File Your Own Taxes, For Free
IRS Direct File is here in New Jersey! This innovative program will help New Jerseyans file their own taxes directly with the government. It's secure, easy-to-use, and 100% free—no filing fees ever, which could save you hundreds of dollars this tax season. Learn more about it at DirectFile.NJ.gov.
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The Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Transportation want to hear from you about how you use – or don't use – our State's trails and greenways. Take a few minutes to fill out the New Jersey Trail User Survey and let us know what matters most to you. Your feedback will help make New Jersey trails even better for everyone!
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As spring arrives, black bears in New Jersey are emerging from their winter torpor and actively searching for food. The Department of Environmental Protection urges everyone to secure trash cans and remove other food sources that might attract bears to neighborhoods. A bear's keen sense of smell can lead them to easy meals, potentially resulting in unwanted encounters or property damage.
Remember, feeding bears is illegal and dangerous, carrying fines up to $1,000. Protect your family and property by following safety tips, such as using bear-resistant trash containers and cleaning up food residues outdoors.
If you spot a bear in your area or experience bear-related damage, report it to local authorities or NJDEP Fish & Wildlife at 1-877-927-6337. Discover more about bear safety and preventive measures at NJDEP Fish & Wildlife.
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As New Jersey faces ongoing drought conditions, residents should stay vigilant about wildfire risks and conserve water. Despite February's near-normal precipitation, New Jersey reservoirs remain stressed, increasing wildfire danger as we enter peak season. New Jerseyans are advised to conserve water voluntarily, especially when gardening and landscaping.
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Social Services for the Homeless (SSH)
The Social Service for the Homeless (SSH) program assists families and individuals who are experiencing homelessness or are at imminent risk of becoming homeless, but are not eligible for welfare (usually because their income is too high) and so are not eligible for Emergency Assistance.
The program provides emergency food, emergency shelter and payment of security or utility deposits as well as back rent, mortgage and utilities costs. These services, which are available on a 24-hour emergency basis, also include referral services and limited case management.
New Jersey residents experiencing homelessness can now call 2-1-1 for help.
2-1-1 community resource specialists are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and can help clients who speak many different languages. Information provided will be kept confidential, except for information that needs to be shared with providers involved in providing shelter or shelter-related services.
