Community and Social Services Bulletin Board
Every effort is made to keep this page updated with community and social service resources available to residents
HOUSING
Bergen County Home Improvement Program
201-336-6999
gethip@co.bergen.nj.us
To assist eligible Bergen County homeowner occupants with interest free, deferred payback loans that upgrade the home, enhance the neighborhood, and help maintain property values.
CHORE Service
For assistance with home repairs
Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County
201-457-1020 for Home ownership opportunities for low income, veterans and others
Seeking donations of furniture
INDEPENDENT LIVING & FAMILY CARE
Westwood Police Department Special Needs Registry
Residents with special needs can register to receive better assistance in the event of an emergency
Baby Basics
A program of Children's Aid and Family Services. Provides free formula and diapers for qualified applicants.
201-740-7009
Hip Heightened Independence & Progress
A private non-profit, non-residential center for independent living. Empowers people with disabilities to achieve independent living. Funded through Bergen County Department of Human Resources.
201-996-9100
www.ber@hipcil.org
CHEER Service
Get a volunteer to make home visits for light errands, grocery, visits
VOLUNTEERING
Of course we need volunteers right in the Library, check out being a Friend of the Library or an ESL Tutor
But here are some other volunteer opportunities:
Bergen Volunteer Center
201-489-9454
One of the many volunteer opportunities through Bergen Volunteer Center is Mentoring Youth and Mentoring Moms.
Hospice Volunteer
Training provided by the Visiting Nurse Association Health Group.
201-510-6426
Ascend Hospice Volunteer
Training provided by Ascend Hospice (companionship, pet therapy, crafting, administrative)
908-461-1028
Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County
Seeking donations of furniture and also volunteers
201-289-8444
www.bergenvolunteers.org/making-it-home.html
CHEER & CHORE Bergen County
Volunteers needed to do light repairs or light errands
HOUSING
Bergen County Home Improvement Program
201-336-6999
gethip@co.bergen.nj.us
To assist eligible Bergen County homeowner occupants with interest free, deferred payback loans that upgrade the home, enhance the neighborhood, and help maintain property values.
CHORE Service
For assistance with home repairs
Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County
201-457-1020 for Home ownership opportunities for low income, veterans and others
Seeking donations of furniture
INDEPENDENT LIVING & FAMILY CARE
Westwood Police Department Special Needs Registry
Residents with special needs can register to receive better assistance in the event of an emergency
Baby Basics
A program of Children's Aid and Family Services. Provides free formula and diapers for qualified applicants.
201-740-7009
Hip Heightened Independence & Progress
A private non-profit, non-residential center for independent living. Empowers people with disabilities to achieve independent living. Funded through Bergen County Department of Human Resources.
201-996-9100
www.ber@hipcil.org
CHEER Service
Get a volunteer to make home visits for light errands, grocery, visits
VOLUNTEERING
Of course we need volunteers right in the Library, check out being a Friend of the Library or an ESL Tutor
But here are some other volunteer opportunities:
Bergen Volunteer Center
201-489-9454
One of the many volunteer opportunities through Bergen Volunteer Center is Mentoring Youth and Mentoring Moms.
Hospice Volunteer
Training provided by the Visiting Nurse Association Health Group.
201-510-6426
Ascend Hospice Volunteer
Training provided by Ascend Hospice (companionship, pet therapy, crafting, administrative)
908-461-1028
Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County
Seeking donations of furniture and also volunteers
201-289-8444
www.bergenvolunteers.org/making-it-home.html
CHEER & CHORE Bergen County
Volunteers needed to do light repairs or light errands