February 3, 2016
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton, is proud to announce its new awareness campaign for 2016 – “Hope Starts Here.” The campaign focuses on the diversity of our efforts, tied together with the common theme of HOPE.
Throughout the year, look for a series of billboards, …
February 2, 2016
Testifying before the NJ Assembly Human Services Committee recently, Joyce Campbell, Associate Executive Director for External Affairs at Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton, was joined by scores of anti-poverty activists in sharing the best investment strategies for reducing poverty in our state.
“Together, providing basic …
February 1, 2016
El Centro, a program of Catholic Charities, utilized a $25K grant from the Princeton Area Community Foundation (PACF) to increase the number of individuals it served in 2015 by more than 60 percent.
“We were able to achieve these outstanding results and help more …
January 28, 2016
In light of recent events, it may be an opportune time to let the public know where individuals in crisis can go for help. We work hard to insure that everyone who walks through our doors is treated with dignity, respect and compassion. Our staff …
January 27, 2016
PACT team members conduct a visit with Louis, a client who lives outdoors in a Trenton suburb.
Ever wonder how individuals challenged by severe mental illness and once relegated to institutions are able to function and thrive independently in the community? PACT: A Day in …
December 22, 2015
Last week, the Monmouth County Board of Catholic Charities took part in their annual visits to several programs within the county, including Project Free (an intensive outpatient substance abuse treatment program for women) and Beacon House (a residential program for young men age 18 and …
December 17, 2015
Providence House Domestic Violence Services has been blessed with an outpouring of generosity this season. Following are just a few of many examples:
The Catholic Christmas Campaign (pictured left) donated 50 ShopRite gift cards to Providence House Domestic Violence Services of Burlington County for our …
December 12, 2015
Richard Gerster, a sculptor who served as the Modeling Department director at the Johnson Atelier, part of Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton, beautifully restored the statue of Mary who has kept a watchful eye over Catholic Charities staff and clients for decades. The newly restored …
December 1, 2015
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton, has been selected by the NJ Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services to be part of their SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) planning grant to become a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic. Ours represents one of …
November 23, 2015
Marlene Lao-Collins, Catholic Charities’ Executive Director (left) with Kathy Durante, Executive Director, OceanFirst Foundation, along with Peter Inverso, Board Chair (not pictured), attended an annual leadership event coordinated by OceanFirst Foundation. Presenters included Chris Maher, CEO of OceanFirst Bank and Adam Lowy, Executive Director of …
