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- EIN 22-2191674
- (973) 639-2100
- 982 Broad St Newark NJ 07102-2503 USA
- www.nesfnj.org/
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Emergency Assistance, Human Services
Mission: For over 30 years, nesf, a not-for-profit organization, has been serving the greater essex county community. Nesf is committed to providing quality services to individuals and families who need assistance with emergency food, clothing, shelter, utilities, rent, and other basic necessities during times of crisis. The homeless, the working poor, seniors, individuals with hiv/aids, and those affected by fire, eviction, or domestic violence remain our primary focus. When there is nowhere else to turn, individuals can come to nesf. We are a safety net to the community providing service with compassion, dignity, and respect.
Programs: Emergency services - responding to emergency of individuals and families in newark via case management referrals, financial assistance and monitoring of available services. Family counseling - our fsc is funded by the state department of youth and family services and provides proactive programs to help empower families in the city of newark's central and west wards. Long term assistance- providing assistance to families whose welfare assistance has been terminated and are no longer eligible for benefits.
homelessness- making the community aware of programs for services provided, monitoring of on-going emergency services available and developing new services.