Keep the Lights On Campaign
Climate Justice Starts at Home
Every family in Monmouth County deserves warmth in winter, cool air in summer, and food on the table. We provide direct energy relief, micro-grants, and education to make that possible.
$3.7B
Federal LIHEAP funding pool
1 in 3
US families face energy insecurity
10%+
Income spent on energy by low-income NJ families
$250K
Year 1 funding target
About Us
A 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Rooted in Freehold, NJ
Love of Humanity, Inc. (d/b/a Humanitas et Caritas Amoris, Inc.) is a registered 501(c)(3) public charity founded to advance community resilience through climate justice and energy equity.
Under the leadership of Director Val Kleyman, we focus on the intersection of climate change and household economic hardship — the place where rising temperatures meet rising utility bills.
Our flagship campaign, Keep the Lights On, delivers direct energy bill assistance and long-term sustainability solutions to families in Monmouth County, with plans to expand statewide.
Our Programs
Four Pathways to Climate Resilience
From immediate relief to long-term sustainability, our programs meet families where they are.
Climate Energy Relief for Families
Direct utility bill assistance for households spending more than 10% of income on energy. We cover emergency payments, negotiate with utility companies, and connect families to LIHEAP and NJ SHARES.
Spring utility shutoff season begins in April.
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Community Energy & Food Resilience Micro-Grants
Grants of $250 to $2,500 for neighborhood-level projects: community fridges, shared hydroponic towers, tool libraries, and weatherization cooperatives. Strengthening resilience block by block.
Applications reviewed monthly.
Apply for a Grant
Climate-Smart Households Academy
Free workshops and one-on-one coaching on energy audits, weatherization basics, smart thermostat usage, bill negotiation, and accessing state/federal programs. Knowledge is power — and savings.
Next cohort: May 2026 · 25 participants per session
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Partner-Led Solar & Hydroponics Pilots
Partnering with local contractors and clean-energy nonprofits to pilot subsidized solar installations and community hydroponic food systems in underserved areas of Monmouth County.
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Why Climate Energy Relief Matters
"Last winter, I had to choose between heating and groceries. No family should face that choice."— Maria, Freehold resident
$150K–$250K
Year 1 revenue target
100+
Families to serve in Year 1
20+
Micro-grants awarded
4
Programs launched
Support Our Work
Keep the Lights On
Your tax-deductible donation directly funds energy relief, micro-grants, and community education. Every dollar helps a family stay warm.
13% of Year 1 funding goal — every donation moves us forward
Covers one month of the heating gap for an elderly resident on fixed income.
- Monthly impact reports
- Name on donor wall
- Newsletter updates
Funds a family's full utility gap for one month and a free energy audit.
- Everything in Neighbor
- Quarterly family impact stories
- Invitation to annual event
Sponsors a family for two months of complete energy relief plus academy enrollment.
- Everything in Advocate
- Direct family match — know who you help
- Priority event access
- Recognition in annual report
Underwrites a complete family stabilization package — energy, education, and micro-grant support.
- Everything in Champion
- Board-level impact briefings
- Co-branded communications
Directly funds one community resilience micro-grant — a hydroponic tower, community fridge, or weatherization project.
- Choose the project type
- Photo documentation of your impact
- Thank-you letter from the recipient community
Every dollar counts. Choose your own contribution — one-time or recurring. All donations are tax-deductible.
Choose Your Amount
Love of Humanity, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN: 99-3363114). All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
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For Funders & Partners
Invest in Climate Justice That Works
We offer transparent reporting, measurable outcomes, and community-rooted implementation.
Grant Opportunities We're Pursuing
Our team is actively applying to the following grant programs for Year 1:
CFNJ Monmouth County
Up to $10,000
PSEG Foundation
$500 – $15,000
EPA EJ Small Grants
Up to $100,000
OceanFirst Foundation
$5,000+
Why Partner With Us
Measurable Impact
KPIs tracked monthly: families served, $ relief delivered, kWh saved, workshop attendance.
Transparent Reporting
Quarterly reports with financial breakdowns, impact dashboards, and beneficiary testimonials.
Dual-Frame Messaging
Climate urgency for environmental funders. Household stability for social-services funders.
Scalable Model
Monmouth County pilot → NJ statewide → replicable in any energy-burdened community.
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Need Help With Energy Bills?
If you live in Monmouth County, NJ and are struggling with utility costs, we may be able to help through our Climate Energy Relief program or connect you with state resources.
Who Qualifies
- Monmouth County, NJ residents (Freehold area priority)
- Households spending 10%+ of income on energy
- Seniors on fixed income, single-parent households, veterans
- Households facing utility shutoff notices
What We Provide
- Emergency utility bill payments
- LIHEAP and NJ SHARES application assistance
- Free energy audit and weatherization guidance
- Connection to ongoing education programs
Request Assistance
Your information is confidential and only used to assess eligibility.
Our Roadmap
Year 1 Milestones
Q1 2026: Launch
Establish energy relief fund, begin LIHEAP navigation services, launch "Keep the Lights On" donor campaign.
Q2 2026: Micro-Grants
Open micro-grant applications for community projects. Award first 5-8 grants. Begin Climate-Smart Households Academy workshops.
Q3 2026: Solar Pilots
Launch first partner-led solar installation pilot. Expand academy to bi-weekly sessions. Submit EPA EJ Small Grant application.
Q4 2026: Scale
Publish impact report. 100+ families served. Begin Year 2 planning for NJ statewide expansion.
Our Research
Insights
Data-driven reports on the issues that matter to our community.
The Plan Is Approved. The Power Still Goes Out: What Monmouth County’s 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan Means for Energy Resilience
Monmouth County’s 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan is officially approved — but resilience is only real when families can keep the lights on through heat waves, floods, and outages.
Read report → Energy PovertyThe Utility Assistance Gap: Why NJ Programs Still Leave Families One Bill Away from Crisis
New Jersey helped 249,714 households with LIHEAP in FY2024 — but the average benefit covered just 13.4% of annual energy bills. As costs rise, the gap between need and relief is becoming a crisis pipeline.
Read report → Community329,000 Meals and Counting: The Volunteer Safety Net Holding Monmouth County Together
500 volunteers deliver 329,000 meals a year to seniors. 59,420 residents face food insecurity. Inside the invisible network of neighbors who refuse to let Monmouth County's most vulnerable fall through the cracks.
Read report →Get in Touch
Contact Us
Whether you want to donate, volunteer, apply for support, or explore a partnership — we'd love to hear from you.