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“Neighbors Helping Neighbors”
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RENTAL ASSISTANCE
***I DO NOT LIVE IN PRINCETON
If you live outside of Princeton and are a current resident of Mercer County, you may be eligible to receive HIP funds in collaboration with our partners Home Front and Arm in Arm. If you need Rental Assistance, please apply to one of the websites below.
HomeFront: https://homefrontnj.org/Get-Help
Arm in Arm: https://arminarm.org/preventing-homelessness/
Additionally, please scroll down for other available resources.
Questions? Call (609) 921-2328 for assistance.
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RENTAL ASSISTANCE
***I LIVE IN PRINCETON
We have limited general Rental Assistance funds currently available for residents of Princeton, New Jersey. If you live in Princeton Municipality and need help paying back rent, apply here: (Note: Some Princeton mailing addresses are actually located in West Windsor or other adjoining towns.)
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SECURITY DEPOSIT ASSISTANCE
Security deposits are paid directly to the landlord. Clients are eligible for this service once every two years. We currently are accepting applications for residents of Mercer County, NJ whose new lease is for a residence within Mercer County, NJ (including both Princeton and Non-Princeton residents).
Security Deposit Apply Online – English
Formulario de admisión y remitió sobre el deposito de seguridad – Espanol
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TRANSITIONAL HOUSING
HIP provides transitional housing to low-income working families and individuals facing homelessness, typically for about 12 to 24 months. We provide clients with a safe home in one of 8 townhomes managed by HIP. The transitional housing program also includes wraparound support services coordinated through a case manager with MSW, LCSW credentials.
Applications are held on a waiting list and reviewed as units become available.
Additional Assistance
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SNAP Eligibility | Food and Nutrition Service
Get 3 days of food for your family!
Mercer County Free Food Finder
Princeton Kindness Food Project
Resource Network | HomeFront NJ
Food Pantry - HomeFront - Lawrence Community Center serving Lawrence Township, NJ | findhelp.org
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Medical
Zufall Health Center – Plainsboro
Dental
Low cost or free dental clinics New Jersey
Free Dental Program | Princeton, NJ
Reproductive
Section of Complex Family Planning
Mental health
Mercer County Mental Health Resources
Suicide Hotline | Princeton, NJ
Center at 353 (Formerly Trinity Counseling)
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