to Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton. We are a faith-inspired social services agency with more than 100 years of experience. Our mission directs us to alleviate human suffering and we do that through a wide variety of services that include behavioral healthcare, domestic violence prevention and treatment, help with basic needs, housing assistance, job training and supported employment, and addiction treatment. We are a non-profit recognized by the Chronicle of Philanthropy as one of the most fiscally efficient in the country, using less than 10 percent of our revenue for administrative costs.

Spirit Annual Report 2008/Summer 2009 Issue now online! Click here to view the Summer 2009/Annual Report 2008 issue of The Spirit! If you would like to request a hard copy of this report, please contact Mary in the Community and Government Relations Department at mforlano@cctrenton.org. ... More SIX TIPS AND RESOURCES FOR MAINTAINING MENTAL WELLNESS May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Catholic Charities would like to share some tips and resources to help improve mental health this month! If you or someone you know is in need of assistance, we encourage you to contact our Access Center at 1-800-360-7711 for assistance. These tips and resources are compiled from various mental ... More Getting Through Tough Times: A Toolkit for Parishioners Dear Pastor/Parish Staff/ Parish Pastoral Council: As increasing numbers of us are impacted by the economic crisis, Catholic Charities' Office of Parish Social Ministry would like to share with you this Congregational Toolkit prepared by Interfaith Worker Justice, as well as information regarding a few local resources for helping those who seek your assistance. While each parish community will need to identify how it can bes ... More Impossible Choices: Rent or Food? Portraits of Catholic Charities consumers during tough economic times Consumer Story 5 Theresa, James and their two young children are beginning to feel the serious impact of the economic crisis upon their family. James lost his job and while Theresa is working two jobs, it is not enough to pay all of the families expenses (which include supporting Theresa's parents in Liberia). They are currently in danger o ... More Providence House Burlington Cut-a-Thon La Mode Salon and Spa in Mount Laurel recently held a "Cut-A-Thon" to benefit Providence House Domestic Violence Services, offering half-price haircuts to all customers and walk-ins. In addition to raising funds, the hair salon increased positive awareness of Providence House and its services among it ... More