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Get A Job. Get A Ride. — NJ TRANSIT
Offers a free one-month bus or rail pass for qualified new employees when their employer partners with the program.
Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) — New Jersey Department of Community Affairs
State program. Helps households pay for heating costs and certain medically-necessary cooling expenses.
Payment Assistance for Gas and Electric (PAGE) — State of New Jersey
State program. Provides financial relief on gas and electric bills for low-to-moderate income households in New Jersey.
NJ SHARES — New Jersey SHARES, Inc.
Nonprofit program. A statewide nonprofit that provides emergency financial assistance to help low-to-moderate income residents pay for energy, telephone, and water bills. Typical amount: Varies
Lifeline Assistance Program — State of New Jersey
State Government program. Provides an annual credit on electric or natural gas bills for eligible seniors and disabled residents. Typical amount: 225
Data Scientist — Audible
Analyzing data to support content management and listener experience strategies.
Software Development Engineer — Audible
Technical engineering role focused on consumer domains and audio storytelling platforms.
Border Patrol Agent — U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Entry-level federal law enforcement position focused on border security and public safety.
Territory Manager, Surgical Pain — MedReps
A sales-focused role managing surgical pain accounts in the Newark area.
New Jersey Community Action Agency
Local New Jersey Community Action Agency offering emergency rent, utility, and food assistance.
New Jersey Benefits Portal
Official New Jersey portal to apply for SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, and other cash and food assistance.
New Jersey Tobacco Quitline
The New Jersey Tobacco Quitline offers free, confidential phone coaching to help you quit smoking, vaping, or chewing tobacco. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) to speak with a trained quit coach. Many callers qualify for free nicotine patches, gum, or lozenges mailed to their home. Open to all New Jersey residents — no insurance required. Coaching is available in English and Spanish, with specialized support for pregnant smokers, teens, and veterans.
ABC Bail Bonds
Licensed bail bond company serving Newark. Agents available to post bond and help secure release from jail, typically charging a state-regulated percentage of the total bond amount. Call for current rates and 24/7 availability.
Fast Break Bail Bonds
Licensed bail bond company serving Newark. Agents available to post bond and help secure release from jail, typically charging a state-regulated percentage of the total bond amount. Call for current rates and 24/7 availability.
Free Grief Counseling & Consultation – New Jersey
Free professional grief counseling and consultation services available to New Jersey residents. Individual and family sessions help those coping with the loss of a loved one, with no cost and no insurance required. Reach out to schedule a confidential consultation. The Grief.com National Helpline (800-537-9353) offers free 24/7 grief support, and SAMHSA's National Helpline (1-800-662-4357) provides free referrals to local grief counseling and mental health services.
Free Grief Support Groups – New Jersey
Free grief support groups meeting in Newark and throughout New Jersey. GriefShare offers weekly in-person and online grief recovery support groups where you can find comfort, encouragement, and practical help after the loss of a loved one. The Compassionate Friends provides free support specifically for families grieving the death of a child, with local chapters across New Jersey. The National Alliance for Grieving Children (Hellogrief) connects families with free children's grief support programs statewide.
Same Day Pay Gig Work – New Jersey
Same-day pay gig work available in New Jersey through DoorDash, Uber Eats, Lyft, Amazon Flex, Instacart, Instawork, Wonolo, Shipt, and TaskRabbit.
Free Yoga – New Jersey Community Centers
New Jersey Division of Aging Services connects residents to free yoga programs at community and senior centers statewide.
Senior Centers Free Tai Chi – New Jersey
New Jersey Division of Aging Services connects residents to free Tai Chi programs at community and senior centers statewide.
Habitat for Humanity – New Jersey
Habitat for Humanity New Jersey builds affordable homes and offers repair programs in Newark, Trenton, Camden, and statewide. Zero-interest mortgages for low-income families.
Amazon Fulfillment Center Jobs – New Jersey
Amazon has major fulfillment centers across New Jersey including Robbinsville, Carteret, and Avenel. Immediate openings. Pay starts $18+/hr. No interview required.
Mercer County Community College – Aviation Maintenance Technology
FAA Part 147 approved A&P program near Trenton-Mercer Airport. Excellent facilities and strong placement with NJ/NY aviation employers.
Free Clothing - Rescue Mission of Trenton
Free clothing and personal care items for homeless and low-income adults in Trenton. Walk-in during distribution hours. No ID required.
Covenant House NJ - Newark Youth Shelter
Emergency shelter, transitional housing, and services for homeless youth ages 18-21 in Newark. Meals, case management, education, and job training.
