• Indiviuals looking for assistance through FEMA can contact this office at 908-725-1112, we will take all pertinent information and scan the application directly to Catholic Charities.

• The Red Cross can be reached directly at 1-800-RED-CROSS.

• Catholic Charities, Bridgewater can be reached at 908-722-1881.

• Dear Friends of SHIP and the Needy,                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The basement was totally submerged and the 1st floor was under 4 feet of water.  Some of the items destroyed include 5 freezers, 2 refrigerators, furnace, hot water heater, Air conditioning, 3 convection ovens, basement ceiling collapsed, phone system destroyed, our cloth’s closet, all commodities and tons of food.  In other word’s we were clobbered.    We had to hire a company to conduct the extensive clean up and they started 9-7-2021.  The estimated cost is $62,000.00.  We are currently unable to receive donations due to the clean-up and disinfecting process.  When we are able to reopen and receive donation’s I will contact you.  We are able to receive 60 Brown Bag Lunches from Monday thru Friday from 8:30 to 11:00am.  Please call us so we can make sure to reduce waste as we have no refrigeration. \PLEASE HELP SPREAD THE WORD TO YOUR CONNECTIONS IF POSSIBLE.  If you know any individuals or companies the does sheet rock work we are going to need them.   We are operating using my cell phone 908-642-2404.  We shall overcome because God is good all the time. 

•  Financial donations are most needed and appreciated as we have to replace all supplies and food items.
   God bless you all, Tom for SHIP

• Anyone interested innyone looking to provide a "financial gift" in support of our Church or schools to the following URL  https://givebutter.com/ICDisasterRelief
• Were you or someone you know affected by Hurricane Ida? The  following is a list of housing resources and services that are  available to Somerset County residents that were affected. :

  FEMA- individuals and business owners who sustained damage losses can begin applying  for assistance by registering online at www.disasterassistance.gov or by calling 800-621- FEMA (3362). If you are a homeowner, you must file a claim with your insurance company  first. Be sure to keep receipts and take photos of your damaged home and belongings;  make a list of damaged or lost items.  

  211- 24-hour resource and referral line for all basic needs including housing; call 211 or visit www.nj211.org.  

  Central Jersey Housing Resource Center- affordable housing referrals and housing  counseling. Call 908-446-0036 or visit www.cjhrc.org. 

  County Board of Social Services- offices in Somerville and Franklin Township. Call 908- 526-8800. 

  Emergency Housing Voucher Program- housing voucher for income eligible families.  Call 908-541-5756 to be screened and get application if eligible.  

  New Jersey Housing Resource Center- online housing resource portal;  https://nj.gov/njhrc; or call 877-428-8844 

  NJHelps- online screening tool for basic needs assistance programs. www.njhelps.org;  

  NORWESCAP- Homelessness Prevention Program, which can provide security deposits  and rental assistance for income-eligible families. Call 908-454-7000 or visit  https://norwescap.org 

  Safe and Sound- emergency safe housing and other free services for survivors of domestic  violence and their families; 24/7 call or text hotline - 866-685-1122 or visit  https://www.safe-sound.org 

  Soldier On- offers services to veterans that are at risk of homelessness and their families. Call hotline at 866-406-8449.
• https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4ca4a82baaf8c25-evacuated2, please use this link from HOME for anyyone who is in need of meals.
• Check out the resources on the FB page-Neighbors4NeighborsNJ! Be sure to join the group to see all updates and scroll the comments to see additional helpful sites.
• The Bridgewater Police Department created a page dedicated to the Hurricane Ida Recovery.  All information will be posted here regarding recovery and and assitance including road closures.  Go to: https://www.bridgewaterpd.com/hurricane-ida-recovery
• World Renew, a disaster relief and recovery agency, is in the Somerville area. They are offering volunteer services for cleaning out houses and mold remediation. They have the spraying equipment and the fungicide/mold killer, Shockwave. They will do all of this for free.   If you have any clients who still need clean up and mold remediation services then please have them email me their situation, location, and contact information (or email the info for them). I will connect them with someone from World Renew. I'm not sure what their capacity is but they will do their best to accommodate everyone they can.
   Thank you,Rev. Timothy J. Wolf, M. A.
  Director
  Pioneer Family Success Center
  50 Division Street, suite 303
  Somerville, NJ 08876
   

• Any updates received will be posted here, i.e., who is taking donations, who is looking for those who need donations, etc. Thank you in advance for your support.
   

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