MSD Community Update for June 30
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Important Dates
July 17th, BOE Meeting - 7pm
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Manville Recreation
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Community Updates
Rally Youth Sports
Happy Summer everyone!! Please note that Rally Youth Sports is now the At-Reach Initiative. Our CoEd Summer Basketball Program and Girls’ Volleyball Program are now open for registration. Spots are limited, so make sure to sign up today – atreach.org. See below for more details.
¡¡Feliz verano a todas nuestras familias!! Tenga en cuenta que Rally Youth Sports ha cambiado su nombre a At-Reach Initiative. Nuestros Programas de Baloncesto (masculino y femenino) y Voleibol Femenino están abiertos para inscribirse. Los puestos estan limitados, asà que asegúrese de inscribirse pronto – atreach.org. Por favor vea abajo para más detalles.
As part of the Community Health Needs Assessment, Healthier Somerset, RWJSomerset, RWJBarnabas Health, its hospitals, affiliates, and community partners are conducting a Community Health Resident Survey; your input can help shape future programs and services. This survey is an opportunity to share your experiences, opinions, and priorities to help shape the future the communities’ health in Somerset County. The survey is confidential and does not ask for the respondent’s name or identifying information. It is available in 8 languages: Arabic, simplified Chinese, English, Haitian Creole, Hindi, Portuguese, Spanish, and Yiddish.
Comfort Zone Camp
Comfort Zone Camp serves children who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, primary caregiver, or friend. All programs are offered at no cost to families! Their programs provide a safe, nurturing environment where kids can have traditional camp fun, while at the same time acquiring tools to help them cope with their loss. Since 1999, CZC has helped over 24,000 children.
Enrollment is open and space is available:
October 25-27 – Camp Mason, Hardwick, NJ
· Accepting children ages 7-17
· Free of charge
· Travel scholarships available!
Helpful Links:
· Refer a camper family here: https://comfortzonecamp.campintouch.com/ui/forms/client/referral/Form
· Learn more about sending your child to Comfort Zone Camp: https://comfortzonecamp.campintouch.com/v2/family/inquiryForm.aspx
· Volunteer with Comfort Zone: https://comfortzonecamp.org/volunteers/
Food Assistance
The Manville Food Pantry will be open the second Saturday of each month at the Faith in Action Church at 228 S. Main Street. Please make sure to bring your ID and a bag.
Feeding Hands is also offering assistance the fourth Saturday of each month at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 34 South Third Avenue. See the flyer for dates and more details.
New Jersey Updates
The following information was obtained by NJ.gov. Click on the images below to learn more about the different assistance programs for eligible homeowners.
Apply for Homeowner Flood Buyouts
New Jersey homeowners can submit buyout applications online, in English or Spanish, through the Blue Acres program from the Department of Environmental Protection. Blue Acres will approve buyout requests based on need and funding eligibility requirements.
Apply for Homeowner Flood Mitigation Help
New Jersey homeowners who are in flood prone areas and are interested in elevating their home to reduce their risk of flooding can apply for the Mitigation Assistance Program (MAP). MAP helps homeowners cover construction costs for property mitigation against flooding damage, including home elevation. MAP may also provide temporary rental assistance during construction. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Help for Homeowners in Financial Distress
New Jersey's Emergency Rescue Mortgage Assistance (ERMA) program provides financial assistance for eligible homeowners who have experienced a significant decrease of income or increase of expenses due to COVID-19 and have been unable to remain current with their mortgage payments.
Eligible homeowners can apply for up to $75,000 per household to cover mortgage reinstatement assistance and other eligible housing related costs, including delinquent property taxes and HOA dues.
Summer EBT Program
The New Jersey WIC Program is pleased to announce . . .
The All About New Jersey WIC Fact Sheet is now available in thirteen languages to meet the diverse language needs of New Jersey communities.
Languages available: Arabic, Bengali, Burmese, Chinese, Gujarati, Haitian, Creole, Hindi, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Telugu, Vietnamese
- Who is eligible for WIC?
- What are the valuable program benefits?
- What foods are provided monthly and what is the cost savings?
Download: https://www.nj.gov/health/fhs/wic/home/about.shtml
Or contact your local WIC Program for print copies while supplies last!
Find the WIC Program in your neighborhood: http://nj.gov/health/fhs/wic or phone 1-800-328-3838
Food Pantry & WIC Information
Below are some resources from Somerset County. Click on the images for more information.