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Changes in the Adoption Law Regarding Birth Certificates

December 30, 2016

On May 27, 2014, a new law took effect that will allow adoptees and certain relatives to request and obtain the names of their biological parents beginning January 1, 2017. Authorized individuals may obtain an uncertified copy of an adoptee’s original birth certificate without obtaining …

Our Commitment to those Most vulnerable and to the stranger among us

December 19, 2016

*Matthew 25:35(NIV)35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in…”
Catholic Charities is committed to continuing to protect and advocate for those most vulnerable …

Customers Bank Makes Generous Gift to Catholic Charities

December 9, 2016

Martin R. Hernandez recently presented Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton with a $2,500 donation on behalf of Customers Bank in Hamilton.
“As a community-based bank that serves businesses and individuals in Central New Jersey, we appreciate the critical work that Catholic Charities has been doing for …

Catholic Charities’ Rapid Rehousing Program Scores a Homerun!

November 21, 2016

Photo Caption: (left to right) Catholic Charities’ Rapid Rehousing staff accept national award: Will Nance, Housing Locator, Jackie Edwards, Director of Community Services, and Mosudi Idowu, Rapid Rehousing Director.
Our pioneering Rapid Rehousing program, which has dramatically helped to reduce homelessness in Mercer County, was recognized …

Monmouth Board Rocks Lobster Bake

November 3, 2016

The Monmouth County Board of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton, generated $24,000 for programs in the county through a successful event, the Lobster Bake held at Mister C’s Beach Bistro in Allenhurst. More than 150 attended the benefit and A.H. Fisher Diamonds donated a beautiful …

Catholic Charities Undertakes Strategic Reorganization

October 25, 2016

As part of an initiative to competitively position itself for anticipated changes in the social and behavioral health services funding environment, Catholic Charities announced a reorganization of key management staff. According to Executive Director Marlene Laó-Collins, “We have strategically reconfigured our management team in order …

Catholic Charities Hires Social Policy Consultant

August 4, 2016

Catholic Charities executive director Marlene Laó-Collins announced that Jennifer Sullivan, Esq. has joined Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton as a social policy consultant taking over the public policy advocacy and government relations aspect formerly held by Joyce Campbell, now the executive director for the Trenton …

Catholic Charities Merges Departments, Names Director

July 29, 2016

Catholic Charities Executive Director, Marlene Laó-Collins is pleased to announce Nancy Tompkins as the Director of Development and Marketing. Over the last 4 years, both departments have collaborated and integrated work to make a greater impact in philanthropy and in promoting our services to the …

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