HOPES Community Action Partnership, Incorporated
Benefits Assistance
Eligibility requirements vary depending on the specific benefit program. When meeting with HOPES staff, please bring proof of income for the most recent 4 weeks of work, such as pay stubs or a notarized letter from your employer.
Benefits Assistance
In partnership with the National Council on Aging (NCOA)
Services provided:
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For low-income individuals and individuals with disabilities
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One-on-one benefits counseling
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Assistance with completing and filling applications as needed
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Follow-up phone or in-person support
Benefits could include:
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LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program)
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Assistance for medical prescriptions through LIS (Low Income Subsidy)
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SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
Funding by: National Council on Aging and Hudson County Area Agency on Aging (HCAAA)
In partnership with the NJ Department of Labor (NJ DOL)
Services provided:
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Assistance with completing and filling applications as needed
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In-person support at the
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Family Resource Center (532 Jackson St, Unit 1B, Hoboken, NJ)
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Rue Building (301 Garden St, Hoboken, NJ)
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Resources:
Utilities Assistance
Energy
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Official application agency for SHARES Nation
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Assistance with energy bills
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Upon approval, a one-time grant of
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up to $700.00 for their heating source and
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up to $500 on their electric account
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Energy grants are applied directly to the bill
Water - H2O Help to Others Program
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Official application agency for United Water Cares and New Jersey American Water
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Assistance with water bill payments
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Upon approval,
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a grant of up to $100 through United Water
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Or a grant of up to $500 through American Water
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Low-income individuals may qualify for the Low Income Payment Program (LIPP).
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This aid can be equivalent to as much as 20% of a customer’s monthly bill, depending on eligibility.
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SafeLink Discount Cell Phone
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Free cellular phone and free service each month for
income-eligible individuals
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Official application agency for SafeLink Wireless
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Assistance with the application process
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Follow-up support
Cellphone features:
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Voicemail
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Text
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Three-way calling
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Call waiting
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Caller ID
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Access to 911
Social Security Express
HOPES CAP, Inc. joins with the Social Security Administration to provide a link to Social Security Express. Social Security Express is a one-stop shortcut to a specific suite of services such as:
• Get my Social Security statements
• Appealing a Decision
• Retirement Estimator
• Apply Online for Social Security Retirement or Medicare
• Apply Online for Disability
• Extra Help
Click the logo to go to the Social Security
website