Housing, employment, and money — the trinity of stability for men rebuilding. Start here when you need one of the three or all of them, with doorway pages, free tax prep, and one-on-one benefits help.
Need financial help right now?Shelter is the foundation. Whether you need emergency housing tonight, an affordable place to stabilize, or a pathway to homeownership, these doorway pages connect you to programs across Camden County NJ, Burlington County, Gloucester County, and Philadelphia PA. Start with the page that matches your county — each one opens the directory already built for your region.
The Camden County doorway for emergency shelters, transitional housing, and rental assistance programs. Covers the city of Camden, Cherry Hill, Pennsauken, and surrounding townships, with direct lines to the County Housing Authority and faith-based shelter partners.
Affordable apartments and subsidized housing across South Jersey and Philadelphia. Includes public housing authorities, LIHTC properties, Section 8 voucher holders, and waiting-list guidance — a national-hub style list tailored to Camden/Philly applicants.
A guided walk-through of the housing process — what to bring to an intake, how to apply for emergency shelter, what documentation landlords require, and how to avoid eviction. Written for first-time applicants and returning citizens rebuilding stable housing.
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program — eligibility, how to apply when the waiting list opens, what counts as income, and what to do while you're on the list. Built around the Camden Housing Authority process but applicable to most NJ & PA PHAs.
New Jersey state housing resources beyond just Camden — the NJ Department of Community Affairs programs, statewide affordable housing search, weatherization assistance, and county-by-county housing authority directories.
The Philadelphia doorway — PHA housing, Office of Homeless Services intake, faith-based shelters across the city, and eviction-prevention partners. Covers North, West, South, and Northeast Philadelphia neighborhoods.
A steady job is the second pillar of stability. These doorway pages cover everything from job boards and second-chance employers to resume help, interview prep, and small-business support — organized by the county where you live or want to work. Each card opens the full directory already shipped on the site.
The single employment doorway — NJ and PA job boards, small-business resources, and workforce development contacts in one place. Includes state workforce agencies, One-Stop Career Centers, faith-based workforce partners, and reentry-friendly employment networks.
A guided walk-through of getting job-ready — resume templates, interview practice, what to wear, how to disclose (or not disclose) a record, and how to follow up after applying. Built for anyone re-entering the workforce after time away.
Employers who explicitly hire returning citizens — fair-chance hiring commitments, Ban the Box policies, and companies known to give interviews regardless of record. Covers national chains, regional employers, and staffing agencies that specialize in reentry.
The Camden County employment directory — county workforce partners, Camden City One-Stop, employer lists by industry (logistics, healthcare, construction, retail), and faith-based job-placement ministries serving Camden and Cherry Hill residents.
Burlington County workforce resources — Burlington County One-Stop Career Center, industry-leading employers (military bases, healthcare systems, logistics), and faith-based employment partners serving Willingboro, Mount Holly, and Burlington Township.
The Philadelphia employment directory — Philadelphia Works (city workforce board), reentry-focused employer networks, Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) presence, and major Philadelphia employers with fair-chance hiring. Covers North, West, South, and Northeast Philadelphia.
Tax time is the doorway to a larger financial picture. Free tax prep returns money to your household, helps you build an ITIN if you don't have an SSN, and opens the door to the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit. From there, budgeting tools and small-business courses take you from returning citizen to employer.
The doorway to free tax preparation. VITA sites near you, ITIN filing for taxpayers without an SSN, EITC and Child Tax Credit guidance, NJ and PA state programs (NJ FamilyCare, PA Cash Assistance), and 8 educational tax guides written in Deacon Benny's voice. Covers IRS payment plans, 1099-C (cancellation of debt), and tax filing with no SSN.
The financial section of the U.N.I.T.Y. Healing Resources hub — recovery-friendly budgeting help, debt counseling, credit-building resources, and faith-based money stewardship programs. Start here when your financial picture overlaps with your recovery walk.
The next step beyond budgeting — building income that builds wealth. Three course tracks (Business Autobuilder, Ministry Autobuilder, Passive Income) shaped around returning citizens, ministry leaders, and the sandwich generation. Module 1 free; full kit at $97.
Use the county links below to jump into the existing New Jersey and Pennsylvania resource directories, plus free tax and state-program entry points. Each path can help you find financial counseling, benefits assistance, or reentry-focused financial aid; confirm eligibility, hours, and intake steps before you travel.
For Camden, Cherry Hill, Pennsauken, and nearby communities, start with free tax counseling and the county resource entry point. We can help you connect benefits, tax credits, and reentry support into one practical plan.
Need help choosing your first county call? Call (856) 450-0437 for a referral.
Residents across Burlington County can pair free tax counseling with the county resource directory and New Jersey tax-program guidance. Start with the county entry point, then confirm which benefits and credits fit your household.
Need help choosing your first county call? Call (856) 450-0437 for a referral.
For Glassboro, Washington Township, and surrounding Gloucester County communities, use the county directory as the local starting point and the New Jersey tax entry point for credits and filing help.
Need help choosing your first county call? Call (856) 450-0437 for a referral.
Philadelphia residents can combine free tax counseling with the citywide reentry resource entry point and Pennsylvania tax-program guidance. Start with the local county path before traveling to an office.
Need help choosing your first county call? Call (856) 450-0437 for a referral.
For Norristown, Pottstown, Lansdale, and nearby communities, start with the Montgomery County reentry resource entry point, then use free tax counseling and Pennsylvania program guidance to plan the next step.
Need help choosing your first county call? Call (856) 450-0437 for a referral.
Our team can help you navigate housing, employment, tax credits, and public benefits — so the next paycheck, voucher, or tax return lands where it should. Call us, or join the Connector community for direct support.