Norwescap is committed to serving the needs of our communities and continues to provide vital services within the various restrictions and constraints required by local, state and federal officials. Norwescap is continuing to monitor the evolving situation to ensure that we serve our participants and protect our employees, so please use this chart to keep up-to-date as services and information can change rapidly.
Need help during the current time? Please click here to tell us what you need so we can connect you quickly to the correct person. You can also call us at (908) 454-7000 x1110 and we will get you routed to the right person.
Want to help? If you’re looking for opportunities to volunteer, donate materials, or otherwise support Norwescap’s work during this crisis, please reach out to MaryBeth Ringo @ 848-459-5882 or ringom@norwescap.org. Financial donations can be made online here.
Service Update (updated March 19, 2020)
| Location/Program | Current Status | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Office | The office remains open at this time. | 908-454-7000 |
| Cancer Education & Early Detection Program | All elective health screenings are being rescheduled at this time. The team is available for consultation and support. | Lorraine Hubbard: 908-454-7000 ext. 1177 |
| Career & Life Transitions Centers | In person classes are cancelled. No walk-in appointments are being accepted. One-on-one consultations can be scheduled by contacting the team. New virtual classes are being offered online and staff are staying in touch with clients via phone. | Hunterdon County: 908-788-1453 Warren County: 908-835-2624 Somerset County: 908-900-0060 (must dial 908) |
| Child & Family Resource Services | Hours of operations have been extended to process childcare vouchers and help parents access childcare services. There are new more flexible guidelines that provide additional benefits to families and child care providers so please contact us if you have any questions. | Hunterdon County: 908-454-1078 Sussex County: 973-383-3461 Warren County: 908-454-1078 |
| County Councils for Young Children | Meetings are cancelled at this time but the CCYC Coordinator can be reached with questions. Meetings may be held via Zoom. | Warren County: Carrie Stepney Stepneyc@norwescap.org Hunterdon County: Heather Spencer Spencerh@norwescap.org Morris County: Elisabeth Davidson Davidsone@norwescap.org |
| Degree UP | Team is available by phone or email. | Call 973-862-6680 or email estevesr@norwescap.org or morrisond@norwescap.org. |
| Family Loan Program | Applications & Information are available online. Phone calls are accepted, no walk –ins at this time. | Carolyn Thoens, Program Director at 908-454-7000 x 1116 or thoensc@norwescap.org |
| Family Self-Sufficiency | All public workshops have been postponed at this time but telephone and Zoom case management sessions are available. | Madison & Morristown Lisa Jorgenson jorgensonl@norwescap.org 973-906-2022 - Dover Elisa Serano seranog@norwescap.org 973-397-0788 |
| Food Bank | Norwescap Food Bank remains open and will continue to provide food to local pantries, back packs of food to schools and other efforts to fight food insecurity during this time. | |
| Head Start/Early Head Start | All classes are closed; Food pantries are being run out of the centers in Phillipsburg (604 Roseberry Street), Denville (42 Peer Place), and Newton (111 Ryerson Avenue) by appointment only. | 908-213-3422 (Phillipsburg Food Pantry) 973-989-0440 (Denville Food Pantry) 973-300-4091 (Newton Food Pantry) |
| Health Up: Healthy Women Healthy Families | The Community Health Worker for Warren County is offering phone and tele-visits to families and working remotely. | Kate Webster Websterk@norwescap.org |
| Healthy Families-TIP | Team is working via phone and tele-visits to families. | Marybeth Ringo: 848-459-5882 or Marti Apgar: apgarm@norwescap.org |
| Housing & Energy Services | Energy assistance applications continue to be processed. Case management services are still being provided via phone. Weatherization is limited to emergency work as of today. Emergencies such as loss of heat or hot water, electricity, plumbing or something threatening the health & safety of an individual. | 908-454-4778 |
| IDA Savings Program | Information is available on –line, One to One calls are available, no walk-ins at this time. All program materials can be mailed, e-mailed or faxed. | Carolyn Thoens, Program Director at 908-454-7000 x 1116 or thoensc@norwescap.org |
| Pathways 2 Prosperity | All regular Pathways meetings have been postponed. The team is available via phone to participants. | 973-862-6680 |
| RSVP | Health & fitness activities have all been cancelled until further notice. VITA tax preparation sites are postponed until further notice and all Federal Tax Deadlines have been moved to July 15. Telephone Assurance Program continues to serve isolated seniors and is accepting volunteers willing to call isolated seniors. | 973-784-4900 |
| Traditions Family Success Center | The center is closed until further notice due to school district closing. Staff are available by phone or email. The food pantry has been moved to Norwescap headquarters at 350 Marshall Street in Phillipsburg. Please call Mary Beth for more info. | Marybeth 848-459-5882 Marigny (bilingual) 484-951-8923 Latiesha 908-339-3120 Or email at: ringom@norwescap.org |
| Women, Infants, & Children (WIC) | Benefits are being distributed by mail and nutrition education and consultations are occurring over the phone. | 908-454-1210 |