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Get A Job. Get A Ride. — NJ TRANSIT

Free Transportation
Free

Offers a free one-month bus or rail pass for qualified new employees when their employer partners with the program.

Posted Oct 19, 2026

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) — New Jersey Department of Community Affairs

energy_assistance
Free

State program. Helps households pay for heating costs and certain medically-necessary cooling expenses.

Statewide, New Jersey
Posted Oct 19, 2026

Payment Assistance for Gas and Electric (PAGE) — State of New Jersey

energy_assistance
Free

State program. Provides financial relief on gas and electric bills for low-to-moderate income households in New Jersey.

Statewide, New Jersey 866-657-4273
Posted Oct 19, 2026

NJ SHARES — New Jersey SHARES, Inc.

Financial Assistance
Free

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

Statewide, New Jersey 1-866-657-4273
Posted Oct 19, 2026

Lifeline Assistance Program — State of New Jersey

Financial Assistance
Free

State Government program. Provides an annual credit on electric or natural gas bills for eligible seniors and disabled residents. Typical amount: 225

Statewide, New Jersey 1-800-792-9745
Posted Oct 19, 2026

Data Scientist — Audible

Employment
Free

Analyzing data to support content management and listener experience strategies.

Newark, New Jersey
Posted Oct 19, 2026

Software Development Engineer — Audible

Employment
Free

Technical engineering role focused on consumer domains and audio storytelling platforms.

Newark, New Jersey
Posted Oct 19, 2026

Border Patrol Agent — U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Employment
Free

Entry-level federal law enforcement position focused on border security and public safety.

Newark, New Jersey
Posted Oct 19, 2026

Territory Manager, Surgical Pain — MedReps

Employment
Free

A sales-focused role managing surgical pain accounts in the Newark area.

Newark, New Jersey
Posted Sep 24, 2026

New Jersey Community Action Agency

Financial Assistance
Free

Local New Jersey Community Action Agency offering emergency rent, utility, and food assistance.

Statewide, New Jersey 800-687-9512
Posted Aug 31, 2026

New Jersey Benefits Portal

Financial Assistance
Free

Official New Jersey portal to apply for SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, and other cash and food assistance.

Statewide, New Jersey 800-687-9512
Posted Aug 31, 2026

New Jersey Tobacco Quitline

Drug & Alcohol Rehab
Free

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.

Statewide, New Jersey 1-800-784-8669 24/7
Posted Aug 7, 2026

ABC Bail Bonds

Bail Bondsman

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.

Newark, New Jersey 877-327-8224 24/7
Posted Aug 2, 2026

Fast Break Bail Bonds

Bail Bondsman

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.

Newark, New Jersey 973-497-7000 24/7
Posted Aug 2, 2026

Free Grief Counseling & Consultation – New Jersey

Mental Health Support
Free

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.

Newark, New Jersey 1-800-662-4357 Helpline available 24/7
Posted Aug 2, 2026

Free Grief Support Groups – New Jersey

Mental Health Support
Free

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.

Newark, New Jersey Varies by group; many meet weekly
Posted Aug 2, 2026

Same Day Pay Gig Work – New Jersey

Same-Day Pay / Gig Work
Free

Same-day pay gig work available in New Jersey through DoorDash, Uber Eats, Lyft, Amazon Flex, Instacart, Instawork, Wonolo, Shipt, and TaskRabbit.

Statewide, New Jersey
Posted Jun 20, 2026

Free Yoga – New Jersey Community Centers

Free / Low-Cost Healthcare
Free

New Jersey Division of Aging Services connects residents to free yoga programs at community and senior centers statewide.

Statewide, New Jersey
Posted Jun 20, 2026

Senior Centers Free Tai Chi – New Jersey

Free / Low-Cost Healthcare
Free

New Jersey Division of Aging Services connects residents to free Tai Chi programs at community and senior centers statewide.

Statewide, New Jersey
Posted Jun 20, 2026

Habitat for Humanity – New Jersey

Permanent Housing Help

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.

Newark, New Jersey
Posted Jun 12, 2026

Amazon Fulfillment Center Jobs – New Jersey

Felon-Friendly Employment
Free

Amazon has major fulfillment centers across New Jersey including Robbinsville, Carteret, and Avenel. Immediate openings. Pay starts $18+/hr. No interview required.

Newark, New Jersey
Posted Jun 12, 2026

Mercer County Community College – Aviation Maintenance Technology

Trade Schools

FAA Part 147 approved A&P program near Trenton-Mercer Airport. Excellent facilities and strong placement with NJ/NY aviation employers.

West Windsor, New Jersey 609-586-4800
Posted Jun 12, 2026

Free Clothing - Rescue Mission of Trenton

Clothing & Toiletries
Free

Free clothing and personal care items for homeless and low-income adults in Trenton. Walk-in during distribution hours. No ID required.

Trenton, New Jersey (609) 695-1436 Mon-Fri 9am-3pm
Posted Jun 11, 2026

Covenant House NJ - Newark Youth Shelter

Temporary Housing / Shelters
Free

Emergency shelter, transitional housing, and services for homeless youth ages 18-21 in Newark. Meals, case management, education, and job training.

Newark, New Jersey (973) 621-8705 24/7
Posted Jun 11, 2026

Community FoodBank of New Jersey

Food Banks & Soup Kitchens
Free

New Jersey's largest hunger-relief organization, distributing 70 million pounds of food annually through 1,000+ partner agencies statewide.

