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CATHOLIC CHARITIES
Catholic Charities as a ministry of the Archdiocese of Newark participates in the Church’s social mission by recognizing the inherent dignity and worth of all people and responding with sincere Christian compassion to the corporeal needs of the poor and marginalized. The service of Catholic Charities is inspired by faith in Jesus Christ, Sacred Scripture, and the continuing exposition of Catholic social teaching. Through these activities, Catholic Charities strives to assist individuals in need, strengthen families, and provide those it serves with an experience of God’s mercy.
Catholic Charities provides a wide variety of services, including:
-Adult Basic Education program provides on-site access to English as a Second Language and GED preparation. GED Preparation program offers GED in a classroom setting
-Adoption services
-Affordable, high-quality early childhood education to children in Newark, Bloomfield and Elizabeth
-Emergency shelter for the homeless and for those who are HIV-positive
-Affordable housing for low-income families
-Behavioral Health Services
-Children & Family Services
-Community Access & Volunteer Services
-Counseling and support services for at-risk youth and their families
-Education
-HIV/Aids Services
-Housing Services
-Immigration Services
-Job training
-Programs for the elderly
-Psychological and psychiatric help for those with mental illness
-Workforce Development
Click the link below to access their phone directory and to get connected to the right resources for you. -
LEGAL CLINIC SERVICES
If you live in Union County and need help with housing insecurity, rental assistance, legal representation or credit counseling please contact Joe Correa at [email protected]. The Waterfront Project is a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting economically disadvantaged people to address their civil legal issues and concerns.
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