Community Resources for Chatham Families

Helping Hands

Distributes essential items and grocery gift cards to families in need; houses a clothing closet for families located at the Presbyterian Church of Chatham Township (240 Southern Boulevard, Chatham) 

Chatham Community Food Distribution

Distributes food, including perishable items, each Wednesday of the month; located at the Chatham United Methodist Church (460 Main Street, Chatham)

Bridging the Gap

Bridging the Gap uses a confidential application process to support Chatham residents who are facing an unexpected financial set-back due to a loss of employment, divorce, death of a spouse or a catastrophic illness. In addition to providing financial assistance, they also help families locate other sources of support within the community. 

Interfaith Food Pantry

Seeks to improve the health and well-being of Morris County residents in need by providing access to food, nutrition education and related resources.

nourish.NJ

nourish.NJ provides solutions to the problems of hunger, homelessness and poverty. They offer food, housing, work readiness, medical, social and educational services 365 days a year in a warm, safe and caring environment, free of charge, no questions asked.

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark

Provides services to support those that are homeless and food insecure. Provides resources to care for the elderly, the ill and educate children and adults.

Jersey Battered Women’s Service

Offers safety and counseling services for families in need 

Project Community Pride 

Provides youth and teen counseling and support services; located at the Madison Area YMCA (111 Kings Road, Madison) 

English Language Learning at County College of Morris 

Instruction in English for adults who wish to improve their proficiency; located at County College of Morris (214 Center Grove Road, Randolph)

New Eyes for the Needy 

New Eyes is a not-for-profit organization to improve the vision of those in financial need. They purchase new prescription eyeglasses for children and adults who cannot afford glasses on their own.

Atlantic Health 

Atlantic Health System guarantees that patients receive essential health care services regardless of their ability to pay. To take advantage of any available federal or state financial assistance program, you must apply through the financial counseling department. The financial counselor will explain the requirements for each program and determine your eligibility.

Zufall Health and Dental Community Center 

Patients are served regardless of their ability to pay. Most insurance plans are accepted, and ACA and Medicaid application assistance is available. All patients can be eligible to pay on a sliding scale fee system based on their income.

Morris County Human Services Department 

Services for families include healthcare, housing, food, transportation, job training

Family Intervention Services

Provides services for mental health and addiction: Morris County: 973-586-5243

Morris County Shelters and Emergency Housing 

New Jersey State Resources

Welcome to NJ Manual (ENG)

Welcome to NJ Manual (SPAN)

Health Insurance

Cover All Kids: NJ Family Care

Legal

Kids in Need of Defence (KIND): NJ

Free legal counsel and social services coordination to migrant children and youth arriving in New Jersey as unaccompanied minors seeking refuge. 

Immigration and American Citizenship Organization (IACO)

Assists immigrants with any immigration issues and helps them integrate fully into society

First Friends of NJ and NY

  • Provides volunteer visitations, resettlement assistance, and advocacy for immigrants.

Job/Career

Department of Labor and Workforce Development