101 Centre Avenue
Secaucus, NJ - 07094
(201)330-2034
The Secaucus Senior Center provides social interaction for seniors, recreation, educational programs, speakers, games, movies, billiards, cards, bingo and arts & crafts for seniors 55 and older. The monthly calendar lists various activities and planned trips, as well as special parties and gatherings. The newly renovated center has many options for seniors young & old including Wii, gardening club, yoga and Project Linus. The senior citizen bus service provides transportation around town, to supermarkets and other local stores and malls and also planned trips to attractions like the Jersey Shore, Peddlers Village, American Candle Factory and other places of interest. Stop in and see all that is offered! The Meals on Wheels Program is also run at the Senior Center. The program, which either delivers hot meals to the homebound Monday through Friday, or congregate meals at the center, is organized through The North Hudson Council of Mayors...
7007 Polk Street
Guttenberg, NJ - 07093
201-210-0333 Ex
Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:30am5:00pm. Clients receive assistance with a variety of crisis situations. Assistance includes food vouchers to avert hunger and emergency motel shelter or temporary housing for those displaced by fires or sudden building closures. Homeless Prevention Assistance (HP): Eligible individuals and families (including TANF families) can receive short-term financial assistance if they are at risk of becoming homeless. Client must have received notice of delinquent rental payments or be facing eviction, and have no means to pay the past due rent as well as outstanding utility bills. Clients also receive strength-based case management and referrals to other services to assist with maintaining long-term stability. Rapid Re-Housing (RRH): Rapidly connects families and individuals experiencing homelessness to permanent housing. The program is tailored to provide supportive services in order to resolve barriers and challenges to obtain and maintain housing. The following is the criteria for eligibility: (1) family or individual must have a household annual income less than or equal to 50% of Area Median Income**, (2) no current residence, (3) lack resources and support networks needed to obtain other permanent housing and (4) meets one of the following homeless situations: Living in a shelter, transitional housing, safe havens, and /or motel paid by charitable organization or federal/state/local government program or living on the streets (or other place not meant for human habitation). Exiting an institution (e.g., jail, hospital) where they resided for 90 days or less and were residing in emergency shelter or place not meant for human habitation immediately before entering institution. Fleeing/Attempting to Free Domestic Violence*Income guidelines..
329 Avenue B
Bayonne, NJ - 07002
(201)437-5996
The Bayonne Office on Aging is the focal point for more than 12,500 local seniors, providing direct services and benefits available through national, state, county and local community agencies. The primary objectives are to help the elderly reach their fullest potential; to make them aware of their rights under the law; to make the public aware of the frail elderly problem areas and to seek solutions to these problems; to insure a lifelong continuum with a focus on program participation and fostering maximum independence. The Bayonne Office on Aging is funded by the NJ Division on Aging, Older Americans Title III as amended through a grant from Hudson County Office on Aging, the City of Bayonne and Community Development Block Grants...
203 Highwood Avenue
Weehawken, NJ - 07086
(201)319-6059
Weehawken offers a variety of services for the elderly. Includes meals, transportation, social activities, and the "Keep In Touch" program, which allows you to communicate with visitors and patients. ..
407 39th Street
Union City, NJ - 07087
201-866-4700
Must call for an appointment. Hours: Monday: 8am 4pm (last appointment at 3:30pm). Tuesday: 8:15am 7pm (last appointment at 6:30pm). Wednesday: 8am 4pm (last appointment at 3:30pm). Thursday: 7am 7pm (last appointment at 6:30pm). Friday: 7am 4pm (last appointment at 3:15pm)WIC is a supplemental nutrition program for babies, children up to the age of 5, pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and women who have had a baby in the last 6 months. WIC helps families by providing healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding instruction and support, and referrals to health care and other community resources and programs...
137 Palisade Ave
Jersey City, NJ - 07306
201-659-1923
Oxford House is a self-run, self-supported recovery house for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts in which shelter, food, case management, individual counseling and group support are provided. Funds might be available to cover the first month's rent and security deposit...
39 Erie Street
Jersey City, NJ - 07302
(201)659-0309
Every week-day, all year round, seniors come together at GSCHL for food, community and fun while sharing meals and participating in activities that nourish a healthy mind and body, including line dancing, Yoga, Zumba, Tai Chi, creative writing, quilting, arts & crafts and health and wellness workshops and much more. Senior citizens have created an extended family at GSCHL and know when a member faces particularly difficult challenges, triggering a chain of communication, support and help. Come and join their community. Hours of Operation: Sunday: 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm ..
420 15th Street
Union City, NJ - 07087
(201)348-5701
Please join us for our ongoing programs at the William V. Musto Cultural Center, located at 420 15th St..
562 Bergen Avenue
Jersey City, NJ - 07304
201.435.7355
Services: Daycare and social services are provided Hours of Operation: 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Make sure you stop for a tour. ..
1441 45th Street
North Bergen, NJ - 07047
(201)866-8791
We have a Senior Center located at 1441 45th Street. Many senior activities take place at this location throughout the year. Free transportation is available...
124 Grand Street
Hoboken, NJ - 07030
(201)420-2054
This department acts as a local conduit for the New Jersey Easy Access, Single Entry program (NJ EASE). Our trained staff provides a wide range of services that promote independence, dignity and choice for older adults in the Hoboken Community. Our office maintains a service network capable of meeting the health, economic and social needs of seniors, with a particular emphasis on assisting those who are considered frail, economically disadvantaged or vulnerable. NJ EASE is the easy way for seniors and their families to get information about and access senior services...
37 President Street
East Newark, NJ - 07029
(973)481-3454
The East Newark Senior Services are provided to East Newark residents that are 60 years of age and older. Application to participate in senior activities must be made through the East Newark Borough Clerk's Office, proper identification must be provided along with proof of address. The East Newark Senior Center is opened daily (except for weekends and holidays) to provide nutrition for those seniors enrolled in the lunch program, exercise programs, transportation, and to provide information and assistance. The Senior Center has computers, cable television, internet, a fitness room and a congregating area is available for those senior residents interested in utilizing the facilities. Transportation must be pre-arranged by contacting the center 24 hours in advance...
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