Providing shelter, nourishment and support to Essex County's most fragile families and individuals since 1988.
Urgent Needs
We are in need of emergency funds to ensure that we are able to keep our staff and residents safe during the Coronavirus outbreak. We house individuals who are immuno-compromised and need to take every precaution possible.
Any donations of goods must be delivered in CLEAR plastic bags! Any donations delivered in black or white garbage bags will not be accepted.
The Isaiah House staff maintains an up to date Amazon Wish List for all urgent need items.
Please visit Amazon to purchase and ship directly to Isaiah House.
*Please note, Isaiah House is not accepting any furniture or clothing donations at this time.*
Isaiah House in Action
What we did in 2020
We housed 179 families,
104 of which were young adults
Our pantry serviced 4,343 unique households
Our residents stayed with us for an average of 18 to 24 months
Get to Know Us
What we do
Isaiah House is the only comprehensive resource for Essex County’s most vulnerable residents, meeting their immediate needs so that they can move towards self-sufficiency, employment and a life free from poverty. Learn more about what we do.
Get involved
There are many meaningful opportunities for individuals, families, church groups and company teams to get involved. Learn more about volunteering, organizing drives or mentoring our residents by clicking here.
What's Happening
Events and Services
Weekly 12 Step Meeting
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, 12 Step Meetings are suspended until further notice.
Services for the Community
PANTRY HOURS
Mondays & Fridays
10:30am -12:30pm
Tuesdays & Thursdays
10:30am - 12:30pm
1:30pm - 3:30pm (closed 12:30p-1:30p)
*While supplies last*
(Valid ID Required, No Referral Needed)
DIAPERS
Did you know 1 in 3 US families don’t have an adequate supply of diapers for their children?
Isaiah House has teamed up with MOMS Helping MOMS to provide families in the community with FREE diapers for their children.
28 Days Project
Women are more likely to neglect their own personal hygiene for the needs of their children or loved ones. Isaiah House has teamed up with 28 Days Project to provide sanitary napkins to women in need for FREE!!
Light Bulbs
Need Energy Saving Light Bulbs?! Thanks to the MEND Program, we have a limited supply available for the community
Please contact Latoya Anderson (x3021) Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am - 4:00 pm for more details. MUST CALL FIRST