What services do we provide?

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark operates 88 programs at more than 35 sites in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Union Counties, and served over 66,000 people last year. Our programs are varied, but mostly center on feeding the hungry, sheltering the homeless, strengthening families, protecting older adults, welcoming immigrants and helping the incarcerated.

What does building a Culture of Health mean to Catholic Charities of Archdiocese of Newark as an organization?

Catholic Charities focuses on bringing opportunity, education and guidance to the Culture of Health in Jersey City. We aim to provide shelter, access to healthier food choices, a reduction in recidivism, stable family units and a welcoming, knowledgeable resource for those in need. Catholic Charities encourages clients to connect with our multiple service offerings, starting with the most basic needs and moving along the continuum to build a self-sustaining, independent life.