Community Guide
Plainfield At A Glance
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Description |
The Artistry of Alonzo Adams |
Adams' community mentoring activities include inspirational talks with young people to assist emerging artist in finding their own artistic voices and reach potential collectors. |
Cedar Brook Park and |
Call to make picnic and ball field reservations or to obtain information on amenities and programs throughout the County's 5600-acre parks. |
Crescent Concerts |
These concerts feature a number of primarily classical themes. The Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church is handicapped accessible and large type programs are available. |
Drake House Museum |
Owned by the City of Plainfield, the museum is operated by the Historical Society of Plainfield. Built in 1746, it has been restored to its look in as it did in the 1880's, displaying furniture, maps, and decorative arts. The museum is open to the public Sunday 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM and by appointment. |
duCret School of Art |
Classes are for children and adults. duCret serves as an area educational institution for students pursuing a career in the arts. |
H.E.R.I.T.A.G.E., Inc. |
Provides cultural enrichment through the promotion of music in the community. Offers music education classes to children and adults at all levels of accomplishment. |
| Houses of Worship and Religious Organizations |
A list of churches, synagogues, mosques, and other religious organizations in the City of Plainfield. (**if an entity is missing from this list please contact the Reference Department to have it added to the directory**) |
| Plainfield Historic Preservation Commission 515 Watchung Ave. Plainfield, NJ 07060 (908) 753-3580 |
The Commission educates the public on the benefits of historic preservation, taking actions that promote historic preservation, and participating in the protection and preservation of historic structures in Plainfield. |
Plainfield Public Library |
Presents concerts, lectures, programs and exhibits throughout the year. The fine arts collection features prominent local and international artists. |
Swain Galleries |
Some products and services include: cleaning and restoration, conservation and restoration, fine art, and frame repair. The gallery features many rooms filled with a wide variety of original artwork. |
The Plainfield Symphony |
Performs throughout the year. Concerts are held at the Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church. |
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Business
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Description |
Gateway Regional |
Provides services such as networking events, advocacy, discounted business services, seminars, trade shows, and promotional opportunities. |
The Incubator |
Affiliate of the Small Business Development Center located in Newark. Resource for businesses starting out in Plainfield. |
Plainfield Chamber |
Businesses in the City of Plainfield share a strong and renewed vision that emboldens a partnership with local government. |
Plainfield Square Merchants (Dairy Queen) |
Member businesses are located on South Avenue in Plainfield. |
Service Core of Retired Executives (SCORE) |
Provides counseling services for small business. |
Small Business Development Center for Union County |
Resource for business information on the Kean University Campus. |
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Childcare
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Important Documents
Education
Heirs of Promise Christian School 147 North Avenue Plainfield, NJ 07060 (908) 755-2626 |
Kean University |
| Koinonia Academy 1040 Plainfield Avenue Plainfield, NJ 07060 (908) 668-9002 |
New Horizons College Club PO Box 2722 Plainfield, NJ 07062 (908) 754-2721 |
| Plainfield Board of Education 1200 Myrtle Avenue Plainfield, NJ 07060 (908) 731-4331 |
Queen City Academy
Charter School 815 W. 7th Street Plainfield, NJ 07063 (908) 753-4700 |
Star Bright Christian Learning 145 Park Avenue Plainfield, NJ 07060 (908) 756-7927 |
Union County College 1033 Springfield Avenue Cranford, NJ 07016 (908) 709-7550 |
Union County Technology, Engineering, Architecture, Math, and Science (TEAMS) Charter School 515-517 West Fourth Street Plainfield, NJ 07060 (908) 754-9043 |
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Careers
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Description |
Job listings for the Central New Jersey area. |
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Job recruitment and placement. |
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You can search federal jobs here, and create and store resumes for jobs. |
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| Job Connection | A weekly listing of jobs in Union County, NJ from the Center of Economic and Workforce Development and UCC. |
A temp service provides labor for various industry and retail companies. |
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Provides job vacancies for civil service jobs in New Jersey |
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Access to newspapers like the Star Ledger, provides local classifieds. |
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A list of New Jersey tools to help residents find information on work, finances, housing, health, parenting and senior services. |
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One Stop Career Center (Unemployment Office) 200 West 2nd Street Plainfield, NJ 07060 (908) 412-7980 |
Assistance in job searching, counseling, computer access, referrals. |
A human skills training center and management consulting firm whose corporate office is in New Brunswick, New Jersey and also has a training center in Plainfield, New Jersey. |
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| Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network (WNJPIN) |
Help in finding jobs in many areas, career advice, labor market information, programs and services. |
