move into more
affordable and/or more decent housing. CFA also makes payments on behalf of clients to utility and heating oil companies.
Office of Concern Food Pantry at Saint Cecilia’s Parish
55 West Demarest Avenue Englewood, NJ 07631 Monday through Thursday, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm(201) 568-1465
ProgramsNutritional Program – We distribute bags of non-perishable grocery items every week. When available these are supplemented with: Meat and Fish – turkeys are distributed at Thanksgiving; Dairy Products – Margarine, milk, eggs, cheese; and Bakery Items – Bread, rolls, cake; Fresh Produce – Fruits and vegetables
Hygiene Program – An item such as soap, shampoo, and toothpaste is given weekly.
Diaper Program – Diapers are given weekly to families with infants.
Eligibility - All those in need and hungry will always receive an emergency supply of food. No appointment or social service referral is necessary. To receive food on a weekly basis the family must register with us and their family income must be at or below U.S. government poverty levels.
For towns surrounding Patterson on emergency basis only there is CUMAC (bring id and social security card)(973) 742-5518 Food Pantry Hours of OperationMonday: 11am - 2pm, Tuesday - Friday: 9am - 2pmhttp://www.cumacecho.org/index.html
For towns surrounding Ridgewood there is: Social Services of Ridgewood , NJ Social Service Association basic supplemental financial assistance 6 Station Plaza Ridgewood NJ, 07450 (201) 444-2980 www.ssa6.org/
For towns surrounding Hillsdale there is Hillsdale United Methodist Church (call first for info)349 Hillsdale Ave, Hillsdale (201) 664-5231
Some of Passaic county/Paterson food pantry programs will help Bergen residents with food and things on an emergency basis:
FREE MEALSCHURCH ON THE GREEN WED MASS & SNACKS BAGELS Wednesdays 6pm-7pm 42 Court Street, Hackensack - by Bergen County courthouse CHURCH ON THE GREEN SUNDAY MASS & Dinner Sundays 6pm-7pm42 Court Street, Hackensack - by Bergen County courthouse
TRINITY CHURCH BREAKFAST 8:00am 1st Saturday of the month. 218 Passaic St, Hackensack
CHILDREN 4 CHANGE 3:00pm 4th Sunday of the monthCarver Park Rec Center, 2nd Street & Clay Street in Hackensack
TRINITY CHURCH LUNCH 11:30am 2nd Saturday of the month 218 Passaic St, Hackensack
CHURCH EMMANUEL Thursday at 7:00PM and Sunday at 10:00am 34 Van Wettering Pl, Hackensack - across from the shelter on South River Street
FAMILY PROMISE OF BERGEN COUNTY DAILY AT 5:00PM120 South River Street, Hackensack (at the Bergen County shelter)
FREE CLOTHINGCHURCH ON THE GREEN Sundays 6pm – 8pm 42 Court Street, Hackensack - by Bergen County courthouse
CHURCH EMMANUEL Thursday at 7pm and Sunday at 10am 34 Van Wettering Pl, Hackensack - across from the shelter on South River Street
SALVATION ARMY - Free clothing and BBQ on Labor Day in Anderson Park, Hackensack
Please note, if you know of any new or existing food pantries in your town please email us @
[email protected] thank you
FOOD PANTRIESCENTER FOR FOOD ACTION - once a month 1st Street, Hackensack - call for appt. 201-343-6543
St Margaret's 3rd Wednesday of the month. 31 Chamberlain Ave, Little Ferry, NJ 07643
SALVATION ARMY show valid id, make appointment Anderson Street church
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH EMERGENCY FOOD CALL FIRST 15 Conklin Pl, Hackensack, NJ 07601 (201) 487-1244 (BY ANDERSON PARK)
ST CECILIA'S CHURCH (BRING ID) 55 W. DEMAREST, ENGLWOOD (201) 568-1465
LOAVES & FISHES 12pm-2pm 66 PALASADE AVE, GARFIELD NJ (973) 253-8557
NJ BUDDIES (HIV POS.) M-F 9am-5pm 149 HUDSON STREET, HACKENSACK (201) 489-2900
BABY PANTRIESFATHER ENGLISH 435 MAIN ST, PATERSON NJ MON-FRI (973) 881-0280 NEED ID AND FOR BABY ASWELL
LIGHTHOUSE 809 MAIN ST, HACKENSACK MON-FRI 9-4 (201) 501-8876
BABY BASICS PARAMUS MON-FRI (201) 261-2800
PET PANTRIESANIMALORG PET NEEDS 63 N. WASHINGTON AVE BERGENFIELD
(201)768-0200 http://www.clawsadopt.org
Please note that any of these organizations can change their dates, times and policies may change at any time. We try to keep updating but sometimes churches don't let us know!
