General Newsletter From the Office of Senator Andy Kim

Hi New Jersey,

We’re over two weeks into a government shutdown. We've been traveling around the state, speaking with New Jerseyans impacted by the shutdown, and bringing their stories directly to DC. Most people could care less who is to blame, but they’re clear on this: Speaker Johnson’s and House Republicans’ paid vacation must end. They expect adults in the room to do everything in their power to re-open the government and save healthcare for millions of Americans.

There’s no time to waste. Check out some of these conversations in the “Diner Talk” playlist on our YouTube channel. 

We Want to Hear from You:

People are receiving bills in the mail right now, telling them that their ACA premiums are about to skyrocket. We’ve heard directly from New Jerseyans who are concerned about what rising healthcare costs would mean for them and their families. Their stories paint a clear picture: we are in the midst of a healthcare crisis that we must address.

If you are receiving these notices in the mail, or if you would be impacted by rising healthcare costs and the end of the ACA premium tax credits, we want to hear from you today.

Please send your story to [email protected] and help us shine a light on how this would impact you. 

Government Shutdown Resources:

Our office will be hosting a Constituent Services Resource Fair on Friday, October 24th from 10am - 2pm at Atlantic Cape Community College (341 Court-House Dennis Rd., Cape May Court House, NJ 08210). This resource fair will be focused on resources people can access during a government shutdown. It will feature help on veterans’ affairs, small businesses, senior services, healthcare, and more, and include participation from local and state government agencies, as well as community organizations and nonprofits. 

As things remain uncertain in Washington D.C., we wanted to share some additional resources that may be helpful to you in New Jersey, now or at another point in the future.

Housing

• If you need immediate services such as a shelter, call the NJ hotline 2-1-1.
• NJ Housing Help are a great resource for homeowners, landlords, and tenants to prevent evictions. Dial 888-691-3002 to get in touch.

Food Resources

• NJ Get Food This Week
• NJ Food Assistance Programs 

Mental Health Resources

• For someone experiencing a mental health, substance use, or suicide crisis, call or text 988 or chat with the Lifeline at 988lifeline.org and be connected to trained crisis counselors in the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline network. These crisis counselors are trained to help anyone experiencing a mental health crisis or emotional distress, and they can resolve more than 80-90 percent of contacts over the phone, text or chat.
• In New Jersey specifically, dial 211 to speak with a resources specialist or text your zip code to 898-211 to text. You can also email the organization at [email protected]. 

Legal Resources

• Department of Justice | List of pro bono Legal Service Providers
• State of New Jersey- Statewide Legal Aid Services
• NJ Courts | Pro bono portal

STAY IN TOUCH: 

We will be continuing to provide regular updates on our social media regarding the government shutdown. Please follow us on social media (at the links below) for the latest.

WE ARE HERE FOR YOU:

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve you in the United States Senate. It is an honor and a responsibility we do not take lightly. We know these are difficult times, and we will continue to fight for everyone across the state of New Jersey and stand ready to serve you however we can.
 
If you need help, please contact us at kim.senate.gov, and keep up with us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, Threads, Bluesky, and/or YouTube. 

Sincerely,

The Office of Senator Andy Kim

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