Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton

03/23/2023

Beginning January 2023, children who do not have lawful presence in the U.S., live in New Jersey, and whose family income qualifies are eligible to receive NJ FamilyCare healthcare coverage. NJ FamilyCare provides a variety of health services, such as doctor/specialist visits, mental health, vision, dental, vaccinations, and a number of other benefits to keep children healthy.

To find out more about Cover All Kids, please visit this website, https://nj.gov/coverallkids/ or call 1-800-701-0710.

03/22/2023

Another trunk-load of Empowerment bags and a packed back-seat full of wish-list items are heading to Providence House Domestic Violence Services from The Unforgotten Haven ! The Empowerment bags are filled with much needed, full-sized, personal necessities including body wash, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, a blanket, journal and so much more!

Sometimes our clients arrive to the shelter with nothing. With the support of our community, we are able to provide personal care and comfort items to make their journey as survivors that much easier. We are so lucky to have as a Partner in Peace for our mission to end domestic violence.

Providence House Domestic Violence Services seeks to end the cycle of domestic abuse through education, empowerment and advocacy while providing a safe haven from abuse. If you or someone you know needs help, call our 24-hour hotline. In Ocean County call 800-246-8910. In Burlington County call 609-871-7551.

03/22/2023

We wish all our friends observing Ramadan a blessed and peaceful month. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and a time of fasting and prayer among Muslims.

03/21/2023

Thank you to the St. Maximillian Kolbe Columbiettes for inviting the Providence House Domestic Violence Services to speak and educate the ladies on domestic abuse all of the free services PHDVS provides to survivors of abuse and their children in Ocean County. We are grateful for this new connection and so excited to see what creative fundraising ideas this group comes up with!

Providence House Domestic Violence Services seeks to end the cycle of domestic abuse through education, empowerment and advocacy while providing a safe haven from abuse. If you or someone you know needs help, call our 24-hour hotline. In Ocean County call 800-246-8910. In Burlington County call 609-871-7551.

03/21/2023

If you need to make a little room in your closet, consider donating things you no longer wear to Catholic Charities. Our Community Services team is currently accepting clean, gently worn clothes.

To find out where you can drop off clothes or how to schedule a pick-up at your home, visit our In-Kind Giving page: https://www.catholiccharitiestrenton.org/ways-to-give/in-kind-donations/

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03/20/2023

Between March 13th and 30th, our Community Services team will be accepting donations of completed and sealed baskets which will be distributed for children ages 1 through 12 this Easter.

In Burlington County, baskets can be dropped off Monday, Tuesday or Thursday between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. or 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at our office at 450 Veterans Drive, Burlington, NJ 08010. For more information call 856-764-6940 ext. 6110.

In Mercer County, baskets can be dropped off Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at our office at 132 N. Warren Street, Trenton, NJ 08608. Or they can be delivered to Mount Carmel Guild at 79 North Clinton Ave., Trenton, 08609. For more information call 609-394-8847.

In Ocean County, baskets can be dropped off Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at our office at 200 Monmouth Avenue, Lakewood, NJ 08701. For more information call 732-363-5322 ext. 3235.

03/20/2023

Lisa Lawson, MSW, MBA, LCSW, CCS, Director of Clinical and Integrated Health, is part of a team presenting a program on Pulmonary Disease, Asthma & Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) on Wedensday, March 22 from 1 to 2:15 p.m.

The session is a part of Rutgers University’s Project ECHO series, a collaborative training series for Community Health Workers and community providers to learn and discuss best practices, strategies, resources, and services to support priority populations, COVID-19 public health response efforts, and improved health outcomes.

For more information on the series or to register, click here: https://projectecho.rutgers.edu/echo/community-health-workers-project-echo-clinic/

03/19/2023

The ladies of Oceanaire Greenbriar are back for another Holiday to organize, sort and make memories for the children at Providence House Domestic Violence Services in Ocean County.

They created massive baskets using candy, toys and items from a town-wide Easter collection, run by frequent donors, Brian and Kristy Dowd. The children are going to be wide-eyed and giddy come Easter morning when they see these baskets filled to the top with peeps, bubbles, stuffed animals, crafts and more! Thank you for dedicating your time and efforts year-round for our program!

Providence House Domestic Violence Services seeks to end the cycle of domestic abuse through education, empowerment and advocacy while providing a safe haven from abuse. If you or someone you know needs help, call our 24-hour hotline. In Ocean County call 800-246-8910. In Burlington County call 609-871-7551.

03/17/2023

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton

Recently, our Executive Director Marlene Laó-Collins was invited to discussion about Catholic Charities around the state facilitated by host Jen Mauro. The conversation, which included: Kevin Hickey, Diocese of Camden; John Westervelt, Archdiocese of Newark; Julio Coto, Diocese of Metuchen; Scott Milliken, Diocese of Paterson; and James King, executive director of the New Jersey Catholic Conference, is available on Talking Catholic, a podcast produced by the Diocese of Camden.

