Can a state funded non profit company reduce my hours and remove all benefits including health acare with days prior notice?

After 12 years of full time employment I was told on 10/21 that my hours were reduced to 14 ,effective immediately, and that all my benefits are terminated including heath care by the end of the month. I was also told that if I refuse the offer, that I must resign and therefore can also not get unemployment. I believe there was some personal vindictiveness in this act and wonder if I have any legal recourse, Thank you e. It is a social welfare office in Newark,and I was told it was budget cuts but I believe there it is also personal.