Whether you need a little help financially, or want to learn other ways to save...there is help for you! Take advantage of this free advice before your winter heating bills kick in!

New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) is hosting its annual Energy Assistance Days throughout Monmouth and Ocean Counties.

Representatives from NJNG and state-designated agencies will be on hand to work with you to determine which energy assistance programs best fit your needs, and then they'll assist you with the application process.

You may also qualify for home energy-improvement programs to help reduce your energy costs.

So mark your calendars and attend an upcoming Energy Assistance Day, starting today, to learn how to better manage your energy bills and prepare yourself or a loved one for the winter season.

Please bring your social security card and proof of income for all household members, your deed or rental lease and recent natural gas and electric bills.

For more info or to connect with an NJNG Energy Assistance Specialist, email energyassist@njng.com or call 800-221-0051.

Here are the locations and dates for NJNG coming to a place near you:

In Monmouth County:

Sept. 14: Union Beach Municipal Building, 10 am - 6 pm

Sept. 15: Neptune at the Monmouth County Connection, 10:30 am - 7 pm

Sept. 17: Howell Municipal Building, 9 am - 4 pm

Sept. 24: Asbury Park Municipal Building, 9 am - 5 pm

Sept. 25: Keansburg at the Bayshore Senior Day Center, 9 am - 6 pm

Sept. 28: Eatontown at SCAN Adult Education Center inside Monmouth Mall, 10 am - 6 pm

Sept. 29th: Long Branch Library, 10 am - 7 pm

Oct. 1st, Red Bank at Lunch Break, 9 am - 5 pm

Oct. 2nd: Freehold at the Financial Success Center at Freehold Mall, 10 am - 6 pm

In Ocean County:

Sept. 16th: Lakewood at the Ocean County Library, 9 am - 6 pm

Sept. 18th: Jackson at the Melvin Cottrell Center for Senior Citizens, 9 am - 4 pm

Sept. 21st: Little Egg Harbor Community Center, 10 am - 6 pm

Sept. 22nd: Township of Brick Civic Center, 8 am - 3:30 pm

Sept. 23: Toms River at the Ocean County YMCA, 10 am - 6 pm

Sept. 30th: Long Beach Island at the Saint Francis Community Center, 10 am - 6 pm

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