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December 2, 2011

If you live in New Jersey and are in need of Christmas help here are some charities that may be able to assist you.

 
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November 19, 2013

My workplace is looking for a family in need in NJ. Last year we did the Adopt-a-Family, which worked out very well. Last year I actually knew of a particular family. This year I do not, but I would like to keep the program going. Any suggestions?

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November 25, 2020

I am currently a single mother of 5. Unexpectedly I found out as I was giving birth on November 2nd that I was having twin boys. i am currently out of work and would love to give my kids a decent Christmas. The other 3 are girls, ages 7, 11, and 13. If anyone knows somewhere that will help in Cumberland County, NJ, please let me know ASAP. Everywhere I tried is closed because of deadlines and Toys for Tots has not been doing my county for the past 2 years.

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You could get in touch with local churches, they often can help or give you a referral. Salvation Army in your area. Ask social media if there are any locations near you for Christmas help. Here are a few in your area - www.needhelppayingbills.com/.../christmas_assistance_programs.html - www.needhelppayingbills.com/.../cumberland_and_robeson_county_christmas_assistance... - There are so many families doing without right now, so the need is heavy.

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Also it may come down to having a talk with your children . They see and understand more than you think. The demand and need is high for most families, along with housing and food , and lets not forget staying healthy!

 

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A lot of time the police department and fire departments in your local area have a fund drive to collect toys for children in need. There are also local churches and charities in your area that you can apply for now. it is a good time to start planning on this because there are a lot of people who need help right now. Check with your local churches in your area and see if any of them offer this type of help. All of this depends basically on what is available right now in your area.

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With this pandemic going on right now a lot of charities that helped in the past are cutting back on the help right now because they just don't have the funds. Check this out now and do some searching online. Make a few phone calls to some local fire stations and police departments in your area. They are an excellent source of information and can help you out.

 

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I've been trying to find help for a couple of families and it seems most of the bigger charities are already 'closed' to new families due to many reasons but mostly funds. Many of the funding businesses just do not have the resources they have had in the past and there are so many in need of help it looks like it will be a slim Christmas for many families.

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This is how we have found help:
Posted 'need help' ads on local Craigslist, Freecycle, Nextdoor.com, USA4Sale and any other local news group in our area.
Ad had to be very specific as to why the help was needed, what adults were available in household but could not work (reason), transportation to pick up items available, sizes of clothes, etc.
A lot of help came from all of these sites but many people would not donate food because they felt the food stamp program funds should be sufficient for their families needs (usually true).

I did not travel with them as I do not go anywhere that is not absolutely necessary but I did help find locations that might be able to help with clothes and maybe some gifts.
Salvation Army, many nonprofit thrift stores still give vouchers for clothing and usually one 'gift' item.

I feel sure there are churches in your area that might be able to provide some help and where children are involved most will try to find a way.

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You do not have to be a member but the church should be within your area. Of course, they will invite you to their church but that decision is up to you but maybe the children need some kind of social activity and that may be a place to start.

I have found that a typed story about your family and why you need help as well as a picture of the children is always a big help when asking for assistance. Be specific about what you need as far as clothing goes, especially sizes.
Take copies of this information when you visit places:
Fire stations, police branches, churches, thrift stores, anyplace you can think of that might be able to help.
How much help you receive will most likely depend on how much effort you put into finding what you need but it will have to be as quickly as possible.

 
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November 17, 2012

My 5 teenagers and I lost our home and currently live in a motel in Absecon, New Jersey. Every place I call says my kids are too old. Anyone have an idea?

By Diane

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November 19, 20120 found this helpful

I noticed on the right hand side of the page request is a link for help in New Jersey. I will try and think of something else but my mind is blank at the moment,

 
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November 1, 2005

Charities that offer help during the holiday season in New Jersey. Please post feedback about any charities you may know about.

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Here is a list of Charity Organizations that may be able to help. They are listed by name, number and then county.

Agencies Listed Alphabetically (View agencies listed by county)

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Army Community Service 609-562-4245 Ocean
Army Community Service 609-562-4245 Burlington
Atlantic Human Resources, Inc 609-348-3901 Atlantic
Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation 201-437-7229 Hudson
Bergen County Community Action Program, Inc. 201-968-0200 Bergen
Bergen County Community Action Program, Inc. 201-968-0200 Bergen
Bethel Development Corporation 856-327-9092 Cumberland
Bloomfield Department of Health and Human Services 973-680-4017 Essex
Bromley Neighborhood Civic Center-Hamilton Twp. 609-587-8100 Mercer
Burlington County Community Action Program 609-835-2464 Burlington
Camden County Council On Economic Opportunity, Inc. - CUI 856-964-6887 Camden
Camden County Council On Economic Opportunity, Inc. - North Center 856-966-4453 Camden
Camden County Council On Economic Opportunity, Inc. - UWC 856-365-8989 Camden
Camden County Council On Economic Opportunity, Inc. - West Berlin 856-767-3320 Camden
Cape Human Resources 609-522-0231 Cape May
CASA PRAC 856-692-2331 Cumberland
Cathedral Community Development Corp 732-826-8207 Middlesex
Catholic Charities - Archdiocese of Newark (Cranford) 908-497-3966 Union
Catholic Charities - Diocese of Camden (Atlantic City) 609.345.3448 Atlantic
Catholic Charities - Diocese of Camden (Camden) 856.964.2133 Camden
Catholic Charities - Diocese of Camden (Penns Grove) 856.299.1296 Salem
Catholic Charities - Diocese of Camden (Rio Grande) 609.886.2662 Cape May
Catholic Charities - Diocese of Camden (Vineland) 856.691.1841 Cumberland
Catholic Charities - Diocese of Metuchen (Middlesex) 732-826-9160 Middlesex
Catholic Charities - Diocese of Metuchen (Middlesex) 732-826-9160 Middlesex
Catholic Charities - Diocese of Metuchen (Somerset) 908-722-1881 Somerset
Catholic Charities - Diocese of Trenton (Delanco) 856-764-6940 Burlington
Catholic Charities - Diocese of Trenton (Lakewood) 732-363-5322 Ocean
Catholic Charities - Diocese of Trenton (Lakewood) 732363-5322 Ocean
Catholic Charities - Diocese of Trenton (Trenton) 609-394-8847 Mercer
Catholic Charities - Newark (Essex PAC) 973-266-7991 Essex
Catholic Family & Community Services 973-279-7100 Passaic
Center for Food Action (Elmwood Park) 201-703-9857 Bergen
Center For Food Action (Englewood) 2015691804x0 Bergen
Center For Food Action Northwest (Mahwah) 201-934-5085 Bergen
Centerville Outreach Ministries, Inc. 856-342-7215 Camden
Community Action Partnership 856-451-6330 Cumberland
Consumer Credit Counseling Service of New Jersey 973-267-4324 Morris
Dress for Success 201-451-8600 Hudson
East Orange Division of Senior Services(East Orange Seniors Only) 973-266-8832 Essex
Essex County Division of Community Action 973-395-8350 Essex
Family Service Association (Egg Harbour Township) 609-569-0376 Atlantic
Family Service Association (Pleasantville) 609-272-8800 Atlantic
Freehold Area Open Door, Inc. 732-780-1089 Monmouth
Hamilton Township Senior Services (609) 890-3686 Mercer
Hammonton Family Community Center 609-567-2900 Atlantic
Hope Community Development Center 201-833-8588 Bergen
HOPES Inc. - Family Resource Center (Hoboken) 201-876-2935 Hudson
HOPES Inc. (Hoboken) 201-656-3711 Hudson
Interfaith Neighbors, Inc. 732-775-0525 Ocean
Ironbound Community Corporation (Essex & Hudson Counties) 973-589-3353 Essex
Jewish Family & Children's Service of Greater Mercer County 609 987-8100 Mercer
Kearny Department of Public Health 201-997-0600 x3511 Hudson
Lakewood Resource & Referral Center 732-942-9292 Ocean
Lean on Me Agape Ministries (Mays Landing) 609-476-4100 Atlantic
Lion of Judah Faith Center, Inc. 609-656-0300 Mercer
Long Branch Concordance 732-571-1670 Monmouth
Middlesex County Economic Opportunities Corporation 732-324-1580 Middlesex
Middlesex County Economic Opportunities Corporation (Somerset County) 732-324-1580 Somerset
Mizpah Inland Human Services, Inc. 609-476-2002 Atlantic
Monmouth Cares (Agency Clients Only) 732-222-8008 Monmouth
Monmouth County Division of Social Services (Atlantic Highlands) 732-872-3200 Monmouth
Monmouth County Division of Social Services (Freehold) 732-431-6118 Monmouth
Monmouth County Division of Social Services (Neptune) 732-502-5800 Monmouth
Morris County Organization for Hispanic Affairs 973-644-4884 Morris
New Community Corporation 973-824-7994 Essex
New Shoes International 973-273-0955 Essex
Newark Emergency Services for Families 800-696-7063 Essex
North Hudson Community Action Corporation 201-866-9320 Hudson
NORWESCAP (Hunterdon County) 888-454-4778 Hunterdon
NORWESCAP (Sussex County) 888-454-4778 Sussex
NORWESCAP (Warren County) 888-454-4778 Warren
Ocean, Inc. 732-244-9041 Ocean
PACO 201-217-0583 Hudson
Paulsboro Community Development Center 856-224-1401 Gloucester
People Help of Sussex County 973-729-1745 Sussex
Puerto Rican Action Board 732-886-9395 Ocean
Puerto Rican Action Board, Inc. 732-828-4555 Middlesex
Puerto Rican Action Commitee (Pensgrove) 856-299-5800 Salem
