Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton

08/28/2023

Turn Key Women's Alliance celebrated their first year opening doors for women in business in Ocean and Monmouth Counties at The Red Bank Design Center with a gift auction and snack drive dedicated to Providence House Domestic Violence Services in Ocean County! The gift basket auction raised $380 and the collection resulted in two car-loads of kids snacks for the families staying in the Emergency Safe House at Providence House. Thank you ladies and congratulations on a successful first year!

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. Services are FREE. 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.

08/28/2023

Earlier this month, Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill to make sure every household receiving SNAP benefits is able to receive the benefit for the longest period of time allowable by federal guidelines before recertification is required. This means individuals and families will be certified for 12 months at a time, and seniors and people with disabilities will be certified for 24 months at a time.

If you need help feeding your family, we can help you enroll in the SNAP program. Click here for more information:http://www.catholiccharitiestrenton.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/CS_SNAP_flier_2023_web.pdf

08/28/2023

Thank you, thank you. The Verizon Pioneers brought by 35 backpacks filled with school supplies along with new clothing to Providence House Domestic Violence Services in Ocean County. The Pioneers also funded the gardening materials for the outside of our Outreach Building including flowers, mulch and tools. Our clients and staff much appreciate viewing the lovely hanging baskets and colorful blooms on the way in and out of the building. Thank you for all the different ways you support 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. Services are FREE. 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.

08/27/2023

Congratulations to our Light of Hope Awardees who will be recognized during the Guardian Angel Dinner Dance on Thursday, September 21st at The Merion in Cinnaminson.

Monsignor Dennis Apoldite, who serves Sacred Heart Parish on South Broad Street in Trenton, and the Mount Holly Woman’s League are being honored for their exemplary service to Catholic Charities over the years.

There is still time to reserve your tickets for this exciting event or become a sponsor. Visit https://www.catholiccharitiestrenton.org/gadd2023 to get started.

We would also like to recognize our Angel of Light Sponsor Reilly Financial Group LLC for its continued support. We could not achieve our mission without your help!

08/27/2023

Amie Schroepfer of Cocktails & Causes hosted a Summer Happy Hour to learn more about the FREE services Providence House Domestic Violence Services in Ocean County has to offer! PHDVS provides access to a 24-hour Hot-line, an Emergency Safe House, Individual and Group Counseling, a Children's Program, Legal Advocacy, a Domestic Violence Response Team and so much more. Thank you ladies for your generous collection of Diapers and Wipes for the children in our Safe House!

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.

08/27/2023

THANK YOU to our wonderful friends and Community Partner, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Women’s Association!! Their annual back to school donation drive for Providence House-Burlington is providing more than just backpacks, paper and pencils, it’s giving our students a great start to the new school year!

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. Services are FREE. 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.

08/26/2023

Collette of Collettey's Cookies choose to be super sweet and donate 12 months of her fresh baked cookies to Providence House Domestic Violence Services in Ocean County! Thank you for recognizing the importance of our program and wanting to cheer-up our clients with some tasty treats!

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. Services are FREE. 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.

08/25/2023

Congratulations to Brandon, who will receive the Client Achievement Award during the Guardian Angel Dinner Dance on Thursday, September 21st at The Merion in Cinnaminson. Brandon received services through our Partners in Recovery program.

There is still time to reserve your tickets for this exciting event or become a sponsor. Visit https://www.catholiccharitiestrenton.org/gadd2023 to get started.

We would also like to recognize our Angel of Light Sponsor Reilly Financial Group LLC for its continued support. We could not achieve our mission without your help!

To read more about Brandon and the evenings other honorees, visit https://www.catholiccharitiestrenton.org/gadd_2023/ ‎

08/25/2023

The amazing CARES Team from Anywhere Integrated Services was back at Providence House in Burlington County. This time with backpacks filled with back-to-school supplies!! Thank you, CARES Team, for giving our kids the best start to the school year and the tools they need to succeed!

08/24/2023

Our Human Resources team is at El Centro today until 2:30 p.m. holding a job fair. If you are interested joining Catholic Charities in making a difference every day, stop by!

We accept applicants with work permits. Assistance with the application process will be available.

We are hiring: Bilingual Crisis Workers, Prevention Consultants, Housing Specialists, Registered Nurses, Licensed Clinicians, Case Managers, Residential Counselors, Administrative Assistants and Drivers.

08/24/2023

Nuestro equipo de Recursos Humanos está en El Centro hoy hasta las 2:30 p.m. realizando una feria de empleo. Si está interesado en unirse a Caridades Católicas para hacer una diferencia todos los días, ¡visítenos!

Aceptamos solicitantes con permisos de trabajo. Asistencia con el proceso de solicitud estará disponible.

