There is a government shutdown looming that will affect disaster recovery funding for storm survivors across the state, and programs we depend on to feed our families. We know firsthand that the government isn’t always great at doing its job. From slow disaster aid rollouts to outright eff-ups, we’ve seen our system at its worst Read More »
ECONOMIC SECURITY AND DIGNITY
Renters and homeowners: Apply now for affordable housing assistance!
There are two programs with applications closing in February that could help you pay for housing in 2023. ANCHOR applications are open now. The deadline to apply is February 28, 2023. Apply now at: http://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/anchor/index.shtml. Section 8 preliminary applications are open starting on January 17, 2023. They will close on February 3, 2023. Apply now Read More »
We need real COVID-19 Relief NOW
We need pandemic relief that meets the moment. The reality is if we want to put an end to this public health and economic crisis, Congress must send trillions of dollars out the door as soon as humanly possible. People need to work safely, pay the rent, they need to put food on the table. Read More »
Keep families Home for the Holidays.
As the holiday season approaches us, families are still struggling to keep a roof over their heads. The Covid pandemic has impacted New Jersayans to extreme levels and the numbers are once again on the rise. It’s hard enough to survive the times we are living in but now we have to explain to our Read More »
Coronavirus & Community Prep
NJOP response – Version 3 3.16.2020 (We will do our best to update this as we are able, but please note the date for how current the information is.) CLICK HERE TO VIEW OUR NEW CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION WEBSITE Our organization was founded by disaster survivors. Two things are true. One – many times when we’re Read More »
Changing the Rules to Put Families First
By Shannon Duffy ACTION ALERT! Please sign our petition by clicking here. The battle is on again over the future of our National Flood Insurance Program. Does it put big insurance and banks first? Price families out of protection? Or does it put us and preparation first? On July 16th Senator Menendez (D-NJ) along with Read More »
Summer Gatherings 2019
Manahawkin / LBI: Wednesday August 21st – Joe, Amanda and NJOP Bday party 6:30pm – 9pm, Bird & Betty’s 529 Dock Rd. Beach Haven NJ (on LBI) 08008 (Facebook Link) Three birthdays for the price of one: celebrate Joe’s 50th, Amanda’s 42nd, and NJOP’s 5th! Tickets are $20 for B-day fun, drinks and Bird & Read More »
Happy 53rd Birthday Medicaid and Medicare!
BY LISA CAMPANELLA If you don’t have health insurance through your employer, you need the Affordable Care Act, also known as the ACA or Obamacare. In New Jersey for over 1.74 million people, that often means Medicaid, the federal/state health care program that covers among others, children, those with disabilities, working families, people struggling with Read More »
A Call to Action
BY ROBIN BOTTINO At a time when the country is very divided and people are so polarized, what’s one to do? Get Involved! Last year I attended an NJOP Action Kick-Off event. I was shocked. It was a Saturday afternoon and the room was filled with people who were willing to work together for access Read More »
We need a healthcare program and a budget that puts people over profits
By Shannon Duffy Nearly three years ago, NJOP was founded by Sandy survivors fighting to get home. Sandy recovery taught us that our safety net programs – like healthcare and food assistance – are critical for families struggling to rebuild their livelihoods and economic dignity and security. And it’s not just Sandy impacted families: Programs Read More »