Community FoodBank of New Jersey
New Jersey's largest hunger-relief organization, distributing 70 million pounds of food annually through 1,000+ partner agencies statewide.
Salvation Army Emergency Shelter - Newark, NJ
Emergency shelter and transitional housing for homeless adults and families in Newark. Meals, case management, and housing navigation provided.
Samaritan House - Newark
Emergency shelter and transitional housing for homeless individuals in Newark. Provides meals, showers, case management, substance abuse counseling, and job training.
Trinitas Regional Medical Center Behavioral Health - Elizabeth
Low-cost inpatient and outpatient mental health services. Medicaid accepted. Crisis stabilization, psychiatric evaluation, outpatient therapy.
NAMI New Jersey - Newark
Free mental health education, peer support groups, and family education. Free helpline and navigation to low-cost mental health treatment in New Jersey.
Robeson Health Care Corp. - Paterson
Free and low-cost mental health counseling and psychiatric services. Medicaid accepted. Bilingual services, individual and group therapy, and crisis support.
Integrity House - Newark
Free long-term residential drug and alcohol treatment. Therapeutic community model with education, job training, and family services. State-funded.
Straight & Narrow Inc. - Paterson
Free residential and outpatient substance abuse treatment. Faith-based therapeutic community. Medicaid and state funding accepted. Men's and women's programs.
Henry J. Austin Health Center - Trenton, NJ
FQHC providing comprehensive primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services to Trenton's underserved communities on a sliding fee scale. Returning citizens and uninsured residents are actively welcomed.
Federally Qualified Health Center - Newark Community Health Centers
Newark Community Health Centers is a FQHC providing comprehensive primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services to Newark's underserved communities. Sliding fee scale. Returning citizens and uninsured residents are actively welcomed.
CR England CDL Training - New Jersey Recruiting
CR England recruits New Jersey residents for their free CDL training program. Newark and statewide applicants welcomed. One of the largest free CDL training programs in the country. Non-violent and drug-related felonies considered. Regional Northeast routes available after graduation.
New Jersey College Application Week - Newark
Free college application assistance in Newark through New Jersey Association for College Admissions Counseling (NJACAC). Counselors help with applications to Essex County College, Rutgers Newark, NJIT, and other NJ schools. FAFSA, NJ TAG Grant, and scholarship guidance. Returning citizens from NJ prisons actively supported — NJ TAG is available to them.
Essex County College - GED & Adult Ed, Newark NJ
Essex County College provides adult basic education, GED preparation, and high school equivalency programs. Free for qualifying adults. Critical resource for returning citizens from Essex County Correctional Facility and New Jersey prisons.
SSA Office - Trenton, NJ
Social Security Administration office serving Trenton and central New Jersey. Full SSA services including disability, SSI, retirement, Medicare, and card replacement.
SSA Office - Newark, NJ
Social Security Administration office serving Newark and Essex County. Full SSA services. New Jersey supplements federal SSI with some of the highest payments in the nation. Critical resource for returning citizens from Essex County Jail and NJ prisons.
NJ Transit - Free & Reduced Fare Program
New Jersey Transit operates buses, trains, and light rail statewide. Free rides for seniors and disabled individuals. Reduced fares for youth and low-income riders. NJ Reentry Corporation can provide transit passes for returning citizens throughout NJ.
New Jersey Second Chance Employers - Amazon & Major Logistics
New Jersey has statewide Ban the Box for all employers with 15+ employees. Amazon, UPS, FedEx, and many NJ logistics companies hire returning citizens. NJ's strong transportation/warehousing sector offers many opportunities.
Legal Services of New Jersey
Statewide free civil legal services for low-income New Jerseyans. Strong expungement clinic program and reentry legal support.
Rescue Mission of Trenton
Emergency shelter, meals, and recovery programs for homeless men in Trenton. Transitional housing and reentry support available.
New Jersey Office of Apprenticeship
Registered apprenticeships in construction, IT, and healthcare across New Jersey. Strong union apprenticeship infrastructure.
Lincoln Technical Institute - NJ
Automotive, HVAC, electrical, and healthcare programs. Multiple NJ campuses. Strong industry connections.
New Jersey Department of Human Services
Administers NJ FamilyCare (Medicaid), SNAP, TANF, and social services. County welfare agencies throughout NJ handle local applications.
Salvation Army Thrift Store - Newark
Low-cost clothing and shoes in Newark. Social services including emergency assistance and food available at the same location.
