Catholic Charities, in keeping with our mission, believes firmly in the right of every individual and family to safe, adequate, and affordable housing. As the U.S. Bishops wrote in their 1988 statement, “Homelessness and Housing: A Human Tragedy, A Moral Challenge:”
“We are reminded by the gospel that the first human problem Jesus faced on earth was a lack of shelter. There was ‘no room in the inn’ for the Holy Family in Bethlehem. Today, we see in the faces of homeless men, women, and children, the face of Christ. We know that in reaching out to them, standing with them in defending their rights, in working with them and their families for decent housing, we serve the Lord.”
If you live in Southern New Jersey and are struggling to pay your rent or other major bills, contact us to determine whether you might qualify for assistance.
Office numbers by county:
If you are unable to keep up with rent payments, here are some practical tips you can use:
*Please note the NJ Emergency Rental Assitance Program is not an application for Catholic Charities.
Catholic Charities provides utility assistance to relieve a temporary financial crisis or to prevent homelessness. Utility assistance is based on the need and availability of funding and is offered on a local basis through our Family and Community Services Centers. Click here if you are in need of utility assistance.
*Please note the NJ Energy Assitance is not an application for Catholic Charities.
Catholic Charities assists those who are experiencing homelessness. Homelessness assistance is based on the need and availability of funding and is offered through our Family and Community Services Centers. We recommend completing the following steps prior to seeking support from Catholic Charities:
