Providing shelter, nourishment and support to Essex County's most fragile families and individuals since 1988.
Isaiah House in Action
WHAT DID WE DO IN 2017?
Our pantry serviced 4,343 unique households
Our residents stayed with us for an average of 18 to 24 months
We housed 179 families,
104 of which were single teens and young adults
Due to dramatic cuts in government funding, Isaiah House needs your financial support now more than ever. To see first-hand how your contribution will make a difference, visit our Donations page
Isaiah House offers many opportunities for community involvement - from sponsoring pizza nights, running life skills workshops and help with fundraising. Find out how you and your family can participate.
Our mission is to reduce the prevalence of homelessness, hunger and unemployment among families, young adults and individuals living in Essex County NJ. Learn more about what we do.
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Weekly 12 Step Meeting
Join us for weekly 12 Steps Addiction Recovery Meeting every Sunday night 7:30-9:00pm at Isaiah House.
Services for the Community
FOOD PANTRY
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
10:00am - 2:00pm
Friday
12:00pm - 3:30pm
(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. Sizes 1,2 & 3 ONLY at this time
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!!
Please contact Latoya Anderson (x3021) Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am - 4:00 pm for more details
UPCOMING EVENTS
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.
URGENT NEEDS
Did you know Nov. 16-24, 2019 is National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week?
Hunger and Homelessness is a widespread problem that affects many people.
Join Isaiah House as we support the Campaign to End
Hunger & Homelessness! Our very own Executive Director, Mrs. Bivins-Gibson has been selected to be a panelist in an upcoming discussion at Essex County College.
How can you help? Donate to your local shelters, volunteer your time to help someone in need and educate others on this problem that exists right here in Essex County.
MEET THE RESIDENTS
We are always blown away by our residents. Their unique stories, tenacity and resilience are a constant inspiration.
