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Stronger Than the Storm

July 27, 2016

Sandy survivors braved a torrential thunderstorm to participate in the Hurricane Sandy Memorial Wall event! Rep. Thomas MacArthur discussed homeowners’ ongoing issues and acknowledged the dedication of our Disaster Response Program (DRP), the New Jersey Organizing Project and the Visitation Relief Center staff and volunteers.
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Forms Now Available for Adoptees to Apply for Birth Records

July 22, 2016

In the second phase of implementing New Jersey’s new adoption law, the Department of Health has made forms available for adoptees to apply for their birth certificates and potentially learn more about their family’s demographic, medical and social/cultural histories.
Applications are now being accepted. Records will …

Catholic Charities Names New Board Chair

July 15, 2016

Catholic Charities Diocese of Trenton has named a new Chair of its Board of Trustees, to replace the outgoing Chair, Sen. Peter Inverso. Robert Tanzola takes over helping to lead the organization that is well into its second century of providing help and hope to …

Catholic Charities Director Receives National Honor

July 12, 2016

Catholic Charities USA announced that the 2016 recipient of the Bishop Joseph M. Sullivan Award is Ronald Gering, Children and Families Director at Catholic Charities Diocese of Trenton. The award is given to an individual who has demonstrated a dedication to serving children and families …

Medi-Cool Program Helps Eligible Residents Keep Cool This Summer

June 30, 2016

With funding from the Mercer County Department of Human Services Office on Aging, Catholic Charities and Rise — A Community Service Partnership, have partnered to provide air conditioning units for Mercer County low-income seniors and/or adults who have a disability. (See flier for more information …

Immigration Services Featured in Recent Edition of The Monitor

June 21, 2016

A client and his family who received services through Catholic Charities Immigration Services in Ocean County were recently featured in an article in The Monitor.
José Aguilar, who was brought to the United States without documentation as a child, came to Catholic Charities to attain legal …

New Documentary Demonstrates Recovery and Resiliency

June 10, 2016

We are honored to share the story of Amanda and her recovery from childhood sexual abuse in a moving documentary that features staff from our Monmouth Family Growth Program and representatives from the Friends of the Monmouth County Child Advocacy Center.
This film was developed …

Two Longtime Staff Members Say Farewell

June 7, 2016

After 20 Years at Catholic Charities a New TASK Awaits Joyce Campbell
After 20 years at Catholic Charities, Joyce Campbell is leaving to join the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (TASK) as its new executive director. Joyce started her career with Catholic Charities as a Program Coordinator …

Catholic Charities Employee Takes Time Off to Serve Our Country

May 11, 2016

Mikerson Luma is a professional role model — he serves as a Life Skills instructor at Beacon House, a residential program run by Catholic Charities for young men who have aged out of foster care. But prior to this position, Luma served in the US …

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