Estamos contratando: trabajadores bilingües de crisis, consultores de prevención, especialistas en vivienda, enfermeras registradas, médicos con licencia, administradores de casos, consejeros residenciales, asistentes administrativos y conductores.

08/21/2023

Thank you to the Monmouth County Board of Catholic Charities which conducted a Back to School Supply Drive to benefit the children serviced by Linkages and the Family Growth Counseling Services Programs. We know the children we support will head back to school with the tools and confidence they need to start the year right!

Thank you to the many donors who give from the heart! In total, we collected 38 backpacks and an endless supply of school supplies, including binders, notebooks, folders, book sox, pens, pencils, crayons and on and on and on.

Special thanks to St. Leo’s Elementary School, who donated over 25 boxes of school supplies. Because of their generosity, there are enough supplies for all the children at Linkages and Family Growth. Also, a special thank you to our Helping Hands, Melida and her daughter Sophia, who sorted through all the donated supplies and organized them by category. In addition, they also collected some school supplies from St. John Vianney High School.

08/15/2023

We are hosting a career fair at El Centro, 327 South Broad Street on Thursday, August 24, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. We accept applicants with work permits. Assistance with the application process will be available.

We are hiring: Bilingual Crisis Workers, Prevention Consultants, Housing Specialists, Registered Nurses, Licensed Clinicians, Case Managers, Residential Counselors, Administrative Assistants and Drivers.

For a look at all of our open positions, visit www.CatholicCharitiesTrenton/careers

Catholic Charities is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

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08/15/2023

Estamos organizando una feria de carreras en El Centro, 327 South Broad Street el jueves 24 de agosto, de 10:30 a.m. a 2:30 p.m. Aceptamos solicitantes con permisos de trabajo. Asistencia con el proceso de solicitud estará disponible.

Estamos contratando: trabajadores bilingües de crisis, consultores de prevención, especialistas en vivienda, enfermeras registradas, médicos con licencia, administradores de casos, consejeros residenciales, asistentes administrativos y conductores.

Para ver todas nuestras posiciones abiertas, visite www. CatholicCharitiesTrenton/caeers

Caridades Católicas es un empleador de Acción Afirmativa / Igualdad de Oportunidades.

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08/14/2023

Thank you to our Angel of Hope Sponsors NJM Insurance Group and Bank of America Merrill Lynch for supporting this year’s Guardian Angel Dinner Dance on Thursday, September 21st.

Each year, the Guardian Angel Dinner Dance raises critical funds to help us provide food and shelter to those in need, treatment for individuals with behavioral health and substance use disorder issues and safe lodging and counseling to families fleeing domestic abuse.

For more information about how you can become a sponsor for this event or purchase tickets, visit: https://one.bidpal.net/gadd2023/welcome

08/10/2023

Many, many thanks to our wonderful new friends at The Venue at Smithville Green!! Carol McCabe, chairperson of the Social Action Committee, coordinated their first donation drive for Providence House Burlington and stocked our Safe House playroom with fantastic new playsets and toys!!

As if that wasn’t enough, just a few weeks later they returned to PHB with a generous monetary donation!! THANK YOU The Venue at Smithville Green for making such a BIG impact for our littlest Safe House residents.

08/10/2023

We would like to thank Brick Township for the $10,000 in Community Development Block Grant funding it awarded Providence House in Ocean County.

Providence House Domestic Violence Services provides free, confidential counseling to men and women who are survivors of abuse. It also provides community education, and emergency shelter. Services are FREE. 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.

For more information about Brick’s CDBG awards, click here:

Brick officials awarded $46,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds to groups that help vulnerable residents in the township.

08/09/2023

Our Intensive Family Support Services (IFSS) team is hosting an informational Summer Series on Saturday mornings. There will be door prizes and refreshments. The sessions will be held at Delaware House, 25 Ikea Drive, Westampton, NJ from 10 a.m. to noon.

On Saturday, August 12th, SCIP and the Law will present “Breaking the Stigma.”

IFSS provides consultation, psycho-educational and family support groups, respite care, advocacy and service linkage to families with members experiencing a serious mental illness. Call today for more information, 609-571-5312.

08/08/2023

On Friday, August 11th, income-eligible Burlington County seniors can pick up a $50 farmer’s market voucher at the Burlington County Human Services Building at 795 Woodlane Road in Westampton.

The program is hosted by the Burlington County Office on Aging.
For more information, visit: https://www.co.burlington.nj.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2081

Please share this post to help ensure no Burlington County seniors go hungry.

08/03/2023

Our Intensive Family Support Services (IFSS) team is hosting an informational Summer Series on Saturday mornings. There will be door prizes and refreshments. The sessions will be held at Delaware House, 25 Ikea Drive, Westampton, NJ from 10 a.m. to noon.

On Saturday, August 5th, Zuleika Palmer Lyons will offer a program on Mental Health.

