Catholic Social Services

                                  A Prayer for Mercy 

Help me, O Lord, ... to act with mercy, to speak with mercy, and to pray with mercy.    Transform my heart, Lord Jesus, to be like your most Sacred Heart,
a Heart of Mercy. 

[Excerpt Composed by St. Faustina; full prayer click here.] 

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      Catholic social service agencies and parish ministries throughout the Diocese of Trenton do their best to assist our neighbors when needs arise regardless of who they may be, where they come from, or what they may look like.  Needs are addressed through services that include, but are not limited to:    

                           ~  Food Pantries / Soup Kitchens

                           ~  Clothing / Supplies / Furniture

                           ~  Housing / Shelter

                           ~  Rental / Utility Assistance  

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The following Catholic non-profit organizations work to
fulfill their unique missions to serve the needs of our brothers and sisters residing within the Diocese of Trenton.

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Working to break the cycle of poverty by helping low-income people participate in decisions that affect their lives, families and communities.

Diocesean Director: Fr. John C. Garrett
jgarrett@dioceseoftrenton.org

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The highest quality of care to those seeking services for domestic violence, immigration services, counseling, family services, residential treatment, basic needs, housing, parish services, repair services for seniors in the 4 counties within the Diocese of Trenton.

1-800-360-7711 (Access, Help and Information Center)  or 609-394-3202

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Emergency relief and long-term development to work to change root causes of conflict and help communities bring about lasting change and peace.
 

Diocesan Director: Rev. Michael Kennedy, mkennedy@dioceseoftrenton.org   

Affordable, quality, educational and recreational services, rooted in the Catholic Tradition, for Mercer County youth and their families.

CYO South Broad Street Center, (609) 396-8383
CYO Yardville Branch, (609) 585-4280
CYO Ewing Branch, (609) 883-1560
CYO East State Street Center, (609) 989-8143
CYO Bromley Center, (609) 587-8100

Inspiring the next generation of leaders by creating programs to serve those in need and educate for justice in the Catholic tradition.  Home of ServiceWorx, JusticeWorx, Leaderworx, MercyWorx and more. 

Programs & Outreach: (609) 498-6216

24 Rossa Avenue, Lawrence Township, NJ 08648

Providing at-risk youth a chance to grow toward their potential in an environment that promotes belonging, dignity and hope.

Collier High School , Collier Middle School , Collier Group Home, Collier House, Kateri Programs, Caramore Farm

Phone:     (732) 946-4771
Location:  60 Conover Road, Wickatunk, NJ 07765

Providing a Home to many unmarried pregnant mothers and children in dire need.

Pregnant? Need Help? Call 800-723-8331.
 

Providing hope, help and healing to people in the community through educational, emergency and
family services.

(732) 774-9397
1106 Main Street, Asbury Park, NJ 07712

Providing hope and preserving dignity while feeding the hungry and providing home health nursing services to the elderly and disabled.

73 North Clinton Avenue,Trenton, N.J. 08609    

Home Health Nursing: (609) 392-5159  [menu option 2]
Community Services: (609) 392-3402  [direct line]     
(609) 392-5159  [menu option 1] 

Project P.A.U.L.
 
serving the Poor, Alienated, Unemployed, Lonely

For the express purpose of helping those in need: thrift shop, pantry 
                and furniture store.

(732) 787-4887

211 Carr Avenue, Keansburg NJ 07734

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Offering a wide variety of services and programs aimed at meeting the needs of residents of Ocean County, including: senior services; preschool; aquatic center; counseling center; family support services, youth program; educational support services; recreation program; volunteer program and many special events.

(609) 494-8861, 4700 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach Twp., NJ 08008

Offering person-to-person service to those who are needy and suffering in the tradition of its founder, Blessed Frédéric Ozanam, and patron, St. Vincent de Paul.

Diocesan Council President: Mr. Joseph T. Williams
           732-330-6140 (c)              jtwsvdp@msn.com
 

A shared living residence for adults
with developmental disabilities.

(609) 585-2151

     PO Box 1124, Hamilton, NJ 08620

       Our Catholic social service agencies and parish offices or ministries also provide people with information about other community resources for assistance when such assistance is not available through our Catholic social service network.  Additionally, they collaborate with non-Catholic social service agencies and programs as well as government agencies to better meet the needs of the whole community. 

       “Faith requires Action” on behalf of the poor and marginalized, and is the core of Catholic Social Teaching. For those looking to expand their involvement in the Church, there are many opportunities for prayer and volunteer work within your parish and within the programs of social services.  (Contact the Office of Catholic Social Services for volunteer opportunities.)