COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Low Income & Government Assistance
Benefits Check-Up
BenefitsCheckUp is the nation’s most comprehensive online tool to connect older adults and people with disabilities to benefits.
609.794.6559
Mercer County Residential Home Improvement Program
Housing and Community Development; The various programs provide financial and technical assistance to low and moderate-income families and individuals.
640 South Broad Street, Trenton, NJ 08650
609.989.6858
NJ Department of Community Affairs
Utility (electric & gas) assistance programs, affordable housing assistance, landlord/tenant issues, home weatherization.
101 South Broad Street Trenton NJ 08625-0800
609.376.0802
NJ Board of Public Utilities
Assistance with gas, electric, and home heating (LIHEAP) utilities.
NJ Shares
NJ SHARES is a nonprofit organization that provides assistance to New Jersey residents who are struggling with their utility bills, particularly heating and energy bills. The organization aims to help individuals and families facing temporary financial hardships by offering financial assistance and support.
NJ SHARES coordinates the PAGE program which stands for Payment Assistance for Gas and Electric. This is a state-funded utility assistance program that helps low to moderate-income families in New Jersey pay their utility bills.
4 Walter Foran Boulevard, Suite 105, Flemington, NJ 08822
866.657.4273
NJ Comfort Partners
The New Jersey Comfort Partners Program is a free program that helps income-eligible customers reduce their utility bills through implementing cost-effective measures which save energy and money while improving their home's safety and comfort at no cost to them. NJ SHARES coordinates the PAGE program which stands for Payment Assistance for Gas and Electric. This is a state-funded utility assistance program that helps low to moderate-income families in New Jersey pay their utility bills.
866.378.4345
Puerto Rican Action Board (PRAB)
The Puerto Rican Action Board (PRAB) is a New Jersey-based non-profit organization dedicated to providing a range of social services and programs, with a focus on addressing the needs of the Hispanic community and improving overall community well-being.
754 Route 18, Suite 202, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
732.832.7535
Safelink Wireless
Provides a free wireless phone and free minutes each month to qualified households under a government funded Lifeline Assistance program. This program provides free wireless service, a free wireless phone with an allotment of monthly minutes and unlimited emergency calling. Eligibility is based on yearly household income or participation in a government assistance program. The recipient must be located in a SafeLink wireless coverage area.
800.977.3768
USAC Affordable Connectivity Program
Income and benefits-based internet and cell phone discount program
Utility Assistance - Lifeline Credit Program
Lifeline consists of three programs: (1)Lifeline Credit Program provides a $225 credit on electric and gas utility bills for eligible beneficiaries. (2)Tenants Lifeline Assistance Program provides a $225 check to eligible tenants who have the cost of gas and electric utilities included in their rent. (3)Special Utility Supplement provides a supplement of up to $18.75 a month to recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) in place of a Lifeline Utility credit or Tenants Lifeline Assistance payment. Must be a recipient of PAAD; Must meet the eligibility requirements for PAAD; Must be a recipient of Medical Assistance to the Aged (MAA); Must be a recipient of Medical Assistance Only (MAO); or must be a recipient of the New Jersey Care. Eligibility is based on yearly household income or participation in a government assistance program. The recipient must be located in a SafeLink wireless coverage area.
800.792.9745
Xfinity - Internet Essentials
Internet Essentials is a low-cost internet program for recipients of Medicaid or SNAP.
3371 US-1, Mercer Mall Drive, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
800.266.2278