YWCA Central New Jersey Center for Career Options 232 E. Front Street Plainfield, NJ 07060 (908) 756-3500 x126 |
The Center for Career Options has programs for men and women. Call the main number and extension 126 for details. |
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Important Documents
2013 Plainfield City Budget (INTRODUCED) Gangs in New Jersey: Municipal Law Enforcement Response to the 2010 NJSP Gang Survey Map of Plainfield's Historic Districts Plainfield Charter and Municipal Code Polling Place Search Ward Map of Plainfield (2011) |
Government Representatives
Local |
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Sharon Robinson-Briggs |
Plainfield City Council |
County |
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Joanne Rajoppi |
Union County |
State |
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Assemblyman Jerry Green |
Assemblywoman Linda Stender |
Senator Nicholas P. Scutari |
Chris Christie, Governor |
Federal |
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Congressman Rush Holt |
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Senator Frank R. Lautenberg |
Senator Robert Menendez |
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Important Documents
NJ Appellate Court Decision on the Closure of Muhlenberg Hospital (Docket #s A-0107-08T3 & A-0179-08T2) |
Health
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Description |
Urgent Care, Primary Care, Family Practice, Board Certified Physicians and Staff. No Appointment Necessary. Monday through Friday 9A-9P, Weekend 9A-7 |
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Families and Community Together (FACT) is a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting the families of Union County who have children with emotional, behavioral, social, and mental health needs. |
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HealthyNJ (UMDNJ) contains information on health topics, diseases, statistics, and online reference. |
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Walk in Clinic |
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Walk in Clinic |
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The Neighborhood Health Services Corporation (formerly Plainfield Health Center) offers a variety of healthcare programs for individuals and families. |
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| Plainfield Division of Health 510 Watchung Avenue Plainfield, NJ 07060 (908) 753-3092 |
The Plainfield Division of Health administers a variety of programs and services for Plainfield Residents including Animal Control, Communicable Disease Services, the Healthy Mothers - Healthy Babies Program, Project Alert, Vital Statistics, the W.I.C Program, and Bilingual Daycare. |
Plainfield Rescue Squad 700 West 7th Street Plainfield, NJ 07060 (908) 755-0003 |
Provides Emergency Medical Services to the citizens of Plainfield and the surrounding areas. |
Provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. |
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Professional counseling is offered to help individuals, children, couples and families cope better with a variety of problems. They also provide children's services and special programs, as well as adoption services to prospective adoptive parents. |
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Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey 175 South Street Morristown, NJ 07960 1-800-WE VISIT (1-800-932-4142) |
Quality community and home care services by competent, caring people and consistently strives to meet the needs of the community. |
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Consumer Information
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Description |
| Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, IA 52244 (855) 411-2372 |
Obtain information about federa consumer protection laws and submit a formal complaint regarding federal consumer financial products and services such as mortgages and credit cards. |
| Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20580 (202) 326-2222 (877) 382-4357 (Toll-free helpline) |
The FTC, the nation's consumer protection agency, collects complaints about companies, business practices, identity theft, and episodes of violence in the media. |
Provides free legal assistance in civil matters to people who cannot afford the cost of legal representation. |
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New Jersey Board of Public Utilities Division of Comsumer Assistance |
The Division of Customer Assistance helps utility customers resolve various types of problems with their utility company. |
| New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance P.O. Box 471 Trenton, NJ 08625-0471 (609) 292-7272 (800) 446-7467 (Consumer Hotline) |
File complaints or submit inquiries into banking, insurance or real estate related problems. |
New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs 124 Halsey Street Newark, NJ 07102 (973) 504-6200 (Consumer Hotline) (800) 242-5846 (toll free, NJ only) |
File complaints, licensee search, licensing boards, information on housing, doctors, cars, where to get a free credit report. |
Provides statutes about consumer fraud, and the Consumer Protection Leasing Act. |
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New Jersey consumer's guide to the lemon law. |
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Plainfield Action Services 510 Watchung Avenue Plainfield, NJ 07060 (908) 753-3519 |
Local arm of the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs. |
Protects the public from fraud, deceit and misrepresentation in the sale of goods and services. |
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| US Department of Treasury Comptroller of the Currency Administrator of National Banks (800) 613-6743 |
File a complaint against a bank or financial institution. |
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Social Services
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Description |
