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Disaster Response Program … a “Godsend”

June 11, 2015

Catholic Charities and its Disaster Response Program were featured today in the Star Ledger in a touching article that called our organization a “Godsend.”
The article details the homecoming celebration of the Axten family in Little Egg Harbor and the Febus family who are currently still …

Guardian Angel Dinner Dance Officially Kicks Off

June 5, 2015

Earlier in May, Catholic Charities held its annual Kick-off event for the upcoming Guardian Angel Dinner Dance (GADD) to be held on October 3. At the event, held at the Hyatt Regency Princeton, those who will be honored with awards were officially announced.
Sen. Peter Inverso, …

With Deepest Sympathy

May 26, 2015

John and Alicia Nash were extraordinary advocates for mental health and as such they were well regarded and admired by the Catholic Charities family and we extend our deepest sympathy to their family and friends. The members of Catholic Charities’ PACT (Program of Assertive Community …

Medi-Cool Program Now Screening for Applicants

May 13, 2015

With funding from the Mercer County Department of Human Services Office on Aging, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton and Rise, A Community Service Partnership of Hightstown, are currently screening applicants to determine eligibility for the Medi-Cool Program. The program provides air conditioning units to needy …

El Centro’s Roberto Hernandez Appointed to Latino Advisory Council

April 30, 2015

Trenton Mayor Eric Jackson recently announced the formation of a new Latino Advisory Council composed of a diverse group of leaders who will help Mayor Jackson’s administration better engage, serve and connect with the Latino community, which represents more than 30% of the city’s total …

Extreme Makeover of Shuttered School Creates Affordable Housing

April 30, 2015

Catholic Charities’ Jean Furdella and Maureen Fahey participated in a Hard Hat Tour of The Duffy School, renovated into apartments for those ages 62+ in Florence NJ. Five units will be occupied by our consumers. Maureen Fahey worked closely with the developers, Conifer and MENDS – …

Mercer County Board Hosts Pocketbook Bingo

April 8, 2015

The Mercer County Board of Catholic Charities will host Pocketbook Bingo event on Friday, May 15 to benefit Mercer County programs.
The event will be held in the gym at St. Paul School in Princeton. Winners will receive designer pocketbooks by Coach, Kate Spade, Ralph Lauren, …

Catholic Charities Offers Clarity on Immigration Changes

March 30, 2015

“The executive actions taken by President Barack Obama to address the complex and difficult issue of immigration have presented undocumented immigrants who have long been “stuck” in a broken system with both unprecedented hope and worrisome risks.
In an effort to help individuals and families navigate …

Help Extended for Those Impacted by Hurricane Sandy!

March 26, 2015

The Catholic Charities New Jersey Disaster Case Management Program has been given an extension so that it may continue providing help to households impacted by Sandy. Originally scheduled to close in January, this program will continue offering services through October 30, 2015.
If you have ongoing, …

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