Government sponsored free phonesThanks to the FCC-mandated, government-sponsored program, called LifeLine Assistance, the financially disadvantaged can receive a free government cell phone and up to 250 free minutes and texts every month, although some programs in some states provide even more (a few less). An estimated 15 million other Americans already participate, and tens of millions more qualify to enroll today. With the economy falling further and further behind, more and more Americans are finding themselves eligible for the Lifeline phone service program.
http://www.assurancewireless.com/https://www.reachoutmobile.com/https://www.safelinkwireless.com/Safelink/enroll_lifeline
Contact phone #’s
Vital Stats : 609-292-4087 Fax 609-943-3126 SSI Hackensack 866-964-4680
Uscis: 800-375-5283 Social Services Rochelle Park. 201-368-4200
Path: 201-646-0333 Lojisticare: 866-527-9933
F O I A 800-375-5283 HRG Homeless Resource Guide 206-350-7769
Surrogate court: 201-646-2252- for adoption records to obtain id’s
Veteran Organizations Service Offices
BERGEN COUNTY Division of Veterans Services One Bergen County Plaza, 2nd Floor Hackensack NJ 07601 (201) 336-6325
One Stop Organizations That Serve the Bergen County Area Here are some organizations in the area that help with various services
“ON OUR OWN” Self Help Center179 Main Street, Hackensack (201) 489-8402
H.I.P. - Heightened Independence 131 Main St # 120, Hackensack, NJ 07601 they help handicapped with a variety of services(201) 996-9100
Compcare: 395 Main Street, Hackensack - they help people with mental illness. Their Path program helps mentally ill find housing and other things. (201) 646-0333
Senior Center: 101 Hudson Street, Hackensack NJ 07601 Everything for seniors 60 and over you can check out our website for their information or call them at: (201) 336-3322
Never Alone Again - This is a great organization that not only helps the abused in our community but they help anyone in need with various services, homeless, low income and many more! if you have various needs call them for an appointment. Remember, they don't only deal with abuse victims. They are a great resource. www.neveraloneagain.org email: [email protected] (201) 397-8939
Family Promise of Bergen County has played a pivotal role in serving thousands of Bergen County's most vulnerable citizens - homeless, hungry & needy families and
individuals. Contact Executive Director, Kate (201) 833-8009http://www.familypromise.org
Path program at comp care helps homeless people with mental illness, find housing & various resources and if you need a dr and mental health issues, 201-646-0333 http://www.cbhcare.com/
Helping ex-felons with transitional problems
Hope for Ex-Offenders 259 Passaic Street Hackensack (201) 646-1995
Transition Professionals: http://www.transitionprofessionals.org/
CAP has many programs available in our community of Bergen County. http://greaterbergen.org/
241 More St. Hackensack NJ 07601
Ladder Project- -201-342-8469 ACES project- 201-968-0200ETC cap's Garfield location 973-685-0005 ext. 1050Cap's head start program- 201-968-0200
Care Plus www.careplusnj.org610 Valley Health Plaza, Paramus, NJ 07652(201) 265-8200 mental health housing help icms workers
Bergen County Housing Health and Human Services Center
(Homeless shelter)
Located at 120 South River Street in Hackensack 201-336-6475
The Bergen county homeless shelter and dept. of housing and human services besides being a homeless shelter they have a wide variety of services for all of our homeless and low income community.
If you want to know what services there are out there that you might qualify for, they have a very knowledgeable staff that can direct you to a program that is right for you and if you don't need their services you can drop in to have a great lunch and dinner.
After breakfast they have what they call next step where you can get a wide variety of resources and programs that might fit your needs. Many organizations are placed there to help with your needs in our community.
Free meals for the community lunch and dinner lunch 7 days a week 11:30-12:30 dinner 5pm-6pm
Next Step is 9:30-11 am and 1pm-4pm and has a variety of information and things to do. During next step you can use the phone, take showers, get toiletries and clothing. A computer Lab for job search is open Monday thru Friday 9am-12pm and Sat, 9:45am to 4:45pm, Sunday 10am -1pm. Other services during next step organizations like P.A.T.H, careplus, social services for EBT applicants, and H.O.P.E. reentry program, project literacy, Job Tracks- employment services for mentally ill in Bergen County. Legal Services are available Wednesday 11-3pm and AA meets Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturdays 7pm in the wellness area
NOTICE: if you were kicked out or discharged from the Bergen County homeless shelter there is an appeals process we will have information about that coming soon, in the meantime you can stop at plaza one next to the court house and go to Housing Authority of Bergen County and ask to appeal the decision!
if you have a problem reading this they have a copy at housing and at the shelter.
A Very Special thanks to the Organizations that contribute and our Face Book followers that give us input and a very SPECIAL THANKS to Calvary Temple Pentecostal Church on State Street next to the 7 11 that helped us print these guides to give out to people that might not have internet.
Calvary Church has Services Saturday night starting at 5:00PM. Pastor John leads his ministry helping and praying for Hackensack and our area all the time. As you know if you are in need they are their Sat. 5 pm it’s a great service.
Also special thanks for “Children 4 Change” They have food for the homeless every 4’Th Sunday of the month at Carver park 3 pm Check out their website: www.children4change.webs.com
As well we are going to be starting a sub-meeting/town hall meeting at plaza one once a month like a town hall meeting but without the politics. So if you have advice or concerns and interest, we are open to suggestions. Our goal with this is to give answers and proper direction, not be like suits/politicians yessing us to death! Have a great summer! #/fax:206-350-7769 24/7 not for emergencies in that case dial 911 thank you!
Remember we now have expanded we are proud to say: we have websites for HRG of Hudson county, HRG of Passaic County and soon HRG of Essex and Union county all working together to end homeless and hunger!!
https://www.facebook.com/hrg.homeless.nj
HRG Bergen: http://homelessresourceguidenewsorg.zohosites.com/
HRG Passaic: http://hrgresourceguideofpassaiccounty.zohosites.com/home.html
HRG Hudson: http://hrgresourceguideofhudsoncounty.zohosites.com
Homeless in Hackensack is not fun so help someone thank you have a great day!