Alcoholics Anonymous Intergroup
of Northern NJ 2400 Morris Avenue Suite 106 Union, NJ 07083 (908) 687-8566 (800) 245-1377 |
Alcoholics Anonymous is a group who shares its experience, strength and hope that members may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. |
Alertop 510 Watchung Avenue Plainfield, NJ 07060 (908) 753-3082 |
Alertop provides outpatient counseling for clients who abuse alcohol or drugs. Interviews are confidential. Individual, group, family and marital counseling is available. |
The Arc of Union County advances the quality of life for people with developmental disabilities and provides meaningful choices and options for clients. |
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Provides programs and services that produce positive and lasting results for children. |
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A listing of churches and religious centers in Plainfield. |
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Primary purpose is to promote the rights and help meet the needs of immigrants and refugees through affordable legal services, advocacy, social services, community education and organizing, as well as cultural programs. |
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Families and Community Together (FACT) is a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting the families of Union County who have children with emotional, behavioral, social, and mental health needs. |
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Meals-On-Wheels Sharron A. Mitchell-Brown Director, Senior Citizens Activities 400 E. Front Street Plainfield, NJ 07060 (908) 753-3512 |
Information on senior meals programs. |
Monroe Avenue Family Development Corporation 324 Monroe Avenue Plainfield, NJ 07063 (908) 561-5187 |
The Monroe Avenue Family Development Corporation (MAFDC) is a community based non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization that aims to provide leadership in promoting, facilitating and coordinating the delivery of educational, cultural and support services for the benefit of at-risk youth, youth and their families. The development of family and youth enrichment programs assisted by public and private partnerships accomplishes this. |
| NJHelps.org | NJHelps is a free and easy guide for you to determine what programs and assistance for which you and your family may be eligible. |
Features a city directory and municipal information. |
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Plainfield Center for Stronger Families - Family Success Center 504 Madison Avenue Plainfield, NJ 07060 (908) 731-4272 x5235 |
The Center's goal is to empower families, professionals and other individuals interested in the well being and educational rights of children. |
Plainfield Shut-In Council Contact: Jane Freeman, President (908) 753-3097 |
Provides assistance to home-bound members of the community. |
WIC provides various services, including: breastfeeding education and support, referrals for free or reduced cost health care, immunization screening and referrals. |
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SAGE Eldercare helps thousands of frail, older adults, their families and caregivers each year. We are proud to offer a wide range of programs and services that support seniors in the challenges they face during the later stages of life. |
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Union County Department of Human Services Union County Administrative Building 10 Elizabethtown Plaza Elizabeth, NJ 07207 (908) 527-4808 |
Union County Service that includes departments on aging, drug abuse, mental health services, and the office for the disabled |
Union County Division of Social Services - Plainfield 200 W. 2nd Street Plainfield, NJ 07063 (908) 791-7000 |
Provides access to food stamps for Plainfield residents. |
Professional counseling is offered to help individuals, children, couples and families cope better with a variety of problems. |
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Provides access to multiple help agencies throughout Union County, NJ |
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Housing
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Description |
American Red Cross, |
Rental-hunting assistance is provided to low-income tenants who face eviction for nonpayment of rent. |
Faith Bricks & Mortar, Inc. 164 E. Front Street Plainfield, NJ 07060 (908) 756-5774 |
This community service provides counseling in homebuyer education, money and debt management, mortgage delinquency and default resolution, and also counseling both before and after home purchasing. |
The FISH Hospitality Program is a shelter program, which serves homeless women and families by providing shelter and basic needs while assisting them to return to independent living in the community. |
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Greater Plainfield Habitat for Humanity 2 Randolph Road Plainfield, NJ 07060 (908) 769-5292 |
Greater Plainfield Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit ecumenical Christian housing ministry building affordable homes for low-income families in the Plainfield, NJ area |
HomeFirst Interfaith Housing & Family Services 905 Watchung Avenue Plainfield, NJ 07060 (908) 753-4002 |
This is a non-profit organization, which provides emergency shelter, transitional and affordable housing, education and other supportive services. |
A source for home-related issues, whether you're looking to buy a home, refinance, or just remodel. |
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Plainfield YMCA Emergency Services 518 Watchung Avenue Plainfield, NJ 07060 (908) 756-6060 x103 |
Emergency services are provided for homeless individuals, families or victims of domestic violence. |
The Salvation Army 615 Watchung Avenue Plainfield, NJ 07060 (908) 355-9622 |
All Salvation Army facilities in New Jersey and the Army's Service Extension Program are able to provide assistance for basic needs |
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