Pandemic Relief Resources

The health and well being of our communities is a top priority for our Network. The following is a compilation of information helpful for NJ community developers and the communities you serve. As things change quickly daily, we will do our best to keep updating. If you have any questions or additional resources for this page, please contact Nina Rainiero at [email protected].

CONTENTS:

• General COVID-19 Information
• State Resources and Information
• Federal Resources and Information
• Policy
• Housing Resources
• Resources for Small Businesses
• Resources for Families and Seniors
• Information for Homeless Providers
• Utilities
• Other Helpful Resources
• Real Time Updates

General COVID-19 Information

• NJ COVID-19 Information Hub
• Housing Help for Pandemic Impacted Residents
• How to Protect Yourself from COVID-19
  

• State of New Jersey COVID-19 Page
  
• NJ 211 Coronavirus site
• Housing assistance from the Department of Community Affairs
• NJ Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency Homeowner Assistance Program
• Department of Human Services Assistance Programs
• Department of Labor COVID-19 Page
• HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agencies
  
• NJ SNAP Application Process

Housing Information/Resources

• Housing Help NJ
• Housing Counseling
• Federal Housing Finance Agency
• Office of Multifamily Housing Covid-19 Q&A
• State of NJ Renter Site
• Fannie Mae: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Help
• Use Fannie Mae’s Loan Lookup Tool
• Or call 1-800-2FANNIE (1-800-232-6643)
• Freddie Mac: Extending Help to Homeowners Impacted by COVID-19
• Use Freddie Mac’s Loan Lookup Tool
• Or call 1-800-FREDDIE (1-800-373-3343)
• FHA Mortgage Homeowners FAQ COVID-19

Resources for Families and Seniors

• Internet Options for Low Income Households
• NJ County Food Resources
• Community FoodBank of New Jersey
• Food Bank of South Jersey

Information for Homeless Providers

• Non-Congregate Sheltering – COVID19 
• Infectious Disease Preparedness for Homeless Assistance Providers and Their Partners
• A Framework for COVID-19 Homelessness Response from the National Alliance to End Homelessness
• Questions to Assist CoCs and Public Health Authorities to Limit the Spread of Infectious Disease in Homeless Programs

Policy

• Laws passed to stem the housing impact of the coronavirus
• Fact sheet on Emergency Assistance Legislation