{"id":5726,"date":"2026-09-02T18:43:29","date_gmt":"2026-09-02T18:43:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/?page_id=5726"},"modified":"2026-09-15T21:51:42","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T21:51:42","slug":"fresh-start-showers-and-laundry-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/fresh-start-showers-and-laundry-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Fresh Start Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full tw-mb-0\">\n<figure ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2021\/10\/Artboard-1-e1634913743131.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Union County FRESH START Program connects individuals and families with essential services and community resources in one convenient location. 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