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Latest News from Catholic Charities of Trenton:
Thank You to a Valued Community Partner
August 2010 marked the sixth year that Providence House Domestic Violence Services (PHDVS) in Ocean County received support from the TJX Foundation for its Outreach Counseling Program. [More]
Catholic Charities’ Chief Financial Officer Recognized by NJBIZ
Trenton, NJ, August 31, 2010 – NJBIZ announced that George Bontcue, Chief Financial Officer of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton, was named a finalist for NJBIZ CFO of the Year. [More]
Catholic Charities’ Director receives Recognition from NJ Mental Health Advocacy Group
Trenton, NJ, August 26, 2010 – The New Jersey Association of Mental Health and Addiction Agencies (NJAMHAA) is recognizing Francis E. Dolan, executive director of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton with the Lifetime Achievement Award for Outstanding Service for Vulnerable Citizens. [More]
Join us for a FUNraiser at Five Below!
Bring this flyer with you to Five Below on Route 70 through August 28 and 10% of your purchase will be donated back to Catholic Charities Emergency and Community Services in Ocean County! [More]
'Learn to Earn' Program Gives Teens A Second Chance
THE TRENTON TIMES, August 8, 2010- There's a place where 16-year-old Cory goes to stay away from trouble, away from the temptations of the streets. Instead of succumbing to gang violence, drugs or criminal mischief, Cory spends his days unloading and stocking food at a pantry on North Warren Street. [More]
Burlington’s Hungry Aided by Souper Effort
Members of the Corpus Christi Soup Club in Burlington (pictured here) recently held their annual luncheon at which Bonnie Jordan, program director of Burlington Emergency & Community Services thanked them for provided homemade soup that fed countless individuals and families throughout the last year. [More]
The Spirit Fall 2010 Issue Is Now Available Online!
Click here to view the Fall 2010 issue of The Spirit! [More]
Catholic Charities USA Names Three National Family Strengthening Award Winners
PR Newswire, August 4, 2010- ALEXANDRIA, Va., -- Catholic Charities USA, the 100-year-old social service network committed to reducing poverty in America, announces three winners of the 2010 Catholic Charities USA/Annie E. Casey Foundation Family Strengthening Award. [More]
Cream of the Crop!
Thank you Phil Volpe, owner of “Cream King” in Pennington! Each Monday during the summer, Cream King donates 10% of sales and all tips to a charity. [More]
El Centro Receives National Award
El Centro, a program of Catholic Charities’ Children and Family Services, has been named one of just three recipients of the national Annie E. Casey/Catholic Charities USA Family Strengthening Award for 2010. [More]
Capping 22-year tenure, Catholic Charities' Fran Dolan announces retirement
THE MONITOR, June 25, 2010 – After 22 years as executive director of Catholic Charities, Fran Dolan has decided to step down. It’s no coincidence that his retirement will take place on March 11, his 65th birthday. [More]
He made it his business to make charity pay off - Retiring head of Catholic Charities put nonprofit on sound fiscal footing.
THE TRENTON TIMES, June 21, 2010 – When Francis Dolan took over Catholic Charities here some 22 years ago the charity was run like every other nonprofit organization. [More]
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton Executive Director Francis E. Dolan To Retire
Trenton, NJ June 8, 2010 – Francis E. Dolan, executive director of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton, has announced that he will be retiring effective March 11, 2011, on his 65th birthday. [More]
El Centro Receives Third Grant from the Theresa & Edward O’Toole Foundation
Trenton, NJ June 22, 2010- El Centro’s Healthy Marriages Initiative, a program of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton, received a grant from the Theresa & Edward O’Toole Foundation in the amount of $45,000. [More]
Heroes In The Fight Against Hunger
The first grade class at Maurice Hawk Elementary School in Plainsboro, with help from their teacher, Mrs. Christy Byrnes, collected food donations for Emergency and Community Services’ “Bagging Summer Hunger” program. [More]
Catholic Charities First Ever Resource Fair A Huge Success!
On June 16, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton, held its first ever agency wide, county wide, program wide Resource Fair at St. Gregory The Great Parish Center in Hamilton Square, NJ. [More]
Catholic Charities Consumers Walk Tall at NAMI Mercer Benefit
Partners in Recovery and other Mercer Behavioral Health Services consumers and staff fielded a successful Walk Team at the May 24th NAMI benefit held in Washington Crossing Park. [More]
Giving Thanks
An inspiring story from Bonnie Jordan, program director at Emergency & Community Services in Burlington County. [More]
Guardian Angel Dinner Dance Kick-Off A Success!
It’s official: the countdown to the Guardian Angel Dinner Dance, to be held on October 1st, is on! [More]
Hunger Awareness Event Stirs Concern of School and Elected Officials in Burlington.
Annette Thomas, case manager at Emergency and Community Services in Burlington County shared anecdotal and statistical trends concerning the ongoing increase in requests for food assistance at their Delanco food pantry with guests at a recent Open House. [More]
Save The Date For Popcorn And Crackerjacks.
We would not want our Southern counties left out in the cold this baseball season! Join us for another night out at the ball club, this time to watch the Lakewood BlueClaws in action. [More]
Providence House Volunteer Helps Dreams Come True...
Thom Cherney, volunteer at Providence House Domestic Violence Services, recently wrote a book of poetry entitled, “Dream Street.” [More]
Catholic Charities Recognized As Innovative Non-Profit
by NJBIZ
An independent panel of more than 10 judges named Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton as a finalist in a new award program created by NJBIZ magazine to recognize nonprofit organizations who demonstrate excellence and leadership. [More]
Spring Cleaning? Providence House is too and needs your help
Providence House Domestic Violence Services is currently seeking donations for its Spring 2010 wishlist. [More]
A Gathering of Angels
Catholic Charities supporters were invited to a Guardian Angel Dinner Dance Sponsorship Breakfast on February 16th at the Hyatt Regency Princeton where they were recognized for their leadership role in making the 2009 dinner dance a highly successful fundraising event. [More]
Catholic Charities Quoted in Philadelphia Inquirer
Joyce Campbell, Associate Executive Director of External Affairs testified before the New Jersey State Senate’s Economic Growth Committee regarding proposed changes to the Council on Affordable Housing Council, click here to read more about it from the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Catholic Charities' Response to Haiti's Earthquake and Victims
While we continue to direct donations and inquiries regarding rescue efforts in Haiti to the Catholic Relief Service, the Disaster Response Program of Catholic Charities, has been collaborating with other agencies to provide assistance to Haitian residents who have been evacuated. [More]
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to Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton. We are a faith-inspired social services organization, founded in 1913 with a mission to alleviate human suffering. Annually, our staff provides more than 100,000 people in Burlington, Mercer, Monmouth and Ocean counties with support related to housing, food, mental health, specialized childrens’ services, addiction treatment and domestic violence services. A private nonprofit recognized by the Chronicle of Philanthropy as one of the most fiscally efficient in the country, our organization uses less than 10 percent of our revenue for administrative costs. We comprise the 10th largest nonprofit in New Jersey and recently received recognition from NJBIZ magazine as an innovative nonprofit with respect to our demonstrated track record of financial stewardship and sustainability. Catholic Charities is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for staff as well as for people seeking assistance.
