Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton is now collecting school supplies to ensure that children from low-income families start the school year with everything they need to learn.
Fifteen percent of New Jersey’s nearly 2 million children live in poverty, according to the 2018 New Jersey Kids …
There are all sorts of reasons immigrants come to America. Some flee violence, oppression, or poverty. Others want to reunite with family here.
Maria Esther Rodriguez emigrated from her native Dominican Republic 15 years ago because of her husband.
“He decided to come to the United States, …
Donations of both money and goods have fallen in recent months at Community Services, which is Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton’s poverty-reduction arm, threatening to impact people who need food, housing, and other basic services in Central Jersey.
It’s unclear what contributed to the drop in …
Noelle Davies wears a lot of hats. As the Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton Community Services Business Manager, Noelle Davies takes on as many responsibilities as she can possibly fit in a day. In her role, she juggles grant management, internal business affairs, and community …
People who feel like they have been unfairly rejected from renting an apartment or buying a home – especially people of color, someone with a disability, families with children, and recipients of vouchers/other subsidies – can call the New Jersey Division of Civil Rights for …
Two bills awaiting Gov. Phil Murphy approval promise to help the homeless in New Jersey.
The first bill (S-3586) would expand emergency assistance (housing aid) for people who face an imminent threat of homelessness. Under current law, emergency assistance is only available for 12 to 18 …
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 …
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 …
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton will open a new headquarters in March for its Burlington County Community Services, which serves people who struggle with poverty, housing instability, food insecurity, immigration issues and other challenges.
The new facility at 460 Veterans Blvd. in Burlington will be bigger, …
The government shutdown has impacted a housing program run by Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton, leaving 24 homeless or recently homeless adults with an uncertain future.
The federal funding for Catholic Charities’ Rapid Rehousing program in Mercer County would have been renewed this month – but …