On Saturday, August 12th, SCIP and the Law will present “Breaking the Stigma.”

IFSS provides consultation, psycho-educational and family support groups, respite care, advocacy and service linkage to families with members experiencing a serious mental illness. Call today for more information, 609-571-5312.

08/03/2023

PALS Summer Camp at Providence House-Burlington is filled with excitement and joy! Our campers are having a blast with activities like volleyball, hoola hooping, and parachute games outside. Inside, they're getting creative with tie dye and crafts. Making friends and unforgettable memories is what our camp is all about!

08/02/2023

We were thrilled to participate in National Night Out last night alongside the NJ State Police, Bordentown Township Police Department, and Pemberton Township Police Department. Our goal was to raise awareness about domestic violence. This event allowed us to promote our life-saving services, engage with our community, and attract new volunteers. We extend our gratitude to our law enforcement partners for making this event enjoyable and successful.

07/27/2023

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Groundbreaking Ceremony at Providence House Domestic Violence Services Ocean County safe house last week. Esteemed guests included Congressman Chris Smith; representatives from the NJ Department of Children and Families and its Division on Women; Brenda Rascher, Executive Director of the Office of Catholic Social Services at the Diocese of Trenton; Ocean County Commissioner Bobbi Jo Crea and members of the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office. Visitors had a chance to talk to the team at Providence House and tour the facility.

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.

07/27/2023

Thank you so much to our Angel of Light Sponsor Reilly Financial Group LLC! Not only are they long-time supporters of Catholic Charities, but they are also frequent volunteers as well. Earlier this summer, a team from Reilly Financial Group spent the day sprucing up the backyard play area of Providence Domestic Violence Services Burlington County safe house.

Each year, the Guardian Angel Dinner Dance raises critical funds to help us provide food and shelter to those in need, treatment for individuals with behavioral health and substance use disorder issues and safe lodging and counseling to families fleeing domestic abuse.

For more information about how you can sponsor this event or purchase tickets, visit: https://one.bidpal.net/gadd2023/welcome

07/26/2023

Attention Runners! Register now for the Jersey Shore Running Club’s 30th Annual women's 5K Run & Walk on Saturday, August 26th. The price will be increasing on August 1. The event benefits organizations with programs dedicated to providing shelter, counseling, advocacy and education for women and their families.

Providence House Domestic Violence Services in Ocean County will be one of those beneficiaries. The race will be held at Thompson Park, Lincroft, NJ and sign ups and additional information can be found here: https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Lincroft/SaturdayinthePark

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. Services are FREE. 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.

07/25/2023

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton is excited to welcome Kerry Alys Robinson, a renowned expert in Catholic leadership and philanthropy, to the helm of Catholic Charities USA. On August 23, she will be the second woman and second layperson to assume the role as the president and CEO of the organization.

“I am delighted that Kerry is joining the Catholic Charities team,” said Executive Director Marlene Laó-Collins. “She has profound knowledge of the impact the laity has on the Church. And as someone invited by the Vatican to advise the Church on how to engage women leaders, she will enhance the efficacy and influence of the 167 Catholic Charities across the country. Welcome Kerry!”

Robinson will succeed Sister Donna Markham OP, Ph.D., who is retiring this summer after nine years of transformational leadership.

You can learn more about Robinson here:

Kerry Alys Robinson appointed Catholic Charities USA president and CEO News | Posted on July 25, 2023Alexandria, Va. – Kerry Alys Robinson, a renowned expert in Catholic leadership and philanthropy, will serve as the next president and CEO of Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA).When Robinson begins her...

07/22/2023

Thank you to Ocean County Commissioner Bobbi Jo Crea for participating in yesterday’s Groundbreaking Ceremony at Providence House’s Ocean County safe house. Commissioner Crea is a long-time friend and supporter of Providence House, and she presented us with a beautiful Proclamation to commemorate the event.

She is shown with Ocean County Providence House Director Danielle Meyer, Executive Director Marlene Laó-Collins and Child and Family Services Director Mary Pettrow.

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.

07/21/2023

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Groundbreaking Ceremony at Providence House Domestic Violence Services Ocean County safe house. An exciting new project is now underway that will renovate the space and transform the dormitory-style bedrooms into smaller, more trauma-informed spaces for survivors of domestic abuse.

Shown with shovels poised are (from left) Mary Pettrow, Catholic Charities’ Services Area Director of Children and Family Services Director; Anna Martinez, Director, NJ Department of Children And Families Director of the Division on Women; Brenda Rascher, Executive Director of the Office of Catholic Social Services at the Diocese of Trenton; Congressman Chris Smith; Marlene Laó-Collins, Catholic Charities’ Executive Director; Susan Loughery, Catholic Charities’ Associate Executive Director of Operations and Ocean County and Commissioner Bobbi Jo Crea. They broke ground on a renovation project at Catholic Charities Providence House Domestic Violence Services safe house in Ocean County. A $750,000 Community Development Fund request made by Rep. Smith will cover the cost of the improvements.

