Posts Tagged: Mercer County

Catholic Charities opens new addiction recovery program in Mercer County

People struggling to overcome opioid addiction are more vulnerable to the coronavirus because of its impact on respiratory and pulmonary health. At the same time, they’re more likely to experience homelessness or incarceration, which puts them at higher risk of catching and transmitting the virus.
That’s …

Catholic Charities honors businessman Frank Taylor as Light of Hope in Mercer County

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton will honor Frank Taylor as a Light of Hope in Mercer County at the 30th Annual Guardian Angel Dinner Dance in September.
Taylor served on Catholic Charities’ Mercer County board for nine years and has consistently supported the agency financially for …

Habitat for Humanity partners with Catholic Charities in anti-poverty work

Habitat for Humanity of Burlington County and Greater Trenton-Princeton is partnering with Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton to donate groceries, cleaning supplies, and other household items they receive and can’t sell at their ReStore in Maple Shade.
The donations will go to vulnerable citizens who come …

Two longtime food pantries join forces to better fight hunger in Mercer County

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton is partnering with the Mount Carmel Guild to merge food pantries in Trenton, with the joined operations officially set to start on April 1.
Catholic Charities’ Community Services food pantry at 132 N. Warren St. will relocate to the Mount Carmel …

New grants improve services for elderly Mercer County residents in need

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton recently received two one-year grants, totaling nearly $335,000, from Mercer County to better serve elderly residents who have mental health or substance use disorders.
Collectively, the grants are intended to support housing stability for the county’s seniors and help them more …

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