You can listen here: https://talking.catholicstarherald.org/podcast/catholic-charities-in-new-jersey/

Nonprofit agency that offers mental health, poverty-reduction, and social and crisis services to individuals and families, particularly those impacted by trauma and adversity.

03/17/2023

On this St. Patrick’s Day, we remember these words attributed to the bishop and missionary recognized as the primary patron saint of Ireland: May the strength of God pilot us, may the wisdom of God instruct us, may the hand of God protect us, may the word of God direct us. Be always ours this day and for evermore.

03/15/2023

Preliminary applications are being accepted now to get on the waiting list for six new apartments available this summer at Avalon Princeton Circle. Visit https://www.affordablehomesnewjersey.com/ to be included in the random lottery number drawing to determine priority order. If you do not have an email address, you can call 609-664-2769 ext. 5. Applications must be made by April 23, 2023.

03/13/2023

Between March 13th and 30th, our Community Services team will be accepting donations of completed and sealed baskets which will be distributed for children ages 1 through 12 this Easter.

In Burlington County, baskets can be dropped off Monday, Tuesday or Thursday between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. or 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at our office at 450 Veterans Drive, Burlington, NJ 08010. For more information call 856-764-6940 ext. 6110.

In Mercer County, baskets can be dropped off Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at our office at 132 N. Warren Street, Trenton, NJ 08608. Or they can be delivered to Mount Carmel Guild at 79 North Clinton Ave., Trenton, 08609. For more information call 609-394-8847.

In Ocean County, baskets can be dropped off Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at our office at 200 Monmouth Avenue, Lakewood, NJ 08701. For more information call 732-363-5322 ext. 3235.

03/12/2023

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee has invited all employees to embark on a 21-Day Racial Equity Habit Building Challenge. If you haven’t started yet, it’s not too late.

Catholic Charites, Diocese of Trenton is committed to being an inclusive and equitable provider of services.

The challenge is free and open to all. If you would like to join us, register here: https://21daychallenge.prohabits.com/start

03/11/2023

Have you heard?? Between March 13th and 30th, our Community Services team will be accepting donations of completed and sealed baskets which will be distributed for children ages 1 through 12 this Easter.

In Burlington County, baskets can be dropped off Monday, Tuesday or Thursday between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. or 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at our office at 450 Veterans Drive, Burlington, NJ 08010. For more information call 856-764-6940 ext. 6110.

In Mercer County, baskets can be dropped off Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at our office at 132 N. Warren Street, Trenton, NJ 08608. Or they can be delivered to Mount Carmel Guild at 79 North Clinton Ave., Trenton, 08609. For more information call 609-394-8847.

In Ocean County, baskets can be dropped off Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at our office at 200 Monmouth Avenue, Lakewood, NJ 08701. For more information call 732-363-5322 ext. 3235.

03/10/2023

Packed with donations for Providence House-Burlington! That’s always how it goes with The Unforgotten Haven – blankets, Empowerment Bags, toiletries, toothpaste, make-up and more are on their way to the families in our Safe House program. Thank you, The Unforgotten Haven en!! We are so grateful for your endless generosity and support for survivors of domestic abuse.

Click here for a list of the items needed most at the Burlington County Safe House:http://www.catholiccharitiestrenton.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/phb_wishlist.pdf

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03/10/2023

Members of the Riverbank Self-help Center visited the Philadelphia Flower Show earlier this week! Thank you for sharing your pictures from the show. It looks like you had a great time there among the blossoms!

For more information about the Riverbank Self-Help Center in Burlington, NJ and for a look at their upcoming events and programs, click here: https://www.catholiccharitiestrenton.org/services/mental-health/riverbank-self-help-center/

03/09/2023

"The Crew," an all-female Bible study group out of Toms River, is collecting much needed baby wipes, diapers and pull-ups this March for Providence House Domestic Violence Services in Ocean County. By focusing each month on a different wish-list item, they have been making such an impact for our safe house and the women and children utilizing our free services. This picture only represents the first week of their collection! We love to see women supporting women during Women's History Month!

03/09/2023

Beginning January 2023, children who do not have lawful presence in the U.S., live in New Jersey, and whose family income qualifies are eligible to receive NJ FamilyCare healthcare coverage. NJ FamilyCare provides a variety of health services, such as doctor/specialist visits, mental health, vision, dental, vaccinations, and a number of other benefits to keep children healthy.

To find out more about Cover All Kids, please visit this website, https://nj.gov/coverallkids/ or call 1-800-701-0710.