07/19/2023

This week marks the one-year anniversary of the national crisis hotline 988. Our very own Chief Nurse Executive Lisa Merritt was featured in an NJ Spotlight News story about three-digit new three-digit su***de prevention.
You can see it here: https://www.njspotlightnews.org/video/more-people-are-calling-988-crisis-hotline/

According to a survey done by the National Alliance on Mental Illness, only about 17% of Americans are aware of the 988 hotline.

If you or someone you know is having thoughts of su***de or experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, 988 provides 24/7 connection to confidential support. Just call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org

The 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Su***de Prevention Lifeline) provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States. The Lifeline is comprised of a national network of over 200 local crisis centers, combining custom local care and resources with national standards and best practices.

Outreach to the state's five lifeline centers is anonymous. Surveys show 988 calls climbed 20% in New Jersey to just over 57,000.

07/18/2023

While it’s not quite back to school time again, it is the time of year Providence House Domestic Violence Services in Burlington County begins collecting school supplies and book bags for the youngsters at the safe house.

Please consider helping children in need start the school year with all of the supplies and support they need.

Click here to download the list of what’s needed and drop off location:http://www.catholiccharitiestrenton.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/PH__Burl_2023_BackToSchool.pdf

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. Services are FREE. 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.

07/15/2023

Meet our Home Runs for Heroes Partner of the week - Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton. For the latest tally visit www.milb.com/jersey-shore/community/home-runs-for-heroes.

07/13/2023

Last week, US Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra renewed the determination that the nation is facing an opioid public health emergency, extending the determination initially made by Acting Secretary Eric D. Hargan in October of 2017.

We offer a number of programs to support individuals who have substance use disorders, including opioid addiction. If you, or someone you know needs help, call 1-800-360-7711. Our doors are open to everyone.

07/13/2023

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA ) has announced its Harm Reduction Framework Draft will be open for public comment through Monday, August 14th at 5 p.m.

The framework will inform SAMHSA’s harm reduction activities, as well as related policies, programs, and practices. SAMHSA’s aims are to integrate harm reduction activities across its Centers and initiatives, and to do so in a manner that draws on evidence-based practices and principles — while maintaining sustained dialogue with harm reductionists and people with lived and living experience.

You can find the Harm Reduction Framework Draft and how to submit comments here:

The SAMHSA Harm Reduction Framework will inform SAMHSA’s harm reduction activities moving forward, as well as related policies, programs, and practice. SAMHSA’s aim is to integrate harm reduction activities across its Centers and initiatives, and to do so in a manner that draws on evidence-based...

07/10/2023

New Life Baskets filled with household and cleaning supplies were delivered to Providence House in Burlington County and our clients are so very grateful! THANK YOU The Unforgotten Haven!! These baskets are helping survivors as they work toward self-sufficiency and independence, but more than that, your incredible generosity is helping every step of the way toward healing and a violence-free future.

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. Services are FREE. 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.

07/09/2023

The Women of Woodlands at Greenbriar in Toms River held their First Annual 2023 Member/Guest Fundraiser and chose Providence House Domestic Violence Services in Ocean County to be the recipient. The ladies golfed in the morning (just missing the rain) an enjoyed a fabulous lunch sponsored by Complete Care at Bay Lea & Green Acres.

They bid on gift baskets and took their chances on the 50/50 raffle after enjoying a short presentation about PHDVS. Something incredible then happened, all three of the 50/50 winners donated ALL of their winnings back to Providence House. After the fun, the WOWs presented PHDVS with $1,530.00 (alongside the $250 from the raffle winners) and a huge pile of children's snacks from our wish-list! Thank you and Congratulations on a spectacular first event!

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. Services are FREE. 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.

07/08/2023

The PALS (Peace, A Learned Solution) program in Ocean County held their annual reunion on Wednesday, June 21st. Staff scrambled to create an indoor event due to the rain and wind and did an amazing job bringing our "carnival" inside!

Current families and former graduates attended the event, participating in carnival-themed games, crafts, face-painting, a photo booth and a relay race. Children collected prizes along the way, and families took a break to enjoy pizza and snacks, as well as brave the rain to head out to an ice cream truck! The event concluded with a drum circle, followed by an impromptu musical chairs game accompanied by our music therapist on trumpet.

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. Services are FREE. 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.

07/08/2023

The Great Bay Women's Club held its Annual Covered Dish Luncheon and presented Providence House Domestic Violence Services in Ocean County a check for $200. The ladies raise these funds all year through their flea markets, 50/50s and bake sales. Thank you, ladies, for your unwavering support over the years!

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. Services are FREE. 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.