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Economic & Energy Assistance Expo 2012


On Thursday, November 8, United Way's Project Warm Heart and the Atlantic County Sheriff's R.E.AL Help program will team up to present a free Economic & Energy Assistance Resource Expo aimed at connecting those in need with assistance programs and services that are available in our community. The Expo will take place inside the Shore Mall in the space in front of the Division of Motor Vehicles from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The Mall is located at 6725 Black Horse Pike in Egg Harbor Township. It is open to the public and free of charge. For additional information, contact Fran Wise at United Way at (609) 404-4483 or Sheriff Frank Balles at 609-909-7211.

*Resources may be available. Please take a look at the following list of items that you will need to apply for a Home Energy Assistance Program:**

Lease, Property Tax or Mortgage Statement Proof of Current Income (last 4 pay-stubs if paid weekly and last 2 if paid biweekly) SSI, SSD, TANF & GA Award Letters If you have NO income or if anyone in your household over the age of 18 has no income, an Affidavit of Non-Income is required. Social Security Cards for all household members on the application are a must Current Gas, Oil and Electric Bill If you are applying for cooling you must provide a Doctor’s note. *All applications must contain all of the above Information. If one item is missing your application will be considered incomplete. Program guidelines apply. Eligibility differs by program and certain restrictions apply.

Click here for a printable flyer

Click on the following links to acess information regarding: Utility Assistance http://www.state.nj.us/bpu/residential/assistance/usf.html http://www.njshares.org/ Atlantic County Sheriff's Office R.E.A.L Help program http://www.acsheriff.org/main/programs/realhelp.asp Food Stamps and other services http://www.njhelps.com/online_apps.html Atlantic Human Resources http://atlantichr.com/contact_us.asp Money Management International http://www.moneymanagement.org/ Those seeking any type of assistance are encouraged to dial 2-1-1 any time of day to speak with a representative who can provide information on a variety of resources that may be available. Or visit www.nj211.org