JESPY House, Inc.

10/28/2025

New Jersey was notified by the federal government that if the shutdown continues, November 2025 SNAP benefits will not be available on November 1.

SNAP benefits loaded on your Families First EBT card prior to October 31, 2025 will be available for you to use after November 1, 2025.
Before going to the grocery store after November 1, we encourage SNAP food assistance recipients to check their account at NJFamiliesFirst.com or by calling 800-997-3333. If there are SNAP benefits in your NJ FamiliesFirst account, they are available for you to use.

Please note, you may receive eligibility notices and your MyNJHelps case summary may show that you are eligible for November benefits. Even though you may receive an eligibility notice and the benefits show in your case summary, if the federal shutdown continues, November 2025 SNAP benefits will not be posted to your Families First EBT card on time.

Because November SNAP benefits are not available as a result of a federal shutdown, fair hearings will not be scheduled for this issue.

SNAP applications and recertifications will be processed. Continue to submit requested information to ensure you get your benefits when federal SNAP funding becomes available.

For the most current information, visit www.NJSNAP.GOV or follow the Department on social media.

10/28/2025

Meet Arielle! Arielle is a JESPY House, Inc. client and works at Miti Miti New Jersey in South Orange. Arielle shared what her day looks like and what she loves most about her job as a part of our ongoing celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

Our clients work with job coaches in our Work Readiness and Employment Engagement Program to develop lifelong skills and build careers in the community.

Learn more at: https://jespyhouse.org/Work-Readiness-and-Employment-Engagement

10/28/2025

https://villagegreennj.com/business/village-marketplace-to-open-on-wednesday-in-south-orange/?source=newsletter
For all JESPY House, Inc. clients inquiring, tomorrow the grocery store in the Village will now be opening this week.

Locals have been eagerly awaiting the opening of Village Marketplace, and the wait will…

10/27/2025

JESPY House, Inc. client Shane and her dad Kieran are a special part of our JESPY House, Inc. family. Here, Kieran shares how Shane’s participation in the Day Program and Athletics & Fitness Program have helped her develop important skills and build lasting friendships.

10/27/2025

📊 Workforce participation among people with disabilities has jumped over 30% since the pandemic—thanks to remote and flexible work options that break down barriers to employment.

Research from Kessler Foundation highlights how inclusive hiring and adaptable roles are breaking barriers and driving equity. Learn more:https://tinyurl.com/mr7p2cph

10/25/2025

10/24/2025

Gainful employment matters! During National Disability Employment Awareness Month, JESPY House, Inc. Work Readiness & Employment Engagement (WREE) Department continues to support clients throughout their journey in the workforce. The Department also participates in public forums to advocate for the importance of jobs for adults with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities.

WREE recently presented at a panel titled ‘System Transforming Partnerships to Advocate Employment for Individuals with Disabilities’ during the Garden State Employment and Training Association conference in Atlantic City. WREE staff also gave a presentation at the American Congress of Community Support and Employment Services (ACCSES) NJ STAR Conference during their ‘Issues & Solutions for Local Transportation of People with Disabilities’ panel.

In additional exciting news, the WREE Department received an "Excellence Award" from the Department of Labor & Workforce Development for achieving career success with the support of vocational rehabilitation services. This recognition was a result of JESPY’s participation in the Pathway To Success/Landmark culinary training program.

10/22/2025

JESPY House, Inc. staff at this evening's Interfaith screening of Intelligent Lives. Archdiocese of Newark Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ Disability & Belonging: An Interfaith Conversation about Building Communities of Hope.Pastoral Ministry with Persons with Disabilities

10/21/2025

It's National Disability Employment Month and we're highlighting Jespy House client careers! Meet Sias! He works at Three Daughters Baking Company in South Orange. Check out Sias's story!

10/20/2025

Start Putting your teams together!!!!

I’m excited to invite the trivia community to support the in their annual trivia fundraiser on Sunday November 9. The Jespy House is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to help adults with disabilities live their fullest lives. Proceeds from the event at Felina Steak will help to further their mission. I hope to see everyone at what will be an awesome night of trivia. And they have big prizes for our top 3 teams!

10/20/2025

Wishing all who celebrate!!

10/18/2025

https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2025/10/17/university-to-create-first-of-its-kind-institute-for-those-with-intellectual-disabilities/31687/?fbclid=IwY2xjawNf5WhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFRNHFRQkhPeFBBQkJpQ1g3AR5v9RkBrVvpa6WL_7DH6DSszCXVzbHDzABW4Mu4gaU_F_hX0P5fAq6RLPSArg_aem_l4QiR5jePwdrGcpFWXjcCA

Backed by a multimillion-dollar donation, the institute will promote wellness and opportunities for people with IDD with programming related to employment, assistive technology, advocacy and more.