General Assistance (WorkFirst NJ)

Located in Garfield, NJ, WorkFirst NJ (WFNJ) offers vital Emergency Assistance to individuals facing urgent financial hardships. Our mission is to support eligible clients with essential resources to navigate through difficult times, providing access to emergency food, clothing, shelter, and household furnishings, along with temporary rental assistance or back rent and mortgage payments. Additionally, we facilitate utility payments, transportation for housing searches, and moving expenses. While Emergency Assistance is available for a maximum of 12 months, we are committed to supporting those in need by offering extensions under certain hardship conditions. If you've been employed for at least 20 weeks and find yourself out of work through no fault of your own, you may qualify for unemployment benefits, with welfare options available once these benefits expire. At WorkFirst NJ, we are dedicated to helping our community regain stability and build a brighter future.