Hillside, New Jersey (908) 355-3663 Pantry hours vary by location
Posted Jun 11, 2026

Salvation Army Emergency Shelter - Newark, NJ

Temporary Housing / Shelters
Free

Emergency shelter and transitional housing for homeless adults and families in Newark. Meals, case management, and housing navigation provided.

Newark, New Jersey (973) 624-0280 24/7
Posted Jun 11, 2026

Samaritan House - Newark

Temporary Housing / Shelters
Free

Emergency shelter and transitional housing for homeless individuals in Newark. Provides meals, showers, case management, substance abuse counseling, and job training.

Newark, New Jersey (973) 621-8211 24/7
Posted Jun 11, 2026

Trinitas Regional Medical Center Behavioral Health - Elizabeth

Mental Health Support

Low-cost inpatient and outpatient mental health services. Medicaid accepted. Crisis stabilization, psychiatric evaluation, outpatient therapy.

Elizabeth, New Jersey (908) 994-5138 24/7
Posted Jun 4, 2026

NAMI New Jersey - Newark

Mental Health Support
Free

Free mental health education, peer support groups, and family education. Free helpline and navigation to low-cost mental health treatment in New Jersey.

Newark, New Jersey (732) 940-0991 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Posted Jun 4, 2026

Robeson Health Care Corp. - Paterson

Mental Health Support

Free and low-cost mental health counseling and psychiatric services. Medicaid accepted. Bilingual services, individual and group therapy, and crisis support.

Paterson, New Jersey (973) 742-6565 Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Posted Jun 4, 2026

Integrity House - Newark

Drug & Alcohol Rehab
Free

Free long-term residential drug and alcohol treatment. Therapeutic community model with education, job training, and family services. State-funded.

Newark, New Jersey (973) 623-0600 24/7
Posted Jun 4, 2026

Straight & Narrow Inc. - Paterson

Drug & Alcohol Rehab
Free

Free residential and outpatient substance abuse treatment. Faith-based therapeutic community. Medicaid and state funding accepted. Men's and women's programs.

Paterson, New Jersey (973) 279-6500 24/7
Posted Jun 4, 2026

Henry J. Austin Health Center - Trenton, NJ

Free / Low-Cost Healthcare

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.

Trenton, New Jersey (609) 278-5900 Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Posted Jun 4, 2026

Federally Qualified Health Center - Newark Community Health Centers

Free / Low-Cost Healthcare

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.

Newark, New Jersey (973) 483-1300 Mon-Fri 8am-6pm
Posted Jun 4, 2026

CR England CDL Training - New Jersey Recruiting

Felon-Friendly Employment
Free

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.

Newark, New Jersey (800) 527-0063 Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Posted Jun 4, 2026

New Jersey College Application Week - Newark

College Application Help
Free

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.

Newark, New Jersey (973) 733-7784 Mon-Thurs 9am-8pm; Fri 9am-6pm; Sat 9am-5pm
Posted May 28, 2026

Essex County College - GED & Adult Ed, Newark NJ

GED / High School Diploma
Free

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.

Newark, New Jersey (973) 877-3000 Mon-Fri 8am-8pm
Posted May 28, 2026

SSA Office - Trenton, NJ

Social Security
Free

Social Security Administration office serving Trenton and central New Jersey. Full SSA services including disability, SSI, retirement, Medicare, and card replacement.

Trenton, New Jersey (800) 772-1213 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm
Posted May 28, 2026

SSA Office - Newark, NJ

Social Security
Free

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.

Newark, New Jersey (800) 772-1213 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm
Posted May 28, 2026

NJ Transit - Free & Reduced Fare Program

Free Transportation

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.

Newark, New Jersey (973) 275-5555 Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Posted May 28, 2026

New Jersey Second Chance Employers - Amazon & Major Logistics

Felon-Friendly Employment
Free

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.

Newark, New Jersey (609) 777-3200 Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Posted May 28, 2026

Legal Services of New Jersey

Legal Aid
Free

Statewide free civil legal services for low-income New Jerseyans. Strong expungement clinic program and reentry legal support.

Edison, New Jersey (732) 572-9100 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Posted May 28, 2026

Rescue Mission of Trenton

Temporary Housing / Shelters
Free

Emergency shelter, meals, and recovery programs for homeless men in Trenton. Transitional housing and reentry support available.

Trenton, New Jersey (609) 695-1436 Open daily for intake
Posted May 28, 2026

New Jersey Office of Apprenticeship

Trade Schools
Free

Registered apprenticeships in construction, IT, and healthcare across New Jersey. Strong union apprenticeship infrastructure.

Trenton, New Jersey (609) 292-2991 Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm
Posted May 21, 2026

Lincoln Technical Institute - NJ

Trade Schools

Automotive, HVAC, electrical, and healthcare programs. Multiple NJ campuses. Strong industry connections.

Paramus, New Jersey (201) 529-1414 Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Posted May 21, 2026

New Jersey Department of Human Services

Social Services
Free

Administers NJ FamilyCare (Medicaid), SNAP, TANF, and social services. County welfare agencies throughout NJ handle local applications.

Trenton, New Jersey (609) 292-3717 Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Posted May 21, 2026

Salvation Army Thrift Store - Newark

Clothing & Toiletries

Low-cost clothing and shoes in Newark. Social services including emergency assistance and food available at the same location.

Newark, New Jersey (973) 484-3381 Mon-Sat 9am-5pm
Posted May 14, 2026

BridgeBack

Free and low-cost reentry resources for every state. Everyone deserves a second chance.

bridge-back.org@gmail.com

Crisis Hotlines

988 — Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 211 — United Way Helpline SAMHSA: 1-800-662-4357
BridgeBack Reentry Directory — All resources are community-submitted. Always verify information before visiting.