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Food Distribution Event – Saturday, October 24th, 9am

The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders, and the Community Food Bank of New Jersey are providing this drive through only food distribution event to all Union County residents affected by COVID-19 on Saturday, October 24th at 9am.

Location

Kean University, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union NJ 07083

Event Details

  • First 2,000 vehicles will receive shelf-safe food and fresh produce on a first come, first served basis
  • One food distribution per vehicle, while supplies last
  • Please make sure to clear out the vehicle’s trunk prior to arrival to make room for food bags
  • Bring one (1) proof of NJ residency, such as a utility bill, driver’s license, ID card, etc.
  • Event will take place rain or shine

Click here to view and/or download the event flyer in English and Spanish. With any questions, or for more information, please email the DHS Action Line or call them at 908 558 2288.

Pricing for Small Business Profitability

Free Live Webinar, Sponsored by UCEDC

Price it high? Low? Hold sales? Offer Coupons? Make it up on volume? One of the most challenging decisions you’ll face as a business owner is how much to charge for your product or service. Understanding which price points motivate or dissuade consumers from purchasing is key to setting the right price. This interactive workshop will help you focus in on your specific cost structure to reveal the pricing strategy that’s right for you.

Click here to register for this free live webinar, sponsored by the Union County Economic Development Corporation

The workshop includes an interactive activity that helps participants to determine their business’s cost structure and how it relates to their current pricing.

Common issues facing entrepreneurs that this workshop will address:

How to make sure the price for your product or service is optimized for both you and the customer. How to take competition into account when making pricing decisions.

Activities and/or materials included in this workshop:

  • Presentation on best practices and process for pricing
  • Open Q&A with presenter

Benefits and/or outcomes of taking this workshop:

You will leave with an understanding of how cost structure affects pricing, how to link marketing efforts to your pricing, and how to use your pricing model as a tool for growth.

PLEASE NOTE: Once you have registered, a link to the webinar will be emailed to you prior to the event with instructions.

Family Support & Prevention Program

Does your child have a health issue? Is your child struggling with school? United Way of Greater Union County can help!

You may be eligible to receive services from the Family Support & Prevention Program. Please click to view/and or download the informational flyer about this program in English and in Spanish.

For more information and to make an appointment, email or call Greg Thomas at 908-353-7171 extension 130 at United
Way of Greater Union County.

2020 Annual Community Harvest Event

Curbside Treat Bag Giveaway

For the first 250 Linden School Age Children Grades Pre-K through 12th. Pre-Registration for this event is required by calling 908-474-8600 or online at Community Pass.

When

Friday, October 30, 2019 4pm – 6pm

Where

  • Outside in front of the Linden Multi Purpose Center, 1025 John St., Linden NJ
  • Walk thru (outdoors) and receive a Treat Bag

Please adhere to the following social distancing & safety guidelines:

  • Must wear face mask and maintain 6’ social distance
  • No stopping, standing or gathering near building
  • Also, children must be present to receive a treat bag

Click here to download information about this event.

Talking With Mayor Armstead

Talking With Mayor Armstead

  • (so we can discuss your submission)

COVID-19 Housing Assistance Program

You can now apply for housing assistance if you suffered a financial hardship due to COVID-19 and have not been able to pay your rent or mortgage. Please download the attached informational flyer in English and Spanish.

You are eligible to apply for the COVID-19 Housing Assistance Program if:

  • You live in New Jersey
  • Have overdue rent or mortgage payments from March 2020 and/or need assistance until December 2020
  • Have proof that you are not able to pay rent/mortgage due to COVID-19, such as loss of income or reduced hours at work or unable to work due to being high-risk or having to quarantine or isolate, or due to a child’s remote learning
  • Your annual income does not exceed 450% of the federal poverty level

How It Works

  • Apply online here.
  • You will need to demonstrate that your income doesn’t exceed the income limit and that you were unable to pay your rent or mortgage due to COVID-19.
  • You will also need provide proof a current lease/rental agreement or mortgage information, and a letter from your landlord documenting your pay history and status

Applications will be processed until funding is exhausted.

Food Distribution Event – Saturday, October 10th, 9am

The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders, and the Community Food Bank of New Jersey are providing this drive through only food distribution event to all Union County residents affected by COVID-19 on October 10th at 9am.

Location

Kean University, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union NJ 07083

Event Details

  • First 2,000 vehicles will receive shelf-safe food and fresh produce on a first come, first served basis
  • One food distribution per vehicle, while supplies last
  • Please make sure to clear out the vehicle’s trunk prior to arrival to make room for food bags
  • Bring one (1) proof of NJ residency, such as a utility bill, driver’s license, ID card, etc.
  • Event will take place rain or shine

Click here to view and/or download the event flyer in English and Spanish. With any questions, or for more information, please email the DHS Action Line or call them at 908 558 2288.

2020 Linden Halloween Events

The Department of Parks & Recreation invites Linden residents to attend this year’s Halloween events taking place at Raymond Wood Bauer Promenade (400 North Wood Avenue), on October 29th and 30th.

Scarecrow Creations made by the Linden Public Schools will be on display in front of City Hall from October 19th through October 31st.

October 29 – Halloween Horror Movie Night – Adults 13+ – Out of Towners Welcome!

  • Night of the Living Dead (1968) – 6:30pm Starring George Romero
  • House on Haunted Hill (1959) – 8:30pm Starring Vincent Price

October 30 – Family Night

  • Kids and adults are welcome to come in costume.
  • Magic Show – 5:30pm
  • Monster House Movie – 6:30pm
  • Movie treat bag for each person attending Monster House.

October 31 – A Marathon of Past Linden Halloween Parades

  • Watch on LindenTV Channel 36/42 starting at 8am.
  • Miscellaneous years starting with 1991.

Fire Prevention Week

The Linden Fire Department has announced that this year’s fire prevention week will take place during the week of October 4th through October 10th. This year’s theme for Fire Prevention Week 2020 is “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen.” Cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries in the United States. The Linden Fire Department has put together an all-virtual Fire Prevention Week Program that will educate the community on cooking hazards, the dangers of unattended cooking, and precautions they can take to prevent cooking-related fires. In addition, we will be providing you with additional fire Safety Tips as well as the “Fire Is” Program.

Please check out the below links:

Thank you,

Linden Fire Chief William Hasko