03/08/2023

Utilizing Field Education to Build a Sustainable Integrated Care Workforce - National Council for Mental Wellbeing

Utilizing Field Education to Build a Sustainable Integrated Care Workforce - National Council for Mental Wellbeing

Via field education, both student and employer gain valuable skills and create a setting for potential recruitment and professional growth.

03/08/2023

Our very own Lisa Lawson, MSW, MBA, LCSW, CCS, Director of Clinical and Integrated Health, is helping present a program on Social Determinants of Health today from 1 to 2:15 p.m.

The session is a part of Rutgers University’s Project ECHO, a virtual health education and mentoring program. Today’s program is part of the series, Community Health Workers, designed to help equip community health workers with the tools and information needed to help improve the overall health of New Jersey communities.

For more information on the series or to register, click here: https://projectecho.rutgers.edu/echo/community-health-workers-project-echo-clinic/

03/08/2023

Happy International Women's Day from the staff at Providence House Domestic Violence Services in Ocean County!

03/08/2023

We wish everyone observing Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, a wonderful, joyous day!

Photo courtesy of Vigneshwar Rajkumar. https://unsplash.com/

03/07/2023

What a happy piece of art created by Vivianna Onofrietti to earn her Girl Scout Gold Award to bring children in our program the gift of reading!

So much effort went into not only her craftsmanship and paintjob, but her collection of new books for a variety of ages! She has been so thoughtful to want to bring mental wellness to the children within our program through the joy of reading.

Being able to enjoy a good book might not come so easy for clients facing domestic violence, but with this project, the children here can leave with a book of their choice from a feel-good fun piece of furniture and have their day be just a bit brighter. Thank you Vivianna!

03/07/2023

Catholic Charites, Diocese of Trenton is committed to being an inclusive and equitable provider of services. To that end, our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee has invited all employees to embark on a 21-Day Racial Equity Habit Building Challenge. If you haven’t started yet, it’s not too late. If you’ve started and missed a day – no biggie, just log back in and continue your journey to learn more about racial equity and justice.

The challenge is free and open to all. If you would like to join us, register here: https://21daychallenge.prohabits.com/start

03/06/2023

Preliminary applications are currently being accepted to get on a waiting list for six new affordable housing apartments available this summer at Avalon Princeton Circle. Visit https://www.affordablehomesnewjersey.com/ to be included in the random lottery number drawing to determine priority order. If you do not have an email address, you can call 609-664-2769 ext. 5. Applications must be made by April 23, 2023.

03/06/2023

The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs’ Winter Termination Program protects residents from having their utilities turned off for lack of payment between November 15th and March 15th.

Click the link in our bio and scroll to the Winter Termination Program tab for more information.

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03/03/2023

Catholic Charites, Diocese of Trenton is committed to being an inclusive and equitable provider of services. To that end, our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee has invited all employees to embark on a 21-Day Racial Equity Habit Building Challenge. If you haven’t started yet, it’s not too late. If you’ve started and missed a day – no biggie, just log back in and continue your journey to learn more about racial equity and justice.

The challenge is free and open to all. If you would like to join us, register here: https://21daychallenge.prohabits.com/start

03/03/2023

The Unforgotten Haven is at it again with two packed-cars full of donations this winter so far! Thank you for providing survivors of domestic violence and their children assorted items from our wish-list including new twin sheets, baby wipes, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, new women's underwear, sock, journals, toilet paper and so much more! Our clients are so lucky to have consistent help from wonderful donors who truly are making a difference in the community.

03/01/2023

March is National Social Work Month. We would like to start this month with a salute to all of the social workers here at Catholic Charities. You can find them in every one of our service areas.

For children who have suffered abuse, people working to overcome behavioral health issues and substance use, domestic abuse survivors, and individuals with mental health crises -- our social workers provide care that is essential and, in many instances, lifesaving.

We appreciate your professionalism and dedication. Thank you all for all of the amazing work you do. And thank you for doing it here.

03/01/2023

Not sure you have enough food to get you through the week? Our Food Pantries are open in Burlington, Trenton and Lakewood. We provide clothing and household goods. We can also help residents in Burlington and Mercer counties enroll in SNAP.

If you know someone who is food insecure, please share this post.

Learn more here: https://www.catholiccharitiestrenton.org/services/housing-food/

02/28/2023

While Black History Month may be winding down, we recognize the need to acknowledge and celebrate the achievements and contributions of Black Americans every day of the year. To that end, our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee invited all employees to embark on a 21-Day Racial Equity Habit Building Challenge starting today! This challenge encourages our team to reflect on personal biases and to learn more about racial equity and justice. The overall goal is to make our organization more inclusive and equitable for everyone – our employees and those we serve.

The challenge is free and open to all. If you would like to join us, register here: https://21daychallenge.prohabits.com/start