Puerto Rican Action Commitee (Woodbine) 609-861-5800 Cape May
Puerto Rican Action Committee - Salem/Cape May 609-861-5800 Cape May
Puerto Rican Action Committee - Salem/Cape May 856-299-5800 Salem
Puerto Rican Association for Human Development, Inc. 732 442-1081 Middlesex
Rahway Community Action Organization (RCAO) at the JFK Center 732-382-9311 Union
Saint James AME Church - Social Services Corporation 973-624-4007 Essex
SASCA-Hispanic Social Service Center 609-835-1111 Burlington
Save Latin America, Inc. 201-271-7474 Hudson
Social Service Association of Ridgewood (covering: Ridgewood, Glen Rock, HoHoKus, Midland Park, Waldwick and Wyckoff) 201-444-2980 Bergen
Somerset Community Action Program, Inc. 732-846-9888 Somerset
St. Francis Community Center, LBICC 609-494-8861 Ocean
St. Matthew NIDA 973-678-8955 Union
St. Matthew NIDA 973-678-8955 Essex
St. Vincent de Paul 609-698-7477 Ocean
St. Vincent de Paul Society (Holmdel) 732-224-1395 Monmouth
St. Vincent De Paul Society - Ascension Church (Bradley Beach) 732-774-4113 Monmouth
St. Vincent de Paul Society - Holy Eucharist Church (Tabernacle) 609-268-0005 Burlington
St. Vincent de Paul Society - Holy Family (Keyport) 732 264-8132 Monmouth
St. Vincent de Paul Society - Holy Innocents Church (Neptune) 732-922-4242 Monmouth
St. Vincent de Paul Society - Holy Innocents Parish (Neptune) 732-922-4242 Monmouth
St. Vincent de Paul Society - Holy Trinity Conference (Long Branch) 732 222-3216 Monmouth
St. Vincent de Paul Society - OLPH (Highlands) 732-872-1290 Monmouth
St. Vincent De Paul Society - St. Aloysius (Jackson) 732-370-0098 Ocean
St. Vincent de Paul Society - St. Barnabas (Bayville) 269-2208x134 Ocean
St. Vincent de Paul Society - St. Catharine's (Holmdel) 732-224-1395 Monmouth
St. Vincent de Paul Society - St. James Conference (Red Bank) 732-741-0500 Monmouth
St. Vincent de Paul Society - St. Joseph's (Keyport) 732-290-1878 Monmouth
St. Vincent de Paul Society - St. Mary's (Barnegat) 609-698-7477 Ocean
St. Vincent de Paul Society - St. Peter Claver Parish (Asbury Park) 732-988-5310 Monmouth
St. Vincent de Paul Society - St. Rose of Lima (Freehold) 732-303-1793 Monmouth
St. Vincent de Paul Society - Visitation (Bricktown) 732-477-0028 Ocean
Test Agency 609-555-5555 Atlantic
The Christian Caring Center-Pemberton, Inc. 609-893-0700 Burlington
The Crisis Ministry of Princeton and Trenton (Princeton) 609-921-2135 Mercer
The Crisis Ministry of Princeton and Trenton (Trenton) 609-396-9355 Mercer
The Cumberland County Office on Aging and Disabled 856-825-8707 Cumberland
The Salvation Army (Atlantic City) 609-344-0660 Atlantic
The Salvation Army (Montclair) 9737443312 Essex
The Salvation Army (Morristown) 973-539-2700 Morris
The Salvation Army (Newark) 973-623-5959 Essex
The Salvation Army (Salem) 856-935-0305 Salem
The Salvation Army (Vineland) 856-696-5050 Cumberland
The Salvation Army (Williamtown) 856-728-9840 Gloucester
The Salvation Army- Red Bank 732-747-1626 Monmouth
THE SALVATION ARMY/SALEM 856-935-0305 Salem
THE SALVATION ARMY/SALEM 856-935-0305 Salem
The Salvation Army-Bridgeton 856-451-0999 Cumberland
Township of Nutley 973-284-4977 Essex
Tri-City Peoples Corporation 973-676-5506 Essex
Tri-County American Red Cross 908-756-6414 Union
United Passaic Organization 973472-2478 Passaic
United Progress Inc. 609-392-2161 Mercer
Urban League of Hudson County 201.451.8888 Hudson
Urban League of Morris County 973-539-2121 Morris
Urban League of Union County 908-351-7200 Union
Volunteers of America 856-853-0350 Gloucester
Wayne Welfare Department 973-694-1800 Passaic
Westfield Community Center 908-232-4759 Union

 
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December 5, 20060 found this helpful

check with the churches in your area they can help you

 
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December 6, 2015

Does any one know where I can get help with Christmas? I have a 16 year old son. I'm a single mother. Everyone I call can't help or will not help because he is a teenager.

if anyone knows of anywhere please let me know. I live in south Jersey.

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December 9, 2014

My sister-in-law is in a terrible situation. She lost her 1 year old baby boy (my nephew) to violence. She is struggling financially and has two other kids. Where can I sign her up for help with Christmas?

By Jeremy Jay G. from Lodi, NJ

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December 10, 2015

I recently was staying in a shelter. My family and I are now in an apartment, but times are hard. Last year we did not have a Christmas. I don't want my family to wake up Christmas day with nothing under the tree.

If you know anyone that can help, I would really appreciate it. I live in Elizabeth, New Jersey. The Salvation Army is no longer helping. Thanks so much.

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